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G. Loomis E6X rod series
The E6X rod series from G. Loomis includes 30 casting and spinning rods, offered in both technique specific models with exacting actions, and ‘Classic’ models with easy to cast, more forgiving actions for use with a variety of lures. […]
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Put the bite on Russell slabs – South Carolina anglers long-lining mini-jigs can catch limits of Lake Russell crappie in March
A guy whose nickname is “Stump Hunter” could only be destined for one thing: catching crappie. Stump’s alter ego is Ronnie McKee of Piedmont, a fisherman who loves all things crappie, runs a garage business making and tying crappie jigs and prefers nothing more than to spend a day on Lake Russell teaching his lures how to swim. […]
Bass Fishing
Get a buzz on with Thurmond bass – Buzzbaits are great baits for prespawn Lake Thurmond largemouth bass
Mist floated above the water as a long cast sent a big-bladed lure through the morning light. Landing with little subtlety, the lure woke up the morning as it churned and bubbled across the glassy surface of Lake Thurmond. […]
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Slabs up for grabs – March is prime time for great spring crappie fishing on South Carolina’s Lake Murray
March crappie fishing on Lake Murray can be likened to a piscatorial form of March Madness. […]
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Sack spring shad – South Carolina’s best spring run of American Shad is in the Cooper River tailrace
On the eve of spring, an awesome fishery erupts this month in the Cooper River tailrace downstream from 60,000-acre Lake Moultrie. […]
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Hog in a bog
Basil Watts hauled a deer cart from the bed of his pickup truck. Unhooking the elastic cords holding it together, he unfolded it to deploy the wheels. […]
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Offbeat tactics for tough toms
An old saying coined for another situation is often appropriate for turkey hunters. It’s simply, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” […]
Currents
If you’re SCDNR, the buck stops here
Charles Ruth will be putting in a lot of time this month as the S.C. Department of Natural Resources holds antler-scoring sessions for hunters who want to know how big their buck is and how it ranks against other deer. […]
Events & Announcements
Sportsman Boating Showcase – 2015’s Best Aluminum Boats
Traditionally, many have thought of aluminum boats as being somehow utilitarian and, well, basic. […]