Freshwater Fishing
Lake Richard B. Russell Lake particulars
Lake Russell was created by construction of the Richard B. Russell Dam on the Savannah River, bordering Abbeville and Anderson counties in South Carolina. […]
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Freshwater Fishing
Cattin’ around Russell in the summer
Guide Jerry Kotal loves to fish for both spotted bass and largemouth bass, but he generally does so in the cooler months. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Russell’s black bass
According to guide Wendell Wilson, Lake Russell has enough current flow to ensure good fishing during the summer. […]
Bass Fishing
Spinning tackle, light line is ticket for Broad River smallmouth
Fishermen have a wide choice of gear for tackling smallmouth bass, but most prefer spinning combos and relatively light line. […]
Bass Fishing
On your feet, fisherman!
While most fishermen agree that canoes and kayaks are the best ways to enjoy a day of smallmouth fishing on the Broad River, that doesn’t mean they stay cramped on their duffs all day. […]
Bass Fishing
Weighted soft plastics for topwater bass? They’re the ticket
One of guide Mike McSwain’s favorite techniques for catching smallmouth bass on the Broad Rivers involves weighted soft plastics, but he doesn’t fish them primarily on the bottom. […]
Offshore Fishing
Circle or ‘J’ Hooks?
There have been volumes written on which style of hook is better for blue marlin fishing, circle hooks or “J” hooks. […]
Inshore Fishing
Rigging secrets
Tarpon are the largest and the most-powerful inshore target available to anglers during any time of year. The migrating tarpon frequenting South Carolina waters can weigh between 50 and 150 pounds. […]
Inshore Fishing
Length x Girth = Weight
Tarpon are some of the biggest and most-powerful fish around, but shoe leather might taste better than these bony monstrosities. […]
Inshore Fishing
Beyond the big 11: Smaller piers are scattered along coast
While the 11 fishing piers featured are the only full-service piers open to the public, they aren’t the only piers along the South Carolina coast. […]