South Central NC Archives - Page 34 of 124

Blewett Falls Lake cats get rolling in lower main-lake area

Tony Garitta

September is a great month for targeting flathead catfish in Blewett Falls Lake. […]

Several days of consistent wind from the same direction will push tripletails into pods in pockets or corners.

Look for windblown pockets

Jeff Burleson

While tripletails are capable of long, powerful runs, they are probably the laziest of inshore or nearshore fish. […]

Summer means super sharking in Edisto’s surf

Brian Cope

While plenty of surf fishermen catch sharks while targeting other species, a group of Lowcountry anglers from the Requiem Fishing Team targets sharks — big ones — and Edisto is one of their choice locations in August. […]

Many fish, sharks in particular, are attracted by odors, and BaitCloud products are a non-messy way to chum and put more scent in the water.

For sharks, odor isn’t everything, but it’s a big thing

Brian Cope

A shark’s sense of smell is definitely something anglers can capitalize on when fishing. While cut pieces of baitfish or stingray give off their own odors for sharks to find and follow great distances, anglers can enhance the odors with sprays and gels just like bass and catfish anglers have for years. […]

Mike McSwain shows off the type of bass that is typical along the Devils Elbow stretch of the Lumber River.

Catch more Lumber River bass with these tips

Brian Cope

Just below Fair Bluff, N.C., and above Nichols, S.C., a place known as Devils Elbow sits on the Lumber River. This series of sharp turns on the river has the Lumber running parallel to itself, and the flow of the water here offers fish an abundance of what they’re looking for in a place to make their home. […]

Triple your fun – Tripletails are a summer treat for South Carolina anglers

Jeff Burleson

Tripletail are one of the most often overlooked fish by inshore anglers, but those who know where to find them, it’s triple the fun. […]

Bonnethead sharks are often encountered by inshore fishermen who are fishing marsh edges for other species.

Jousting with jaws – Summer means sharks for anglers around Edisto, S.C.

Brian Cope

Hearing the word “Shark!” screamed may strike fear into the hearts of Lowcountry swimmers, but it is music to the ears of their angling counterparts, especially this time of year when the heat has slowed a lot of fishing action for many species. […]

Castle Pinckney is not just a landmark for tourists in Charleston Harbor. Fishermen like Taylor Fogle know it’s also one of the harbor’s top flounder hangouts.

King of flounder castles

Brian Cope

Castle Pinckney isn’t tough to spot in Charleston Harbor. The battle-worn structure is a landmark for many reasons, even among anglers. In August, it’s an easy place for anyone craving flounder to catch themselves a meal. […]

Cape Romain redfish biting spinnerbaits on incoming tide

Jeff Burleson

Many inshore haunts heat up during the summer, but Cape Romain’s incoming tides bring cooler water and a smorgasbord of baitfish, triggering spinnerbait bites by hungry redfish. […]

Spanish mackerel are fast swimmers with keen eyesight and sharp teeth, often requiring angler to trick them into a reaction bite.

Three trolling rigs for Spanish mackerel are popular among South Carolina fishermen

Phillip Gentry

Trolling for Spanish mackerel is a great way to locate fish when searching a large area. According to John Boy Koonce, a Charleston-area guide, you can make trolling as simple or as complex as you like; it’s a good way to fish with clients with children who aren’t as accomplished with tackle. […]