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The speckled trout bite in waters around Beaufort has been excellent this past week.

Beaufort’s speckled trout bite has been hot

The speckled trout bite is hot in the inshore waters of Beaufort, and Capt. Rick Percy of Reel Chance Fishing Charters has been staying busy reeling them in.

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Freddie Sinclair continues to catch crappie at Shearon Harris Lake during summer’s heat.

Long-lining producing great crappie catches on Shearon Harris

Craig Holt

Anglers who think crappie fishing isn’t worth the effort once the spring spawn ends haven’t tried summertime long-lining at Shearon Harris Lake. […]

Clay Gentry admires a flounder that hit a topwater bait in less than two inches of water in the Edisto area.

Patient paddlers catching inshore favorites on soft plastics, natural baits

Phillip Gentry

The phenomenal speckled trout bite that began last fall is still going, and kayak-bound anglers are taking special advantage of it – and other inshore species – in Lowcountry waters. […]

Madison Wright caught this nice speckled trout fishing with guide Addison Rupert in the Wando River late last week, where trout fishing has been extremely good.

Wando River trout bite “on fire” guide said

Brian Cope

Speckled trout fishing is “on fire in the Wando (River),” according to guide Addison Rupert of Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures. […]

Flounder gigging is a very popular activity among South Carolina fishermen, especially during the warmer months.

Gig your doormats at night

Terry Madewell

For knowledgeable anglers, there’s always more than one way to get your doormat flounder. Flounder fishing with rod and reel is fun, but gigging at night can be awesome. […]

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has finished a three-year study on flounder, and it appears fishermen are satisfied with the numbers and sizes of fish.

Flounder research and data

Terry Madewell

Brad Floyd, a fisheries biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, said that a three-year study on flounder, and specifically flounder-gigging, revealed some interesting data. […]

Smaller sharks are easily handled at the side of the boat; leave bigger sharks to pros or make sure your equipment is up to the task.

Catching huge sharks

John Gribb

For fishermen interested in the thrill catching a huge shark, Capt. Chip Michalove of Outcast Fishing in Hilton Head has become an expert at catching these infrequently targeted fish. […]

The common Atlantic sharpnose shark can be most-easily identified by the position of its dorsal fin; it will be behind the pectoral fins.

Which sharks are legal to keep?

John Gribb

Reading shark regulations in the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ regs guide confuses most people, because they are complicated. Add to it that, at first glance, sharks pretty much alike to most people; some of them are a lot bigger than others. […]

Immediately cleaning and bleeding a shark will help turn it into a nice plate of shark strips.

Clean sharks immediately

John Gribb

Most people fish for sharks in the summer just for fun, releasing them after the struggle, but sharks are edible and, in fact, relished in some circles. […]

Whiting are a great summer panfish along the Lowcountry coastline; they’re more than willing to jump on your hook and in the frying pan.

The other summer ‘fun and filet’ fish

John Gribb

Where shark fishing is filled with exciting moments and maybe some laughing, fishing for whiting is the height of summer relaxation, with the added bonus of fine tasting filets at the end of the day. […]