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6-year-old kills first turkey
March 12 and 13 were Youth Turkey Hunting Days across South Carolina, and Ashton Boykin of Anderson County took full advantage. The 6-year-old killed his first turkey on the 12th. […]
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Reading boat electronics while wearing polarized shades
Polarized sunglasses are necessities for day-long fishing excursions. They fight the glare of the sun, reduce eye strain, and make a day on the water much more enjoyable. […]
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Let nature’s sounds lead you in the right direction when calling turkeys
Steve Cobb said getting a location on a gobbler early is good, but that doesn’t make or break a hunt. […]
Other Hunting
Repurpose fall deer plots into spring/summer quail outposts
Deer hunters make up the majority of hunters in the Carolinas, yet many will frequently chase a turkey, duck or a covey of quail during other seasons. […]
Bass Fishing
Versatility makes swimbaits deadly on South Carolina bass in spring
One of the reasons swimbaits are so effective in March is because bass will be in all stages of the spawn. Some will be on deeper ledges and secondary points waiting for the right time to move closer to shallow water. Others will have moved to docks at the mouths of pockets. […]
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Match the sound you want with the right turkey call for best results
John Tanner said even using his own calls, he practices to find just the right tones that produce the sounds he wants turkeys to hear. […]
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Let wild turkeys tell you how to call them; don’t go in with your ears shut
Steve Cobb said that the best calling technique mimics the natural surroundings of where you hunt, regardless of that zip code. […]
Bass Fishing
Be a weather watcher for Lake Russell bass
The weather can be a deal-maker — or a deal-breaker — when fishing for bass on Lake Russell this month, according to guide Jerry Kotal of Elberton, Ga. […]
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Small baits, big stripers
Striper guide Preston Harden said his motto for Lake Hartwell in March is: “Catch big stripers like you are bass fishing.” […]
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Time to bang the drum
March weather can be fickle along South Carolina’s coast, with some days close to freezing and others inviting T-shirts and shorts. Regardless, inshore anglers can count on a solid black drum bite in Little River’s waters. […]