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The crew of the Maluco landed one of the first cobia of the 2008 season on April 10 around the Broad River Bridge. The fish was caught on cut squid, a good, all-around bait.

Bait and twitch will catch plenty

Inshore fishing this month offers a variety of saltwater fish, and anglers can focus on one species or try for a mixed bag of fishing bounty. […]

Currents

A special thanks to 2 special men

Dan Kibler

As best I can remember — and it gets tougher as the years pass — my first fishing trip was not to some little farm pond somewhere, but to Georgia’s Lake Sinclair. […]

Most redfish caught in the Hilton Head Island area are released alive, like this beautiful fish taken by Sydney Ferguson.

Vacation with a Redfish

Jeff Dennis

Summer is the right time to head to the beach, and plenty of South Carolinians will be headed to Hilton Head Island. […]

Spawning bluegill are extremely aggressive when it comes to protecting their beds from intruders like crickets or worms, making them the perfect fish for anglers of all ages.

Flatfish in Flat Water

Terry Madewell

For the next few months, one of the most popular and productive inshore fisheries will be the fabulous flounder. […]

Speck-tacular Trout

Dan Kibler

Biologists with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ marine division have predicted a tremendous season on spotted seatrout up and down the coast. […]

By examining cobia samplings provided by fishermen, scientists will be able to assess age, sexual maturity, feeding habits and genetic characteristics of S.C. cobia.

DNR Seeks Angler Support for Cobia Research

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources is seeking help from anglers targeting cobia to collect DNA samples and to donate racks of fish caught in 2008.
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Participants at the Warriors on the Water event salute the American flag during a pre-tournament ceremony at Jordan Lake.

WOW, What a Celebration for Servicemen

Tony Garitta

Before the sun came up April 18 at Jordan Lake, 175 bass boats, each decorated with a yellow ribbon and an American flag and arranged in flights of red, white, and blue, held fast as their occupants awaited the 7:15 a.m. take-off from the New Hope Landing to begin the third Warriors on the Water event, a bass tournament celebrating the men and women who have served our country.
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DNR auction items may be previewed May 20, from 9:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M.

DNR to Hold Public Auction May 21 in West Columbia

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will conduct a public auction of surplus property and equipment on Wednesday, May 21 in West Columbia.
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Even though the season weight cap was reached several weeks previously and the season closed on April 3, the MFC voted at their April meeting to reopen the commercial harvest of red drum.

MFC Reopens Red Drum Season

From News Reports

MOREHEAD CITY – Citing the action as a means to reduce regulatory discards of dead fish, the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission voted to reopen the commercial red drum harvest season effective April 28.
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