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Flatfish in Flat Water

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

Speck-tacular Trout

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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Sean Hoernke pulled away on the final day to win the Wal-Mart FLW Tour tournament on Lake Norman by more than 4 pounds.

Busy Bass Weekend in Charlotte Crowns Triple Champions

From News Reports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sean Hoernke used to be one of the most promising up and coming pros on the FLW Tour.
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The Highway Patrol held their first-ever public forum at UNC-W on April 21 to explain the laws regarding trailering boats.

Highway Patrol Holds First-Ever Public Forum on Trailering Boats

Jerry Dilsaver

On April 21, in the Warwick Center at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the N.C. Highway Patrol held their first ever public forum to explain the laws on towing boats and their manner of enforcing them.
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