Club glad to share its know-how
July 2010
When Martin Hox left the Northeast and moved to Mount Pleasant three years ago, he brought plenty of fishing prowess with him, having fishing the North American Bass Circuit for six years. Knowing that South Carolina’s tidal estuaries would prove daunting to a newcomer, he posted a simple query on the most popular fishing website: “Where should I fish?” to which someone replied “In the water.”
Nichols has tips for Able
June 2010
Capt. Mike Able Jr. grew up fishing in Mount Pleasant and has been running Able Minded Charters (843-475-7696) for five years. He averages about 80 trips per year and spends the rest of his time working at Haddrell’s Point, the tackle shop owned by his father.
Offshore-rigging tips can improve catches
May 2010
Getting rigged the right way for offshore trolling season takes some experience. While wahoo require specialized equipment like wire, weights and lures -— all of which can add up to put a “crimp” in your budget — one expert says that about $125 should cover all of your tackle needs for the entire dolphin season.
‘Z’ not for ‘Zorro’ when lures appear
April 2010
Capt. John Ward of Affinity Charters positioned his boat near a the mouth of a finger creek, fishing the falling tide. As the water level plummeted, redfish started to back out toward deeper water, making any holes great fishing spots.
Seminars show off experts’ best tactics
March 2010
When Capt. George Poveromo came to Charleston in January for his annual Saltwater Sportsman Seminar Series, he was sure to ask “old salt” Don Hammond to help run the show.
Target a trout and get a cork chase
February 2010
Cold, clear water makes for great trout fishing, even though fishermen will have to bundle up to stay warm.
Red drum stock assessment is positive
January 2010
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has completed its 2009 stock assessment for red drum on the east coast, and the conclusion is that the fishery has remained very stable. Robert Boyles, SCDNR’s Deputy Director for the Marine Division, was recently elected as chairman of this ASFMC, which consists of representatives from 15 Atlantic coast states that share a mission of conservation and management of marine fishery resources.
‘Private’ redfish offer unique fishing chance
December 2009
If you have ever been to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina or Virginia to fish for mountain trout, you know that it is somewhat easy to catch small fish. Larger trout are less abundant and can often only be found on stretches of “private water.”
Micabe is No. 1 in Cup series
November 2009
The South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series made headlines this year when two of the scheduled tournaments were canceled due to the economic climate. One was the Bohicket Marina Invitational on John’s Island, which had its 26-year run as a Governor’s Cup Series event come to an end.
Sailfish becoming ‘old reliable’
October 2009
When can a fisherman rely on catching a sailfish off the coast of South Carolina? It seems that the answer is: in the fall.
Fall fanatics love skinny-water reds
September 2009
Football, deer hunting and back-to-school activities can dominate the early fall, but targeting redfish in shallow water can provide both the challenge of the hunt and the thrill fooling a fish with an artificial bait.
It’s tarpon time in S.C. waters
August 2009
More than any other month, August is the time to try for tarpon in South Carolina’s coastal waters.