As we approach mid-summer, fishermen face oppressive heat and humidity that will force them to work a bit harder to find fish. (More)

As we approach mid-summer, fishermen face oppressive heat and humidity that will force them to work a bit harder to find fish. (More)

Solo fishing has its place, but sometimes someone else in the boat makes your trip more rewarding. (More)

The Fourth of July weekend brings opportunity for escape. It is a time of celebration of past independence and hopes of a like future. It is a commercialized period of history shared through parades, fireworks, outlandish parties and visitors. For perspective, I suppose age has a good bit to do with the period as well as the celebration. My escape was one of necessity, a chance to spend time with family in Tennessee, a pilgrimage taken annually which is a welcome change. (More)

Last week while visiting my favorite take-your-money-and-hide tackle dealer, I was confronted by a group of visitors of a more northern persuasion. They wanted to know where they could get a book on the vocabulary of the south. At first I thought the inquiry was of a sarcastic nature but this was soon sidestepped when in earnest and without hesitation the question was posed once again. (More)

A family fishing outing can yield rewards beyond fishing. That happened for Donald Johnston, when he reeled in a nice 3 pound, 14 ounce Spanish Mackerel while fishing for Cobia at the Turtle Rip in Broad River on May 31. (More)

Here is a yanking strategy for landing Big Fish: When he pulls, you don't. When he don't, you do. Reel-in when you can! (More)

This season reminds me that all good things come to those who wait. After getting off to a slow start this year, Cobia season has marked the turning point for anglers who were waiting for an announcement to start fishing. While a few species may seem scarce, sizes may be less than expected and there may be the occasional high wind and rainy day, there is no excuse for not fishing. (More)

Even the most mundane fishing trips can result in a few surprises. Such was the case for Captain Tim Deckard of Cast Away Charters. As Tim tells it, he started the day off fishing for Cobia at the P.I. Rip. There was plenty of bait found and he started his routine like every other day on the water. His first strike came two hours before low tide on a whole blue crab, a nice 4-foot Bonnet Head Shark, which was boated and released. (More)

Here's a different slant for all the anglers out there: Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day. Give him a religion, and he'll starve to death while praying for a fish. -- Author Unknown (More)

My wife says I'm hard of hearing.All husbands who have been around the block a time or two know it's called selective hearing.I hear what I want to hear. I can hear a trout rise. I can hear a spinner hit the water. I can hear the drumming of a grouse at half a mile, but I danged well can't hear her when she wants me to make the bed or paint the house.I secretly had my hearing tested just to be sure.The doc says it is great, a seven percent loss in my left ear and a 10 percent loss in my right.Very typical of anyone who does a lot of hunting with a shotgun. But I'm not about to tell my wife that. (More)

A team north of the Broad River (Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club) and a team south of the Broad (Hilton Head Sportfishing Club) have cast their lines and the battle rages on. Listed are the current standings as of April 30. Items are listed under gender and are followed by species, club, boat, angler and weight. (More)

The Coast Guard is reminding boaters to check their boating equipment. After Feb. 1, only those distress alerts from 406 MHz beacons will continue to be detected and processed by search and rescue satellites worldwide.Older model EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons) that transmit a distress alert on 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz will no longer be monitored by satellite, and is likely to go completely undetected in an emergency. Mariners disposing of their old EPIRB before Feb. 1 are urged to first remove the battery. (More)

I feel soooooo bad for our southern brethren below the Broad River. I never realized what a disadvantaged group of anglers they are. Imagine no worms, no cane poles, few crickets, and a lack of buckets to sit on! (More)

With apologies to Bill Engvall for intruding on his territory, I can't help but believe there is enough stupidity in the world to be shared. Although not intentional, many times the start of a conversation can be awkward. Take for instance the fisherman returning to the dock with a stringer of fish. On the dock was another angler who had not caught a fish. Looking to gain information on the bait and technique he asked, "Catch all those fish yourself?" (More)