As fisherman one of our greatest challenges is to read conditions out on the water on a daily and sometimes seasonal basis then make changes in the way that we fish in order to figure out how fish are migrating and feeding. Experience is one of the our greatest allies in this endeavor as it …
Offshore Bottom Fishing Tactics By Capt. Charlie Beadon There are so many different ways to catch fish; from inshore sight casting to offshore trolling, but somewhere in the middle lies the most addictive of all…big game bottom fishing. When we refer to offshore bottom fishing in South Carolina we are generally talking about fishing baits on …
Fish Fighting Techniques and Drag Control Presented by Captain Charlie Beadon If you do enough fishing you are bound to tie into a really nice fish and I’m sure that we have all heard the stories about “the one that got away”. Believe it or not in most cases the one that got away really …
With crisp cool air coming in from the north and shorter daylight hours our water temperature is dropping fast and this transition into fall conditions will make for some of the most drastic changes of the year. Many of our summer fish will be migrating south or offshore while others will stay in the estuary …
Cold and Warm Water Fly Lines By Captain Charlie Beadon This is a good time of the year to compare warm and cold weather fly lines. For years I did not change out my fly lines as the seasons changed and always wondered why certain lines cast better during the summer or winter. The answer …
I am often asked “when is the best time of the year to fish around Hilton Head” and I usually respond with “October through December”. Not only is the fishing and shrimping great but the weather is spectacular! Hot summer days give way to crisp cool conditions that make being out on the water just …
Basic Boat Electronics By Capt. Charlie Beadon One of the greatest features of new boats are the latest and greatest gadgets. Boat electronics have come a long way and change constantly, but knowing the basics can make boating more enjoyable and safer for you and your family. Today were going to talk about the VHF …
Wow! The summer season is passing quick but we still have plenty of great fishing ahead of us. Getting into September we should start to see some mild cold fronts coming from the north and in combination with shorter days the water temperatures will start to cool down and fishing patterns will begin to change …
Fly Fishing Basics By Capt. Charlie Beadon The fly fishing in the Lowcountry is virtually an all but untapped resource. There are so many opportunities to fly fish for both fresh and saltwater fish here. The ponds are loaded with bluegill, bass, and stripers…all waiting for the right presentation. In the rivers we have trout, redfish, and …
Overall the summer fishing action has been red hot this year and should only continue to stay good as we move into August. On the inshore waters we will still be catching good numbers of redfish, flounder and speckled trout but also look to see large schools of bluefish, spanish mackerel ladyfish and jacks pushing …
