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Fish'n & Hunt'n Reports

July 09

TRADER WORLD (843-552-5964) located on Cross County Rd. in N. Charleston is all stocked up with all types of guns. If you need a new or used gun, stop in and see owner Bill Dukes and the crew, they have the largest selection of new and used guns in town. If you need to get your gun repaired or cleaned, they have full time gunsmith on hand for all of your gunsmithing and repair needs. They also have a large selection of scopes, ammo and all of your hunting supplies and accessories. Deer season isn’t that far away 15 August in some of the local counties, start looking for that perfect gun now. They are a stocking dealer for Benelli, Smith and Wesson, Remington, Glock, Ruger, Browning, Weatherby and much more. They carry a line of guns for the Cowboy Action shooter, too. Trader World offers SLED Certified Concealed Weapons Classes and has an indoor pistol range right next to the store. Stop in at Trader World for all of your reloading, gun, hunting, or shooting supplies. Remember dove and deer season is closer than you think.

HADDRELL’S POINT TACKLE WEST ASHLEY is located at 47 S. Windermere Blvd. This store is stocked with everything that you will need to fish in the coastal and offshore waters around Charleston. They have a great selection of apparel for the outdoorsman or outdoorswomen. Dee Oliver and his staff have all the knowledge and experience to help you with all your fishing needs, as well as giving up to date fishing reports. Mr. Blocker does the best rod and reel repair around. Scott reports offshore there has been a slow down in what was an absolutely incredible dolphin bite, and he has seen a great blue marlin bite as well! Some sails have begun to show up in fair numbers. Wahoo fishing has been getting better and kingfishing has started to take off. He reports inshore reds, trout, flounder, spanish, and spades have all been doing well. Cobia, continue to produce good reports from the broad river area. For more of Scott’s reports, check their website (www.haddrellspoint.com). Drop in and see what they have to offer for a great day on the water.

At FOLLY ROAD TACKLE SHOP, they are hearing some good catches of trout and flounder are up in the creeks and rivers and being caught with mud minnows, shrimp and grubs around live oyster beds. Tommy suggests you fish early and late in the day because of the heat. Spot tail bass are up the waterways and rivers and on the flats at high tide. The spot tail bass can be caught on spoons, mud minnows or mullet. On the full moon (July 7th) the bream fishing should be excellent in the local freshwater ponds and rivers using crickets and worms. Folly Road Tackle Shop carries a good selection of tackle and bait for whatever kind of fishing you do. They have everything (food, drinks, beer, ice and more) you will need for a day of fishing. So stop in and see them on your next fishing trip.

The SEA SCHOOL on Daniel Island/Clements Ferry Road can help get your captain’s licenses. Do you need a CAPTAIN’S LICENSE to be a professional fishing guide or run a charter boat? Then you are in luck! They have been in business since 1977. For a 6-PAK LICENSE - With just one year of boating experience on almost any boat entitles you to take their Coast Guard approved course and test for a license to carry up to 6 passengers for hire. The next Sea School classes will be held, July 17th, August 1st, September 12th and 25th (Guide & 6 pak courses). 6 pak Classes are two weekends, and the five weeknights between them. Weekends are 9am to 6 pm, weeknights 6 pm to 10:30 pm. You can call them at 843-747-1000 or 1-888-883-2278 for more information.

The great folks at CAROLINA ROD & GUN wanted to remind everyone to get your guns cleaned and serviced, so you will be ready for deer season in August. Carolina Rod & Gun is the Low Country’s most complete hunting headquarters with a full line of guns, ammo, clothing and all of your hunting accessories to keep the outdoorsman or outdoorswomen comfortable while hunting. They have a huge inventory of new Browning Gun Safes and Big Game Tree Stands, in all different sizes and models. Carolina Rod & Gun is the longest running continuous gun shop in the low country. Be sure to stop by the store, see what is new and check out some of the tremendous savings.

RAVENEL BAIT and TACKLE HARDWARE is conveniently located at 6270 Savannah Highway in Ravenel. Fishing season is here and “Only the finest baits served here”. They have fishing and hunting licenses, all kinds of fishing and hunting supplies, bait, tackle, Crab Pots, Cast Nets, camo netting, ammo and much, much more. They have one and two man hunting towers, from 5 feet to 20 feet. They offer; Western Union, ice, snacks, sell and refill propane and of course every kind of hardware you would ever need. To see everything they have to offer, please drop by and ask for Chris or Teresa. Ravenel Hardware is open Monday thru Saturday from 7:30am to 6:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

ISLAND OUTBOARD SERVICES, LLC is located at 3231 Maybank Highway, John’s Island. The owner, Steve Marable offers Boat, Motor, Trailer, Mechanical, Electrical, repairs and more! Steve has a solution for Ethanol Fuel Problems as well. Island Outboard Services LLC has been serving the Charleston area since 1981. They are open Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 and Saturday til 12:30 pm. Come see us, we will fix it!

BENDT BROTHERS UPHOLSTERY is located On Hwy. 7 (Sam Rittenberg Blvd.) have been doing upholstery work on autos, boats and more since 1926. They use Naugahyde and do professional, custom work. For the hunter they have custom camouflage for your truck, boat, ATV, camper or hunting lodge. On boats, they fix or repair cushions, Bimini tops, full enclosures - custom canvas, custom boat covers, wood replacement, floor replacement on small boats and carpet replacement.

At BLUE BOY SPORTFISHING CHARTERS you can Fish with the Pro’s! Charleston’s longest running Charter boat with over 26 years experience! The Blue Boy is a Custom 50’ Monterey tournament rigged, with fast caterpillar engines. The Blue Boy boasts a huge cockpit that will allow your entire charter to get in on the action. She also has a very comfortable, air-conditioned interior. You will find the Blue Boy equipped with top of the line electronics, fishing tackle, and crew! Included in the price of your charter are all licenses, bait, tackle, ice and cleaning of your catch. Call today for booking full & half-day trips, fish for Dolphin, Tuna, King Mackerel & Billfish in the Charleston offshore waters. Check us out at www.BlueBoySportFishing.com. Our boat fishes out of Ripley Light Marina.

PERNELL'S TAXIDERMY INTERNATIONAL (843-330-2425) is ready for your spring bears. We are getting good harvest reports out of Canada and really do enjoy mounting these beautiful creatures. We have taken classes on mounting life-size bears and have been taught by some of the best taxidermist in the nation. We attend seminars on a regular basis because we have a “restless urge” to be the best taxidermists that we can be. We’ve learned a lot, but there is still more to learn. Stop by our show room and take a look at what a “restless urge” will buy you. You will be able to see for yourself customer mounts ready for pickup. On display we have turkeys, mammals, fish, game heads across the country, and African mounts. We area easy to find, Just take exit 194 (Jedburg exit) and head north for 3.5 miles. Take a left at our sign on Rooster Ridge Road.

THE CHARLESTON ANGLER has a huge selection and fully stocked with inshore and offshore fishing supplies. They are stocked up with clothing for the fisherwomen and fishermen. Charleston Angler will be glad to re-spool or repair your reels and give you some tips on fishing the waters around Charleston. In fishing baits you need to check out the Gulp shrimp and crab baits by Berkley, Storm Baits, saltwater Assassins and much, much more. They are getting reports that the red fish fishing in the coastal creeks and flats in Charleston have been good, using live and cut bait and gulp crabs. Flounder is picking up in the creeks and inlets and can be caught drifting mud minnows just off the bottom. Wahoo are being caught using bottom fish jigs (Shimano Butterfly jigs). Some nice Cobia have been caught in the Beaufort area. Spanish mackerel can be caught at the mouth of the jetties, and they suggest casting Clark spoons into the schools. Bass, pan fish and trout have been good in the Cooper and Wando Rivers using mud minnows and grubs. Call or stop by The Charleston Angler for an up to date fishing report and a schedule of upcoming seminars and events. Charleston Angler has 3 locations: West Ashley- 654 St. Andrews Blvd., Mt. Pleasant- located just off Hwy 17, 1113-J Market Center Blvd., Summerville- 2139 N. Main Street, unit O.

MOUNT PLEASANT AND FOLLY BEACH PIERS - Charleston County, County Park and Recreation Commission, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, proudly announces the opening of the Mount Pleasant Pier. Located at the foot of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge on the Charleston Harbor, the pier is part of the Memorial Waterfront Park complex. Operated by the Charleston County Park and Recreation, these are two of the best outdoor entertainment facilities in the state. Both Piers feature breathtaking views, Fishing, Tackle sales and Rod rentals, Gift and Tackle Shops, Special events & tournaments, Food and Beverage, Restrooms (handicap-accessible), and more! The Folly Pier stretches 1,045 feet into the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. At 25-feet wide and 23-feet above sea level, the pier is the second longest on the east coast. At the end of the pier is a 7,500 sq. ft. diamond-shaped platform with spectacular views. Folly Beach Pier also has a Full-service restaurant and Beach access w/showers. Bring the whole family and have a great day!


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