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 Columbia / Orangeburg

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Fish'n & Hunt'n Reports

July 09

THE BUCK & BOAR HUNTING PRESERVE offers quality deer, hog and ram hunting packages that attract trophy hunters from all over the country. A pine plantation managed for turkey and quail, ponds, streams, 600 yd. rifle range, lodge, cabin, R/V and primitive camping areas, are part of several hundred acres outside of the enclosure. We are opening over 50 miles of horse trails that crisscross the property to give riders an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the trophy quality deer, ram and Euro. Hogs that are plentiful here. A trip to the Buck and Boar Wildlife Trails can include a guided hunt with advance notice. Our evening hog and ram hunts are high success and year-round. Catch and release fishing is offered to all visitors. A modern lodge that accommodates ten guests and a private cabin that sleeps four can be rented during the summer months of the year. Meals can be catered for groups who would like a fish fry, low country gumbo, or pit cooked B.B.Q. Wildlife trails offer riders a truly unique experience. Most folks find it hard to believe we are only 25 mi. from Columbia, and 1 hr or less from Charleston, Sumter, Aiken and Augusta. For more information Trailrides.us

Rivers Turn Kennel the home of HRCH/UH Tug Boat Annie & HRCH/UH Fancy’s Mighty Sampson. Located off of Hwy 4 in Orangeburg directly behind Lee’s Sausage at 128 Rivers Turn Road offers Dog Obedience, Retriever Training, UKC, AKC, Boykin Spaniel Hunt Test, hunting dogs & Upland Training. Retriever & Upland Breeds welcome. Gene Putnam has over 20 Years of experience training Retrievers, basic obedience, marking skills, force fetch, advance-marking skills, blind handling, steady to flush & shot is our standard program. Our training grounds are excellent with 4 lakes, 2 large fields with medium and heavy cover. Gene offers a weekly and monthly training program at an economical rate. They also board dogs and teach them Obedience (Heel, Sit, Here, Place). Gene offers a patented Automatic Bird Launcher, which works from a portable air tank to make your dog a better marking dog and remote controls for lengthening your marks out to 500 yards. www.riversturnkennel.com

RICK’S OF SOUTH CAROLINA is located on Bluff Road on the way to the Santee Cooper Lakes. They are hearing that the bream and catfish are being caught on Lake Marion and Lake Wateree in the backs of the creeks. The bream fishing should be excellent by the full moon (July 7th) using crickets and worms under corks, in the shallows in local ponds and rivers. The catfishing has been best at night using cut bait and worms on the bottom. Remember Rick’s of South Carolina is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day and has all types of live bait. There is an ABC store next to Rick’s of South Carolina.


BEAVER CREEK KENNELS located in the Sandy Run Area of Calhoun County is owned and operated by Randy and Cathy Hoffman and have been in existence since 1984. The kennel specializes in Retriever Gun Dog Training for hunters who want a top-notch hunting companion. All levels of Gun Dog Training from start to finish are offered. The Hoffman’s also offer Obedience Training for the companion animal owner. They will gladly work with any bred on obedience. The pups from the kennel are always bred for excellence in the hunting field and they make great family pets as well. Beaver Creek has 2 nice Wirehaired Pointer Pups for sale. This is a good time to take your dog to the next level of work and add hand signals or flushing. Give them a call or visit their web site www.beavercreekkennels.com.

BARRON’S OUTFITTERS, “Columbia’s Hunting and Fishing Headquarters” for over 20 years, is located in the heart of downtown Columbia at 1725 Harden Street. Barron’s is Columbia’s fly fishing headquarters. Barron’s can outfit you and teach you how to fly fish whether you are going to the coast for big reds, trout fishing in the mountains or fly fishing in ponds and rivers. They have years of experience doing all types of rod and reel repair. Lake Murray is full and Stripers are being caught on blue back herring fished near the bottom in the mouths of the creeks in the middle of the lake. Largemouth bass fishing is good early and late in the day and at night, they are being caught off points and in the backs of the coves around docks and blow downs with Carolina rigged or Texas-rigged worms. Also try floating worms, jerk baits and buzz baits around docks and structure in the coves down by the dam early in the morning. The Bream fishing should also be excellent around the full moon (July 7th), around the banks using red worms and crickets in 2 to 6 feet of water. Catfishing is good using cut herring and night crawlers on the bottom. Drop by and get a report on the fish’n around Columbia. Hunting season will be here soon and Barron’s Outfitters has a great hunting department with snake boots, camo cloths, deer hunting supplies and more. Come see all they have to offer.

Since 1904 TYLER BROTHERS has been in Wagener. Their store includes a huge clothing department, boots and shoes department, Ace Hardware and a Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store. They are Ready for Turkey Season with plenty of guns, calls, ammo, snake boots, camo apparel and hunting vests. They have a huge room of just Carthartt clothing. Hunters and Fishermen! Enter Tyler Brothers Latest Photo Contest WWW.TYLERBROTHERS.NET an have a chance to win $100 in merchandise (Contest ends June 30).

AUTO ADDITIONS Inc. at 7409-B Broad River Road in Irmo can add to your truck or car any enhancements you want. They do window tinting, sunroofs, leather interiors, spray on bed liners, step bars, brush & grille guards and much, much more. Give Kyle a call or go by and see all he has to offer to help improve your vehicle.

HERRING LAWN SERVICE can help you tame the great outdoors! Environmentally friendly land clearing, no burning, no trash removal, and reduction of soil erosion. We can: Clear land for pastures, Clear debris and underbrush, Mulch trees up to 8 inches in diameter, Thin timber land, Create walking or riding paths, Create shooting lanes for hunting property, Fence right of ways, Property line easements/surveying. Call 803-600-2183 or email: herringlawnservice@bellsouth.net

PETE’S SANDY RUN STORE & GRILL is located on Hwy 176 at Hwy 31 in the Sandy Run - Gaston area. Opening early (5:00 am) to serve the entire areas sportsman. They have an excellent selection of bait and fishing tackle. The warmer weather means good bream and bass fishing in the local ponds, and there are some big catfish being caught in holes with liver and gizzards. They have hot meals (Pete’s has quite the selection), to include great fried chicken, coffee, cold drinks, ice, and more. Everything you need for a great day on the water. So come by and get some minnows, crickets or worms and go catch you a stringer full.

SMITH’S “66” AND MARINE located at 1692 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, stated that the bream fishing in the upper part of Lake Marion especially around the full moon (July 7) should be good. Some nice catfish are also being caught fishing worms and cut bait in deeper holes in the Diversion Canal at night. Smith’s “66” and Marine has the Alumacraft Jon boats in stock, which is perfect for fishing or hunting. They also have the one and two man Crow Boats that are designed for fishing in ponds and small rivers. They have a great service department and they offer full sales and service on Mercury outboards. You need to come by and check out Smith’s “66” and Marine and see all they have to offer.

At Frank's Fly Arts, allow guide Michael Frank to provide you with everything you need for a successful, safe, and fun day of fly fishing in and around Columbia, SC. Our trips combine the adventure of kayaking in to locations where you will not see another fisherman with the convenience of access to all of the amenities of the city of Columbia, SC before and after your trip. Stay in a five star hotel in the Vista, enjoy the night life of Five Points, and even have your catch cooked for you at a local gourmet restaurant if you choose. Whether you are after South Carolina’s state fish the striped bass, the recently introduced smallmouth bass, or the rainbow and brown trout that are stocked each year in the cold clear tailwater from Lake Murray Dam, a day on the water with Frank’s Fly Arts is sure to be one you will never forget!

SUPERIOR MOTORS at US 301 North, Orangeburg, has Rhino Linings, the #1 Sprayed-On Lining. The Rhino treatment comes with a lifetime warranty. It can be applied to trucks, boats, jeeps, and trailers. The applications are endless! Superior Motors is a long time local auto dealer selling Pontiac, Buick, GMC and Honda vehicles. Go by and see Jimmy Guthrie and his staff for all you transportation needs.

CRIDER CYCLE CENTER in Bamberg is located on Main St. (Hwy. 601/301) and they carry the full line of Arctic Cat ATV’S. Crider Cycle Center has the 500 Camo, the powerful 700 Diesel ATV, the Prowler multi rider unit with camo covers, the 90cc Arctic Cat, The Drive (a personal transportation vehicle), and more. They have a great service department and offer quite the selection of ATV accessories. Crider's has Toro lawn mowers, weed eaters and the Snow Flame corn burning stoves. They also offer some fishing tackle, ammo, dog food and fishing and hunting licenses. Come see the kids Arctic Cat, perfect for your little outdoorsman or outdoorswomen. The Edisto River is at a nice level to fish, so head to the river and catch some catfish, bream or redbreast. Crider Cycle Center has the ATV to get you there!

COOK'S MOUNTAIN HUNT CLUB located in Richland County & they have 5,000+ acres for Deer, Turkey & Small Game Hunt'n. Deer Season is right around the corner (Aug. 15). You need to give Tony a call for more info @ 803.622.6933. They have the game, if you have the time!

THE TACKLE SHOP LLC at 743 Meeting Street, West Columbia is open seven days a week. Mike Mitchum has a good selection of live bait, live herring and fishing tackle. In the area ponds, lakes and rivers the bream and cat fishing should be at its peak. The bream are being caught on crickets and worms in the shallows. The best time should be around the full moon (July 7th). The Tackle Shop has a great selection of fishing supplies, bait, ice, drinks, beer, snacks, and more. All you will need for a great day of fishing. Stop by and ask Mike for an up to date fishing report, and remember they have live herring and glow plugs.

PALMETTO ARMY SURPLUS located at 1066 Russell Street, Orangeburg has all the supplies you will need for camping or hunting. They offer all sorts of camo clothing, boots, hats, coats, rain gear, belts, packs, blankets, tents, sleeping bags, knifes, ammo cans, GI camo and a lot more. Marvin has EMT and Police Items. Please come by and check out this store, they have great selections, at great prices.

SOUTHEAST EXPO ROD & REEL SERVICE not only repairs rods and reels, they also sell rods, reels, tackle, fish’n supplies, bait, and much more! Southeast Expo is located at 3142 Platt Spring Road, West Columbia. Don and Martin Cooper offer the best service in the area. Complete Rod and Reel repair on all makes and models, New and Factory Reconditioned Rods and Reels, and Major discounts off of retail pricing. Their new shop has quite the selection of everything you will need to fish the waters around Columbia. www.Southeastexporodandreel.com

From BUCK’S SPORT SHOP-N-MARKET they have been selling plenty of worms and crickets and have reports of plenty of bream and shell cracker being caught in local ponds. They continue to hear of some good catches of catfish on cut bait and worms fished on the bottom. They are stocked up with all types of bass, crappie, bream and striper fishing lures and have all types of live bait.

Andy Williams at BLACK RIVER MARINE has a great selection of G-3 aluminum and G-3 Pontoon Boats powered by Yamaha Outboards. Their Pontoon boats are perfect for enjoying the water during the July 4th holiday. Andy, has a good selection of used boats, you need to come see! Black River Marine has one of the best fishing and hunting departments in the area. The catfish on Lake Marion are being caught on cut bait and worms. Also bass can be caught in the creeks and coves off Lake Marion around docks, trees and brush on worms, lizards and spinner baits. The bream fishing should be excellent on the full moon (July 7) in the area ponds in the shallows using crickets and worms. Andy carries crickets, worms, minnows, ballyhoo, squid, cigar minnows and more. Black River has everything you will need to get out on the water for a great day of fishing. Stop by and see all the great deals they have to offer.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION Midland Chapter is hosting the 10TH ANNUAL BIG GAME BANQUET July 25th, at 6pm. It will be held at the Woodmen of the World, located in West Columbia off Hwy 1, next to the #1 Flea Market. Exit 111 from I-26 and has plenty of close parking. “Parklane Seafood” will cater the event. There will be a live & silent auction, numerous raffles and lots of door prizes. We have lots of hunts, guns, gear & outdoor items available. Tickets are single/60 and couples/80. Each ticket includes a membership to RMEF, with 6 issues of the Bugle Magazine, a Browning knife, and a Cyclops flashlight. For more information call Romley Wallace (803-957-1061). It will be a fun evening for the entire family. See you there!

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