Columbia / Orangeburg

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July 08

Want to go after a BIG Buck or Wild Boar? THE BUCK & BOAR HUNTING PRESERVE is located in beautiful central SC. The property that makes up the Buck and Boar has been managed exclusively for wildlife over the last 20 years. Our commitment to produce the highest quality Whitetail Deer and European Wild Boar possible led to the erection of five miles of game proof fence to enclose the entire property. Our herds are producing trophy animals that far exceed our original expectations. Pond fishing is offered with every hunting package, and skeet shooting is available. We will gladly assist you at our rifle range, and guide you through your hunt. We offer hunting packages for corporate gatherings, as well as single hunters. Every package that we offer comes complete with lodging, meals, guides, skinning and ice is also included. Hog hunting season is 12 months a year. Let us show you why over 75% of our guest rebook for another Buck & Boar adventure! My name is Troy Ayer, and “ I got critter’s dying to make your day!!!” If you’d like to put some pork in your freezer, call Troy Ayer (803) 600-5517.

Rivers Turn Kennel the home of HRCH/UH Tug Boat Annie & HRCH/UH Fancy’s Mighty Sampson. Dog Obedience, Retriever Training, UKC, AKC, Boykin Spaniel Hunt Test, hunting dogs & Upland Training. All Retriever & Upland Breeds welcome. 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. Training with live & dead birds. Our training grounds are excellent with four lakes, two large fields with medium & heavy cover, and a newly built dog kennel. Rivers Turn Kennel offers a weekly and monthly training program at an economical rate. They train the retriever to its maximum abilities and also train the owner/dog handler so they can continue the dogs training and know exactly what the dog has been taught. They also welcome retriever owners to come visit our training grounds and run their dog on marks and blinds and get professional training tips. They board dogs and teach them Obedience (Heel, Sit, Here, Place). They also build 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. (wwwairlaunchking.com). Rivers Turn Kennel is located off of Hwy 4 in Orangeburg directly behind Lee’s Sausage at 128 Rivers Turn Road.

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 18th), 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. Remember Barron’s Outfitters also have a good hunting department with snake boots, camo cloths, deer hunting supplies and more. Come see all they have to offer.

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 18th) 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, owned and operated by Randy and Cathy Hoffman. Beaver Creek Kennel has been in existence since 1984. We have 2 very nice yellow males available in current litter. 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 can also help you with your training needs for the dog or pup you may already have. They will gladly work with any bred on obedience. This is also a good time to take your dog to the next level of work and add hand signals or flushing work so they will be ready for next hunting season. Give them a call or visit their web site www.beavercreekkennels.com

JOHNSON MARINE in Orangeburg carries the Suzuki, Evinrude and Johnson outboards. They have an excellent selection of Sea Ark, Polar Craft and Bay Stealth Boats. These boats are affordable and perfect for fish'n, leisure or skiing in the waters of South Carolina. Johnson Marine has an excellent service department and Heath also specializes in personal watercraft repair. Many of their customers are out fishing on the Santee Cooper Lakes for catfish, pan fish and bass using worms and minnows. Johnson Marine is offering rebates! Stop in & see the boats they have to offer, they have one for you!

From BUCK’S SPORT SHOP-N-MARKET they stated that some of their customers are catching stripers in the Congaree and Saluda Rivers using the Creek Chub lure. 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. Buck’s Sport Shop-N-Market is now for sale, Lot, Building and Stock. Everything or nothing, please call the store.

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 18th). The Tackle Shop not only has a great selection of fishing supplies, they also have ice, drinks, beer, and snacks, 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.

The Fish'n & Hunt'n Guide would like to extend a welcome to COOK'S MOUNTAIN HUNT CLUB! They're located in Richland County & offer some 4200+ acres for Deer, Turkey & Small Game hunt'n. Deer Season is right around the corner (Aug. 15). Give Tony a call for more info @ 803.622.6933.

CRIDER CYCLE CENTER in Bamberg, located on Main St. (Hwy. 601/301) carries the full line of Arctic Cat ATV’S. Get ready for hunting season; come see the Arctic Cat 500 Camo. Now on sale, with a 2 year warranty at 3.9% interest ($140/MO.) Crider Cycle Center also has 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!

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 18) 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. Smith’s “66” also offers the Caravelle Powerboats. These boats are great for Fishing, Skiing and Leisure, powered with Mercury MerCruiser. 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.

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. Looking for a hot meal? Pete’s has quite the selection, to include great fried chicken. And if you want something cold or hot to drink, stop by Pete’s! So come by and get some minnows, crickets or worms and go catch you a stringer full.

The good folks at THE OUT POST On Hwy.176 in Sandy Run have a great assortment of tackle and bait, new shipments arriving weekly. Some big catfish can be caught using cut bait on the bottom in the deep holes in the cuts and turns in the river. The bream fishing should be best in the shallows on the full moon (July 18) and can be caught on crickets and worms. Look for the beds and the smell. Outpost has Jumbo Carp Minnows that work great for catching bass in local ponds and the river. They are open at 5:00 am everyday and will have everything you will need for a great day on the water (drinks, snacks, ice, sandwiches and more). It’s that time of year and you need to stop by and get a up to date fishing report, pick up a hot cup of coffee and a fresh breakfast sandwich on your way to the lake or river.

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 18) 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.

SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE in Columbia at 476 Piney Grove Road, Exit 104 off I-26 is a huge 65,000 square foot store stocked with all types of hunting supplies, fishing supplies, camping supplies, reloading supplies, outerwear and footwear. There is over 65 Sportsman’s Warehouse in the United States. Sportsman’s Warehouse has everything the camper, hunter or fisherman needs (everything!). They are stocked up in their fishing department with All Star rods and Pure Fishing products (Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Stren, Mitchell, Johnson and Spider wire) and much more. Everything you will need to catch the big one. Sportsman’s Warehouse offers Seminars and classes. June 14- Auto GPS, June 21- Rangefinder, July 5- Intro Handheld GPS, Frank’s Fly Tying- June 19 and 26, also July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Please call for more information. South Carolina fishing and hunting licenses are available for purchase at customer service during regular store hours.

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, Jeep, GMC and Honda vehicles. Go by and see Jimmy Guthrie and his staff for all you transportation needs.

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.

THURMAN L. HUGGINS TAXIDERMY in Gaston works full time and has some of the best work around. They do all types of mounts; Deer, Hogs, Birds and Fish. The Huggins offers fast, quality service at great prices. Call Mr. Huggins and set up a time to have your mount done.

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, GI Camo for deer stands, boots, hats, coats, rain gear, belts, packs, blankets, tents, sleeping bags, knifes, ammo cans, and a hole lot more. Marvin has EMT and Police Items.

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