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August 2010

Johnny at PORT-TRONICS located at 1904 Piedmont Hwy just south of I-85 stated that they are getting good reports of striper and hybrids being caught at night on Hartwell, Clarks Hill and Russell. They are being caught trolling umbrella rigs or using live herring in thirty to fifty foot of water. For largemouth bass use Power baits, Gulp and Zoom plastics. As always they have a huge supply of marine electronics, and they do repair and install marine electronics and trolling motors. The 2010- 2011 Fish the Fall Tournament Trail sponsored by Port-Tronics and Strickland Marine with a Guaranteed $3000 first place is September 11 Lake Hartwell, October 8-9 Lake Keowee, November 6 Lake Greenwood, December 4 Lake Russell, January 29 Lake Keowee, February 25-26 Lake Hartwell, March 26 Lake Murray, April 23 Lake Jocassee and the Championship is May 23-24. Contact Dennis Landrum at 864-979-1567.


We don’t have any air conditioners to go on your open boats, but we do have the next best thing, and that is some real good canvas tops reports Don at MYERS TRIM SHOP located on North Church Street here in Greenville. They will be glad to replace or repair the one already on your boat or will custom fit one to your boat specifications. We also do carpet and upholstery repairs or replacements. He also repairs the Jeep tops and seats on four-wheelers that you deer hunters might have torn up during the season. Be safe and enjoy your vacation this summer.


Now’s the time to lay away items for hunting at SEM GUNWORKS AND TACKLE SHOP. Butch’s store is located at 403D, North Poinsett Hwy in Travelers Rest, behind Coleman Ford. Gun repair, rod and reel repair, air gun repair, Crossman warranty, plenty of fishing tackle, guns, and accessories, are all available right here in the shop. Butch is also a big duck hunter and can keep up with guided trips out of State and furnish you with in-state seasonal information. Deer and dove hunters, you had better get your guns in for tune-up, sighting, scope mounts or any other related problems right now. Layaways are accepted. Be sure to take a kid or kids fishing this summer. We also do rod and reel repair.


Hal at FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT COMPANY located in Fountain Inn, next to Hardees, off I-385, and his employees really enjoyed their vacation but it was just too short. They even returned to work with a few fish tales from Hunting Island. They are all hard at work now, trying to catch up from the few days they took off around the fourth, and invite you to call them if you need any complete rebuilt forklifts, parts or accessories, all available through a nationwide parts hot line for those obsolete, back ordered, or hard to find items. Call now for information or directions so you can stop by and check us out. Rental lifts are also available. Remember, deer hunting season will be here before you know it and now is the time to trim out shooting lanes so you can get a clear view of your trophy deer.


CALYX OUTDOOR SPORTS is located at 1412 Piedmont Hwy. (Hwy 20) just 2.5 miles below the I-85 underpass or across from Lakeside Park. They report that their Fall Goods Preview Sale is on Saturday August 14. They will have special pricing on hunting and shooting supplies like Moultrie scouting cameras, C’mere Deer and Buck Bomb deer attractants just to name a few. We will also have close out and clearance specials on fishing tackle with many items $1.00 or less. Check out our website www.calyxoutdoors.com for a preview of some of the great deals we will have. New hunting licenses are available as well as plenty of live bait and pay lake supplies. Come by and Check us out!


If you are looking for a great deal on a boat (large or small) in Greenville stop by INTERSTATE MARINE. They are located on Frontage Road, exit 35 off I-85 just south of Greenville. For more information give Jim Forrester a call at 864-845-5526. Parts and service are available for your convenience. Pre-owned boats, motors and trailers are always available here in all sizes and ready to go fishing. Engine repair and parts are also available along with pre-owned parts, engines and foot parts. Old parts are available here for your convenience to keep your old boat running.


Brent "Country" Powell of Refuge Feed &Seed says come on down to Possum Kingdom on your way to the Saluda River or Lake Greenwood. Brent reports that some catfish have been caught below the dam on the Saluda River. Also shellcracker and bream are being caught on worms and crickets. They specialize in all types of horse, dog (Black Gold) and animal foods plus they have live bait and fishing tackle. Possum Kingdom is a "sportsman's paradise". Brent sells minnows, night crawlers, red worms and crickets. He also has hamburgers, hot dogs and the “Possum Kingdom Country Club Sandwich” . On Thursday bar-b-que sandwiches are available. They are open 11 am to 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and are closed on Wednesday and Sunday.


Attention hunters! If you need a expert gunsmith, then you need to go to RON & RONNY GUNSMITHING in Simpsonville. They can get your shot guns and rifles ready for the deer or dove season. Remember they can do custom stocks and bluing. They also sell new and used firearms.

 

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