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July 08

In Conway SIMMONS MARINE carries a great selection of Procraft Boats, Kenner Boats and Fisher boats. Stop in and check out their Indigo and Fastcraft Boats, perfect for fishing and hunting in the coastal waters of S.C. Dale now has the new 158SS Fastcraft boat that he helped design and is only sold at Simmons Marine. It is perfect for fishing and hunting! They also have crow boats (lowest prices in 7 states) perfect for bream fishing on the pond or in the creeks. They have an excellent show room with all types of boating accessories, fishing tackle and have the full line of Mercury Outboards. Simmons Marine stand behind what they sell. They're having a special sale on non-current Kenner boats.Come see!

2nd AVENUE FISHING PIER is open for the summer fishing season on the Grand Strand. This pier offers rod and reel rental and has plenty of bait and tackle for catching fish off the pier. Good numbers of whiting have been caught on cut shrimp. The pier has a coral bottom, which attracts flounder, and with the warm water flounder can be caught on mud minnows. Spots can be caught on bloodworms. Spanish mackerel and pompano being caught with shrimp on a 2-hook bottom rig. Bluefish being caught on float rods with live bait. The restaurant is open and serving all you favorites. The 2nd Avenue Fishing Pier has all you need for a great day of fishing and sun!

Tom at INLET CONVENIENCE AND FISHING SUPPLIES (located at 4463 Hwy. 17 Bus. Murrells Inlet) tell us everyone wants to go fishing early and late in the day because of the heat. Spottails and black drum are being caught around the jetties. Dead shrimp, live mullet, and fiddler crabs are the best baits on the bottom Carolina rigged around the rocks or try under floats. Flounder are in the inlets and can be caught on the bottom using mud minnows. Trout are being caught in the creeks on mud minnows around shell banks and grass with moving water. Also try deep holes at low tide. Spanish and Kings are just off the beaches and piers and can be caught on live bait and spoons. Croakers and whiting are being caught in the inlets and surf using cut bait. Inlet Convenience and Fishing Supplies does rod and reel repair and has everything you will need for a great day of fishing, so come on down and do some fishing and relaxing.

The PIER AT GARDEN CITY is open for the season. They rent rods and reels and have all your popular baits. This is a great place to go with all the family and enjoy the pier fishing, food and arcade games. The Pier is located 8 miles south of Myrtle Beach in the heart of Garden City Beach on the South Strand. The Pier at Garden City is 668 ft. long with a rain shelter at the end of the pier. There is no charge to walk on the pier to enjoy the view and check out the daily catches of the fishermen. The Pier at Garden City offers daily, weekly and season passes (Mar. 1- Dec. 31). Come have some fun! They suggest you fish with shrimp, bloodworms or cut bait for skates, whiting, small sharks and bluefish. Spanish mackerel are hitting gold hook jigs and Got-cha plugs. Red drum are being caught on cut bait. Some flounder are being caught on mud minnows, and pompano can be caught on sand fleas.

BARRINEAU’S MARINE, on Hwy. 41 Business in Andrews has a new stock of River Hawk boats and Wesco trailers. These rigs have been going fast! Whit and Earl also have a great selection of Duracraft aluminum boats and Nissan Outboards. Barrineau’s is a great place to bring your outboard to get serviced. They also sell and service lawn mowers, trimmers and chain saws. Drop by and let them show you all they have to offer. July is the time to get some crickets and worms and head to the Black River and catch some bream, redbreast or try worms on the bottom for some good catfish.

In Conway at RICKS BAIT AND TACKLE, they are stocked up for the fishing season. For the bass fishermen they have a large selection of plastic worms by Zoom, Culprit, Haw River and Net Baits. You need to check out the spinner baits and buzz baits by Waccamaw River Baits. For the pan fisherman, they have a great selection of Zebco reels, a huge selection of beetle spins, 110 different kinds of corks, and telescopic poles by Lil Jewel, Silstar and South Bend. They have crickets year around and “Green Red Worms”. Rick said bream are being caught on the Waccamaw River using their worms. Bass are also caught with the use of live shiners. Rick’s Bait and Tackle now stays open Sunday to 3 pm. Fishing and Hunting Licenses are available and they have scales to weigh your fish. You need to stop in and find out about the best places to fish and have a cold drink, cold beer or a cup of coffee.

PERRY’S BAIT & TACKLE on business 17 stated as far as Murrells Inlet, the Flounder fishing has switched from quantity to quality with the high water temps. Large Spottail Bass are being caught at the jetties using live shrimp or live finger mullet. The Black Drum can also be caught with these or even fiddlers on the bottom near the rocks. The Sheepshead are heavy at our jetties and down in Georgetown using Fiddlers and live sand fleas. We have even had reports of small Cobia and Spanish being caught inside the jetties trolling spoons or live mullet. Off the beaches, Pompano are being caught using live sand fleas. Black Drum are being caught using head on creek shrimp. Also, a few Ladyfish as well as the ever-present Blues and Whiting can keep you busy in the surf. The piers are catching Flounder and Sheepshead as well as Spanish and King Mackerel. We offer large live mullet this year for anyone who wants to try and anchor one down for a King. At the reefs, Spadefish are what’s biting. With not too many jellyballs in sight, have fun catching them off the wrecks with live shrimp! We are open at 6am and 5 on weekends. We offering mud minnows, live shrimp, live finger mullet, live large mullet for offshore trolling, fiddler crabs, live sand fleas, live pinfish and anything else you want by request. Also enjoy a variety of fresh bait to cut: shrimp, mullet and menhaden.

FISHERMAN’S HEADQUARTERS (Hwy. 701 S.) in Conway, specializes in all kinds of Bait. They offer Bass Minnows, Crappie Minnows (buy 2 doz and get 1 free), and Goldfish Minnows year round. Jay also has, Crickets, Worms (Buy 2 cups of worms and get 1 free), Shad, Live Eels and Cut Bait. They sell fresh catfish and shrimp. Jay stated the fishing has been great, good conditions on the Waccamaw, Little Pee Dee and the Big Pee Dee Rivers, bream are being caught on crickets and worms. Largemouth bass are being caught on large minnows and worms. The Big Pee Dee River has good reports of crappie being caught on medium minnows and gold fish minnows (sold at the store). The catfishing continues to be good using cut shad and live eels (sold at our store). On the coast he is getting report the Blues, Whiting and Spanish mackerel are being caught. Jay also offers 08 tide charts. Fisherman’s Headquarters opens at 5:30am - until 6pm, Monday thru Saturday. Jay host’s bass tournaments every Saturday, call for information.

EASTERN SALES on Hwy. 501 in the Conway / Myrtle Beach area, can fill your needs for just the right boat for fishing, hunting or leisure. Looking for a great Fishing rig? They offer Tracker, Nitro, Stratos, War Eagle (the official Aluminum Boat for Ducks Unlimited), Sea Pro and Sea Ray boats (center console and runabouts). They also have a great selection of pontoon boats, for summer! The bass fishing on the Waccamaw River they suggest you fish the falling tide in the cut and around docks and structure using buzz baits, top water baits and worms. Eastern Sales sponsors many of the local bass tournaments, stop by the dealership for the upcoming dates of tournaments in the area or just information about bass fishing on the Waccamaw River.
Vacationing or fish’n at the beach? Let ELLIOTT REALTY fix you up with that perfect house or condo for a comfortable stay. Hunters & fishermen are always welcome & you can get a special 20% discount by just mentioning the ad in the SC Fish’n & Hunt’n Guide.

GUL-R-BOY CHARTERS specializes in shallow saltwater fishing from Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, to McClellanville. Mike fishes for Red Drum (Spot tail Bass), Flounder, Speckle Sea Trout (Winter Trout), Ladyfish, and Tarpon. He uses light to medium spinning tackle and fly tackle. He is a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain and has S.C. DNR salt water Charter Vessel Permit. He is insured to carry passengers for hire. He will furnish at no extra cost: All fishing tackle and bait, cooler to hold your drinks and food and Salt water fishing stamp.

MOORE’S OCEDA GROCERY is located 4071 County Line Road (Hwy 41 South) and they are open Monday thru Friday – 5 to 7, Saturday – 5 to 6, Closed Sundays. Dale has crickets, wax worms, night crawlers, fishing tackle and a lot more. Fishing season is here, so come get some bait and catch you some. They have everything you need for a great day of fishing, cold beer, cold drinks, fresh coffee, snacks, the best Hot Dogs around and more. Moore’s Oceda Grocery has a great game room and they even have mini storage units available. Come by and get an up to date fishing report.

THE BAIT HOUSE located at 7113 South Island Road, Georgetown, is now open and supplying all your fish’n needs. The Bait House offers all kinds of bait, tackle, and supplies for a great day of fishing. They offer Hotdogs, snacks, drinks, ice, boat supplies, wireless Internet, and more. The Bait House is open seven days a week for your convince. For more info call or e-mail (baithouse@sccc.tv).

BUCKSPORT PLANTATION MARINA & RESTAURANT is located at 135 Bucksport Road, Conway, SC, (0n the intercostal waterway). The Marina is expanding with 240 wet slips and rental slips are available (first come, first served). They have gas/diesel, a pump out station, laundry, showers and a store with everything you will need for a day out on the water. The Bucksport Plantation Restaurant has great water view dining and a full menu offering quite the selections. By water or land, come see and experience this unique marina. Bucksport Plantation will be open 7 days a week. Restaurant is open Monday thru Wednesday 11 - 2, Thursday thru Sunday 11 - until.

FARMERS GRAIN & MILLING is located at 3167 County Line Road, Andrews. They have all the hunting and fishing supplies you will ever need. They have Bait, tackle, rods, boots, camo, great selections of firearms, ammo, and clothing for hunting or fishing and boating supplies. Some of the brand names Farmers Grain & Milling carry are: Carhartt, Benelli, LaCrosse, Georgia Boot, Mossy Oak, Costa Del Mar, The Pride, Joy dog food. They also have deer corn, hay, fencing, horse supplies, dog crates, dog food, all kinds of hardware, live stock feed and much, much more.

SWAMP FOX PRODUCTS located in Andrews SC, (Made in the USA) made for Hunters by Hunters. We take great care in ensuring the safety, comfort and pride of the hunter wearing and using our products. We offer hunting apparel, hunting blinds, hunting supplies, specialty products and more. Our Black River and Cord Grass patterns come flame retardant, Water resistant, insect resistant and stain resistant. To find out more information on our products check out our web site: www.swampfoxproducts.com.

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