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 Pee Dee

Fish'n & Hunt'n Reports

August 2010


Do you want to Hog Hunt with dogs? Philip says: we are ready for the hog summer/fall hunting season. Call BLACK RIVER PLANTATION (843-382-2200) and ask about their Summer Special Hogs Hunts. For your enjoyment while not hunting we have Laser shot Entertainment System, 3 D Archery Range, Sporting Clays, and New Acreage. This is true low country wilderness, loaded with wild boar, deer, turkey, quail, and waterfowl. Boar season is year round and our swamp is home to some large “tuskers”. Fishing/Hunting packages available with fishing opportunities for Catfish, Bream, Stripers and Largemouth Bass from a variety of locations from Farm ponds up to the Santee Cooper Lakes and Golf/hunting packages available contact us at 843-382-2200 or go to our website www.blackriverplantationsc.com.

The 17th ANNUAL PEE DEE DEER CLASSIC will be held on 30 July, 31 July, and 1st of August at the Florence Civic Center. This is a great annual show with plenty of hunting displays and super deals for the hunter.

IRBY STREET SPORTING GOODS (843-665-6462) reports most of the locals are fishing on Santee Cooper Lakes or on area rivers. The catfish can be caught in the Diversion Canal and in the old riverbed on Lake Marion using cut bait, mussels, worms, or stink baits fished on the bottom especially at night. Bream fishing has been good in local ponds and rivers, using crickets, Flip o poppie & foster and worms. For the hunters they have a good selection of ammo, camo clothing, hunting boots, plenty of Deer Stands, and hunting accessories. They carry Mathews, Mission, Parker, Bow Tech, Ross, and PSE bows. They can tune up your bows for the upcoming deer season. They have an Indoor Air Condition 25 yd. ARCHERY RANGE. Remember to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and PRACTICE with your bow before season.

We have the largest selection of Zoom worms (over a 100+ colors) and new 2010 tackle at WHOLESALE TACKLE OUTLET (843-413-9967) in Florence located at 1817 Pamplico Hwy. They have heard of some bass, bream and catfish being caught in local ponds and on the Santee Cooper Lakes and Lake Wateree on the warmer days. Saltwater fishing has really picked up in the last couple of weeks for spottail, trout, croakers, and flounder. Off shore has been hot. The front of the store has an area with plenty of pictures taken of recent fish caught in the area. They sell both retail & wholesale & have closeouts on many items with the lowest prices to be found anywhere! They have Thousands of Rods & Reels & all types of fish’n gear in stock. You can refill your reels for only $1.00 each!


GRUBER’S HUNTING PRESERVE and DUCK AND DOVE CLUB (843-563-1159, 843-563-4262) located 3 miles south of St George SC at 265 Old Bell Road has Dove, Ducks, and Quail hunting at its finest. Stanley says; Take a day off from the rigors of everyday life and enjoy some Southern hospitality with us. Your hunting party will be the only one hunting in the woods and cultivated food plots. We have a kennel of fine English pointers to choose from or you’re welcome to bring your own dogs. In addition to quail hunting, we also offer a Duck Club. Hunts are every Saturday over duck impoundments planted with corn and Japanese millet. Our ducks fly as well as any wild mallard and we also have some wild birds coming to the impoundments. Our quail are grown here on the preserve and we have extremely large flight pens. Our birds fly exceptionally well. We have a lodge available to our guest. We welcome corporate businesses. Also, we do European style tower shoots for pheasant. All of our hunts include snacks and drinks. Plus, we do Wild Hog and Deer hunts.


Get your new Fishing and Hunting license now at SOUTH’S FINEST TAXIDERMY & SPORTING GOODS (843-629-0771) located at 3418 W. Palmetto St. Florence, SC. David and Jamie DeWitt says: we have a full archery shop and are a Hoyt Authorized dealer. They have custom turkey calls, accessories, and gunsmith. Jamie would like to let all you offshore saltwater fishermen know, that they have Bionic Ballyhoo and lots of other new saltwater lures. They provide offshore bait and tackle, squid, ballyhoo, cigar minnows, menhaden, and etc for the saltwater fisherman. They carry a full line of fresh water live bait and tackle, plus outdoor clothing and Blackwood Dog Food. The store has a complete display of their Taxidermy hunting and fishing mounts. Off shore, some Wahoo, dolphins, tuna, and kings are being caught at this time. Bream are biting worms and crickets in the ponds, lakes and rivers. Catfish are doing real well on cut bait and live bait. Call or stop by for information on our Palmetto Bow fishing Club and 2010 Palmetto Bow fishing Association Tournament Schedule. We are your local Pro Drive (shallow water motor) Authorized dealer in South Carolina.


DOUG’S 52 BAIT & TACKLE and COUNTRY CORNER KITCHEN (843-354-6260) and Douglas and Suzanne Eaddy are located on Hwy 52 N just going into Kingstree by the Black River. They carry plenty of live bait of all kinds, frozen eels, crappie jigs, tackle items, and a fish story or two. The Country Corner Kitchen provides some of the best home cooking around with an assortment of menu items. Bass, catfish, and bream are being caught on the river and lakes and farm ponds on worms, minnows and crickets. Hunters are starting to think about the upcoming deer and dove season.


AVIN’S MARINE (843-661-2768) in Florence stated that this is a great time to shop for a new boat. They have the Sea Boss and Carolina Skiffs fiberglass flat bottom boats perfect for coastal creek or river fishing, shrimping or hunting. River fishing for catfish has been pretty good. Saltwater fishing has been good when you can get out. Stop by Avin’s Marine and let them service or sell you a boat and motor so you can enjoy some quality time on the water.


B & J PAVING AND SERVICES (843-319-0461) and Bobby Guzman can provide several services. They do recreational trials and cut downs for Hunting Clubs. Also, Gravel/Asphalt Driveways, Driveway/Parking lot grading and construction, brush reduction, and tree, brush, and land clearing. They use the Timber Ax equipment, which mulches and clears overgrown vegetation and trees to restore property without the inherit dangers of burning or expense of hauling the debris off.


CYPRESS SLOUGH COUNTY ESTATE & HUNT CLUB (FOR SALE) This most unique small plantation now exists as a wonderful home and wildlife paradise with observation area for ducks, deer, turkeys, wild hogs, eagles, wood storks, hawks, owls, kites, and more. This property is situated dead center of 3500 acres all on the Great Pee Dee River. This property is so different from other properties that only a visit can portray. Just 40 miles to Myrtle Beach, .8 mile from hwy, .2 mile from river landing. The property has 48 acres, 35 acres of ponds and planted flooded fields for ducks – awesome duck hunting, camp shed w/fireplace for outdoor gatherings and cooking, large general purpose shed with well, electricity, and septic tank, 2300sq. ft. home or club house – open sky and solitude. Owner’s Statement: I have devoted 15+ years developing and perfecting this labor of love I am passionate about the land, the wildlife, and this way of life. It’s time for me to pass it on to someone who will love it and maintain it as I do. Come and experience the dream that is here.


THE TACKLE BOX is located at 210 South Georgetown Hwy, Johnsonville. Kim and Steven carry a full line of Fishing tackle, Bait, Guns, Pistols, Gun safes, Browning bows, PSE bows, (custom arrow work), Hunting, Camping supplies, Boating accessories, Costa Del Mar sunglasses, Maiji Jim sunglasses, scopes, binoculars, plenty of clothes, boots, Rainbow sandals, and more for the outdoor person. SPECIAL ORDERS are their specialty! The Tackle Box sponsors fishing tournaments and have a “Wall Of Fame” that you can add your photos to. With an ON-LINE computer terminal, they can get you a license for fishing or hunting. Catfish are biting on the lakes and rivers. Try fishing in about 3 to 12 feet of water for catfish, crappie and bass. It’s time to start getting ready for Deer and Dove season!


Both, SWAMP FOX CANOE RENTAL & THE SKINNING SHED are located at 411 Kingsburg Hwy. Johnsonville. Swamp Fox Canoe Rental offers: Guided tours, Fishing trips, Canoe rentals, Scenic tours and more. Call 843.386.2000 for pricing and more information. The Skinning Shed is a state of the art facility and is state licensed & inspected. They can process deer, hogs or alligators, just about anyway you want. Please call 843.621.5641 for information. The Skinning Shed offers Wannamaker’s seed, Dog Food, the best Catfish, and more.


Robin Powell of ROBIN’S MARINE is back in the marine and boat repair business at 403 east Main Street in Andrews. He invites everyone to come by and see his new location. He has marine parts and accessories, boat storage, hunting fishing, camping supplies and even dog food. Robin has years of experience servicing Evinrude, Yamaha, Mercury and Tohatsu Outboards. Come see the ALWELD Jon boats, the Willard cypress strip boats and the 1-man & 2-man Creek Boats!


 


 

 

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