Sheepshead Fishing: Murrells Inlet SC

Some great weather over the last couple of weeks has allowed us to make the short run out to the nearshore wrecks along the Grand Strand where we are catching good numbers of sheepshead. Water temps have fallen to the mid 50s which is the magic number to start targeting sheeps on the reefs. As the water continues to cool, more sheepshead will leave the inshore estuaries to congregate around structure and live bottom in 25ft+. We primarily target sheepshead with light tackle set ups, using fiddler crabs, clam strips, or barnacles for bait. Notorious for being bait stealers and scrappy fighters, many of the sheepshead we catch in the winter average 4-6lbs, with 8-10lb fish thrown in for good measure.
I recently had the pleasure of fishing with good friend Capt. Shane Bashor of Sidekick Charters out of Murrells Inlet SC, and we made the quick run from Capt Dicks Marina to an uncharted reef in 40ft of water. Within minutes of throwing the anchor, fish were coming over the side of the boat... Sea Bass, Redfish, Flounder, and Sheepshead were hitting the deck all day. Fishing in December is awesome... especially when you know its only gonna get better!

Cast-N-Blast: Marsh Hens and Speckled Trout

Thanksgiving in the lowcountry of South Carolina offers outdoorsmen plenty of options to get out and enjoy our natural resources with friends and family. Everything really comes together this time of year as the fish are biting, the rutt is on, ducks are flying, and fresh local oysters are hitting the steamer on a regular basis. I couldn't think of any better way to enjoy the outdoors, than going on a family Cast-n-Blast... Lowcountry Style! Marsh Hens are plentiful in our area and just like all Lowcountry traditions - Marsh Hen hunts are a hell of a lot of fun, especially when topped off with a handful of Speckled Trout at the end of the day.

This was a special trip for my brother and I since were able to take our uncle and cousin on their first Marsh Hen hunt. My uncle Eric, is an avid outdoorsman and is the best woodsman that I know. He introduced me to bass fishing, deer and turkey hunting at a very young age and I credit him for teaching me everything I know about woodsmanship, and how to respect and enjoy the outdoors. Needless to say, we shared some great laughs on their first Cast-N-Blast and there were plenty of birds and trout for the grill that night.

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