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Jan. 09

The Upstate South Carolina Boat Show, one of the largest events of its kind in the state, is scheduled for January 22nd -25th, 2009 . This is the premiere “get ready for spring selling season” kickoff event for boat dealers, and it begins at the Carolina First Center in Greenville. The 39th annual event features a vast array of Boats including; Fishing, Pontoon, Speed, Ski, Cruisers, and Personal Watercraft. Also on display will be boat docks, fishing equipment, fish camps, finance and insurance vendors; everything you need to start the season right! Visit www.UpstateSCBoatShow.com

We hope everyone has a safe holiday and look forward to seeing you in 2009 reports Johnny at PORTRONICS FISHING WORLD located at 1904 Piedmont Hwy in Greenville. They have re-done the displays in the store and added plenty of new fishing tackle, insulated bait tanks, trolling motors, marine electronics. They have plenty of jigging spoons and many types of custom spinnerbaits, plastic baits and jigs. Dress for the colder weather and fish for stripers on the upper part of Lake Murray and Lake Hartwell on the overcast days when they should be top water schooling. Bucktails, shimmy shads, jigging spoons, and top water plugs should work well cast into the surface feeding areas. Stop by the store for information on all upstate fishing tournaments coming this year. The Fish for Fall Tournament Trail sponsored by Portronics has the following dates for 2009 tournaments; Jan. 24 Keowee... Feb. 14, Hartwell... Mar 14, Greenwood... April 25, Russell... May 8 & 9, Championship @ Keowee. Contact: Dennis Landrum... 864.979.1567 or check it out at www.fishthefall.com

CHARLIE’S TAXIDERMY is located just off Hwy. 8, east side of Pelzer, near the river at 12 Allen Street. Charlie does a very good taxidermy job on deer, duck, small game, fish and turkey. His show room has many examples of his work. Bring the kids and look over the mounts. Attention Hunters! From October 1 to January 1 Charlie’s Taxidermy will have a deer contest (not for biggest deer). Everyone has a chance to win. Bring your deer head to be mounted at Charlie’s Taxidermy and receive a ticket for the drawing.

The winter weather has hit reports Don at MYERS TRIM SHOP located on North Church Street here in Greenville. It is time to have a custom-built doghouse installed on your boat, or a complete cover to protect the investment in your boat that will be out in the inclement weather. He also repairs the Jeep tops and seats on four-wheelers that you deer hunters might have torn up during the season.

Butch at SEM GUNWORKS AND TACKLE SHOP stated that some of his customers are out duck hunting. SEM Gunworks and Tackle Shop is located at 403-D North Poinsett Hwy, behind Coleman Ford in Travelers Rest. You can stop by and sign up for the concealed weapons training and certification. There is plenty of hunting equipment, guns and ammo available, and there are plenty of the duck decoys whether you need the small duck or goose decoys. Butch wants to wish everyone a safe and happy new year and he looks forward to seeing all of you in 2009.

Now is the time to start thinking about next year and business ahead reports Hal at FORKLIFT EQUIPMENT COMPANY, located off I-385 here in Fountain Inn. Let us work with you to get you the right forklift or parts to keep your equipment running and making you money all year long. They invite you to stop by anytime you are in the area, look over the equipment or give us a call for parts and accessories that you need to keep your machines in good, safe, working condition.

DEEP CUT FARMS owner, Terry Unger tells us that the next two months is the time to restock beds for the Spring and summer fishing season. They have bed run worms FOR SALE. Red worms at $18 per pound and La. swamp worms at $23 per pound. They have breeder worms at $23 per 1000 for red worms and $28 per 1000 for La. swamp worms. Call for shipping charges. They also have worm beds completely stocked for sale. Give Terry a call at 864-299-1932 and let him help you with all your worm needs.

If you are looking for a great deal on a previously owned 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. Parts and accessories are also available on I/O’s.

CALYX OUTDOORS 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 deer season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of critters to be hunted. We stock shot gun shells including 16 and 410 gauge and 22 ammo for small game hunters as well as predators, coyotes and hog calls, scents and attractants. Winter is a good time to put out feeders to keep wild game on your property. They sell castaway feeders which hold up to 350 Lbs. of corn or feed. They have a 14 month battery, a fully programmable motor and a life time warranty. Also check out our wild life supplements including Buck Grub, Buckola, Acorn Rage Feeder Fat and Rack-up deer minerals. We have a year end close out sale on hunting apparel, tree stands, archery supplies, rods, reels, tackle and carp fishing and pay lake supplies.

BK’S TACKLE OUTLET is located at 2320 Fork Shoals Road next to Jerry’s Quick Stop. They have reports of some largemouth and spotted bass being caught on the warmer days on Lake Russell and Lake Secession using Spot Removers and small crankbaits. The shop has plenty of rods and reels, hard baits, soft baits, live baits, terminal tackle and more. Brian invites everyone to stop by and check out this nice shop. Ultra lite spinning combos available at low prices while they last.

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