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Jan 09
The owner’s of ROCK’S
POND CAMPGROUND & MARINA (803-492-7711) located
near Eutawville have lots of events remaining for 2008 check their
web site for up to date information. DECEMBER events, 24 Dec-25
Dec-Store closed, 31 Dec News Years Eve Party with Full House
Band and fireworks- 8pm-midnight, 1 Jan New Years Day Store opens
at noon. We hear the catfish have been biting on live and cut
bait. A few stripers are being caught by the front of the dam
early in the mornings. Rock's Pond Campground & Marina has
mobile home and camper rentals, monthly and yearly camping rates,
boat docking slips, boat rentals and a fine marina facility. They
are AAA recommended and you can check their web site at www.rockspond.com
for more information.
You can launch at HARRY’S “Heart
of the Lakes” FISH CAMP (843-351-4561) even
with the lower water. We hear folks staying there have been getting
some real nice catches of catfish. There been reports of a few
stripers on the lakes, up near the dam on the upper lake and mostly
on the lower end of the lower lake. Be sure you know the limit
and length changes on stripers this year. Crappies are being caught
around brush in 10-15ft of water on minnows. Harry's Fish Camp
has great accommodations, a good restaurant, and a bait shop with
all of your bait needs. They have professional fishing guides
available and we recommend you get a guide for the best action.
They also have fishing piers available for their guests. Come
and enjoy the good fishing. For more information visit their web
site at www.harrysfishcamp.net or call.
SANTEE COOPER LAKES INFORMATION (1-800-92-LAKES) for Marion
and Moultrie lake levels and information is 1-800-925-2537. This
gives you an updated report on the flows into the watershed, Lake
Levels, output flows, and hours for electric plant generations.
Check out their web site at www.santeecooper.com for more information
on Santee Cooper.
M & M FARMS (843-338-3875) located in Sumter, SC wants to provide Big Horned Rams and Sheep for Shooting preserves. Pete Mays says we will to be able to provide what you want. We also purchase Deer, Beef, Goat, and Porkskin hides. We pay top-dollar and have prompt service for hides. We do year round pickup! Be sure to give us a call at 843-338-3875 for ram and sheep information or hides sales.
November 15-16, 2008 Hill's Landing on the Diversion Canal in Cross, S.C. held their 6th Annual Hill's Landing " BIG CAT" Catfish Tournament. Even with The National Weather Service in Charleston issuing a wind advisory for Santee Cooper Lakes on Friday, the 14th, with wind speeds expected to increase 25 to 35 miles an hour with gust up to 40 mph. and a cold front through Sunday, 28 teams blasted off Saturday morning. 1st Place Big Fish weighing in at 44.3 lbs. caught by Monty Hill. 2nd Place Big Fish went to Stan Pierce weighing in at 42.5 lbs. 3rd Place went to Steve Wood with a 42.0 lbs. catfish. John Guerin won 1st Place Total Weight with 246.2 lbs. Jerry Whitfield and his partner Jim Hall took 2nd Place Total Weight with .232.1 lbs. Monty Hill took 3rd Place Total Weight with 220.3 lbs. Josh Rose and his sister, McKinsey placed 1st and 2nd in the Youth Angler Awards with a 39.6 lbs. catfish and a 29.2 lbs. catfish. 3rd Place Youth Award went to Cody Van Berry with 21 lbs. 1st Place Lady Angler Velvet Miller, weighing in 33.3 lbs. Sharon Strength, won 2nd Place Lady Angler Award with her 31.4 lbs. 3rd Place Lady Angler was Michelle Howard with 21.1 lbs
For a great winter fishing trip call (803-492-3460) S&S GUIDE SERVICE and Capt. Spencer Edmonds who is an approved USCG certified guide who specializes in crappie and catfishing. Crappies are doing better around brush 18 to 24 feet. Cat fishing is good drifting around ledges in 18 to 30 feet of water. Some Strippers are being caught drifting live bait in the lower lake. S&S Guide Service offers comfortable fishing in the colder months to come. Providing a full enclosure to sit in while waiting for the fish to bite and Restroom facilities on a 25ft, pontoon. Everything is furnished, but your food and drink. Give Call Capt. Spencer a call and let him take you fishing on the Santee Cooper Lakes.
TAW CAW CAMPGROUND & MARINA (803-478-2171) wish you and yours a Happy New Year. They feature motel rooms, boat slip rentals, an RV Park, tent camping and lighted fishing pier. They also have a campground store with all of your fishing tackle and bait needs, groceries, snacks and much more. The catfish have been biting real well, and there should be some real good crappie fishing. Now would be a good time to make your winter/spring fishing vacation reservations at Taw Caw Campground & Marina.
THORNHILL'S FISH CAMP (843-351-4275) owners Johnny and Robin Newton invite you to stop in on your next fishing or hunting trip and meet them. They hear that the Crappies are biting on minnows and small jigs in 12 to 18 feet of water around brush piles. The Catfish are really hungry and some nice ones are being caught on live bait and worms. The fishing has been great with the lower water. Just remember to slow down. You can pick up your fishing tackle and favorite bait including Murrell's Stink Bait on you way to your favorite fishing hole. If you are planning a vacation for winter, they have efficiency motel units and fishing guide service available and are open 7 days a week.
Call RANDOLPH'S LANDING (1-800-Big-Cats) or visit us online at: http://www.randolphs-landing.com. Randolph's (1-800-BIG-CATS) established in 1945, is the original Santee-Cooper fish camp. They offer Guide Services, a Restaurant & Comfortable Accommodations. Starting in January the stripers will slow down on their schooling in the dead forest and near the spillway, as the schools of shad get tighter with the dropping water temperature. As the shad get tighter fishing for the Arkansas Blue Cats under the bait will get better and better through January and February (great fishing for numbers). Crappie fishing on beds and drops are close to as good as it gets here in this time, using live bait. Visit our website at: http://www.randolphs-landing.com or call Nick Lucas at 1-803-460-7771 to see how you can enjoy your dream home on the lake.
CAPTAIN BILL SALTZMAN GUIDE SERVICE stated that January is a great time to catch plenty of catfish on Lake Marion. The weather has cooled so fishing will be done in the morning, the afternoon or still at night. Drift fishing with cut bait in deeper water seems to be doing pretty good for cats and anchoring with cut bait at night. Captain Bill has two boats, a center console Key West and a 30 foot pontoon boat. He loves to drift for catfish, but he can also troll. Give Bill a call at 803-524-1951 or 803-324-3847 and let him take you catfishing. Check out his website at www.captwasbigcats.com
L & S MARINE says THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR BUSINESS THIS YEAR and wishes everyone a Happy Holiday Season. "2009" MODELS ARE HERE at L & S Marine (800-773-8727) located just off I-95 at exit 122 on Hwy 521 Manning, SC. Owner David Lane told us they carry the Polar Kraft boat line along with Crest Pontoons and Tri-toons, and Bennington Pontoons. They have lots of pontoon boats in stock. Stop by and check out their END OF SEASON SALE on 2008 Pontoons. They also have plenty of 4 wheelers in stock. They have Sea Doo's, Evinrude, and YAMAHA outboard motors. They have a fine service department for service after the sale. Make plans to stop in at L & S Marine or visit their web site at www.LandSMarine.homestead.com
Kids 15 and under fish for free with an adult says Captain Tom Gregory of COMPLETE FISHING GUIDE SERVICE (803-492-7274). Capt Tom says the best thing going right now is the catfish. Both blues and flatheads are biting very well on cut bait. During the day they are holding deep in 25 to 40 feet. Bream are being caught on worms on the deepwater fish attractors. Crappies are starting to bite around brush in 12 to 18 feet of water on minnows. Now would be a good time to call and book a trip for the winter season. Captain Tom is a USCG Licensed captain and has a pontoon boat and a bass boat to accommodate any kind of fishing you enjoy. E-mail him at cat.fishman@hotmail.com, check out his web site at WWW.COMPLETEFISHINGGUIDE.COM or give him a call (803-492-7274) for more information on a fine fishing trip.
From SANTEE SPORT SHOP (803-854-3882) we hear from owner Harris Steppe we hear the deer season is over January 1 but some of his customers have gotten some nice deer in the 2008 season. Duck season is here till almost the end of January(25th). Harris has a great selection of guns, scopes and hunting supplies in stock. If he doesn't have it in stock he will order it for you. Harris has several Browning's Model 525 shotguns in stock in various gauges. Browning and Weatherby's are his specialty. He also has a good selection of fishing tackle in stock. Santee Sport Shop is located on Bass Dr. right in the heart of Santee.
At MOM & POP'S PLACE (803-826-6144) located at 2147 McCords Ferry Road Hwy 267 near Lone Star SC. They sell licenses, and have live bait, fishing tackle, soda, groceries, milk products, produce, peanuts, ice, trucking supplies, and Beer. They also have a Bar and Grill open and are open 7 days a week. The grill is open all day long. They do catering for special events. The fishing report has been good. Lots of catfish are being caught on herring, shad, and live bait. Stop on by for some lunch and an updated fishing and hunting report.
At CROSSROADS ARCHERY (803-478-8529) owner Scott Dault told us that some of his customers have shot some nice deer. If you are a bow hunter, bow fisherman or competition shooter, you need to check out the great array of brand name archery products in stock. Scott also does custom archery work and has an archery range at his location. Scott says take the 3-D challenge- Improve your hunting skills, Shoot/hunt year round, the perfect Family fun, tough competition, and great fellowship, join the Swamp Fox Archers call Scott Dault for information. Crossroads Archery is located at 1162 Freemont Rd. just north of Summerton, SC. You can give Scott a call if you need directions.
From LANE'S SHOPPING CENTER (803-478-2648) located on Hwy 260 next to Wyboo Creek, we hear the fishing is still going strong. Catfish are biting cut bait and worms. Bass and stripers are biting shad and crappies are hitting minnows in 10 to 18 feet of water. Duck season opened December 12th. They now serve breakfast and Chinese and American food. They also sell fishing tackle and bait, snacks, drinks and everything you need for a good fishing/hunting trip. They now carry shad and live herring for bait and have movie rentals, all new releases available on DVD and VHS and they now also have Play Station and X-Box to rent. Lanes is now selling Kayak's and they have a lifetime warranty. Stop in at Lane's Shopping Center for all of your fishing tackle, bait, and snacks. We are also carrying your favorite liquors at our new Liquor/Beverage Store(ABC).
We have lots of DUCKS and QUAIL! BOOKING DUCKS HUNTS AND QUAIL HUNTS NOW! Take a ride on our Quail wagon! If you are looking for a great hunting vacation, NOW is the time to contact GAMBLE'S CLAYWALL PLANTATION (803-478-8541/803-505-2345) in Kingstree, SC. You can book for Duck HUNTS now to March 2009. Book your DUCK HUNTS for this season before December 25th and become eligible to win a free Duck hunt, which includes lodging and breakfast (example; two hunts booked two entries) that will be held on December 25th and the winner will be notified. GAMBLE'S feature DUCK, QUAIL, DEER, DOVE, AND TURKEY at its best and NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE HUNTING RESERVATIONS. You will experience hunting over sunflower, corn, wheat, sorghum, soybeans and millet and lots of shooting fun. They also have several wood duck ponds throughout the farm and all ponds are stocked with bream bass and catfish. Gamble's Claywall Plantation is a mallard duck and quail preserve, having an extended hunting season from October 1st to March 31st. They have a hunting lodge available. Call Buddy (803-478-8541) and ask about hunting packages & Club Membership OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT www.gamblesclaywallplantation.com
At RIVERS COUNTRY STORE (803-854-2965) the Myers Family wishes everyone a Safe and Happy New Year. We hear that some folks have gotten some nice deer in the 2008 season. Rivers Country Store is fully stocked up for the hunters with all of your hunting supplies, lightweight hunting clothes, ammo, and Carhartt clothing. We hear the catfishing is still great using cut bait or live bait. The stripers are being caught drifting live bait. Crappies are biting minnows in 18-25ft of water around brush. They sell fishing tackle and bait, ammo for the hunters, ice, gas, groceries, fishing and hunting licenses, drinks, boating and camping supplies. They are a Western Union Station and are located right on HWY 6 and HWY 301 in the heart of Santee.
The nice folks at POPLAR CREEK LANDING (803-897-2811) wish everyone a Happy New Year. We hear the crappies have moved into the creeks in deeper water and are being taken around brush piles using minnows. Catfishing on the lake continues to be good. They suggest you use a guide. They invite you to come out to Poplar Creek Landing, they are resident owned and open to the public. They have a fine fishing tackle department with lots of lures and all of your live bait needs. The campground has full hookup sites and rental units available. They have mobile home rentals, boat and motor rentals and much more. Call them at 803-897-2811 for reservations. We also have Free Wi-Fi for our customers.
100 lbs Santee Catfishing Guarantee! COME ON LETS GO FISHING! IT'S BETTER THAN WORK SO LETS GO says Capt, Jeff Smothers of CAROLINA CATFISH GUIDE SERVICE (803-327-6832/CELL 803-417-7026). Capt Jeff reports-The bite has been pretty good for me and I'm looking forward to fishing in December/January and encourage all to give it a try. Catfish are feeding heavily in the trees in 10 to 15 feet of water. When gizzard shad are unavailable salties, available at local bait shops, are often the best bait. Capt Jeff is licensed by the USCG and insured. He offers fishing trips for big catfish on Santee Cooper and the rivers that feed it. He also offers fishing trips for striper and Monster Catfish on Lake Murray, Lake Wateree, Lake Wylie and Lake Monticello. Call and ask about his 100 lbs Santee Catfishing Guarantee. For more information, check out his web site at www.carolinacatfish.com
We are your area JET SKI repair service says Steve Hill of MIRACLE MARINE LLC (803-492-7057) located on Miracle Drive IN Hwy 6 & 45 in Eutawville, SC. Steve tells us, if you can't get your boat to them, they will come to you for a service call, but they do charge a fee for the service call. He has many years of experience in the marine industry and is certified by Johnson, Evinrude, Yamaha, and Volvo Engines. Steve wants everyone to know that they carry parts and fix Motor Guide trolling motors. They are also a dealer for Fiesta and Sunray saltwater pontoons, Stumpnocker Boats, and a Tohatsu Outboard Dealer. They do extended warranty work and insurance work on motors, and they are now carrying CROW 1 man and two man boats, FALCON, COASTAL, WELD CRAFT Aluminum boats, and Fast Load trailers.
PARTRIDGE CREEK GUN CLUB (843-458-1691) located at 1478 Hwy 78 Ridgeville SC is one of the premiere shotgun shooting clubs in South Carolina. Partridge Creek is a family oriented organization, which provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere for all. Dedicated to the shotgun sports, Partridge Creek has hosted the NSSA SC State Skeet Shoot, has monthly registered Sporting Clays and Trap tournament plus other competitions. Although it is a private club guest are always welcome to shoot at our facility. Individual and Corporate memberships are available. We accept cash and checks only, no credit cards. Located on 100 acres outside Charleston our facilities include 8 RV/Camper hooks, lighted skeet/trap fields, 5-stand course and a new Sporting Clays course. Golf carts are available. An 1860 sq. ft. clubhouse and 2 smaller clubhouses are available to rent for events, holiday parties, etc. Catering is also available. Skeet and trap is open daily and 5 stand is being shoot the First Saturday of each month. Sporting clays is open to members and guests on Wednesday 12 noon to 5pm, Sat and Sun 9am-5pm. For more information call Ed Ricker at 843-514-1441 also, check out our website at www.partridgecreekgunclub.com.
ALEX HARVIN LANDING is still a GOOD LAUNCH says Lil' N8's BAIT & TACKLE (803-478-6880) located at 10513 Hwy 260, Manning SC across from Alex Harding Landing on Wyboo Creek. Robbie and the crew open at 6 am and are open 6 days a week closed on Monday. You have got to check out the live bait they carry herring, shad, minnows, shiners, goldfish, crickets and worms. Plenty of rods, reels, line, rod holder, nets, lures, tackle, and more tackle. They have licenses sales on line. Robbie says; They are catching a lot of stripers, drifting with shiners right now. Catfish are doing good with gizzard shad. Find the bait balls and you will find the catfish. For some up to date fishing information give Robbie a call or e-mail him at liln8s@ftc-i.net or www.liln8s.com.
Win a FREE Fishing Trip! Call Capt. Eddie at 843-514-3201 for details. SC Santee Cooper Lakes and Edisto River Fishing and Hunting GUIDE CAPTAIN EDDIE CAMPBELL is a USCG licensed Captain who specializes in Catfishing and Hunting in the Santee Cooper Lakes area says; Winter fishing is excellent. We fish night or day. Our Pontoon offers an enclosure for your comfort while catching those big fall Blues. Looking forward to extra time off during the holidays for catching monster catfish or hunting wild boar or deer with me Captain Eddie Campbell. The Hunt is on call 1843-514-3201. Let Captain Eddie Campbell guide you in catching your trophy Santee Cooper Catfish. You can contact him at 843-514-3201(cell), CatfishCampbell@hotmail.com, or www.scbigcats.com. We cater to kids, Young anglers 16 and under fish for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Call 843-514-3201 to make your reservations for 2009 bow-fishing trips and catfish trips. Try our Cast N Blast Fishing/Hunting Adventure Package us a call for more information.
At SPORTSMAN'S STOP & SHOP (803-481-5857), stop in for your gas, fishing tackle, bait, groceries, drinks, hunting supplies and much more. Fishing is pretty good this month. Catfish are hitting cut bait and worms. Crappies are starting to bite minnows in 10-25 ft of water around brush. Duck season runs December 12th-Jan 25th. We also have a fine restaurant with some great food to eat and cold beverages. Stop on by and pick up your supplies for your next outdoor adventure. Have a safe Holiday Season.
We have plenty of water to launch your boat says RAY SEDGWICK and CANAL LAKES FISH CAMP (843-753-2271). They invite everyone to come check out the fish camp. The boat ramp is in good shape even with the lower water. The tackle shop is open and stocked with bass, striper, bream, and catfishing tackle, along with live bait. They have Professional fishing guides. They welcome all types of tournaments and are open seven days a week. The catfish are biting just off the bottom especially in the upper part of the canal using live-bait, fresh cut bait, or worms try the 19 to 45 foot level. Lunker cats are being caught mostly at night. Dress warm. Bass are shallow on plastic worm and topwater. Bream are biting crickets and worms on the fish attractors. Crappies are in 8 to 20 feet of water and minnows seem to be the best bait. Stop on by for some good food and the latest fishing report. We wish everyone a Happy Holiday season.
SANTEE GENERAL STORE (803-854-2105) located right in the heart of Santee is carrying live Herring, Threadfin shad and Gizzard shad. We hear that folks are still getting some real nice catches of bream. Catfishing has also been very good and some striper activity has been reported on down near the dam. Stripers can be caught on live bait or jigging spoons. The crappie fishing has been slow. On the hunting we hear that some nice bucks have taken this season. Duck season started on 12 December and runs through 25 January. Santee General Store has a good supply of new fishing tackle, lures and bait along with plenty of hunting and camping supplies, State lottery tickets for sale, and a Western Union Station, so stop by real soon. Happy Holidays
CROSS SEAFOOD has ALL YOU CAN EAT BABY CATFISH 6 NIGHTS A WEEK and RIBEYE STEAKS! They are the place to go for all of your fresh seafood needs. They are located on Hwy. 6 & 45 in Cross and carry plenty of fresh seafood including fish, shrimp, Alaskan Snow Crab and much more. They also carry all of your seafood fixings. Kenny Alley and the crew can also do all of your cooking. They have some great home cooked food from their complete menu of appetizers, sandwiches, platters and specials. Stop in and see Kenny Alley or call 843-753-2959 for all of your seafood, fish, or carry out seafood dinners. Remember Cross Seafood during this Holiday Season.
W. L. CROMER of CROMER BOAT REPAIR AND CABINET SHOP (803-775-1660) is located at 54 Fort Street in Sumter SC. He is an expert on fiberglass work, boat repairs, and does custom painting with various types of paint. He is ready to take on all boat repairs from a small ding to some major fiberglass hull repairs. W. L. does a great job on fixing and painting Outboard motor covers and camo paint on boats. He also builds customs wood cabinets the old fashion way using real wood and strong joints. Stop by the shop and view some of his custom work.
Larry Cromer of LARRY'S DEERHEAD TAXIDERMY (803-775-1660) located at 54 Fort Street in Sumter SC does Deer, small game animals, and fish. He has won several awards for deer heads from National and State Taxidermy competitions. He is a member of the South Carolina and National Taxidermy Association. Larry says most of the guys are hunting deer yet and ducks.
FORT MOTTE STOP & SHOP (803-655-5555) and JOSIAH FLUDD and Crew are located at 525 Colonel Thompson Hwy (Corner of Hwy 601 & 267) Fort Motte, SC. They serve breakfast, lunch, and diner with a menu for each. They are open Monday thru Saturday 6am-7pm. Breakfast is served from 6am-11am and lunch/dinner 11 am to 6pm. You can call ahead for faster service. It is some of the best country cook'n you'll ever taste. They carry ice, snacks, soda, crickets, worms, minnows, frozen herring, some tackle and some general grocery items. It's time to shoot some ducks. Fishing is good even with the lower lake levels. Happy Holidays
OAKHILL ARCHERY (803-492-7337) and VINCE DUNCAN (843-870-2863) is located at 345 Tucker Rd Eutawville, SC says-you can E-mail him at Vince@OakHillArchery.com. Vince is a BOWTECH authorized Dealer for the area. He has the BOW TECH "GENERAL and AIR BORN in stock. He does custom made arrows, bowstrings, and cables. He has a large supply of bow-fishing equipment, bows, quivers, hunting, 3-D accessories, and a state of the art chronograph that shows arrow speed, trajectory, bow let-off and holding weight. He carries Frogg Toggs, Costa Delmar sunglasses, Sword Acu-Site, and Old Man Tree Stands. It is still not too late to get your new bow plus accessories for Christmas. He has a full 20 target 3-D range and practice bags from 10-60 yards. Give him a call for the latest bow-HUNTING information in the area or E-mail him at OakHillArchery@earthlink.net.
Captain Al Duncan (USGC licensed) of KAT DADDY GUIDE SERVICE
(803-492-8695) located at 363 Tucker Rd in Eutawville SC, said
he has had some real good trips for catfish lately. The catfishing
will continue to be good all through the fall/winter months. Fishing
is really going strong. Cats are being caught in 5 to 25 feet
of water on live bait and fresh cut bait. Booking a chartered
catfishing trip with Katdaddy's Guide Service on Santee Cooper
will provide you with at least 8hrs. Of catfishing (9hrs if you
clean your own fish) from a 24' pontoon complete with enclosure
and heat. I will even clean your catfish for you after we return
to the dock. If you are looking for some of those great big catfish
on the Santee Cooper Lakes call Kat Daddy at 803-492-8695 or 803-747-9209,
or you can e-mail him at alduncan29048@yahoo.com or check out
his web site at www.santeekatdaddy.com. Remember Capt Al's NO
FISH NO PAY policy.
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