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Fish'n & Hunt'n Reports

Jan. 09

We have over 22,000 square feet of hunting, fishing, shooting, reloading supplies, indoor pistol range, calls, shells, guns, gun safes, archery supplies, boots, clothes, tree stands and other article for hunting/fishing in the are, reports Blair owner of SPORTSMAN INC.. (803-366-3466) located at 247 Hands Mill Hwy (Hwy. 274) in Rock Hill. Hunting season started off with plenty of nice deer taken during archery, primitive weapons hunt, and with gun season. We have seen some extra big racks brought in. Duck season starts 12 Dec. and runs through 25 Jan. Fishing has slowed a little bit. Remember, winter weather means slow down and usually fish deeper and on some type of structure. Crappie will be moving to deeper water and brush piles. They have a large selection of the newest and classic fishing tackle and baits in the area, plus live bait. You need to stop on by for some really great deals and up to date reports. For more information call them or check out their web site at www.SportsmanIncOnline.com.

Darren tells us at NICHOLS STORE (803-328-9792), at 1980 Mt. Holly Road, Exit 73 off I-77 below Rock Hill stated that duck season is just getting started opens 12th Dec and lasts till Jan. 25th and plenty of reports of ducks being taken off the river, lakes and ponds. There is still plenty of small game hunting left from now until turkey season starts in April, so get out and enjoy the great outdoors. They offer custom deer processing and cold storage and ask about the many ways that they can fix deer venison. Check on their Big Buck Contest. Fishing and hunting items available from beginners to pro's. Check in the fishing department for the monthly fishing report for the area. Just remember with colder water fish deeper and slower. Try and take a kid fishing or hunting at least once a week and be sure to stop in and visit the largest, most complete display of outdoor hunting and fishing items in the Carolinas. Check them out on the web www.nicholsstore.com and good luck, good hunting, and have a Happy New Year.

CATFISH ON! GUIDE SERVICE (803-328-9587) and Capt. Rodger Taylor is a USCG Licensed Fishing Guide who guides for Catfish on Lakes Wylie and Wateree. He guides for all species of catfish. On Lake Wylie, Catfish ON! Guide Service reports-the winter fishing is excellent. Lots of channel cats are taken daily. Fish are average size and eager to bite. White perch action continues to be hot and some very large fish up to two pounds and more are being reported caught. Come join Catfish ON! Guide Service on my new custom 20foot Voyager pontoon specially rigged to bring catfish to the boat. Give Rodger a call or contact his website at www.catfishon.com.

We have had several beautiful heads brought this season reports Melissa at TRAILS END TAXIDERMY (803-547-5646) located on Little River Road in Fort Mill, a few blocks behind the Indian Land School just turn at the red light and follow the signs. They will have cold storage, scales, full deer processing and SMOKED MEATS this year for their customer convenience. While here, you can leave that deer head to be mounted and preserve your trophy for a lifetime. Think safety while in the woods hunting and we hope everyone will have a safe and enjoyable holidays. Hours for Deer processing is 9am-9pm Mon-Sat and 10am-1pm and 6pm to 9pm Sunday till 1 January 2009.

Don't forget that we have plenty of fireworks for your New Years Celebration here at PENDLETON'S SPORTING GOODS (803-631-5410) located on Hwy 49 North of Five Points in Clover. We have the latest area fishing report, fishing tackle and live bait, for you bass and crappie fishermen. Some good stringers of crappie are being caught on mini-jigs dropped around brush in 10-22 feet of water on Lake Wylie and Wateree. As always there is plenty of live bait, fishing tackle, fireworks, hunting, and fishing licenses available and you can also pick up the State Lottery Tickets here. Happy Holiday Season.

Jamie at JAMIE K'S OUTDOOR WORLD located at 2606 Catawba River Road on Hwy 21 south of Fort Lawn reports they had plenty of bucks taken in the area during the 2008 season. There is always hunting related items around plus plenty of tree stands, ladder stands and a camo clothing and boots. Also, they are carrying guns, pistols, live bait, tackle, hunting items, licenses, blue back herring, gizzard and thread fin shad are also available for you catfish and striper fishermen so start 2009 off with the right equipment. On the fishing they have good reports of crappie being caught in the area lakes on mini-jigs and minnows. Also plenty of catfish and stripers are being caught on the Santee Cooper Lakes. We have livestock feed and plenty of Dog Food by Tops, and Caliber. Be sure to take a Kid Fishing or Hunting!

ANGLERS MUST PROTECT
POSSIBLE RECORD FISH

If you catch a freshwater fish that looks like a new state record or world's record, protect it from immediate weight loss, say officials with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.

Since ounces can mark the difference between an anglers's name in the record books or just catching another big fish," said Val Nash, chief of Freshwater Fisheries for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), "it is imperative to protect a catch from drying out or losing body weight. A new state freshwater record must break the former one by a margin of at least three ounces.

The first step in catching or confirming a record fish is to familiarize yourself with the current state records," Nash said. "If you suspect you may have a record fish, take immediate steps to preserve the fish by keeping it alive in a live well or on ice after lightly wetting the fish and wrapping it in a dark, plastic bag. Freezing is preferred, but rarely can an angler immediately freeze the suspected record breaker. As soon as a freezer is available, however, freeze the fish."

Protect the prize catch from the sun and heat until you can find state certified scales to officially record the weight. Certified scales may be found in most grocery stores or post offices. If possible, take a photograph of the fish while it is still fresh for further documentation.

For the state fish record's list two people at least 18 years old should witness the weighing of the fish. Witnesses will later need to sign a affidavit from the DNR so be sure to get their addresses and phone numbers.

If the weigh-in confirms that a state record has been broken, the angler can officially record the fish with the state DNR. A fisheries biologist will confirm the species and weight and provide a records affidavit that must be completed by the angler and returned to the DNR.

A fisheries biologist can be alerted by contacting Mike Creel or Beth Jennings Mason, at (803) 734-3952 in Columbia. This office is manned weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you catch a record fish outside of normal office hours, continue to keep the fish frozen to prevent any weight loss and notify the DNR as soon as possible.

The DNR in Columbia maintains all-tackle freshwater sportfishing records for 32 species: Striped Bass, White Bass, Hybrid Bass, White Perch, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Redeye Bass, Bluegill (Bream), Shellcracker, Redbreast, Warmouth, Flier, Pumpkinseed, White Crappie, Black Crappie, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Chain Pickerel (Jackfish), Redfin Pike, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish, Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, White Catfish, Mudfish (Bowfin) and American Shad.

All state record fish must be caught by sporting means, using standard tackle or pole and line. Fish caught in nets and traps or on trotlines and set hooks are not eligible. Many long-standing fish records have been equaled or surpassed, but unsuspecting anglers neglected to document the fish as a record or failed to protect the fish from weight loss. Remember that fish begin to lose weight immediately after leaving the water.

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