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July 09

ROCK’S POND CAMPGROUND & MARINA (803-492-7711) located near Eutawville SC are also working on some more events for 2009 check their web site for up to date information. June 26 T&V DJ/Karaoke 8pm-11pm, and Jun 27 Randall Cowart, July 3 Cynclair DJ/Karaoke 8-11pm, Jul 4 Golf Parade 3pm, The New Full House Band 8-11pm, Fireworks at dark, Jul 10 T&V DJ/Karaoke 8-11pm, Jul 11 To be announced 8-11pm, Jul 17 Luau 8-11pm, Jul 18 Randall Cowart 8-11pm, Jul 25 JUS-E-NUFF Band 8-11pm, Jul 31 T&V DJ/Karaoke 8-11pm. We hear the fishing continues to be good. Some nice catches of catfish have been reported in the shallows at night and in deeper water during the day. They have also had some crappie fishing around the brush piles in 12 to 20 feet of water, minnows have been the best bait. Bass can be caught on topwater baits, plastic worms, jigs, and crankbaits in 3 to 18 feet of water. Now would be a good time to make your reservations for your summer fishing vacations. 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.



HARRY’S “Heart of the Lakes” FISH CAMP has the finest professional fishing guides available for your fishing enjoyment. The lake levels have been great and the water is clear/cloudy, but the fishing is outstanding. Mike said the guides and their parties have been getting good catches of catfish, also try some night fishing for them. We should see some good largemouth bass fishing this month early and late in the day, try some night fishing for them. The bream will be on the bed’s during this months full moon. Harry’s Fish Camp has bait, tackle, a fine restaurant, and rooms. For more information visit their web site at www.Harrysfishcamp.net or call 843-351-4561 and they now have permanent campsites available. Remember Licenses expire on 30 June so make sure you have a new one before going fishing for the 4th of July week.


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.

Partridge Creek Gun Club is holding the annual O B HEYWARD Open Skeet Tournament on 17-19 July and the SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP on August 21-23. Call 843-458-1691 for more information about the shoots.

Nick LUCAS at RANDOLPH’S LANDING (1-803-460-7771) says: The National Championship Catfish Tournament date is scheduled for September 26th and 27th, 2009. For complete tournament information, rules, and a online Entry Form that you can print and mail, see Tournament To register you may also call 1-800-BIG-CATS or send an email to Big_Cats@FTC-I.net or visit us online at: http://www.randolphs-landing.com. Bream will be best on the full moon but good all month. Crappie will be moving to deeper water on the ledges and brushpiles. Big Blue Cats will be caught in deep water but will be moving to the canal. Stripers will be returning and we will be fishing with live bait drifting the riverbeds and deep water. This area is also very well known for duck, deer, and turkey hunting adventures. Best of all, the water temperature will be 70°+ and is actually when the trophy sized Flathead Catfish are waking up and usually hungry for a nice hand-sized Bream or Perch. We offer Guide Services, a Restaurant & Comfortable Accommodations. We've just restocked our Tackle Shop and offer a huge variety of fishing gear. We have everything you need including live bait. Randolph's has been seeing excellent catches of catfish from boats and from our fishing pier!

CAROLINA KING RETREAT & MARINA (803-478-2800) located at 2498 Belser Road, Summerton, SC is a vacation hot spot on the waters of Lake Marion, home to some of the best bream, shellcrackers, crappie, stripers, catfish and largemouth bass fresh water fishing there is. Come rest and relax and enjoy your time away in a cabin nestled in the midst of a forest and along the pristine shores of Lake Marion. We have world-class fresh water fishing guides who launch out of Carolina King Retreat. Ask us to schedule a trip for you. Full Service Marina: Open 7 days a week from 7 am – 7 pm. The marina stocks groceries, ice, beer, bait, tackle, fuel and fishing/hunting licenses. Stay connected with our free wireless internet. Boat rentals are also available through the marina, along with suggestions for an abundance of nearby world class golf, shopping and unique dining. Bass and crappie fishing is great with the warmer weather. Catfish are biting live bait in 3 to 30 feet of water. Shellcrackers are being caught on worms in the old river channel and bream will be on the beds on the full moon on July 7th. You can email: carolinaKingretreat@yahoo.com or contact www.carolinakingretreat.com for more information.

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. Fish are being caught drifting in 10 to 24 feet of water, and some nice fish were caught anchored in 30 feet of water. Cut bait (particularly shad) and nightcrawlers are both working, and night fishing is starting to turn on. Now would be a good time to book a trip for the summer season. Capt Tom is a USCG licensed Captain and has pontoon boat with plenty of room to fish and relax. E mail him at cat.fishman@hotmail.com or check out his website at www.completefishingguide.com for more information on a trip.

TAW CAW CAMPGROUND & MARINA (803-478-2171) features 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 bream fishing around the full moon on July 7th. Try night fishing for the catfish. Now would be a good time to make your summer fishing vacation reservations at Taw Caw Campground & Marina.

Capt Wayne Vining (USCG Licensed) of CAT FISH’N FOOL GUIDE SERVICE (803-238-0596) reports-fishing in 5 to 30 feet of water is producing plenty of blues and flatheads. As the water warms catfish will go to shallower water to feed. In the shallows, anchor and use cut bait, herring or shad. Try drifting on deeper water ledges with cut bait, herring or shad. Night fishing is picking up. Remember, Capt Vining’s policy of NO FISH NO PAY and a 100lb of catfish guarantee. He fishes out of a 25-foot pontoon with a winter cover for your protection. Call now (843-238-0596) for your summer fishing trip reservations.

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.

At SANTEE SPORT SHOP (803-854-3882), owner Harris Steppe would like to remind everyone that it is never to early to get ready for the next hunting season. If you are looking for a new gun for the upcoming hunting season, stop in and see Harris. Deer season is only a month away in some of our local counties (15th of August). He has a fine selection of rifles, shotguns, ammo, outdoor clothing and all of your supplies and accessories. If he doesn’t have it in stock he will order it for you. Browning and Weatherby’s are his specialty. If you need to get your guns cleaned or repaired, scopes sighted in, you can beat the hunting rush by doing it now. They didn’t forget the fishermen, they carry a good selection of rods, reels, lures and much more. Stop in at Santee Sport Shop for all of your hunting and fishing needs.

15% OFF SALE on Hunting ammo only, also, we have 380 and 9mm ammo in stock and plenty of other AMMO and Firearms at the NEWLY OPENED S & D GUNSHOP (803-492-3103) says Dan and Sheryl located at 217 Porcher Ave in Eutawville SC. We have the “JUDGE” by Taurus , GSG 5, Savage rifles and scopes, and S&W Model M&P-15 plus many other name brand rifles, shotguns, and pistols. We carry a full line of pistol, rifle, shotgun ammo, plus we also have reloading supplies in stock. We carry all of your shooting accessories and we have added archery supplies, bows, and arrows to our shop. What we don’t have we can special order for you. Stop by and see what we can do for you. We appreciate your business.

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 summer months. Night fishing does provide some of the larger cats. Cats are being caught in 5 to 25 feet of water on live bait and fresh cut bait. Now would be a great time to book your fishing trip for the 2009 summer season for the best dates to fit with your vacation plans. 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.

At MOM & POP’S PLACE (803-826-6144located 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, Give them a call for more information. The fishing report is very good with plenty of bream being caught on crickets and worms. Catfishing is excellent on herring, shad, and live bait. Night fishing has produced the bigger fish and is a little cooler for fishing. Stop on by for some lunch and an updated fishing report. Good Luck Fishing!

NEW TRACKER DEALER! BELLS MARINA (803-492-7924) located at Eutawville, South Carolina on Highway 6 on the south rim of Lake Marion at the head of Eutaw Creek. They are the area NEWEST MARINA offering Tracker, Fisher Boat and Motors Sales and Service. For fishing enthusiast there is a Fishing dock, with bait and tackle shop, cleaning stations, pump and dump station. A fully stocked fisherman/hunting supply store with everything you will need to catch the “fish of the day”. Also, the marina has a fully stocked convenience store with everything from ice to boots, and a retail store offering t-shirts. A home style cooking restaurant is located on site and offers both dine and take out service. Campsites are available with water hook ups, electricity and a bathhouse. The newly remodeled hotel, with two double beds, AC, cable television, and over looking the lake, this affordable marina is ideal for families and group outings, as well as the dedicated fisherman. In addition to accommodations, Bells Marina offers pump out facilities, showers, fuel, transient docks, launch ramps, boat repairs, marine supplies, shore power, overnight parking and picnics. Fishing is great! Good catches of catfish and Bass are being reported. Bream will be on the beds for the next couple of months. Call for an up to date fishing report or check out our website at www.bellsmarina.com

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 are having a “SUMMER CLOSE OUT and 4TH OF JULY SALE”. They carry Crest Pontoons and Tri-toons, and Bennington Pontoons. They have over plenty of pontoon boats in stock. They also have 4 wheelers in stock and are a dealer for Sea-Doo Personal Watercraft. They have Evinrude and YAMAHA outboard motors. They have a fine service department for service after the sale. Stop on by for some of the best prices of the year.

Danny and Shirley Ledbetter of MAC’S LANDING and CAMP (843-8711224 843-3514452) located on Mac’s Landing Road on Lake Marion says: We are excited about the lake levels being up. We're looking forward to great fishing and all the adventures this summer will bring to Mac's Landing Camp. We encourage you to reserve your vacations early. While fishing, plan on Relaxing, and Enjoying our Beautiful Sunsets, Nature, & Tranquility, that Mac's Landing Camp, has to offer. We are excited about our new Website. We hope that you will share it with your friends... www.MACSLANDINGCAMP.COM

CAT MAGIC GUIDE SERVICE and Capt Andy Atkinson (USCG) (C) 843-307-2032, (H) 843-332-0421, or (C) 843-307-0701 states: The fishing is excellent. He has 35yrs. experience and his main focus is flatheads and blues. The weather is hot and the fish will be deep around old creek channels and river bends. My parties have been doing really well. 100lbs of fish is not uncommon. We are catching fish anchored and drifting on live cut shad. My pontoon is a custom 25ft Weers Pontoon with a very large bow that allows your entire party to get in on the action, also comfortable seating, plus fishing tackle and courteous crew. We offer comparable rates. CALL NOW AND BOOK YOUR TRIP for some reel screaming and rod bending action. The summer is here, so take a break and come to the beautiful Santee Cooper Lakes and enjoy some fishing. I give discounts to military, law enforcement and corporate rates. Remember to take kid fishing (they are our future). Everyone have a safe and wonderful summer. GOD BLESS!

From LANE’S SHOPPING CENTER (803-478-2648) we hear the fishing is still going strong. Catfish are biting cut bait and worms. Try some night fishing for the catfish. The bream are hitting crickets early and late in the day around the trees and piers. 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 trip. They now carry shad and live herring for bait. They now have movie rentals, all new releases available on DVD and VHS and they now also have Play Station and X-Box to rent. . Stop in at Lane’s Shopping Center for all of your fishing tackle and bait needs, they are located on Hwy 260 next to Wyboo Creek. Lanes is also selling Kayak’s and they have a lifetime warranty. Have a safe 4th of July and don’t forget to get your new Fishing and Hunting Licenses. We are also carrying your favorite liquors at our new Liquor/Beverage Store (ABC).

SANTEE GENERAL STORE (803-854-2105) located on HWY 6 in Santee is carrying ROSY RED MINNOWS, live Herring, Threadfin shad, Gizzard shad and they hear the fishing on the lake has started up and folks have been getting some decent catches of fish. They have been seeing some good catfish coming in and the crappie fishing is picking up real well. The catfish have started to move up to shallow water biting worms, fresh cut bait, and live bait. The crappie are in 14 to 20 feet of water around some type of structure with minnows being the best bait. The largemouth bass fishing should also be good in the shallows early and late using top water and soft plastics. Shellcrackers and bream are hitting crickets and worms in shallow water. Bream will go on the beds on the full moon for the next couple of months. Check out the New Zoom Plastics in stock. Santee General Store has a good supply of new fishing tackle, lures and bait along with hunting and camping supplies, State lottery tickets for sale, and a Western Union Station, so stop by real soon. Don’t forget the new Fishing and Hunting Licenses will be out around the middle/end of June.

CAPTAIN BILL SALTZMAN GUIDE SERVICE stated that July is a great time to catch plenty of catfish on Lake Marion. With summer just around the corner the bite will just keep getting better and better into the up-coming season. The strikes are getting more aggressive and the fights are more intense and heart pounding for catching those big cats. I fish every week and track the fish movements so I can guide my people on some exciting adrenalin-pumping fishing trips. The weather is hot so most fishing will be done in the morning, late in the afternoon or, I also do night fishing, so whether you want to fish day or night book now and come on down for an unforgettable trip and go home with your cooler full of catfish. Captain Bill stated most of the recent catfish are full of freshwater clams. 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

Now is the time to Book your Dove Hunts and Dove Club memberships says Buddy at GAMBLE’S CLAYWALL PLANTATION (803-478-8541/803-505-2345) in Kingstree, SC. If you are looking for a great hunting vacation for Doves, Deer, Ducks, Quail, or Turkeys at its best CALL US NOW. You will experience hunting over sunflowers, 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. For Corporate outings, Father and son or daughter, or just friends, there is no better way to spend time in South Carolina. Their season for Quail and Ducks runs Oct 1st to March 31st. They have a hunting lodge available. Call Buddy (803-478-8541) and ask about Hunting packages and Club Memberships or visit their web site at www.gamblesclaywallplantation.com

At RIVERS COUNTRY STORE (803-854-2965) they have a great fishing tackle department with lures and baits for all kinds of fishing, along with all of your hunting supplies. The catfishing has been good on the lake with nice fish coming in. The bream and shellcracker fishing is also good using crickets and worms. Bass are being caught fishing around the trees during the day and on top water early in the mornings. They carry Carhartt clothing for the outdoors person so stop in soon for your fishing, hunting, or work clothing. They are a Western Union Station, and they invite you to stop at Rivers Country Store on your next outing for all your favorite snacks, drinks, gas, State Lottery Tickets and carry plenty of general merchandise for a country store. Don’t forget New Licenses are due 1 July. Stop by and pick yours up before hitting the water July 4th weekend.

RAY SEDGWICK and CANAL LAKES FISH CAMP (843-753-2271 invites everyone to come check out the fish camp. The NEW TACKLE SHOP and RESTRUANT is open and stocked with bass, striper, bream, and catfishing tackle, along with live bait including live herring. You can come and get a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the waterfront Restaurant! OPEN NOW! They have Professional fishing guides available. They welcome all types of tournaments and are open seven days a week. The catfish are biting just off the bottom in 3 to 15 feet of water especially in the upper part of the canal and lower lake using live bait, fresh cut bait, or worms. Night fishing for cats has been producing bigger fish. Crappies are in 8 to 20 ft of water around brush and minnows seem to be the best bait. Bass are in the 4 to 8 feet of water around the trees and pad beds. Try topwater baits and senko’s early and late in the day. Shellcracker are being caught in the canal on worms. Bream will be on the beds on the full moons for the next couple of months. Stop by call for updated fishing report.

For a great fishing trip call S&S GUIDE SERVICE (803-492-3460) and Capt. Spencer Edmonds who is an approved USCG certified guide who specializes in crappie and catfishing. Catfishing has been good in the flats next to the old river and creek channels using shad or fresh cut herring. Catfish are biting in the shallows at night use fresh cut bait or live bait for the flatheads. Bream will be on the beds during the full moon this month. S&S Guide Service offers comfortable fishing in any weather. A full enclosure to sit in while you wait for the fish to bite and restroom facilities on a 25ft pontoon boat. Everything is furnished, but your food and drink. Give Call Capt. Spencer a call and book your summer dates now and let him take you fishing on the Santee Cooper Lakes. Check out his website at www.sandsfishingguide.net

From POPLAR CREEK LANDING (803-897-2811) we hear they continue to do real well with the catfish, especially fishing with the guides. We should see some real good bream fishing this month around the full moon using crickets and worms. Bass are in the shallows early and late in the day and can be caught using topwater and soft plastics. Try some night fishing for catfish and bass. They are open to the public and they have a fine tackle shop with plenty of lures and bait for bream, crappie, bass and catfish or whatever you like to catch. They have mobile home rentals, full hookup spaces and boat rentals. Come and enjoy the fishing. Give them a call (803-897-2811) for your summer reservations. We also have Free Wi-Fi for our customers.

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 6am Tuesday- Saturday, 6am-12noon Sunday, and closed on Monday. You have got to check out the live bait, they carry herring, Gizzard shad, minnows, shiners, crickets and worms. They have plenty of new rods, reels, line, rod holder, nets, lures, tackle, and more tackle. Beer, soda’s, ice, snacks, and convenience store items are for sale. They have licenses sales on line. Robbie says: The Catfishing has been excellent at night in the shallows with shad and the Flatheads will be good this month in the stumps. Bream and Shellcracker will be doing good around the full moon. Worms, crickets, and bettle spins are the baits to use. Bass have started to move into the shallows around the trees and docks with deeper water close by try soft plastic and crankbaits. For some up to date fishing information give Robbie a call or e-mail him at liln8s@ftc-i.net or check out their website at www.liln8s.com

At CROSSROADS ARCHERY (803-478-8529) owner Scott Dault has a great selection of bow hunting, bow fishing and archery supplies and accessories in stock. He also does custom archery work and has an archery range in front of his location. 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. Bowfishing is doing great and Scott carries all of your bow-fishing supplies. Deer season is only a month (Aug 15th) away in some of our local counties, NOW is the time to get that new bow and get in plenty of practice. 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 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.

THORNHILL’S FISH CAMP (843-351-4275) owners Johnny and Robin Newton invite you to stop in on your next fishing trip and meet them. The Catfish are really hungry and some nice ones are being caught on live bait and worms. Now is the time to start using Murrel’s Stink Bait for catfish. The bream are biting worms and crickets and will be on the beds around the full moon of July. If you are planning a hunting, fishing or family vacation, they have efficiency motel units, grocery store and fishing guide service available. They are open 7 days a week.

CRAWFISH! CRAWFISH! CRAWFISH! Are you looking for Crawfish? Are you looking for a great place to camp and rest plus enjoy a great view of Lake Marion come to ELLIOTT’S LANDING AND CAMPGROUND (803-452-5336) located at 2010 Elliott’s Lane Road on Lake Marion at Rimini SC. Well, we have BOTH at ELLIOTT’S LANDING AND CAMPGROUND and ELLIOTT’S CRAWFISH FARM (803-452-5336) They are having a Crawfish boil every Saturday thru June and have plenty of crawfish for sale. Stock your pond with crawfish for weed control and fish food. They also have some great fishing off their pier for catfish and bream. July is a great month to go fishing as the weather is nice and fish are all over. Catfish are biting in the shallows on live bait and a few crappies are being caught around the deepbrushpiles on minnows. Shellcrackers are really starting to bite along with bream on worms. Bream will be on the beds for the next couple of month on the full moon. Remember they have plenty of crawfish for you and come on down and do some fishing off of their pier in a very beautiful part of Lake Marion.

2009 Bowfishing Trips available call for dates! 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; Summer fishing conditions, warmer fronts and water temperatures, on 171,000 acres of Lake Marion, The Diversion Canal and Lake Moultrie, are bringing in the big fish. These lakes have 3 world record and 4 state record catches. I specializes in catching monster catfish using rod and reel, drifting catfishing and bowfishing catfish. We fish all year round, day or night. You can catfish in comfort on our enclosed pontoon with bathroom. Looking forward to for catching monster catfish with me Captain Eddie Campbell. 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 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 with catfish hitting cut bait and worms in 5 to 15 feet of water. Bream should be very active in the shallow water around the full moon in July. Try night fishing for bass. We also have a fine restaurant with some great food to eat and cold beverages. Stop on by and pick up your fishing and hunting supplies for your next outdoor adventure.

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 or Jim Burno at 843-412-8475 also, check out our website at www.partridgecreekgunclub.com. Check out their ad for Shoot Dates or call them.

CROSS SEAFOOD has RIBEYE STEAKS on Wednesday thru Saturday! 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.

We now have “ON LINE Fishing and Hunting LICENSE” at FORT MOTTE STOP & SHOP (803-655-5555) says JOSIAH FLUDD and Crew located at 525 Colonel Thompson Hwy (Corner of Hwy 601 & 267) Fort Motte, SC. 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. Fishing around Log Jam Landing has been pretty good for catfish, crappies, bass, bream and shellcrackers. We have plenty of water to go fishing with now.

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 the fishing has improved and he is ready to go catch some big ol bass and bream this month. Plenty of Bass will be in shallow water around trees and pad beds, try plastic worms, spinner baits, and topwater plugs early and late in the day. Bream will be on the beds around the full moon on the 7th of July. Deer season is only a month away in some area’s.

HOOK ‘N’ HUNT OUTDOOR STORE (803-485-5204) and owner B. Allen Richardson located at 103 Main Street Summerton SC is your area’s newest sporting goods store. They carry plenty of live bait, rods, reels, frozen bait, zoom worms, P-line, Yamamyoto, Spro, Tru Tungsten weights, plus plenty of plain old fish’n tackle and lures. They also carry plenty of hunting supplies for you hunters, too. B. reports-they are catching plenty of bream and shellcrackers on worms. Bream will be on the beds during the full moon for the next couple of months. Bass are up in the shallows and soft plastics, top water baits, and senko’s are the hot baits right now. Early and late in the day are,producing the most fish. Catfishing is good with plenty of cats being taken in 3 to 18 feet of water using cut bait, shad, or worms. Stop by and check out their store and get an up to date fishing report.

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 encourages everyone that enjoys fishing to give it a try right now. Fishing has been great drifting in 10 to 15 feet catching 160 to 240 lbs. every time it seems like, and several nice fish daily too. He has been using cut bait drifting or slow trolling. 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. Drift fishing for catfish can be special and exciting for all ages. Call and ask about his 100 lbs Santee Catfishing Guarantee. For more information check out his web site at www.carolinacatfish.com

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