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Jim Robertson with a couple of flounder caught in Murrells Inlet. Photo from Perry's Bait & Tackle.

North East Coast Myrtle Beach Conway Gerogetown

This 25 lb. Red Drum was caught & released by Gene Craig. He was fish'n The Pier @ Garden City!

May 08

Tom at INLET CONVENIENCE AND FISHING SUPPLIES (located at 4463 Hwy. 17 Bus. Murrells Inlet) tell us that the weather has warmed and everyone wants to go fishing. Spottails and black drum are being caught around the jetties, on live bait like mullet, mud minnows and shrimp in deep holes. Flounder have moved back into the inlets and can be caught on the bottom using mud minnows. Some trout are being caught in the creeks using grubs slow trolled or cast around shell banks or grass with moving water. Also try deep holes at low tide. Some croaker, whiting and blues are being caught on local piers and in the surf off the bottom using shrimp and cut bait. Inlet Convenience And Fishing Supplies does rod and reel repair and has everything you will need for a great day of fishing, so come on down and do some fishing and relaxing.

In Conway SIMMONS MARINE carries a great selection of Procraft Boats, Kenner Boats and Fisher boats. Stop in and check out their Indigo and Fastcraft Boats, perfect for fishing and hunting in the coastal waters of S.C. Dale now has the new 158SS Fastcraft boat that he helped design and is only sold at Simmons Marine. It is perfect for fishing and hunting! They also have crow boats (lowest prices in 7 states) perfect for spring bream fishing on the pond or in the creeks. They have an excellent show room with all types of boating accessories, fishing tackle and have the full line of Mercury Outboards. Simmons Marine stand behind what they sell. Simmons is having a special sale on non-current Kenner boats.

In Conway at RICKS BAIT AND TACKLE, they are stocked up for this fishing season. For the bass fishermen they have a large selection of plastic worms by Zoom, Culprit, Haw River and Net Baits. You need to check out the spinnerbaits and buzzbaits by Waccamaw River Baits. For the pan fisherman, they have a great selection of Zebco reels, a huge selection of beetlespins and 100 different kinds of corks. They have telescopic poles by Lil Jewel, Silstar and South Bend. They have crickets year around, green red worms, live shiners and more. Rick said the fishing has been good on the Waccamaw River using their worms and shiners. Bream are being caught, in the deeper holes (10 to 15 feet) on the river using worms. Bass are also caught with the use of live shiners, worms and buzzbaits. Rick’s Bait and Tackle stays open Sunday to 3 pm. Fishing and Hunting Licenses are available. You need to stop in and find out about the best places to fish and have a cold drink, cold beer or a cup of coffee.

BARRINEAU’S MARINE, on Hwy. 41 Business in Andrews has a new stock of River Hawk boats and Wesco trailers. These rigs have been going fast! Whit and Earl also have a great selection of Duracraft aluminum boats and Nissan Outboards. Barrineau’s is a great place to bring your outboard to get serviced for the fishing season. They also sell and service lawn mowers, trimmers and chain saws. Drop by and let them show you all they have to offer. May is the time to get some crickets and worms and head to the Black River and catch some bream and redbreast. Also try worms on the bottom and catch some good catfish.

Jay at FISHERMAN’S HEADQUARTERS on Hwy. 701 S. in Conway, specializes in all kinds of Bait. They offer Bass Minnows, Crappie Minnows (buy 2 doz and get 1 free), and Goldfish Minnows year round. He also has, Crickets, Worms (Buy 2 cups of worms and get 1 free), Shad, Live Eels and Cut Bait. They sell fresh catfish and shrimp. Jay stated the fishing has been great, good conditions on the Waccamaw, Little Pee Dee and the Big Pee Dee Rivers. On the coast he is getting reports Blues and Whiting are being caught. On the Waccamaw River, bream are being caught on crickets and worms. Largemouth bass are being caught on large minnows and worms. The Big Pee Dee River has good reports of crappie being caught on medium minnows and gold fish minnows (sold at the store). The catfishing continues to be good using cut shad and live eels (sold at our store). Jay also offers 08 tide charts. Fisherman’s Headquarters opens at 5:30am - until 6pm, Monday thru Saturday. Jay host’s bass tournaments every Saturday, call for information. You need to come check out Fisherman’s Headquarters, they have all the supplies you need for a great day of fishing.

APACHE PIER and Family Campground (9700 Kings Road, Myrtle Beach) have been hosting families on the Grand Strand for over 35 years now. We are very proud of this tradition and pleased to see the folks who came here as children coming back with children and grandchildren of their own. Apache Pier is the East Coast’s Longest Pier, offering a full bait and tackle shop. With live bait, tackle, rod rental, snacks, drinks, ice and much more. They have an arcade for the kids, as well as Croakers, a casual full service restaurant with live entertainment. Enduring friendships are formed as families from all over the world meet and relax together in peaceful surroundings. The staff is anxious to welcome new friends as well.

GUL-R-BOY CHARTERS specializes in shallow saltwater fishing from Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, to McClellanville. Mike fishes for Red Drum (Spot tail Bass), Flounder, Speckle Sea Trout (Winter Trout), Ladyfish, and Tarpon. He uses light to medium spinning tackle and fly tackle. He is a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain and has S.C. DNR salt water Charter Vessel Permit. He is insured to carry passengers for hire. He will furnish at no extra cost: All fishing tackle and bait, cooler to hold your drinks and food and Salt water fishing stamp.

WACCAMAW MARINE is a locally owned and operated dealership. We carry some of the top names in the industry: Sundance, Starcraft Marine, Malibu, Maxum, Crownline, Yamaha and Mercury-MerCruiser. Our staff has over 32 years in the marine service industry. We offer expert advice, personal service and practical solutions for your boating needs. Our reputation within the community and our customer’s ultimate satisfaction with our products and services is of the utmost importance to us. The Waccamaw Marine customer policy is simple: “Sales sell the first boat and Service will sell the next two”. Boating is our passion. Please drop by and see all we have to offer!

The PIER AT GARDEN CITY is open for the Spring Fishing season. They rent rods and reels and have all your popular baits. This is a great place to go with all the family and enjoy the pier fishing, food and arcade games. The Pier is located 8 miles south of Myrtle Beach in the heart of Garden City Beach on the South Strand. The Pier at Garden City is 668 ft. long with a rain shelter at the end of the pier. There is no charge to walk on the pier to enjoy the view and check out the daily catches of the fishermen. The Pier at Garden City offers daily, weekly and season passes (Mar. 1- Dec. 31). Come have some fun! They suggest you fish with shrimp, bloodworms or cutbait for skates, whiting, small sharks and bluefish. Flounder have moved under the pier and can be caught off the bottom on mud minnows.

MOORE’S OCEDA GROCERY is located 4071 County Line Road (Hwy 41 South) and they are open Monday thru Friday – 5 to 7, Saturday – 5 to 6, Closed Sundays. Dale has crickets, wax worms, night crawlers, fishing tackle and a lot more. Fishing season is here, so come get some bait and catch you some. They have everything you need for a great day of fishing, cold beer, cold drinks, fresh coffee, snacks, the best Hot Dogs around and more. Moore’s Oceda Grocery has a great game room and they even have mini storage units available. Come by and get an up to date fishing report.

Vacationing or fish’n at the beach? Let ELLIOTT REALTY fix you up with that perfect house or condo for a comfortable stay. Hunters & fishermen are always welcome & you can get a special 10% discount by just mentioning the ad in the SC Fish’n & Hunt’n Guide.

2nd AVENUE FISHING PIER is open for the spring fishing season on the Grand Strand. This pier offers rod and reel rental and has plenty of bait and tackle for catching fish off the pier. Bluefish and Whiting are plentiful in the surf in May and can be caught on spoons and live bait. Flounder should be caught off the pier on mud minnows. Some small sharks and skates should also be caught on shrimp and squid. The restaurant is open serving all your favorites. The 2nd Avenue Fishing Pier has all you need for a great day of fishing and sun!

THE BAIT HOUSE located at 7113 South Island Road, Georgetown, is now open and supplying all your fish’n needs. The Bait House offers all kinds of bait, tackle, and supplies for a great day of fishing. They offer Hotdogs, snacks, drinks, ice, boat supplies, wireless Internet, and more. The Bait House is open Monday thru Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 6am to 7pm. For more info call or e-mail (baithouse@sccc.tv).

BUCKSPORT PLANTATION MARINA & RESTAURANT is located at 135 Bucksport Road, Conway, SC. (0n the intercostal waterway). The Marina is expanding with 240 wet slips and rental slips are available (first come, first served). They have gas/diesel, a pump out station, laundry, showers and a store with everything you will need for a day out on the water. The Bucksport Plantation Restaurant has great water view dining and a full menu offering quite the selections. By water or land, come see and experience this unique marina. Bucksport Plantation will be open 7 days a week.

FARMERS GRAIN & MILLING is located at 3167 County Line Road, Andrews. They have all the hunting and fishing supplies you will ever need. They have Bait, tackle, rods, boots, camo, great selections of firearms, ammo, and clothing for hunting or fishing and boating supplies. Some of the brand names Farmers Grain & Milling carry are: Carhartt, Benelli, LaCrosse, Georgia Boot, Mossy Oak, Costa Del Mar, The Pride, Joy dog food. They also have deer corn, hay, fencing, horse supplies, dog crates, dog food, all kinds of hardware, live stock feed and much, much more.

EASTERN SALES on Hwy. 501 in the Conway / Myrtle Beach area, can fill your needs for just the right boat for fishing, hunting or leisure. Looking for a great Fishing rig? They offer Tracker, Nitro, Stratos, War Eagle (the official Aluminum Boat for Ducks Unlimited), Sea Pro and Sea Ray boats (center console and runabouts). They also have a good selection of pontoon boats. On the bass fishing on the Waccamaw River they suggest you fish the falling tide in the cut and around docks and structure using small slow moving shad type baits, spinner baits and worms. They sponsor or run many of the local bass tournaments, stop by the dealership for the upcoming dates of tournaments in the area or just information about bass fishing on the Waccamaw River.

Eric at PERRY’S BAIT & TACKLE in Murrells Inlet stated the fishing has been good. With the water temperatures climbing into the 70's the fishing is really turning on for a variety of pelagic species. The Spanish mackerel and king mackerel are among the more popular species being landed by trolling cigar minnows, drifting or slow trolling live bait over the reefs. Bottom fish being taken over the reefs include black sea bass, sheepshead, red drum, black drum and porgy. Anglers interested in landing these species usually rely on a two-hook bottom rig with cut bait, squid, or live bait. The inshore flounder fishing has really taken off with some really nice catches being landed drift fishing live minnows. Also inshore the red drum are being caught around the jetties with a variety of live baits including minnows, crabs, and shrimp. The bluefish have begun to show up in numbers usually in the deeper channels taking minnows and cut bait. Also the sheepshead are really doing great out at our jetties with fiddler crabs being the bait of choice. If you plan on heading south to Georgetown the winter trout are also being reported on live shrimp. Along our local beaches the usual resident whiting and blue fish are being caught using shrimp, mullet, and squid. Also larger sharks are beginning to show up. Shark are going to be one of the largest fish you are going to catch with 150 lb fish being pulled in on our beaches. We have all the terminal tackle and large baitfish to set you up for surf casting for large sharks. Also remember that the world record tiger shark was caught off the Cherry Grove fishing pier reaching an enormous 1,780 lbs. We carry fresh whole mullet along with head on shrimp. Don't forget to check the rules and regulations for all shark species being kept. Just this year we have added Shiners, crappie minnows, and crickets for all our pond and river fishermen. Down at the waccamaw river the catfish are doing excellent using cut bait and worms. The local ponds have also reported the bass are really tearing into minnows and artificials, along with bream being hooked with worms and crickets. So come on down to Perrys and find out what, when, and where the fish are being caught. The most up to date and honest reports available right here just 1/2 mile north of the Murrells Inlet public boat landing. Don't forget to pick up your favorite local bait shops T-shirts now available.

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