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 This hunter poses with his big gobbler at Dutchman Creek Marina. |
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This hunter poses with his big gobbler at Dutchman Creek Marina. |
Lake Wateree |
May 08
MONK of www.MONKSCRAPPIE.com stated
that the spring crappie fishing has started on Lake Wateree. It
has been a good crappie season so far and it looks like it will
only get better as spring weather gets here. The fish seem to
be suspending about ten to fourteen foot down and as the water
warms should move shallow around docks and structure. He suggests
you slow troll Slider and Wow crappie mini-jigs. The best color
with the dirty water has been black and chartreuse, but try several
other colors as some days they want a change. Also crappies are
being caught drifting small minnows with multi-rods near the backs
of the bigger creeks in the upper part of the lake. Catfishing
seems to always be good using live shad, small pieces of shrimp
and cut bait close to bottom in 10 to 20 feet of water near the
Cedar Creek dam. You can order from his web site www.MONKSCRAPPIE.com
or call the cell number on his website.
KERSHAW COUNTY WILDLIFE EXPO 26 APRIL 2008 at the RHAME
ARENA at the corner of Broad and Bull in Camden SC-3pm till? The
keynote speaker is Comedian Barry McGee. There will be displays
and product Vendors for hunters and fishermen. Prizes will be
given away before and during the program. Grand prizes will be
given at the conclusion. Non-refundable tickets go on sale March
15: $10.00 per person. For tickets, call Bill Childers-803-425-4462,
Carl Kambeitz-803-432-2091, and Bill 803-432-3028.
RED FOX BASS TOURNAMENT will be held Saturday 3 May at
Clearwater Cove on Lake Wateree. For more information call Charles
Smith 843-332-5076 or Bryan Brunson 843-322-6003. Entry forms
can be picked up at Clearwater Cove Marina.
Joe and the crew at DUTCHMAN CREEK MARINA (803-482-3067)
located ½ mile from the State Park on River Road by the
Dutchman’s Bridge says they have a GREAT GRILL MENU for food,
plenty of ice cream, groceries, fishing tackle, live bait, gas,
propane, wet/dry boat storage, boat ramp, and COLD BEER. Lots
of Crappies are being caught on minnows around brush piles and
bridges. Try bass fishing in the in the back of the coves and
try crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Catfish are biting like crazy
all over the lake on worms and live bait. Be sure to stop by for
you favorite snacks and beverages on you next fishing or hunting
trips. We are open 7 days a week.
CATFISH ON! GUIDE SERVICE (803-328-9587) and Capt Rodger
Taylor is a USCG Licensed Fishing Guide who guides for Catfish
on Lakes Wateree and Wylie. CATFISH ON! Guide Service is the premier
catfish guide service on Lakes Wylie and Wateree. We are enjoying
good catches of Arkansas Blues Lake Wateree with lots of 20+ fish
being caught. If you want to learn to fish Wateree and enjoy some
hot catfish action this spring please give us a call. Give Rodger
a call or contact his website at www.catfishon.com.
At R&G SPORTING GOODS (803-283-8991) in Lancaster we
heard most of the locals are out crappie fishing. The crappie
are being caught on Lake Wateree, Stumpie Pond and around the
#9 bridge using minnows fished around ten foot down. The bass
will be caught off points and structure in the backs of the coves
using slow running crankbaits, spinnerbaits and worms. They suggest
you look for the warmest water to find bass. By the full moon
on May 19th the bream will be caught using cricket and worms in
local ponds. The catfishing is always good using worms and cut
bait on the bottom. Remember R&G Sporting Goods has all types
of live bait.
The news from LONGTOWN CORNER STORE (803-337-3365) is that
it is the peak time to crappie fish on Lake Wateree. The crappie
can be caught trolling mini-jigs or drifting minnows in the mouths
of the bigger creeks and in the backs of the old creek channels.
On Lake Wateree the stripers should be in the upper part of the
lake for their false spawning. Some largemouth are being caught
using small slow running crankbaits, spinnerbaits and worms around
points and docks in the backs of the coves. . Stop by and pick
up your bait and snacks for that next trip.
On Beaver Creek, at Hwy 97 Bridge, THE RIVERDECK STORE AND
GRILL (803-273-3757) stated they are selling live bait and
hearing some catfish and crappies are being caught in Beaver Creek.
Fishing has improved as the weather warmed and water levels decreased.
Crappies are being caught in the backs of the coves around brush
and on piers. They have their walls stocked with plenty of different
types and colors of crappie grubs. Catfish are biting worms fished
on the bottom in 3 to 10 feet of water. They are open 7 days a
week. Hours are: the grill is open Mon-Thu from 11am-7pm, Fri
and Sat 11am-9pm, and Sun 11am-5pm. Store is open Mon-Thu 8am-8pm,
Fri-Sat 8am-10pm, and on Sunday 9am-7pm.
From A&B OUTFITTERS (803-438-8802) on Hwy 34 they stated
that everyone seems to be interested in crappie and bass fishing.
Crappie are being caught on Lake Wateree either slow trolling
mini-jigs or drifting minnows in the mouths and in the backs of
the bigger creeks in the lake. They have the LARGEST SELECTION
of CRAPPIE JIGS and BODIES in the area and possibly in the state.
The bass have moved into the shallows for their spring spawn
and are being caught on spinnerbaits and worms. May is the time
for the stripers to be caught in the Wateree River using cut bait,
shimmy shads and buck tails. Catfish can be caught fishing worms,
chicken livers or stink baits on the bottom. This store is a little
out of the way (on Hwy. 34 between Lugoff and Ridgeway) but is
well worth the drive because they are stocked up with all types
of fishing tackle and hunting supplies at great low, prices. They
do carry plenty of live bait.
From WATEREE LAKE CAMPGROUND INC. (803-273-3013) on Beaver
Creek just off Hwy. 97 Idella stated that they have 74 camping
sites with 46 full hook-ups (sewage, water and electricity). They
have a very clean, nice restaurant and grocery store and have
a boat ramp with boat slips and a dock right on Beaver Creek.
This is a great place to come camp and do some crappie fishing
in the back part of Beaver Creek. Catfishing has been great using
cut bait and worms fished on the bottom. Crappie fishing is just
getting better, for bait try small minnows and small jigs. Bream
fishing has really started to improve using worms and crickets
for bait.
FLINT HILL TAXIDERMY (803-425-5152) is located at 2811
Baron DeKalb Road, just north of Camden. From Camden, take Highway
97 North 7 miles, turn right on Flint Hill Road. Go 4 miles to
the first stop sign and turn right onto Baron DeKalb Road. The
first driveway on the right will lead you to the shop. John Clarke
and Anthony Jackson are both members of the National Taxidermists
Association and the South Carolina Association of Taxidermists.
They attend several state and regional conventions each year to
keep up with the latest techniques and products. The turkey hunters
are bringing in some nice gobblers to mount and several nice bass
have been brought in recently. John and Anthony do full body mounts
on turkeys and also will mount just the tail fan and beard. Bring
your trophy in soon or just stop by to see the mounts in their
showroom.
ANTHONY'S ARCHERY, INC. (803-425-5152/Shop and 803-243-1091/Cell)
is a Full Service Pro Shop that has everything you need for bowhunting,
bowfishing, and archery. Located next door to FLINT HILL TAXIDERMY
at 2811 Baron DeKalb Road in Camden, we are an authorized dealer
for MATHEWS, MISSION, PARKER, and DARTON Bows. We offer archery
instruction, bow setup and bow tuning. Our prices are very competitive.
ANTHONY'S ARCHERY, INC. has a year-round outdoor 3-D archery range
with 20 targets for your enjoyment. We sponsor the WATEREE ARCHERY
CLUB which is holding its final Club Tournament of the 2008 season
(30 3-D Targets and Casual Registration) on June 14 and 15. For
all of your bowhunting and archery needs, come see Anthony Jackson
at ANTHONY'S ARCHERY, INC. where quality customer service is a
#1 priority.
WATEREE DAM BAIT STORE (803-438-1293) and owners Lance and
Lisa McClellan are located at 1071 Longtown Road, Lugoff SC.
Looking for a Kayak check them out at the store. They provide
kayak sales, rentals, Tours, Fishing Charters, and provide a Tram
service for tours. They also have the best sandwiches in town
and are made fresh daily or while you wait! They make a great
Cuban sandwich. You can call ahead and they will have your sandwiches
ready for you to pick up. They carry basic tackle, beer, ice,
live bait, deer corn, soda, snacks, and general store items.
They are an on line DNR License seller. Fishing for catfish and
crappie has been great on Lake Wateree. Crappies are being caught
on brush piles in the coves using minnows. Catfish are being caught
on the Wateree River using worms, cut bait, and minnows. A few
stripers are being caught when they are pulling water.
Earl and Richard Hunter at ACTION MARINE (803-438-8879))
located at 911 Pine Grove Rd in Lugoff SC does all your boat and
motor services and repairs. They are a dealer for Coastal, Falcon
boats, Motor Guide, Minn-Kota, and Wesco Trailers. They sell and
service TOHATSU motors plus service and repair all major brands
of outboards and inboard. They do Pontoon and aluminum boat repairs,
welding and prop rebuilt. They also carry marine supplies. Call
for direction if needed. Crappies are biting on Lake Wateree using
small jigs and minnows.
CLOTHING WORLD (803-736-6576) located at I-20 exit 82,
Elgin SC, stated that the weather is warming and the crappie are
biting and it is time to go Turkey hunting thru 1 May. Mike stated
that they have received plenty of turkey hunting apparel in many
camo patterns. They have a great selection of snake boots, plenty
of Mossy Oak apparel, and Primos turkey calls. Plus they carry
plenty of ammo for turkeys, trap and skeet, and general shotgun
shells. Stop by and check out all their clothing lines by LaCrosse,
Carharrt, Columbia, plus Browning clothing, gun cases, safes,
Danner Boots, ammo, and best is their great prices. Crappies
are biting on Lake Wateree on jigs and minnows. Bass are biting
on Lake Murray on spinnerbaits and senko’s. A few stripers
are being caught on both Murray and Wateree.
Jim at LUGOFF BAIT & TACKLE (803-408-2292) located
at 442 Longtown Road, Lugoff, SC- says our kitchen is serving
hot food Now. We have the best SUPER SANDWICH around and serve
hot dogs, barb-b-que, bologna, ham sandwiches, and we are adding
items weekly. Call ahead and we will have your lunch ready. Jim
carries 3 sizes of minnows, small, medium, and large, worms, Tuffies,
gold fish, crickets, and frozen baits. He also sell minnows by
the pound for you really serious fisherman. They also carry Convenience
store items, basic tackle, zoom worms, striper baits, lots of
crappie jigs, rod and reels, ice, and PLENTY OF ICE COLD BEER.
Jim says they are open 6 days a week, but we are closed on Wednesday.
Catfish are biting live bait and worms. Crappie and bass fishing
has improved. Try minnows or mini jigs in about 12 to 18 feet
of water over brush for crappies. Fishing the local ponds in May
can be exciting for bream and bass. May is a great month to just
going fishing and enjoy life.
Lib at CLEARWATER COVE MARINA (803-432-5315) wanted to
invite everyone to their 25th Annual “TAKE A KID FISHING”
Kids Tournament on Saturday May 17th. Be sure to stop by the
store and check out all the new bass, striper, crappie, and catfish
tackle in stock. Due to the warming of the water temperature,
bass, bream, crappie, and catfish are being caught in the shallows.
Try crankbaits, plastics worms, and spinnerbaits for bass. Stripers
can be caught on minnows and spoons. Crappies, try using small
jigs or minnows around the docks or back of the coves. Bream
will bite crickets and worms. Catfish will eat just about anything,
but live bait or fresh cut bait seems to work the best. Clearwater
Cove also makes some excellent sandwiches and has ice cold drinks
for those hot days. They are located next to the public boat launch
just off of Hwy 97. This is where most of the tournaments are
fished on Lake Wateree and they have a file with all the flyers
for the upcoming tournaments being held there.
BELLTOWN EZ MART and GRILL wants to let all you crappie
fisherman know they have a great selection of Sliders grubs and
plenty of other crappie grubs and tackle ready for your use. They
have plenty of live bait, tackle, beer, gas, sodas, ice, and convenience
store items. Fishing has been good with plenty of catfish being
caught on worms. Stripers being caught down by the dam, when they
are running water. Crappies are being caught on jigs and minnows.
Stumpy Pond is producing some nice crappies.
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