fish camps, marinas, bait and tackle stores around Lake Wateree, Camden, Lugoff, Lancaster, Winnsboro.
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Feb. 2010
We now sell Lancer Crappie fishing boats call MONK (336-622-0092) for information. Monk stated that on Lake Wateree as the water temperature gets into the fifties crappie will be caught slow trolling Wow grubs and Slider worms using 1/8 ounce heads in neutral colors, along old river beds in 11 to 13 feet of water in Wateree, Singleton and Beaver Creek. Striped Bass can be caught using live shad with down-rods in 15 to 25 feet of water. 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. Monk carries all of your favorite jigs, trailers, grubs, poles and crappies reel, plus many other crappie fishing items. You can order from his web site www.MONKSCRAPPIE.com or call the cell number (803-629-5513). See you at the following shows January 8-10, 2010 Fishing Expo - Raleigh, NC- State Fairgrounds January 15-17, 2010 Fishing Expo - Richmond, VA-Richmond Raceway Complex January 22-24, 2010 Fishing Expo - Greensboro, NC-Greensboro Coliseum February 12,13,& 14, 2010 Great Outdoor Show - Perry, GA March 26, 27, & 28, 2010 Palmetto Classic - Columbia.
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 reports- that his boat
continues to catch nice fish even in stained to muddy conditions.
Anchoring near the river channel allows anglers to fan cast to
a variety of depths – fish may be anywhere from 5 feet to
25 or more feet deep. Cut gizzard shad and white perch remain
excellent baits. Catfish ON! Guide can provide great entertainment
for up to 4 anglers on Lake Wateree. Give Capt Rodger a call or
contact his website at www.catfishon.com.
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. Crappies are being caught
on minnows around brush piles and bridges. Stripers are biting
on the windy points and down by the dam. 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. GO FISHING!
At R&G SPORTING
GOODS (803-283-8991) in Lancaster we heard the days are shorter
and the water temperature is cold so the bass should be caught
on the warmer days off points and structure in the coves using
shad raps, spinnerbaits, and jig n pigs. You will need to fish
very slowly to catch largemouth. Crappies are being caught on
Lake Wateree suspending minnows over structure in the mouths of
the bigger creeks in the upper part of the lake.
WATEREE DAM BAIT
STORE (803-438-1293)
and owners Lance and Lisa McClellan are located at 1071 Longtown
Road, Lugoff SC. 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! 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. Catfish are being caught on the
Wateree River using worms, cut bait, and minnows. Crappies are
starting to bite on brush piles and around the coves using minnows.
A few stripers are being caught in the lake.
CLOTHING WORLD (803-736-6576), located at
I-20 exit 82, Elgin SC, stated that the weather is cool and it
is time to go crappie fishing and get ready for turkey season.
They have plenty of Turkey, deer, duck, and dove hunting apparel
in many camo patterns. Stop on by and check out all of our clothes,
Snake boots, LaCrosse, Carhartt, Columbia, Browning clothing,
Danner boots, Browning safes, and their great prices. They have
an excellent supply of Dove, Duck, Deer and shotgun and rifle
shells on hand. They also carry plenty of shotgun shells for you
Trap/Skeet shooters and shooting vests. On Lake Wateree they have
been catching a few stripers using the AWD shimmy shads and some
stripers are schooling on Lake Murray. Crappies are biting on
Lake Wateree on small jigs and minnows.
The news from LONGTOWN
CORNER STORE (803-337-3365) is that it is a great time to
go crappie fishing and they can be caught trolling mini jigs or
drifting minnows in the old river channel and in the mouths of
the bigger creeks. Stumpy Pond has been producing fish! On Lake
Wateree the stripers are being caught on the cloudy days in the
mouths of the creeks and down by the dam early in the morning.
Stop by and pick up your bait and snacks for that next winter
trip.
From A&B OUTFITTERS
(803-438-8802) on Hwy 34 they stated that everyone seems to
be interested in crappie fishing. Crappie are being caught on
Lake Wateree either slow trolling mini-jigs or drifting minnows
in the mouths of the bigger creeks in the upper part of the lake.
Stripers are being caught in the Wateree River behind the Wateree
dam and around rocks using cut bait, shimmy shads and buck tails
in the moving water. On the bass fishing on Lake Wateree they
can be caught on the warmer days in the backs of the coves around
docks especially where there are small shad schools using spinnerbaits,
small shad colored crankbaits and pig n jigs. Look for the warmest
water and you should find the bass. They have the LARGEST SELECTION
of CRAPPIE JIGS and BODIES in the area and possibly in the state.
They do carry plenty of live bait and have plenty of hunting supplies.
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 at great low, low prices.
They do carry plenty of live bait for you catfish and crappie
fisherman.
ANTHONY’S ARCHERY,
INC. (803-425-5152/Shop
and 803-243-1091/Cell) is located just north of Camden. We are
a Full Service Archery Pro Shop that has everything you need for
bowhunting, bowfishing, and archery. We are an authorized dealer
for MATHEWS, MISSION, PARKER, and ELITE Compound Bows. We offer
archery instruction, bow setup and bow tuning. We make custom
bowstrings in many choices of colors. Custom strings can also
have more than one color. We have practice bales set up year-round,
as well as a year-round outdoor 3-D archery range with 20 targets.
Come see ANTHONY JACKSON at ANTHONY’S ARCHERY, INC., where
quality customer service is a #1 priority. Anthony will help you
get your hunting equipment ready to take your trophy. ANTHONY’S
ARCHERY, INC. sponsors the WATEREE ARCHERY CLUB, which is a member
of the South Carolina Archery Association. The SCAA Tournament
Season is underway. WATEREE’S first tournament which was
held in January was a great time for all shooters. WATEREE’S
second tournament will be on February 13 and 14 and the third
tournament will be on March 6 and 7, 2010. Shoot either day. Casual
registration from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For more information,
give us a call.
FLINT HILL TAXIDERMY (803-425-5152/Shop and 803-243-1091/Cell)
is located just north of Camden. QUALITY WORK at REASONABLE PRICES.
When you take your next trophy, let FLINT HILL TAXIDERMY mount
it for you. Preserve your trophy for a lifetime. References are
available
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. 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 20 feet
of water. They are open 7 days a week. Starting Oct 1st 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. Ask about our Friday Night Specials! Best
grill on Lake Wateree!
THE BOAT DOCK (803-337-2039) and Wes Doolittle is located at 10896 River Road (top of the Hill) by Colonel Creek. Wes says; Get your Fall/Winter tune-ups and storage maintenance done now. Have your boat and motor ready for that big day on the water. He provides Honda and Mercury Services, new and used motors, boats, pontoons, parts and accessories. Crappies are really starting to bite on the warmer days and some large catfish are being caught. Bass and stripers are being caught in the afternoon on the lake points and some in the back of the coves. Remember we are 6 miles from the State Park on top of the Hill. See you Soon.
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