Intense Weather around the Arthur Ravenel Bridge

Intense Weather around the Arthur Ravenel Bridge

This giant water spout was spotted near the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, SC about a week back. The spout didn’t come close enough to cause any damage, but it did give the onlooking motorist a bit of a scare.

Photos are courtesy of Josh Drake.

Photos are courtesy of Josh Drake.

All pictures are courtesy of photographer Josh Drake.

Thanks to Mad Mike and Jeremy

Thanks to Mad Mike and Jeremy

I wanted to let you both see the results of all your help in
purchasing quality gear to fish the flats here in Mount Pleasant.
Mike – I love the G Loomis Bronzeback. I was a little skeptical at
first but trusted you and now it is my “go to” for stalking tailers.
I even let you talk me [...]

Tailing Redfish

Tailing Redfish

Redfish are feeding in the marshgrass during the “tailing tides”… We call it “tailing” when thier tails stick up out of the water as they stir around the mud with thier noses while trying to catch a fiddler crab snack. In the Lowcountry,  We call the highest tides in the summertime “tailing tides”.    It’s a perfect time [...]

Protect S.C.’s natural assets

Protect S.C.’s natural assets

The importance of South Carolina’s natural heritage transcends monetary measure. Even so, the state’s bountiful resources deliver tangible economic benefits. And their economic value improves as those resources are given adequate protections.
A new study by the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business aptly describes those benefits as “immense.” And the study’s title – [...]

Stimulus and What’s Next

Stimulus and What’s Next

Dear Friends,
I wanted to share with you a letter we sent to Education Secretary Arne Duncan earlier today after the state Supreme Court ruled that our administration must apply for stimulus dollars no matter the consequences. You can read it online here.
While the stimulus battle may by and large be over, I believe these [...]

Tackle and Fishing License Sales Holding Steady

Tackle and Fishing License Sales Holding Steady

For Immediate Release    Mary Jane Williamson, Communications Director,
mjwilliamson@asafishing.org, 703-519-9691, x227, www.asafishing.org
 
Despite Economy Tackle and Fishing License Sales Holding Steady
Millions of Americans turn to fishing during the economic downturn
 
Alexandria, VA – June 9, 2009 – Despite the sluggish economy and cut backs in consumer spending, there are strong indications that recreational angling remains one of [...]

Last weekend

Last weekend

The Artifical Reefs around Charleston hold a wide variety of fish.

Stephen Fields Tournament Pics

Stephen Fields Tournament Pics

This is Stephen Fields.  He’s attached some team shots, with his partner and his self.
Also, he fished a tournament in Jacksonville, FL this past weekend. It was on the Hooters HT3 Professional Redfish Series. It is a one man format instead of the traditional team format. It was a great experience, plus he finished second [...]

June 13th! 4 Season Fly Festival: Summer Edition. 11:00am-2:00pm

June 13th! 4 Season Fly Festival: Summer Edition. 11:00am-2:00pm

It’s almost time! The Charleston Angler is hosting it’s Summer edition of the Four Season Fly Festival at the NEW Mt. Pleasant Location in the Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre (Next to Lowes).
This is a free event offering all kinds of activites for the whole family including:

Casting Lessons
Casting Competitions
Kids Art Contest
Fly Tying Workshops
Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, [...]

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