Lowcountry Saltwater Fishing Report - 11/14/12

Fishing Report for the Coastal Lowcountry of South Carolina:

Redfish are the No. 1 target for inshore anglers !!

Charleston Inshore Repport: Scott Hammond at Haddrell's Point West says their must have been a JAILBREAK recently, because the convict bite is going strong! The sheepshead are on fire using fiddler crabs and live shrimp - two of the best options before switching to mollusks. The best reports come from rock piles and bridge pilings in 8 to 15-feet of water. Trout continue to provide their usual flurry of aggressive strikes, readily taking soft plastics such as Trout Tricks, Zman Paddlerz and Gulp shrimp. The redfish have begun schooling up on the low tide flats in larger numbers, and are feeding with vigor ahead of winter weather! Live minnows and cut mullet are 'can't fail' baits for the reds, but Gulp jerkshads and scented Zman CrabZ have been deadly. Accuracy counts when casting artificial lures right now due to the gin clear water clarity. Flounder have been staging in and around our inlets with some 5,6 and 7-pounders being weighed in at the store. While visiting with Scott, after weighing some flatties, ask him about the new Sahara, Symetre and Saro fishing reels by Shimano that he just got in. These reels just keep getting smaller and lighter, while retaining the power behind them. For all the latest seminar information visit the Internet at Haddrells Point.

Offshore Report: Scott shares that the good weather has allowed offshore anglers to get out on the big pond and enjoy themselves. Reports included a so-so wahoo bite along the ledge. Those that stuck to trolling were able to eek out a few white marlin and sailfish. Bottom fishermen brought back nice grouper, triggerfish and plenty of porgies to provide their table fare.

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