 |
| Read Up why I think Redfish are Loving the Lowcountry Outdoors |
 |
| Redfish on the Sept./Oct. 2013 cover |
Redfish on the rocks, redfish under
docks, redfish in the grass, some call them channel bass. Fish for red drum in
the surf, fish for red drum from your turf, fish for red drum by night, fish
for red drum by sight. The redfish conservation ethic of catch and release has
gone viral in South Carolina, and anglers can find a redfish just about
anywhere these days. The vast spartina marshes of the coastal Lowcountry look
like a field of dreams for redfishing, and this evergreen ecosystem is home to
a legion of bronze-backed gamefish that anglers cherish. “Redfish continues to be the most
popular and sought after inshore species in South Carolina, so consequently the
history of its management really is a great success story in fisheries
management,” said Scott Whittaker, Executive Director of CCA in South Carolina.
“While the stock cycles up and down throughout the coast we have a resource
that both fisheries managers and anglers realize is special, and both
communities want the same bright future for this species. I have had the great privilege of
fishing for redfish throughout its range, and each stop is always a great trip
but I can honestly say the Palmetto state not only has a world-class redfish fishery,
but it also has the most picturesque scenery and destination value of anywhere
this fish swims,” said Whittaker. “You come one time and what you’ll find is
that South Carolina will top your list for a return trip. Except for maybe your
home waters, and even that’s a big maybe.” Local fishing guides like Captain Danny Rourk, of Tailwind Charters in Beaufort, will tell you that South Carolina
isn’t really a redfishing destination yet for those who travel to fish, but it
sure could be. Rourk has served as President of the Lowcountry Chapter of CCA
for 11 years and is also a state board member with Whittaker. Our party of
three used the Sands boat ramp to access the Beaufort River to redfish in the
shadow of the U.S. Marine base at Parris Island. A constant rat-a-tat of small arms fire on the gun range
carries across the water, reminding anglers that the freedom to fish is not to
be taken lightly! Join CCA to get a copy of TIDE magazine.
To view more blog entries about redfish, type 'redfish' into the search bar on the upper left side.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.