Lowcountry outdoors: 2025 Reel Steel Military Appreciation Catfishing Expedition

Thursday, May 15, 2025

2025 Reel Steel Military Appreciation Catfishing Expedition

By Dawn's Early Light - Veterans Ready for Fishing

Twenty veterans were treated to a catfishing trip on May 1 by Berkeley Electric Cooperative, launching from Canal Lakes Fish Camp in Cross, South Carolina. Eight boats under command of local fishing guides fanned out on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie at dawn in search of fishing adventure. Captain Joe Dennis spearheaded the planning efforts for this day and secured some prizes for the heaviest catfish weighed in. All harvested catfish were cleaned free of charge back at the docks and divided up for veterans to take home with them.

Capt. Dennis is also the host of Chasin The Wild Outdoors TV show. “This wasn’t the first time for me working with Berkeley Electric for this veterans appreciation fishing trip, and we are hoping for another trip in the Fall too,” said Dennis. “Eligibility is open for members / customers of Berkeley Electric, and the notice to apply is published in their newsletter. I enlist some fellow fishing guides who volunteer their service to take these great veterans fishing. It means a lot to me personally to provide a quality experience for the vets so I also ask some of my TV show sponsors for donations.”