Cut bait and pyramid sinkers on the beach. A new Edisto brochure tackles surf fishing practices. |
With the arrival of fall weather and cooler temperatures the
coastal estuaries become more active for those in pursuit of saltwater hobbies.
Edisto Beach kicked the season into high gear when Town Council decided to
produce a brochure to educate both anglers and visitors on surf fishing practices.
Shrimp baiting season began on September 7 and runs for two months, while
oyster harvest season opened on October 1 and runs until Spring. This Saturday
October 20 is the annual Redfish Tourney at Edisto Water Sports on Docksite Road,
where spot-tail bass capture the spotlight.
After a week of public discussion about the merits of surf
fishing practices, the Town of Edisto Beach decided to act to produce a
brochure on the subject at their meeting on October 11. “I make the motion that
the Town of Edisto Beach produce an informative brochure addressing the
concerns that have been brought to the Town regarding surf fishing,” said
Councilman Kizer. “This brochure will include consideration for swimmers,
sunbathers and beach goers.” The motion passed unanimously.
The
brochures will address placement of fishing rods on the beach when surf
fishing, and include how to properly dispose of anything from bait to bycatch.
First time visitors to the beach may not always understand the heritage and
rights of saltwater anglers to cast their lines in the surf for sport or even
for food. At the same time, lifelong anglers must be aware how the perception
of fishing hooks and fishing tackle at the beach might be imposing. The
brochure is to be placed at all businesses on Edisto island, especially the
rental agencies.
To view the entire feature article in the newspaper click on Colletonian.
To view past blog entries about surf fishing click on Little St. Simon's Island - Bald Head Island, NC - Edisto Island, SC - Bulls Island, SC - South Island, SC
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