Nearshore Fishing Report 1/13 66 Black Sea Bass caught in total! Started in 40 ft and didn’t see the size we wanted, so pushed out to 60 ft and found plenty of keepers. We were picky about the ones we kept today, throwing back lots of 14 inchers. The BSB were caught on squid, live shrimp, but seemed to prefer fresh cut baitfish strips. Used a combination of Carolina and chicken rigs. The key to finding Black Sea Bass this time of year is identifying productive live bottom. Do your research on an app like navionics, and look for area with limestone outcroppings. In between the vast “desert” areas of sand, these outcroppings allow crustaceans and coral to grow. This attracts baitfish, which attracts the predators and voila you have a productive bottom fishing spot!

12/25 Report 9 Redfish, 8 Black Drum, 11 Sheepshead Christmas got a bit rowdy this year. Our return client Nick wanted to throw a birthday party for Jesus out on the water, invited the fish, and we were happy to attend. On a private charter, it’s your boat, we’re just there to make sure you stay safe and the trip stress free!

12/22 Fishing Report 8 Redfish, 5 Black Drum, 4 Speckled Trout, 2 Sheepshead Had the privilege of taking a father and son new to Charleston out. Andrew was hoping to get his son into fishing, and we think it’s safe to say mission accomplished! DM us to get booked, and come create a lasting memory on the water! Live shrimp has been the ticket past few weeks. Our first freeze sent the fish into their winter patterns, and they’ve moved up the creeks seeking warmer clean water. This is the time of year we really put a hurtin’ on em! #charleston #fatherson #fishing #charter #dadandson