Bait in North Inlet and ICW

To the North Georgetown / Grand Strand
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I’m relatively new to the area and still figuring out the North Inlet/Muddy Bay/ICW. I have several question on bait:

  1. Where are the best places to find baitfish?
  2. Is it worth the time to spend looking or are mud minnows just as effective
  3. When is the best time to switch to shrimp?

I’m targeting reds specifically and typically put in at South island ferry.

2110 NauticStar ShallowBay
150 Yamaha

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  1. Find a shallow flat. There you will find finger mullet.
  2. Yes
  3. As soon as available.