I can remember the first time I took a kayak out along the edge of the harbor with my brother Tim. We were not sure what we would see or if we would actually see anything. This was almost 20 years ago and I can remember that first trip as if it were yesterday. What we saw that evening totally caught us by surprise. We were able to paddle right up to redfish feeding in their natural habitat with no idea we were there watching. We saw them chase shrimp and run up into water so shallow their whole back and eyes were out of the water. We saw fish in areas; we had passed a million times in the boat as we were heading toward that hot fishing spot. At one point we accidentally bumped a paddle on the kayak and spooked a big group of fish that came screaming past us on all sides and one even ran into us, scaring me as badly as it did the fish. There is something amazing about being able to be almost eye level with the fish and being able to watch and fish for them without them having any idea of your presence. Things have evolved quite a bit with equipment and peoples interest since that evening many years ago and more and more people are taking to the water finding out just how much fun fishing from a kayak can be. There are also more many more places with to launch a kayak and this weeks Post & Courier had an article about creating a new launch site new the Cosgrove Bridge in West Ashley. If you have not had an opportunity to experience this type of fishing you really need to take a moment and try it out. I think you will be amazed at some of the surprises nature has in store for you.
Andy Pickett
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