I usually fish fresh water up here in Summerville but was planning for my 19th birthday to head out to Charleston to do some pier fishing. I do not own a boat so I figured I would just find a dock and fish off that but I need some advice.
What is usually biting in early July?
What should I bring (other than a salt water fishing license) that is different from fresh water fishing?
I heard you can’t go wrong with mud minnows, fiddler crabs, and shrimp but what is your opinion?
I don’t really care what I catch (if anything) I just want to relax and enjoy my birthday but catching a couple fish would not hurt anything.
Any other input would be great so I don’t get out there and forget something.
From a pier/dock, easiest thing is just to use some cut squid or shrimp as bait. Might get a double drop rig with a 2 or 3 oz. bank sinker. Should catch some whiting,croaker,spot etc.
InshoreAngler’s advice is about as good as it gets for general pier fishing. If picking a pier, either the one over on Shem Creek (free) or Folly pier (not free, but probably a bit more productive). Either way, get there early or you won’t be parking close at all.
I personally start with a 1 ounce weight and move up from there.
If you do plan on getting there early, you can take some mud minnows with you and may have a shot at a redfish near the surf, or flounder or trout.
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Ditto. Lots of good info there and people that specialize in it.
Remember, except for the occasional ray or shark, you won’t be catching Moby Dick, so downsize your gear. Medium action stuff should be more than sufficient.
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Before I got my boat, I spent a few afternoons out on the Mt Pleasant pier. Gulp Peeler crabs got me a few Sheep Head and Mud minnows will bring a variety of fish. Good spot and you can find some shade there. Good luck.