So my dad and I have no idea about winter fishing all we know is that the trout are still around. here are my questions
Where are the trout at?
How do you fish for them?
Are the pinfish still around to be casted on, or do i need to freeze them?
Are the sheepshead still inshore?
What bait do you use on sheeps?
Do you fish sheeps on docks bridges or rocks? What tide?
My dad and i have a 19ft bowrider so we know we wont be getting up on the flats, are their still reds in the creeks?
we like to fish folly and lower stono a little harbor or wando if its not too choppy.
That is a lot of questions…I would suggest you get the SCDNR books on reds and trout, read them. Go to the various seminars around town, most are very informative and usually only 30 minutes to an hour long. They are listed on this sight and in Sunday’s P & C or call the tackle shops and ask them what is coming up.
Some sheeps will be inshore all winter… use fiddler crabs, small live shrimp, oysters or clams to catch them around pilings, rocks, docks, etc . Best fishing is on the lower tides…
captain mitch i am 13 and broke, i dont have enough money to maintain my tackle constantly buy new stuff then buy several 25$ books. im not trying to be rude but i post stuff on a site like this to get a few answers not go read a book. and saltfisher thanks for the info imma total novice at sheep fishing.
captain mitch i am 13 and broke, i dont have enough money to maintain my tackle constantly buy new stuff then buy several 25$ books. im not trying to be rude but i post stuff on a site like this to get a few answers not go read a book. and saltfisher thanks for the info imma total novice at sheep fishing.
19ft sea fox 125 merc
13ft red kayak!
Books are free from DNR, most seminars are free. Don’t need money to maintain tackle!
Like the others said, the DNR books are free and are at most tackle shops, There is one on Sheepshead, Trout and Redfish. Each book is full of rigs and tips. The seminars that the area tackle shops put on are also free and you can ask the captain doing the seminar questions, The people that work at local tackle shops also fish, ask them questions.
The free book (more of a heavy duty pamphlet) on flounder fishing at DNR was a big game changer for me. You can use the search function on this sight to find a wealth of info. Good luck yakman.
Yakman, Capt Mitch and the others are correct. Go and do some reading, you can never have to much info in your brain housing group. Happy reading and good luck with your fishing.
A wise man once said “Do as I say not as I do” Good advice when I tell you that.
Yak…You cannot be broke at 13, broke means you had something and lost it, at 13 you (most likely) never had it to start with.
Get your mom or dad to take you to the DNR office (South Carolina Department of Natural Resources) on Fort Johnson Rd (James Island) and get all the free stuff you want. They will also do tours with prior arrangements.
Florida Sportsman and SC Sportsman magazines (free on the internet) offer great tips and artilcles also. Coastal Angler and Tideline are free at most tackle shops. I know some will gasp, but there is nothing wrong with the library…lots of free magazines and books there.
If you really want to get serious, form a fishing club at your school or church and invite local captains to do seminars…I will do your first one.
What I am trying to tell you is that asking questions here is fine, but don’t make excuses if you don’t like the answers. Sure someone will bust my chops for this, but go ahead…Just don’t want to see an Occupy CF.com get started.
Capt Mitch, I’m with you. There is so much out their by the experts, take advantage of it. As I would tell my Marines “you don’t need to know all the answers, you just need to know where to get them.”
A wise man once said “Do as I say not as I do” Good advice when I tell you that.
yakman great advice throughout this thread. I even learned something (gotta get that DNR flounder pamphlet).
I would also suggest you and Dad pop into your local Chas Angler or Haddrell’s, find an associate who isn’t busy, and tell them your situation and concerns. I have never known them to not be helpful, but be respectful of the fact they may need to help another customer from time to time.
Also, seminars. Free as can be and usually catered to specific fishing for the time of year you are in.
Don’t let Vin fool you, he ain’t broke. Plus he has muffins! Meet him, you can’t not like him. The only thing I can say bad about him is that when he takes me fishing he always catches the first fish. I thought you were supposed to let your guest catch the first one.
