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2010 CreekSlam Fishing Tournament

The date has been set, so mark your calendar. The 2010 Josh Thomas Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held on October 16th, 2010 in McClellanville, SC.

Archibald Rutledge Academy presents the 2010 Josh Thomas Memorial CreekSlam

Last year we had a record turnout with almost $2000 paid out to first place.  There will be door prizes, [...]

2009 Josh Thomas Memorial CreekSlam

The date has been set, so mark your calendar. The 2009 Josh Thomas Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held on October 10th, 2009.
Archibald Rutledge Academy presents the

Print out and mail in this form:  Entry Form
The tournament starts at first light (revised from official sunrise).  Low tide is at 6:44 AM, so we start fishing [...]

Dick’s 2009 Kid’s Fishing Tournament

We had great weather for Dick’s 4th annual fishing tournament.  About 30 kids showed up to fish.  Of course after the first 30 minutes, the dad’s did most of the fishing while the kids played with the bait,  ate hot dogs and generally ran around. Everyone had a good time.
The fish were slow to bite, [...]

S.C. duo earns first place in fishing tourney

KEMAH — Ben Alderman, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Ronnie Pitts, of McClellanville, S.C., won first place at the annual Redfish Cup tournament in Kemah on Sunday…..Click for story
Two locals, Mt P and McClellanville, win Texas Red Fish Tournament and $40,000 prize.   All of that fishing in Bulls Bay really paid off.  No [...]

Surf Fishing

This is a pretty late post, but I just got around to developing the pictures.  Last Fall Dick and I fished the Red October Surf Fishing tournament.  It is an annual tag and release Red Drum tournament that a group of guys from Mt Pleasant put on to raise money for Joe’s Buddy.  The money [...]

Flounder Gigging

Water temperatures are starting to rise.  This means the flounder will start showing up again.  I have some luck in the creeks, but have yet to get out and try a summertime favorite, flounder gigging.  Some people call it striking, but it consists of going out at night and poling your boat or walking along [...]

Santee Birding and Nature Festival

Santee Birding and Nature Festival, April 24th, 25th & 26th
“Experience the natural wonders of the Santee region! Birding trips, canoe and kayak excursions, lake tours, butterfly and fossil walks, photography workshops, conservation exhibits, a children’s nature walk and more! Register now to enjoy the incredible wildlife and wild places of central South Carolina”   Go [...]

Palmetto Swamp Fox Adventure Race

The 2009 Palmetto Swamp Fox Adventure Race was held in McClellanville again this year.  Steve Morone of Kando Adventures said that this year was a record turnout.  The course takes racers on a 10 to 12 hour trip, 55-60 miles through Francis Marion National Forest.  Racers compete in various groups and will Kayak, Bike ant [...]

33rd Annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival

Get ready, it is almost time for the 33rd Annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival. As usual, there will be great food, entertainment, a silent auction and hand crafted gifts from a variety of vendors. Don’t forget the Blessing of the Fleet that is always the highlight.
May 2, 2009 from 11am - 5pm
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A day on a McClellanville Shrimpboat

I found this on YouTube. Todd Sumlin of the Charlotte Observer posted it.
A hard working McClellanville commercial fisherman.  I’ll never understand how anybody can support restaurants that serve imported shrimp.  They are farmed with no regulations (environmental or others) so they impound wetlands to raise them and they pump them full of antibiotics.  Let [...]