Reservoir to Allow Hunting and Fishing Notes
White bass fishing not yet at peak as fishers report activity in High Rock and Santee Cooper areas. Data shows surface water around 82 degrees with cooler depths, lure usage includes purple plastic worms, fishermen Jerry Smith and Henry Wells Jr. noted catches near dam and open water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Rock
Jerry Smith
Thomasville
Henry Wells Jr
High Point
Santee Cooper
South Carolina
Lake Fishing Tales with Bream and Snakes
A Lake trip describes fishing for bluegill or bream with popping bugs and wet flies. The writer notes skillful casts, a noisy surface strike, and a quiet companion, including an aside about encountering two courting snakes and enjoying solitude among water and wildlife.
Outdoor Roundup on Hunting Alligators and Fishing Notes
A column reviews hunting bans for alligators, Sunday hunting licenses, and local wildlife concerns. It notes efforts by lawmakers and tribal representatives, plus discussion of walleye stocking in Piedmont and Mountain reservoirs. It ends with a light anecdote about encountering mating snakes by a lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Gordon
Hyde
Vont Gil
Piedmont
Mountain
New York
Table Rock
Lake James
Highland Games Regatta and the Cottonmouth Threat
The piece describes dangerous wildlife encountered on the water including cottonmouths and rattlesnakes, advising precautions such as avoiding gunshots and using a hatchet if a reptile falls into the boat. It discusses how to identify a cottonmouth and how to react during fishing trips with caution for sudden strikes.
Flying saucer water skiing tips and setup guide
A fly ing saucer made from marine plywood measures three to three and a half feet across. Any outboard moving a boat at 10 mph works. Learning is easy with balance as the key. Keep your weight slightly rear to stay on plane for control and maneuver. Starting positions are described and pictured.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benny Phillips
Enterprise
City Lake
Elmer Horton
Country Club
Rod and
Mouth
Cottonmouth
Grandfather Mountain
Sgt
Horace Gilderton
Dodge
Monaco
Renault
Peugeot
S. Main
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