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Fishing Tourney Mackerel

Among Carolina saltwater sport fishermen, the king mackerel is probably the most popular species. Even though over-fished for the last two decades, they are surely the most abundant fighting fish available to inshore (within 20 miles) anglers, other than their smaller relatives, the Spanish mackerel. Any boat that is seaworthy enough to deal with the bar water of an inlet has a fair shot at catching a big 'smoker' king, as the warm water temperatures bring them in to feed, sometimes just beyond the breakers. On a reasonably calm day, it is not unusual to see a few brave souls in tiny john-boats as far offshore as the 5-mile Boxcars area looking ...
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South Carolina Fishing News

  • Berkley Bass Tank Headed to Hattiesburg
    - COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 25, 2011) - The Berkley Bass Tank will be at the Academy Sports & Outdoors store in Hattiesburg, Miss. The tank is scheduled for July 29-30 and w...
  • Berkley Experience Trailer Stopping in Wenatchee
    - COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 22, 2011) - The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at the Hooked On Toys & Sporting Goods in Wenatchee, Wash., on July 29th - 31st. With 60-feet ...
  • Berkley Nanofil Wins Big At EFTTEX
    - COLUMBIA, S.C. - EFTTEX, the European Fishing Tackle Trade Exposition, concluded on Sunday their 30th anniversary show in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The gala closing ceremon...
  • Berkley Bass Tank Headed to North Little Rock
    - COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 3, 2011) - The Berkley Bass Tank will be at the Elite Series tournament in North Little Rock, Arkansas The tank is scheduled for June 11-12 and will ...
  • Casey Ashley Wins at Home in South Carolina
    - COLUMBIA, S.C. - Casey Ashley of Donalds, South Carolina, won the Bassmaster Elite Series Evan Williams Bourbon Carolina Clash on Sunday with a total weight of 61 pounds,...

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South Carolina Fishing Regs & Licenses

Resident
Annual Freshwater Fishing License - $10.00
Lifetime Freshwater Fishing License - $300.00
Annual Saltwater Fishing License - $10.00

Nonresident
Annual Freshwater Fishing License - $35.00
14-day Freshwater Fishing License - $11.00
Annual Saltwater Fishing License - $35.00
14-day Saltwater Fishing License - $11.00

License Requirements:
All licenses, permits, tags and/or stamps must be in possession while engaging in activities for which documents were issued. Identification indicating name and address must also be in possession.
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