LIP GRIPPER EXPLORE CHARLESTON'S PUBLIC LAUNCH RAMPS
FOR RED DRUM AND ADVENTURE. PHOTO: COURTESY CHARLESTON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
SCOOP GUIDE
Tommy Samuels, professional guide, Wilderness Systems pro staff
FISHING HOLE
Paradise Boat Landing on the Wando River
WHAT’S BITING Redfish
PLANNER OUTFITTER
Time Out Sports and Ski, 843-388-2660,
www.timeoutsports.net
THE KAYAK AGE HITS CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA [LOCALS ON LY]
OLD SOUTH PARADISE
OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND FOR FLY AND SPIN ANGLERS. PHOTO: COURTESY CCPRC
BAIT AND TACKLE Haddrell’s Point Tackle and Supply,
843-881-3644,
www.haddrellspoint.com EAT
Wreck of the Richard and Char- lene, 843-884-0052,
www.wreckrc.com
GUIDE
Tommy Samuels, 843-725-8784,
www.kayakfishsc.com
Charleston Outdoor Adventures, 843-795-0330,
www.charlestonoutdoor
adventures.com
DON’T MISS
Paddle the waters of Charleston, South Carolina, and you follow in the wake of a thousand years of anglers. From the Walpole Indians prowling the pre-historic backwaters to modern kayak warriors battling it out in high-stakes fishing tournaments, the tidal waters of South Carolina’s low- lands hold treasures that have attracted anglers for ages. RIC BURNLEY
24…KAYAK ANGLER
East Coast Paddlesports and Outdoor Festival, April 17 to 19, 2015
www.ccprc.com
Charleston Trident Tournament, Year Round
www.ccprc.com TOURIST SEASON
Spring when the water temperature hits 60 degrees.
RIGGED UP
7.5-foot medium-heavy rod and Okuma Trio spinning reel, 20-pound braid.
TACKLE BOX
Z-Man ShrimpZ and CrabZ on a 4/0 Trigger hook.
KAYAK
Shallow draft and stand-up friendly for short paddle expeditions and skinny-water stalking.
GEAR
Fishfinder to identify oyster bars and drop-offs.
GAME PLAN
Launch at the public boat ramp and hit the first set of dock pilings. Find the oysters and you’ll find bait and redfish. The next few miles of river offer several feeder creeks, plenty of oyster bars and lots of great fishing. Every oyster mound is a micro- environment, but some are better than others. Find oysters near a creek mouth and deep water to find feeding reds. Drift downstream keep- ing an eye out for jumping bait, the V wake of a foraging red or a bright blue tail sticking out of the water and waving seductively.
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