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07/16/10
"Tough Week"
It has been a really tough week of fishing here. We have managed to catch a fish or two on every trip with the exception of Tuesday afternoon when we could not even get a bite on live shrimp. Today was more of the same, strong southwest wind, pop up thunderstorms, and high water tempertures, we did not even run our afternoon trips.The forecast is for this weather pattern to move off the coast and calmer winds and more stable conditions are predicted. This should greatly improve the fishing over the next few days and hopefully I will have good news to report soon. Catch you guys on another tide.
Capt.Mark
07/05/10
"More Pictures"
    
Here are some more pictures from the past week.
Capt.Mark
07/04/10
"Happy 4th"
    
I took today off for some much needed rest and to catch up on boat and tackle maintenance. The fishing has been really good the past few days. We had a cold front come through which dropped the air and water temperatures therfore the fish have really begun to "chew". Big Redfish have made a good showing out at the jetties and live shrimp fished on the bottom have been the preferred bait. Every inshore fish in our area loves a live shrimp and this is obvious from all the different fish we have caught this week. Several days this week we caught 7 or 8 different species including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Grey Trout, Pompano, Black Drum, Whiting, Bluefish and lots of Bonnethead Sharks. Of course, some days are better than others but overall the fishing has been very consistent. I am usually booked about a week in advance but due to the Gulf oil spill we are having lots more people come to this area and we are booked up about two weeks in advance. If you are interested in fishing here make your reservations early so you don't miss out on all the fun. I wish all of you a happy fourth, celebrate, enjoy, and be safe.
Capt.Mark
06/16/10
"Fish Rebound"
    
WOW, have things improved since my last report. The Speckled Trout have made a great showing out at the Jetty's and live shrimp fished under a float are yielding plenty of fish. We have also been catching Redfish, Black Drum and Sheepshead out at the Jetty's using live shrimp fished on the bottom. The Flounder fishing has remained very solid and although there are still plenty of small ones, there are lots of real nice fish mixed in. The nearshore wrecks and reefs are firing off too and just about everything from Flounder, Cobia, Spadefish to Spanish Mackerel are out there. Small peanut pogies have been the go to bait on the nearshore structures but any live bait will work. As many of you know, I have expanded my service to offer two 24 Triton bay style boats which are perfect for fishing this area. Both boats are extremely busy booking up well in advance so make sure not to miss out on fishing while you are here on vacation. Thanks to all that have already fished with us this year and we look forward to all of you that have trips booked in the future. Catch you guys on another tide.
Capt.Mark
06/06/10
"The Truth"
   
Here it is, another busy June has come and we are wide open running charters everyday. The fishing has been up and down which is typical for this time of year. Despite reports from other "Cyber Captains" the fishing last week was a little disappointing. We managed to catch a few fish each day but I did not consider it great by any means. There were some high points and what we lacked in quantity we made up for in quality with some nice Speckled Trout and Flounder. I feel like the fishing will surely get better as the weather becomes more stable and look forward to this week. I pride myself in giving an accurate fishing report and although not always positive, it is the truth despite what you might read elsewhere. The great thing about fishing every day is that tomorrow may be the best trip of the year and this is what keeps me going. I really feel for all the folks in the Gulf and hopefully this oil spill will get stopped soon. Catch you guys later.
Capt.Mark
05/23/10
"Dixie Chicken"
    
The Dixie Chicken Fishing Funament is this weekend and the fishing has peeked at the right time. The backwater bite has remained strong with good catches of Redfish and Flounder while the nearshore bite has fired off with Spanish Mackerel and plenty of small Blues. We had a great trip today catching quite a few Redfish and a couple of small Flounder on live mud minnows. There are plenty of fish around and if you ain't catching them then you need to move. It's not uncommon for us to hit several spots before we find the right one. Jim Caudle was a mentor of mine and his favorite quote was "Good fishing holes are for wise men to contemplate and for fools to pass by". It's hard to believe that it's been 11 years since he left us but his memory remains strong in all our hearts. Come have some fun in Jimmy's honor and fish with us this weekend in the funament. All proceeds from the tournament go to the Jim Caudle Artificial Reef Foundation which benefits all fishermen in the area. I wish you all tight lines and calm seas.
Capt.Mark
05/12/10
"Bike Week"
Well folks it's "Bike Week" here on the Grand Strand and although I've got several trips to run it's not as busy as it's been. The Flounder fishing remains the most consistent with lots of nice sized fish showing up. Our best trip lately produced over 20 flatfish with 9 being keeper sized and a couple of those were 20 inches. The Redfish continue to bite in the backwater creeks and we have also caught some Trout and Black Drum in these areas. The fishing at the Little River Jetty's has picked up and we've been seeing some really nice Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish but the wind can make fishing out there tough. If you are not into the bike thing and want to escape from the crowds then give me a call I've got the right trip for you, fishing in one of our quiet backwater creeks. Catch you later.
Capt.Mark
05/04/10
"Floundering Around"
    
The inshore fishing in the Little River area has been consistently producing plenty of Redfish and small Speckled Trout with a few Black Drum mixed in. The Redfish seem to be everywhere from way back in the creeks to out in the Intracoastal waterway. Live shrimp, Mud Minnows and chunks of Blue Crab have been the best baits to fish lately. The "Buzz" in the fishing community has been the great Flounder bite that has been happening in Cherry Grove and Tubbs Inlet. I got the word late Friday that there was an 8 pounder and a few 4 lb. fish caught in Cherry Grove. We opted to fish Tubbs Inlet Saturday and caught quite a few but only couple keepers. Sunday we fished Cherry Grove Inlet and caught well over 20 fish and kept 7 in the 16-20 inch range. Everyone that I talked to in the creek that day had quite a few keepers and I did see two really big fish caught. The rest of the week the weather looks great and there are plenty of fish around so give us a call to get in on the action.
Capt.Mark
05/04/10
More Pictures
    
04/23/10
"Hot Spot"
    
We've fished every day this week, sometimes in the rain and wind and sometimes like today, in almost perfect conditions. The Redfish bite in the Intracoastal Waterway has been "Red Hot" and the best place to fish has been directly across from Green Marker 109 at the dock that has lots of boats on lifts. When the tide is high, fish near the grass at the edge of the dock and when the tide is low fish out in front of the docks. Mud minnows, live shrimp or Gulp baits all will work when you fish them slow. The Little River Jetty's have also produced lots of nice fish this week. Captain Mark Stacy caught a 6 lb. Trout there this morning. The Sunset Beach Bridge is still a good place to try for Trout, Flounder and Black Drum. Live shrimp have been the best baits but they are hard to find at times. The inshore waters are starting to get crowded so get an early start and be courteous to your fellow fisherman by giving them space if they are already in an area. Catch you guys on another tide.
Capt.Mark
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