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on the surface, send it on down. Affix breakaway lights along the wind-on leader near the bait. About 100 feet up the leader, use rigging floss to create a loop where the clip for the weight will attach to the main line. The clip is attached to about 30 feet of lighter leader, in the 50-pound range, that is then affixed to a weight. Adjust weight to the current. A reasonable go-to is 10 pounds. Again, ensure you have extra weights on board before investing in a sword trip. The last thing you want is to get revved up over a bite, come up without a weight and have to scavenge a tool box for your heaviest wrenches to toss overboard. There are a few different styles of driving the boat for swordfishing that have proven successful. Regardless of the method you chose, the idea is to keep the weight from free falling and tangling the line. Keep tension on the line while it is going down, take up the slack, and relocate the bottom. Come up off the bottom 100 feet, or so, and continue that process as you drift over varied depths. Keep eyes on the rod tip the entire time, and find the happy medium between not blinking and not losing your mind. Swordfish might swipe the bait before committing to the hook, or they might hammer it. Sometimes they just start swimming to the surface with it. All the different bites look different on the rod tip. You might see the rod bounce with taps, get heavy and not bounce at all, or just completely go slack. Whether the bite is obvious or subtle, setting the hook or knowing when to reel up to check the bait is a matter of experience. Swordfish are counted like tarpon, where the overall bite count is included along with those landed. Don’t even bother fishing for swords if

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you don’t have patience or enough love of fishing to be okay with coming home skunked. It’s all hands on deck boating one of these very aggressive, potentially large fish. If you’re lucky enough to get a swordfish to the boat, you’ll find out very quickly which friends to invite back on the next trip. While the captain remains behind the wheel, ideally someone will be on the rod with another person unclipping the weight and pulling off the breakaway lights as the leader gets to the boat. Once all that gear has been removed, there is the matter of hand-leadering the fish, gaffing it, potential use of tail rope, and heaving that sucker into the boat. There are many ways to go about this, and many ways the fish could react. Swordfish are well known for stamina and can be quite dangerous to green gaff. Be prepared for the fish to get a second wind boatside. This is where communication and teamwork can make or break the experience. Go into a swordfish trip with everything you’ve got, but with the intent to relax and hang out. You might sit there all day without a bite, so bring people you enjoy the company of, and leave the “I’m-so-bored” guy at the dock. He is worse than bananas, anyway. Capt. Quinlyn Haddon fishes with Blue Magic Charters out of Marathon, Fla. Check her out her Instagram @CaptainQuinlyn, her website CaptainQuinlyn.com, or call (504) 920-6342.

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harleston is a great place to go fishing in November. Weather is cool, there is low humidity, and fishing is great. November will see cool mornings and mild days. This time of the year we focus on trout and redfish. November will bring the first frost and the fish will go crazy. This is probably my favorite month to inshore fish of the year. The fish will be hungry but there will be less bait in the water. That means redfish and trout will be very willing to eat artificial lures and flies with little hesitation. Fishing for trout can be all or nothing this time of the year. The cooler weather and lack of bait will have trout schooled up and moving to find warm water and food. This means you might hit a few of your favorite trout spots and get nothing. However, if you get to a spot where the trout are, they will be hungry and in large numbers. On a good day you might catch 30-50 fish in an hour or so. Try floating a DOA shrimp under a cork or try a jig and grub on the bottom in your favorite color. It is important to know that as the water cools off you will need to fish slower! Because of the fish kill last winter there may not be as many trout as in years past. Please handle these fish with care. Try to release as many as possible and consider eating something else for dinner. Red fishing will be at its best in November. Redfish can tolerate the colder water better than the trout and all the bait fish. They will take advantage of the sluggish bait and clear water to hunt down anything they see. Redfish will be in large schools around low tide. Sight casting to them should be fantastic as it will not be uncommon to see 100+ fish in a school! Work the schools slowly and be quiet. With 200 eyes and lot of ears they can hear and see very well and spook easily. However, if you get close enough to the school to cast a light artificial or fly they will often eat anything you put in front of them. There is nothing more exciting than seeing a school of 100 redfish in the 5-15 lb range coming down the bank!

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Folly Beach, Kiawah, Seabrook & Edisto Islands t is hard to follow a month like October in the low country with the warm weather and the huge bait run, but November arrives with cooler weather and shorter days keeping this hot bite alive. With a couple of small cold fronts moving through the water temperature should hover between high 60’s to mid 70’s and it has the fish fired up, eating everything in site to pack on some calories for winter. First thing in the morning the topwater bite has been good walking the dog throwing your favorite small to mid size lure for: trout, reds, ladyfish, mackerel, and blues. The trout are starting to group up in huge schools on the edges of flats and creek mouths, we are mostly throwing soft plastics with a steady retrieve and using popping corks with live bait working the tide rips. The bull redfish have been gathering in large groups in the deeper holes in the river and on the edge of the surf and sandbars around the beaches and inlet. The big reds should stay in close and schools grow in numbers until late November / early December where they will slowly make their way offshore to spawn. Right now large chunks of cut bait on the bottom with larger circle hooks have been doing the trick, as long as the current is moving, also large soft plastics have been doing well when the fish have been grouped up tight. The nearshore waters are heating up with the cooling temperatures , there are still a large variety of fish following the remainder of the bait moving south down the beach with good action with: mackerel, jacks, tarpon, and sharks. The nearshore reefs are holding plenty of life, and the weakfish and sheepshead are holding just off the larger structure, along with many of the usual suspects. Time to take advantage of this weather and a break from the long days of summer, because November is definitely one of the finest months of the year for our fishery. Help the future of or sport by taking a kid fishing and practicing catch and release for the future when possible. - Tight Lines,

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ovember may be last call for some species at the pier for a few months so don’t miss out on the action. It’s one of my favorite months to fish as the weather is cooling and the fish are typically pretty active. It’s a month when you can still target a “Lowcountry Inshore Slam” consisting of redfish, flounder, and spotted sea trout. The large flat to the north of the pier should continue to be Mark productive for both redfish and trout. That spot is growing in with a large Redfish popularity so we ask that fishermen share the space and follow the pier rules that limit rod usage to 2 rods at a time. Live finger mullet or fresh cut bait fished on a basic Carolina rig is a great way to target trophy size reds. Live shrimp or artificials like Vudu and Zman fished under a cork is an effective method for trout. Depending on the tide you can catch trout in a variety of other locations along the pier. Towards the end of the pier is a popular spot during low tide as the water first starts to come back in. If fishing the very tip of the pier, you will want to keep your bait off the bottom to avoid getting snagged on a large collection of old bridge debris. November can also be one of the best months of the year for flounder fishing and possibly the last opportunity for a doormat till the waters warm back up in the spring. Previous years it’s the month we’ve seen some as large as 4 – 6 pounds come over the rail. Live mud minnows or finger mullet are the baits of choice for most anglers. Using a basic Carolina rig you can sit idle and enjoy the view fishing or be more active and walk your bait down the pier to cover more area. Finally, if you like the challenge of catching the ninja-like, John with a nice Redfish bait stealing sheepshead, this is the time of year the big boys start to show up. While sheepshead can be caught year-round at the pier, the biggest catches are typically recorded between November and February using fiddler crabs, fresh mussels, or sand fleas as bait. The River Watch Café & Gift Shop carries frozen sand fleas year-round if you have trouble locating the other baits. For any additional information about the pier or what’s biting this week feel free to call the River Watch Café & Gift Shop on the pier at 843-762-9946. Chris Pounder, CPRP Manager Mount Pleasant Pier

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Freshwater November Report

By Chad Pennell

hile many outdoorsmen are spending much of their time in the deer stand, do yourself a favor and get out on the lake or river. Water traffic is down, and November can be an excellent time to land large fish of many different species. The best advice for November bass fishing is to be versatile! Here in the Lowcountry, Fall temperatures can fluctuate from lower 50’s in the morning to upper 80’s in the evening! Bass seem to shift with these temperature changes, and you should too. Being prepared with many different lures is key. The active bass can be caught on a variety of crankbaits, bucktails, spinnerbaits, buzz baits, and topwater. While slower, more lethargic bass will take a jig, shaky head, Texas Rig, or Carolina Rig. This can be the best time of year for catching huge crappie! In November, I suggest spending most of your time searching for big schools positioned in deep water brush piles. Concentrate on deeper depths ranging from 15-35 feet. Once you locate a brush pile with a solid congregation of crappie, toss out live minnows, small jigs, of a jig-minnow combination.

Now is the time for the striper fishing to heat up! Keep your eyes and ears open early and late in the day for schooling action. Birds can also lead you in the right direction and help you uncover large schools of baitfish, with stripers close by. Spoons and bucktails Continue reading on page 5.. get down deep and are known to fool big stripers.

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outh Carolina’s sport fishing community never shies away from an opportunity to throw a good party. Gatherings with great food and free drinks certainly make for excellent opportunities to share fishing reports or future plans. On a pretty Friday in early October, the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series threw its biggest party of the year, an awards

One of those unsuspecting recipients, 21-yearold Thomas Henry “TH” Key, won the award for the 2021 Mate of the Year. TH, the mate

a lifetime dedication to sport fishing and conservation in South Carolina, went to Wally and Nan Jenkins this year. Wally, who recently retired after a 45 year career with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, led the Gov Cup program for 14 years. He took on such responsibility shortly after his wife, Nan Jenkins, who oversaw Gov Cup activities as the Fisheries Statistics Section Manager, passed

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reception to celebrate the 2021 sponsors, participants, and winners. Over 160 guests attended the event hosted at Founders Hall, an airy venue at Charles Towne Landing in West Ashley. Following a hearty steak dinner, the Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Robert Boyles, presented the awards alongside Steve Mungo, the Chair of the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Advisory Board of Directors. Many of the awards, like those for heaviest dolphin, or outstanding billfish boat, were expected. Others were a total surprise to the recipients.

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loss of his father in 2020, this young man has demonstrated that he is a trusted, hardworking, responsible, and skilled force in the cockpit. The Carroll A. Campbell Award, established to recognize individuals who have shown

away from pancreatic cancer in 2007. Nan, who had a long history of excellence in fisheries research and conservation, left a profound legacy, one that Wally carried on in her stead. Their combined outstanding efforts to conserve pelagic species, such as billfish and tunas, were deservedly celebrated throughout the evening. Following those presentations, the Series honored a long list of this year’s prize winning boats and anglers. First Place Outstanding Billfish Boat, the most prestigious of these awards, went to the Inappropriate. Continue reading on page 8...

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If no schooling activity is present, particularly mid-day, give live blueback herring a shot. If you’re searching for trophy catfish, I still recommend that you focus on deeper water, particularly near underwater humps, drops, points, ledges, and roadbeds. These underwater subtleties can make all the difference in the world. As custom to monster catfish, many different types of baits will work, but slow-drifting with cut mullet, white perch, herring, and shad are proven fish catchers. November Tip: As we mentioned earlier, November weather can change in a matter of hours! Be prepared – dress and pack accordingly! Check on the forecast before your trip and monitor the weather frequently. Nothing will ruin your outing quicker than being extremely hot or cold and uncomfortable. We encourage you enjoy your time on the water and when given the opportunity – take a kid fishing. There’s nothing more fulfilling than watching a child reel in a fish. Teach them how to protect our natural resources and provide them with viable lessons that will impact them forever! - Chad Pennell

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ovember is here and there is finally a little chill in the air and cooler water temperatures. That shouldn’t stop you from getting out on the water or fishing! The reds tend to get more schooled up and once you find them it’s game on! The trout bite also turns up with that water temperature cooling off! Popping corks with a shrimp will be your best friend to get on those speckled trout! Always fun to get out there and catch the smaller reds. The big reds tend to be out at the reefs along with the bigger sheepshead. There is a big push to release sheepshead and trout over 20 inches. Those are your breeders and mostly females. Shrimping is still going on too, making November the best of the cold months to come and remember to keep bringing the ladies out! We love getting out there and catching fish. I’m fortunate to have some girl friends who enjoy doing girls day where it’s just us out fishing! Recently caught a nice flounder and my friend Tanner got on a good red! Didn’t even have to leave the dock! So keep gettin out there and enjoying the quality time on the water! Tight lines,- Mandy.

Mandy Henderson is a night cardiac nurse in Charleston, on her days off she loves to fish as often as she can! You can visit her on Instagram @onefishynurse

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This stunning 69-ft Spencer out of Miami, Florida is owned by Frank Holtham and captained by Andy Crews. Frank and Andy, along with mates J. Rhode, Joe West, Hovey Aiken, and Ryan McInerney, proudly hoisted trophies amid cheers from the crowd. It’s a tremendous achievement to find yourself forever etched in the Gov Cup’s history as a Series winner. The top three boats this year were each built by Spencer Yachts out of Wanchese, North Carolina. The Inappropriate won the overall Series with 4 blue marlin releases and six sailfish releases. Home Run, owned by Steve Mungo and captained by Grant Bentley, took second place with 5 blue marlin releases and 2 sailfish releases. Sportin’ Life, owned by Graham Eubank and captained by Mike Glaesner, won third place with 1 blue marlin release, 7 sailfish releases, and 1 landed blue Thomas Henry Key, Mate of marlin. the Year Once the awards presentations concluded and guests got their fill of cheesecake and chocolate covered strawberries, folks took to the dance floor. It was a great end to a terrific season. I already can’t wait to see everyone next May! - Cameron

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Over the last several years, Cameron Rhodes has served as the official photographer and social media manager for the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series. Utilizing her Bachelor’s degrees in Marine Science and Biology from the University of Miami, Cameron also works in federal fisheries management as an outreach and communication specialist. While she is very proud of all of this work, Cameron is not the expert here, but will instead be sharing news and information from those who know these waters best. A complete list of all of the winners is availaible on our website: Coastalanglermag.com/charleston *All Photo’s for this article unless noted are courtesy of Cameron Rhodes/SC Governor’s Cup

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