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History of the Santee Cooper Drift Rig

Doug Cole is shown here with Ronnie Johnson and Will Lowery. They won the first Santee Cooper Monster Quest in 2017 using the drift rigs … Continue reading History of the Santee Cooper Drift Rig

River Rumors – Bigger Bluegill?

Improved habitat is being used to promote fish growth and increase the number of large bluegill available for anglers. Better for the table and … Continue reading River Rumors – Bigger Bluegill?

Random Acts of Kindness

Inspired by Friends to Serve Through Catfishing by Ron Presley #CATFISHCLASS – A thread of kindness passed from angler to angler. Acts of kindness … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness

New Format Announced by King Kat Tournament Trail

New King Kat rules allow 1, 2, or 3 member teams but all rules are based on a 2-member team. New Format Announced by … Continue reading New Format Announced by King Kat Tournament Trail

Asking a friend or other tournament angler to drive the tow vehicle through the weigh-in line speeds up the process considerably and allows the entire team to enjoy the experience.

Weigh-in Line Etiquette by Ron Presley

The crowd wants to see your fish. Show them with pride, but get the fish in the tub and on the way to the scales … Continue reading Weigh-in Line Etiquette by Ron Presley

River Rumors: Passion and Determination Win Out

by Ron Presley Solo lady catfisher wins club tournament. Michelle Phillips is a 45-year-old self-proclaimed country girl. She lives in Southside, WV, loves the outdoors … Continue reading River Rumors: Passion and Determination Win Out

Catfishing for a Cause Benefit Catfish Tournament

A Fishing Tournament with no Fish by Lisa Hill A recent catfish tournament was a little disappointing, but not enough to dampen the spirits of … Continue reading Catfishing for a Cause Benefit Catfish Tournament

The right spread from an anchored position will help catch nice flatties like this. Bounding back requires anglers to place baits at various depths and distances around the boat.

Bounding Back on River Ledges

by Wesley Mann Knowing where to look and how to catch trophy catfish. I first started seeking out the trophy catfish in the productive waters … Continue reading Bounding Back on River Ledges

Catfish Fever–Catch It

by Ron Presley The prescribed medication is more catfishing. The term “newbie” didn’t last long to describe Gaffney, SC resident Lindsey Patterson as a cat … Continue reading Catfish Fever–Catch It

Hill shares his knowledge of Santee with his son-in-law Howard Carlie and his grandson Ethan. Howard and Ethan are shown here with 38- and 25-pound blues caught in the 2018 King Kat tournament on Santee.

Santee in the Spring

by Monty Hill Shallow water techniques that work all year long. I have been fishing Santee for over 20 years out of Hill’s Landing on … Continue reading Santee in the Spring

An American Shad is shown here being measured by a scientist. Efforts are being made to improve the habitat of migratory fish and restore access to former spawning and maturation sites.

Santee Basin Diadromous Fish Plan Updated

Editor’s Note: Not only do American Shad and Blueback Herring make good catfish bait, they are fished for recreational purposes. The Santee Basin Diadromous Fish … Continue reading Santee Basin Diadromous Fish Plan Updated

It was a night to remember for two fishing partners that had never met before.

Fishin’ and Fellowship

by Ron Presley Me and Mr. Hayes A lot of people have heard this story before, but it bears repeating. It is a story of … Continue reading Fishin’ and Fellowship