Catfishnfool santee cooper fishing guide captain wayne vining 8032380596 specializing in catfishing,crappie and bream fishing on lake marion, diversion canal, and lake moultrie south carolina. The top 10 pros primarily relied on chatterbaits, punch rigs. About santee cooper fishing guide capt bill saltzman lake marion resort marina resident santee charter fishing guide captain bill saltzman offering year round fun fishing on the santee cooper lakes, lake marion, moultrie, diversion canal in sc no fish no pay. I sent him an ad i found on the internet and he checked into it and just emailed me, saying that evidently they are now under federal control since 911. The shellcrackers report is similar to that of the bird banger exp, but the advantage is its range of over two hundred feet. Big bluegillshellcracker winter fishing in kentucky. Lake marion shellcracker fishing 42818 shaw bryson. If ya want to come down here and try for them, the dead heat of the summer is the time. Santee cooper charters is a close association of the most experienced guides in santee cooper country. The following list of state record fish is according to the south carolina department of natural resources and includes south carolinas two world record fish, the channel catfish and redbreast sunfish.
Santee cooper shell cracker bite has fired up as well as the stripers,cats,crappie and even some nice perch an be caught while fishing for them striped bass. Oh yeah 10 foot first cash thats thats the big shed thats a nice truck ive always pushed over from shell cracker craft in the first cast on there we go nice crack its crappy sam eating the catch anything about a pound and a half crap that was. Father and son outdoors santee river crappie facebook. Shotguns and shotgun ammunition are classified by gauge, which is a measurement of the diameter of the barrel. View profile view forum posts private message view articles super moderator supporter. Its shellcracker fishing time on the santee cooper lakes. Shellcrackers feed on stuff growing in a pond or lake so they arent caught often.
Gators outdoor adventure and guide service posts facebook. We catch 4pound shellcrackers every fall, and 2 to 3pound shellcrackers are fairly common, lamprecht reports. Catching giant shellcracker in the famous santee cooper reservoir. In 1998, santee cooper had a worlds record shellcracker that weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces caught in the diversion canal. Together these guides have over 200 years fishing experience on the lakes marion and moultrie and the cooper river. Im not bragging but ive never registered a cracker for a citation, and have caught hundreds over a pound. The state record and onetime world record is a 5pound, 712ounce fish caught in the diversion canal in 1998. Shell crackers being caught on the santee cooper lakes duration. Late june and july once they come off the bed can also be great for shell cracker in the diversion canal fishing on the bottom. Fishing reports canal lakes fish camp on the santee. The lake was created in the 1930s when the santee river, a hub of prehistoric life and trade, was dammed.
Santee cooper lakes, south carolina lakes marion and moultrie have been wellknown shellcracker hotspots for decades, with 2 to 4pound specimens landed in. The state record and onetime world record is a 5pound. Shell crackers must be fired from a clean shotgun without a full choke, and with a chamber at least 234 inches long, and a barrel at least 20 inches long. We put in on a glass lake an in a matter of minutes were in the ocean.
In the spring, anchor your boat in 2 10 feet in and around depressions. Looking for fishing charters in santee, south carolina, united states. You can catch some there, but they just dont have near the food at the lake that they have at the river. Santee cooper fishing tours, striper, bass, catfish and more. Diverse fishery also offers excellent largemouth, catfish, crappie and bream. You can hardly beat the bream and shellcracker fishing on the cooper river. A lot of anglers wait until may before chasing shellcracker, but these feisty panfish are already biting in big numbers on the santee cooper lakes. Santee cooper lakes fishing reports santee cooper country. Cracker barrel 1475 sw 8th st, boynton beach, fl 33426 561 736. Santee cooper lakes catfish crappie bream fishing guide. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Santee cooper fishing guide santee cooper fishing guide. Maybe a trip over to santee cooper will be what it takes. Scouting for them shell crackers pays off gators outdoor. My favorite time to fish santee for bream is during may and june while the bream and shell cracker are bedding. Santeecooper southeast bass fishing bass fishing forums. These characteristics describe the shellcracker redear sunfish with its nicknames of. Boat ramps at lake marion lake marion, south carolina. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Santee cooper catfishing in rough waters pays off sometimes but you pay for it the next day lol. This bite is mostly in the spring and fall, but summer can be productive at times. Santee shellcracker bite is already hot carolina sportsman.
Lamprecht noted that some vegetation is returning to the santee cooper lakes and bream populations are responding favorably. Lake tarpon and lake guntersville shellcrackers day 3. If i was going to fish for shell cracker, i would stay on the river. Gauge is determined by the number of lead balls equal to the size of the bore that would be needed to weigh a pound. The shad spawn, bass spawn and ample shallow cover make for fantastic fishing on santee cooper in the spring, as the costa flw series southeastern divisions best sticks proved last week. What is the peak time for bream and bass at santee cooper. Check back each day this week for more about the souths best shellcracker holes day 1. They get the name shellcracker because they have strong jaws that crush snails along a pond bottom. Robersons grocery no longer extant mimic tiny shotgun houses, with one. Hi, im a new member to the forum but ive been reading for a long time so i thought i would try to get some info. Fishing the bluegill spawn on lake marion, santee cooper, sc. Fishing on the santee cooper lakes is a yearround sport and we do our very best to ensure you have a fun day of fishing with a chance at some of the biggest fish of a lifetime. These characteristics describe the shellcracker redear sunfish with its nicknames of stumpknocker and yellow bream.
Ive read where several people from states south of us have been catching good bluegill in the winter. Canal lakes fish camp santee cooper lakes hwy 45 on the diversion canal 9 canal landing road, cross, sc 29436 open 5. From far offshore in the atlantic ocean to coastal inlets and bays, from black water rivers to the states extensive system of lakes wherever you care to wet a line in south carolina, fishing is a big deal whether its part of the states extensive commercial industry or vacationing families looking to catch a vacation memory. If so, what depth and are you tightlining with worms around brush in deep water or do you find them out of points. Part of the famous santee cooper system and home for trophy stripers. Many of the private ramps are open as well as the private fish camps. Even if you find them bedding, you arent going to catch the quality of shell crackers in the lake that you can catch in the river. Santee cooper live underwater shell cracker action. We rented a condo on lake marion just above the i95 bridge and im looking for. These are the noise making loads for chasing off nuisance birds and he was trying to find some for his rural property. Top baits are mealworms, night crawlers, small crawfishimitation lures and small crappie jigs fished around docks and aquatic vegetation.
Southeastern outdoors south carolina state fishing records. Our scenic trips are fully narrated by an experienced naturalist biologist and are enjoyed by school groups, church. I like to catch plenty of fish that fight hard, test my tackle and my angling skills an d taste delicious when i eat them. The abundance of aquatic vegetation has created lush habitat, which has greatly boosted fish populations. Farmers would eat at the country store on saturday mornings and eat oysters, crackers, and pepper. Have any of you tried it here in kentucky and had any luck. Great family vacation, fishing trips, group outings. You can always tell when the shell cracker are biting, not a parking place can be found at any of the landings on the upper end of the lake. I like to catch plenty of fish that fight hard, test my tackle and. Shellcrackers on the bed at santee one of my buds has been catching a cooler full of nice fish every day this week.
When more range is needed for bird control, the shellcracker is the answer. Gators outdoor adventures and guide service 18,876 views. Santee cooper lakes, south carolina lakes marion and moultrie have been wellknown shellcracker hotspots for decades, with 2 to 4pound specimens landed in this 170,000acre duallake system every year. Shell crackers are being caught in 12 inches to 5ft of water using red worms. Fisheagle tours conducts 2 to 3 hour historywildlife ecoboat tours on lake marion, lake moultrie, the pinopolis lock, the tailrace canal and the cooper river. We have a lot of submerged vegetation and quite a few shell beds in 6 to 8feet deep water, which is ideal habitat for shellcrackers. Gators outdoor adventure and guide service videos scouting for them shell crackers. Shellcrackers at santee cooper night hawk publications. I usually go afield for doves with a dove bucket full of shotgun shells in an attempt to. Santee pro guide service specializes in crappie and catfish on lake marion and lake moultrie.
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