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Random Quote: she said "tie me up and you can do what you want'', so I tied her up, and went fishing.
I recently returned from working up there for about six months. There is a lot of good fishing in the greater Charleston area. Check out www.charlestonfishing.com. There is a lot of good info in the reports section of that site.
If you are a civil war buff there is a great deal of history in the area. Especially the lab where the C.S. Hunley is being studied. It is only open on the weekends.
I am from Charleston originally (live in Columbia now), and as suggested above www.Charlestonfishing.com is what you want to check. You did not say if both or either of your boats would be available so I don't know how to specifically respond. I'll try though. Surf fishing along the barrier islands,especially along the channel entrances of Capers and Bull Islands (or the front beach in the surf zone)is real good for spottail (redfish) this time of year. Pay attention to applicable slot limits and have a proper salt water license. Creek fishing in the same area is also excellent.
If you are just visiting, the downtown historic area and the outlying plantations are always good. There is a host of activities for the whole family downtown. The restaurants are excellent.
If you want to do caual fishing without a boat, your best two options are Folly Beach Pier or by foot, the north end of Folly Beach. Large spottail can be taken on fresh dead bait, such as shrimp or mullet, however, trophy size fish are the exception as opposed to the rule. None the less, I would recommend 12lb tackle minimum, 15lb-17lb if you have it.
At any rate, fishing or not, you will have a great time. If it is your first trip, take a carriage tour or a harbor tour and learn about one of the most historic cities in America. Founded in 1670.
Bring your boat and cruise the harbor! Fort Sumter, the Yorktown, then slide up Shem Creek for some food....land that job, if you love water, you'll love Charleston. Good luck
Charleston, like many eastern seabord cities has a very diverse estuary. Inshore we have Red drum, trout, sheepshead, black drum, flounder and few others. Offshore king Mack run rampant in the late spring all thru the late fall. Spanish Mack is also very abundant. The annual Tarpon run is always exciting. Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin run from Marchish to August but it tends to wane after June. Cobia are also pretty easy fare as well as one of my favorites...Spadefish.
William
1900CC Key West W/ 115 Yammie 4 stroke
Biggest boat that would fit in my garage!
Modonlavy' Well its not the gulf or mobile bay but the fishing and water sports are second to none. I have lived there and all over fla and live in Charleston SC now. But hey no place is, So when you flying in to town maybe we can show you around by the water ways and give you the full tour!!!! Send Email and we can help set you up. or if you get to town call 843-442-5387 as for Ron,
Thanks for the input...will check out that website too.
I guess I should have been a little more specific (sorry) - The question is aimed at fishing in general for the area. Don't think I will get a chance to fish while on this trip. The question is aimed at gathering info because quality of life (ability to boat and fish!!) plays a factor in job selection!!!
I feel somewhat spoiled here in Mobile as I personally feel the fishing here is pretty awesome year round. So I am trying to draw a comparison of what to expect from year round(?) fishing in Charleston.
Ron, I really appreciate the offer. I only expect to be in town friday (for the interview) and saturday. After I figure out my itenerary I will give you buzz. Oh, and can you clarify on "its not the gulf or Mobile Bay"??
Only problem we have here in beautiful Charleston, SC is the northern transplants.
We have lots of good fishing. In the Spring, the offshore trolling kicks off, when the offshore fish slow down due to water temps, we shift gears and start livebaiting for Kings. In the fall, the tuna are still around and the wahoo bite can be hot. In the winter the bottom fishing is great, but can still be done anytime. Inshore is something I don't do, but the it's also good. Shrimp baiting season, dove season, duck season, deer season August 15-Jan 1. I love the changing of the seasons.
I lived in Mobile from '85 thru '91 and fished Mobile Bay, the Delta and nearshore off Dauphne Island out to the container ship anchorage (approx 10-12 miles) in a 16 ft Aluminum. Great fishing in Mobile and the Gas Rigs sure made it easy. I'm originally from Charleston and live and fish not too far up the road in the Southport/Ocean Isle area of North Carolina now. I think you'll find that inshore fishing in SC is pretty dang good/comparable but no Jubilees. Offshore out of Charleston you're going to have to go a lot farther to good bottom fishing compared to Mobile/PCola and bluewater fishing is about 65 nmiles out of Charleston but a bit closer if you go out of Georgetown or Mclellanville. If you do want to go bluewater the Georgetown Hole is one of the best places to start and Southwest Banks (further south). Get yourself a Maps Unique chart for the numbers.
Comin' in mid November, Ace...sure you'll be one of the first on it...sensei!
I'm thinking hard about the furuno 1600 ff and i think i'll go with the standard eclipse vhf...sound good to you?
Boaters world has a nice icom m45 for $129.00 with a additional $20.00 mail in rebate. Does not have the dsc key, not sure if you wanted one. The 210 sure is a good lookin new boat. Saw one in the water at the hilton 2- 3 weeks ago at somekind of scout function/dealer meeting. Hope you enjoy the f150, what a hoss of a 4 cylinder. Ought to make power pretty well at lower rpms with the in line stack.
Well Modunlavy the biggest thing you will see is the water color here it not like the gulf where you can see green and blue water right off the beach we have to ride out quite a ways to find super clean water. Most of the things have been said above in other post. but the thing I miss most is the Dec and Jan Fishing not to cold in the gulf here it getting all most to cold. But a few die hards still go I'am one of them. I do not winterise my boat its ready when I'am. But one day after I bump off the wife(LOL),that will be the only way for me to move back. My dad sill has a house in springhill. he lives in Bessemer now.
high life....thanks for the info on the icom...i've been informed to choose that one or the standard eclipse....i'll check them out today...what is the dsc chip??.... I was able to water test the 210 prior to buying it at that dealers meeting you speak of...cant freakin' wait!!!!!!!!
Docgov, the dsc key is a safetey feature that when linked to your gps will give the coast guard the position in which the mayday was sent. I was told that the system is not up and running and you have to register the radio with the c.g..Not sure on the availability all hearsay on my end. I do not feel I need it so I nabbed the icom and ran for the door. 3 year warranty even against water intrusion plus the reputation was enough for me. The standard is an exceptional unit also that we have on another boat that has been in the weather since 96' and works like new. Either one is a great entry level vhf and are reputable to boot. Wish I had connections to have rode on one of those new rigs, congrats!!!
Charleston SC boaters/fishermen 
