Archive for April 2022
Crappie, bream biting at Sparkleberry Swamp
Sparkleberry Swamp is part of the upper reaches of the Santee Cooper lakes. The boat landing there is a little on the rough side (and the dirt road to get there isn’t so great either), but the fishing in the swamp is excellent. Some of the best crappie and bream fishing takes place in the…
Read MoreHula Popper 2.0
Anglers looking for a fun way to catch bass in the spring are quick to tie on a topwater lure. The Arbogast Hula Popper is one of the oldest topwater lures on the market, and for good reason. It flat out works! The same classic Hula Popper that’s been around for decades is still available,…
Read MoreDrifting for catfish at Santee Cooper
One species that draws anglers from all over the country to the Santee Cooper lakes is the blue catfish. And drifting is one of the most effective ways to catch them. The variety of depths throughout both the upper and lower lakes gives catfish a lot of space to roam. And while anchoring down to…
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