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2009-10-17 14:24:06
Charleston, South Carolina - Saltwater Fishing Report
Charleston Harbor and Kiawah River
10/14 fished the Kiawah River with a group from Atlanta, the weahter was poor with rain for half of the trip but the fishing was great. My group caught 13 redfish from 2-12 pounds on live shrimp under popping corks, 32 sea trout some on bait and some on Zman chatter lures and DOA Shrimp ( 10 fish were 2-4 pounds) 1 flounder and a ladyfish to complete the inshore slam.
Thursday I fished with ong time favorite customer from my home town of Louisvill , KY Ron Shuckman. He caught 21 big redfish best was about 14 pounds, 9 black drum (4-9 pounds)2 sheepshead and a big flounder. Go Wildcats!
Friday fished again in the rain with Richard Lan's group on Kiawah and they caught some nice trout on topwater and bait about 40 fish with a few being in 4 pound range, also caught plenty of redfish, ladyfish and a flounder.
Fish Species: Redfish, trout, flounder, black drum, ladyfish, and sheepshead
Bait Used: live shrimp, minnows, Zman lures
Tackle Used: Quantum lite spin gear
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Water Depth: 1-7ft
Water Temperature: 75
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About The Author: Captain John Ward
Company: Affinity Charters
Area Reporting: Charleston, SC
Bio: Full time Light tackle and flyfishing guide with over 25 years of local experience. Affinity Charters is owned and operated by Charleston, South Carolina native Captain John Ward Jr. Captain John is a full time fishing guide who holds a 50-ton Masters License from the USCG, and has two current IGFA world records while fishing with customers. Capt. John has over 20 years of fishing experience in Charleston and surrounding waters. He makes it his own personal goal on every guided charter to provide a safe, productive, and memory filled fishing adventure.
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