Saltwater Fishing
Tackle and Rigs Keep it simple. Two spinning rods and, if you enjoy it, a fly rod. That’s enough to cover most scenarios: Rod #1: Popping cork with a jig or shrimp imitation. Deadly for covering water. Rod #2: Weedless spoon or soft plastic jerk bait for pitching into grass and oyster gaps. Fly rod: A Clouser or spoon fly will take fish if conditions allow. For natural bait, shrimp, mullet chunks, or half a blue crab will all work. In the Carolinas, reds aren’t usually fussy—presentation and location matter more. Reading the Marsh Finding fish is about understanding the tide. In skinny water, reds push along grass lines and oyster bars looking for bait. Falling tides pull food out of the grass, so creek mouths and drainages become hot spots. Rising water floods the spartina, opening up prime tailing opportunities. Birds can be good scouts too— ibis, herons, and egrets often work the same areas where reds feed.
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