September’s shorter days and cooling night temperatures have been a welcome sight to lowcountry anglers who have seen the inshore waters around the pier come to life. Large schools of finger mullet have appeared, making perfect fodder for trophy redfish, sea trout and flounder. Schools of hungry 5-to-10-pound redfish have taken up fall residence on the large flat to the north of the pier. Live finger mullet has been the hot bait for these fish. As the temperature continues to cool throughout October, the sea trout will become more aggressive. Live mullet or shrimp will produce nice catches of trout and flounder this fall. A simple Carolina rig or popping cork are most effective while basic lead-head grub jigs continue to produce trout, with yellow being the hot color. The rock pilings surrounding the pier make a perfect habitat for trophysize sheepshead. Veteran pier anglers have experienced success using mussels, clams and fiddler crabs to lure schools of 3- to 5-pound sheepies with the occasional 8- to 10-pound monster, while 3- to 4-pound black drum have commonly been mixed in with the sheepshead catch.
Chris Pounder
Mount Pleasant Pier
www.ccprc.com
(843) 762-9946
