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Folly Beach to Edisto Island Fishing Report For JUNE – Capt John Ward

The water is warm and the days are getting longer, its June, variety has been the name of the game …

Folly Beach to Edisto Island Fishing Report For May – Capt John Ward

Its May the water has finally hit the magic temperature of 68 degrees or warmer which is rapidly allowing most …

Gulf Reef Donkeys!

Captain Chad Carney The first time I heard of a fish nicknamed a “Reef Donkey” was on my charter to …

Folly Beach to Edisto Island Fishing Report For April – Capt John Ward

April is here and Spring has sprung, with longer days and daylight brings life into our waters! Hopefully we are …

Happy Spring

Capt. Chad Carney Spiny Lobster Season Closed April 1st – but 3 Bugs are Open All Year! March 31st was …

Folly Beach to Edisto Islands Fishing Report For March – Capt John Ward

March fishing has started out good, with a some what mild low country winter and water temperature on the rise …

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12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026

The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returned to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.

Retention Limit Adjustment: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limits for recreational fishermen. The adjusted limits will take effect June 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2026, unless modified by later action. NOAA Fisheries may need to take additional action later in the year to further adjust the retention limits or close the fishery.

Go Deep(er)

Think you need heavy conventional gear and 80-lb test to pull big grouper from the deep? Think again. Fishing the 350 to 500+ foot depth range requires a total shift in mindset. Out here, heavy structure isn't the challenge—finding the bait is. Discover why a 20-pound braid, advanced electronics, and a perfectly weighted squid jig are the ultimate secret weapons for targeting deep-water giants.

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Mark, Mike and Jim boat a nice 59 lb. Mahi Bull off Palm Beach

Owen’s First Wahoo

41”snook

20 inch sheepshead