Fly Fishing in Charleston, SC

[Eric Mioduski]

Hey everyone,

I just recently moved to Charleston for school and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good fly fishing spots anywhere in the area. As a college student, I cannot afford to get a guide to take me anywhere, so I'm relying on this forum to lead me to success. My main focus is reds, but I would be happy with anything I could hook. Let me know where you guys have had success if you've ever been down there.

[Rob Snowhite]

Flat by the ugly holiday inn. Watch out for the bum in the island of trees. 

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On Oct 5, 2014, at 11:44 AM, Eric Mioduski <ericmi...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey everyone,

I just recently moved to Charleston for school and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good fly fishing spots anywhere in the area. As a college student, I cannot afford to get a guide to take me anywhere, so I'm relying on this forum to lead me to success. My main focus is reds, but I would be happy with anything I could hook. Let me know where you guys have had success if you've ever been down there.

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[Sarah Chabaane]

That Holiday Inn on the Ashley is a decent spot. As the tide drops out there is a sandy shoreline in between the bridges with artificial oyster reef bags. I have fished a few times out at Ft. Johnson, but weekends the gates are usually locked, so you have to walk in. As far as forums go, this is the best resource http://www.charlestonfishing.com/forum/default.asp?CAT_ID=2

[John Mathews]

Eric,

I moved to Beaufort last year and am out on the marsh casting to reds every time the tides are good to do so.  Tonite, in a matter of 45 minutes, I saw 6 fish and had multiple shots at 3 of them but none ate.  These really big tides for the next 3-5 days are good and bad.  The water rushes in quickly and like tonight, you have a short period of time before there is too much water to see the fish.  

There's a club in the Charleston area and I'd be sure that there are some folks in it that are real Red-heads, no pun intended.  In addition, Google Earth is one of the best tools for finding a salt marsh to fish.The best ones are fed by a creek from a flat adjoining a large body of water.  A Hot Spots map is helpful too.  There is also a couple of good fly shops in the area that may steer you in a right direction.  The wading season will come to an end in about 2-4 weeks when the fiddler crabs go to hibernation.  If you've never waded a salt marsh, CAUTION!!!  The taller the grass, the softer the pluff mud.  You can wind up up to your knees in mud that you can't get out of.  Tread lightly and cautiously.  At that time, you'll need a boat or kayak to find em schooled up, at low tide, on the flats.  If you make it down this way, drop me a line and we'll wet a line.  Our club, The Sea Island Fly Fishers meet on the 2nd Wen of the month at Bay Street outfitter in Beaufort.  November 15th we have a casting  and how to clinic going on.    John M

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:44:53 AM UTC-4, Eric Mioduski wrote:

[Andy Thomas]

There are two local fly shops in the area that I'm sure would be glad to give you some direction even if you can't afford a guide--Charleston Angler and Low Country Fly Shop.  Go buy a few flies and ask for advice.  Shops know that not everyone can afford a guided trip, especially college folks.

 

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:44:53 AM UTC-4, Eric Mioduski wrote:

[Nedak]

Advice from a friend in a fly shop, as told to me.

When asking for advice in a local shop, ask about flies, ask about conditions, tippet, tides, but don't ask about specific locations.  When saltwater fly fishing you can ask about habitat, where would I expect to find a redfish?  Near mangroves, on changing tide near oyster bar?  etc.  You can get around the location question by asking for safe locations to wade/kayak/fish from? 

His advice not mine.