Fishing Frenzy

To fish is one of those sports that is extremely relaxing, but also very stressful. Fishermen never want to come away from a trip without a catch to show off to other fishermen. However, most fishermen realize that not every trip is a success. There are particular places to fish that are more populated than others and Santee Cooper Fishing Guides know exactly where to take their tourists.

Planning an excursion is a great idea for fishermen. It is something that can be done alone or with a group of friends. Many of the excursions have contests with prizes or prize money; however, many of these excursions are strictly tours.

Catfish are bottom feeders or better known as scavengers. Catfish like to dig holes and stay in their holes. In addition, cat fish like the sensation of feeling buried. However, fish will not always lay low on the floors of the waters; they will come up for bait, if it is the right kind of bait.

To fish on these lakes is like in cat fisheries, they are everywhere. Although cat fishes are bottom feeders and scavengers, they are very tasty fish. There are different types of bait that are commonly used but all of them are typically foul smelling including gizzards and clams. Lures are never used when looking for catfish.

Excursions or expeditions are done on a daily basis. The tours are year round regardless of the weather conditions. The boat can accommodate thirty to thirty-five people comfortably. The boat is twenty four foot long pontoon that includes a heater, portal-potty, private room and is enclosed. The captains of the trips are experts and certified in CPR training in the event of an emergency.

The tour leaves the dock in a twenty-four foot pontoon. The boat is enclosed and comes complete with a privacy room, portal-potty, heater for those colder excursions and electronics that provide a GPS and marine radio. In addition, the captain of the ship is certified in CPR, making the excursion safe, exciting and fun.

The cost of these excursion tours may vary depending on weather and kids that are sixteen and under get to take the excursion and catch fish for free. Those people who take the excursion tour are guaranteed to catch fish, or they do not have to pay the fee. The tours can accommodate up to thirty people comfortably.

Santee Cooper fishing guides have great tours at affordable prices. The tours are for kids as well as adults and everyone is guaranteed fish. The sport can be enjoyed by anyone and an excursion that guarantees a catch is a great way to introduce potential fishermen to the sport.