Tale Hunter & Captain Ben were blessed and humbled to be featured is the latest addition of Retire Southern! This family was a Joy to have on the water and we couldn’t be more excited to share our passion with them! “I get grumpy if I stay off the water too long. It’s my happy…
Normally found on most local restaurant menus, Blackened Fish tacos are a favorite for lunch or dinner! But why order them when you can make them?! To blacken your fresh catch simply sprinkle filets with a blackening seasoning (we use “Redfish Magic”) and pan fry with a touch of oil. To make the Mango salsa…
20 miles off the coast of Hilton Head Island is an artificial reef called the Betsy Ross Reef which holds many species of gamefish. Black Sea Bass, Grouper and Red Snapper hang around, along with Barracuda, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Sharks — and everyone’s favorite fish Cobia. After the spring spawning season many species retreat from…
Due to the natural sandy bottom off the coast of South Carolina the Department of Natural Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers have created 45 man made fishing reefs. These reefs were designed to provide a man made habitat of various structures for marine species to congregate. There are 12 artificial reefs near the coast of Hilton…
The fall and winter months are excellent times to catch Black Drum in Hilton Head Island, SC. The hungry fish are found off our coast lurking around artificial reefs and structure. Drum are bottom feeders hunting for shrimp, crabs and squid. The Black Drum is a close cousin of Red Drum and has a mild, sweet flavor with…
The Black Drum has a dark, silvery-gray body with a brassy sheen. It grows 40 to 60 inches in length and weighs between 50 to 100 pounds. It has a grayish belly, black fins and a high, rounded back. Many small barbels appear on its lower chin, and it has cobblestone-like teeth plates. A deep…
Sheepshead fish can be found hanging around jetties, pilings, and offshore wrecks. They live all along the East Coast of the United States, from NC to FL. The flesh of sheepshead is quite delicious. You are what you eat and the sheepshead’s diet consists mostly of shellfish, so they tend to have a sweet, shellfish…
Sheepshead fish The Sheepshead’s mouth is full of human looking teeth that it uses to eat its favorite food, shellfish!
Even pros know there are times when reaching into that bag of tricks is necessary for a successful day of redfish fishing in Hilton Head, SC. After all, you can’t just rely on luck (though that can help). We know both strategy and experience play a huge role in determining the outcome of your fishing…