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02/03/2012

From Santee Cooper Country in South Carolina, I bring you to the Home of South Carolina's largest Lakes. From the shores of Lake Marion, down The Diversion Canal and into Lake Moultrie, known world-wide as Santee Cooper, and surrounded regions; The Blue Ridge and Piedmont, Inner & Outer Coastal Regions, and Coastal Zone Region, South Carolina is an outdoorsman's paradise. Golfing, Hiking, Biking, Camping, Boating, Swimming, Hunting and fishing are a way of life here along the lakes with lots of places to do it all. The Santee Cooper Lake System encompass 171,000 acres of fishing and hunting outdoor adventures. Famous for Stripped Bass waters also inhabit the biggest catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and bream. If you like the challenge of a good golf course we have plenty choices for you there, too. There are 17 18 hole golf courses within a 45 minute drive of Santee, South Carolina  I-95.

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  Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic set for March 23-25 at State Fairgrounds in Columbia
 

The 28th Annual Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia March 23-25. Doors will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, March 23; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 25.
       New and returning major attractions for 2012 are The Crush TV's Lee and Tiffany Lakosky. They will participate in a one-hour question and answer panel daily and will be available for autographs and photos during the entire event. Retriever World: Roy Coffey will demonstrate how to train your dog to become a super-hunting retriever. The Center for Birds of Prey: Educational Staff from The Center will be presenting live birds of prey in free flight demonstrations. BASS TUB: Come see a 5,500-gallon aquarium stocked with largemouth bass, featuring fishing seminars and casting demonstrations by Keith Johnson. Roark's Reptile Safari: Roark Ferguson will have South Carolina native amphibians and reptiles on display and will answer your questions. Joe Kelly's North American Giants Collection: See this amazing collection and hear daily seminars about hunting in South Carolina. Wood and stone carving by William McKinney: See him use naturally found dead wood and stones to create beautiful art.
       For more information on the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic, call the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Columbia office at (803) 734-4008, email psc@dnr.sc.gov or visit the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic website at www.psclassic.com.
       Admission to the 2012 Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic is $8 and parking is free. Seniors 62 and over get in for $7 while children 10 and under are admitted free.
       Classic-goers will find hundreds of exhibitors on site with the latest fishing, hunting and outdoor equipment for show and sale. Also in 2012 will be the 7th Annual S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Archery in the Schools Tournament. The tournament is a culminating event for the Archery in the Schools program and 1st place teams in each category will be eligible for the National tournament. The DNR's education staff and volunteers will be on hand to help kids catch a trout at the highly popular SC Reel Kids Fishing Pond. DNR's Take One Make One trailer with air rifle and electronic shooting ranges will also be on hand and don't forget DNR's antler scoring sessions.
       The Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic is sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, WIS-TV, Clear Channel Radio, Time Warner Cable, WACH-Fox 57, Professional Printers and The State Newspaper.

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South Carolina Travel Accommodations

Visit our beautiful state and celebrate the Great Outdoors. Many travelers choose to rent timeshare near one of our beautiful lakes. You'll be able to enjoy all the action of fishing, golfing, hunting and boating and come home to comfortable, spacious lodgings. Your suite has enough room for all your traveling companions and equipment at a reasonable cost – start planning your next trip to South Carolina today!

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Mr Billz Camp Store  Spendless on outdoors and recreation apparel, camping and backpacking, climbing, eyewear, hydration, knives and tools, lights, navigation, paddle sports, personal care, safety, survival, and travel gear.

February Special at Angel's Landing Campground
Pick your long term campsite out in January while sites are still available. Pay $250 deposit. Your annual campsite won't start until March 1, 2012. You can pick out a great campsite now, that you can enjoy later. Call Al Jones 1-800-315-3087 for more information.

On the lower lake, Lake Moultrie, you will find comfortable camping in serene surroundings at Angels Landing Campground Marina Restaurant and Secure Boat and RV Storage

Owned by Al Jones, it is located on the lower lake offering 145 spacious waterfront and water view full hook up campsites. Campsites have cement parking pads with extended patios for your comfort and enjoyment and entertaining. Their pull through sites can easily accommodate large 50 AMP motor homes. Full hook-up with cable T. V., free boat docking, and swim in their new swimming pool. Explore this often wild and beautiful part of South Carolina by making Angel's Landing your starting point. There are many activities for you to choose and enjoy from Angel's Landing. Beautiful with abundant wildlife, Lake Moultrie is 14 miles wide and encompasses 70,000 acres. Swimming, Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Biking, Jetskiing, Waterskiing, Camping, or just enjoying the Great Outdoors, whatever you are looking for, Angel's Landing is the perfect RV campground choice for your visit or getaway.

Want to go catfishing? Angel's Landing resident Catfishing Guide, Capt. Jim Kyle can take your family, friends, fishing on Lake Moultrie. He furnishes everything but fishing license and drinks or snacks and offers competitive rates and discounts. See recent catches on his website: http://www.kylescatfishguideservice.com

Here you can enjoy the peacefulness,  yet be within an hour's drive from the historic, cultural, and recreational cities of Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina. Read more about what all Angel's Landing Campground & Marina in Pineville, SC on Lake Moultrie has to offer: visit their website at: http://www.angelslandingcampground.com  or call 1-800-315-3087.

On the upper lake, Lake Marion,

Bell's Marina Restaurant Hotel & Campground https://www.bellsmarina.com


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A special Bells Marina Facebook friends Pass is coming so our friends can enjoy special discounts in store, motel, and restaurant.

Let Bell's Marina Restaurant make your dinner tonight! Dock your boat at our marina. Call anytime during the day and place your order and let us know what time you would like to pick it up!

Call Bell's Marina Restaurant 803-492-7567.

 

Lake Marion Resort & Marina

"THE RAGTIME BALL ROOM"
510 Ragtime Trail off Hwy 6 in Santee, SC is now Open!

"The Ragtime Ball Room" is now taking reservations. It is large enough to handle your holiday events, office parties, family reunions, and that special wedding reception. Don't miss out on this Special Introductory offer: $400.00 per night good through January. Call 803-854-2136 to make rental reservations or for more information.


Cabin Rental Special till the end of February.
2 Bedroom- $64.80 w/ tax
1 Bedroom- $54.00 w/tax

Some of the best fishing, boating, and golfing in the country is in Santee Cooper Country.  After a day of catfishing  with a resident fishing guide Captain Bill Saltzman http://fishingguidesanteecooper.com/  or  http://www.fishingguidesantee.com/ and boating scenic Lake Marion or playing anyone of the three championship golf courses within 3 miles, you can enjoy a game of horse shoes or putt-putt, or just relax by the pool.  Our accommodations include waterfront cabins and cottages for rent that are completely furnished and a campground with full hook-ups and 30 AMP and 50 AMP service available. Our Marina has Pontoon Boat Rentals  full day (8 hr), 1/2 day  ( 4 hr), and 24 hr. Our boat slip rentals come with and without power. Nightly, weekly &monthly rates available.
Call 1-803-854-2136 for Lake Marion Resort & Marina information and special seasonal rates.

 

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Fishing Guides

South Carolina Traveler highly recommends the following Featured Listing Guides (listed alphabetically) .

Carolina Catfish Guide Service  

Capt. Jeff Smothers offers year round fishing trips for big catfish on the Santee Cooper Lakes, Marion, Moultrie, and the Diversion Canal and the rivers that feed it, the Congaree and the Wateree.  He also offers fishing trips for striper, or Striped Bass and catfish on Lakes Murray, Wateree, Wylie, and Monticelleo.

Call Capt. Jeff at 803-417-7026 for current fishing trends and to book your trip. See recent catches

CATFISHNFOOL Fishing Guide

803-238-0596

  www.catfishnfool.com Captain Wayne Vining of Eutaw Springs, offers year round guided fishing on Santee Cooper Lakes. Cold months is the best time to catch nice catfish!!!!! To book a trip call me at 803-238-0596 I have a No-Fish No-Pay Policy, cleaning fish included, children under 16 with a paying adult fish for free. I do have a winter enclosure an heater on my boat. All starting at $250.00  BoatUS and BoatUS Anglers discounts

See the Huge Gator Video,  fishing videos, and more recent catches are online at:  www.catfishnfool.com .

 

Captain Bill Saltzman's Fishing Guide Service

803-524-1951 

For colder weather fishing comfort his tri-toon offers an enclosure with a heater and has a toilet.

Capt. Bill Saltzman offers year round fun affordable catfishing excitement on the Santee Cooper Lakes, Lake Marion, the Diversion Canal, and Lake Moultrie in South Carolina. 

www.captwasbigcats.com

Fishing rate discounts to BOATUS Anglers, service-men and women serving in our military, law enforcement, firefighting and Medical Emergency personnel. A resident fishing guide at Lake Marion Resort and Marina, he knows that catfishing on Santee Cooper lakes has fantastic scenery and monster sized catfish. 

Look at new catches in his Photo Gallery !

http://fishingguidesanteecooper.com/          http://www.fishingguidesantee.com/

 

Captain Darryl's Guide Service

Captain Darryl Smith

803-372-1398   

http://www.captaindarryls.com/  .

We have 22 Confirmed World Records, 10 records are with kids under the age of 16 years old and have caught a lot of exceptional big fish. We have World Records Ranging from: Blue Catfish 100.5 lbs, 96.4 lbs, and with a 90 lb Flathead Catfish and down to Youth World Records here at Santee Cooper. Our 96.4 lb World Record Blue Catfish was caught while filming the What a Catch! TV Show. See recent catches in our Photo Gallery .
 

Anytime is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. See more huge catfish catches www.captaindarryls.com 

 

Santee Catfish Fishing Guide Capt. Dave Broome

 http://www.santeecatfishguide.com

NEW Boat with top and full enclosure, change room and porta potty.

NO FISH NO PAY! Call 803-492-7073 or cell: 803-496-8555 for rates, group rates discounts, information and available dates for fishing Santee Cooper lakes.  Large groups can be accommodated. We can help  reserve accommodations depending on your individual or groups needs.

Fishing in South Carolina's Santee Cooper Country is excellent! They say these lakes, Lake Marion, Moultrie and the Diversion Canal that joins the two, are the Catfishing Capital of the World! Our boat has a new heated enclosure with bathroom. We offer No Fish No pay and when you come fishing with Captain Dave Broome you'll see why! We have also been having some great catches. Anglers have come from Ohio, Virginia, Canada and  other snowy landscapes to escape the cold, fish in comfort in our heated enclosure and catch huge Santee blues using Capt. Dave's fishing techniques.

  

Captain Gary Hill- Santee Cooper Lakes and Rivers Fishing Guide

http://www.hillguides.com

Hill Guide Services

704-739-7838 or 843- 351-4928

 

 

 

Tony's Catfish Guide Service

Captain Tony Hall - 1-803-707-0506

http://www.santeeguide.com

30 ft. tri-toon with a full heated enclosure and bathroom for the ladies.

Fishing Supplies/Repair

Mr Billz Tackle Shop  Spendless on fishing accessories, Baits & Scents, Boots & Waders, Fishing Line, Fly Fishing, Ice Fishing, Kids' Fishing Equipment, Lures & Flies, Reels, Rod & Reel Combos, Rods, and Terminal Tackle.

Mac's Rod and Reel Repair
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Mr Billz Pro Golf Shop Online shopping for complete Golf Accessories, Apparel, Footwear, Gloves, Golf Balls, Golf Club Bags, Golf Clubs, Putters and Training Aids.

If you like the challenge of a good golf course we have plenty choices for you there, too. There are 17 18 hole golf courses within a 45 minute drive of Santee I-95.

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Mr Billz Hunting and Archery Camp  Spendless on all of your hunting needs, air guns, apparel, calls and lures, gun cases, hunting and shooting accessories, hunting dog equipment, hunting knives, and hunting optics. 

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One Of The Best Full Service Restaurant & Lounge In The Lake Area

The Alpine~ Eutawville

It's a great place to relax, have a drink, and meet with your friends.

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At www.thespendless.com we help you spend less with over 1 Million New & Used Products. Our online shopping gives you the best prices and quality fishing accessories, Baits & Scents, Boots & Waders, Fishing Line, Fly Fishing, Ice Fishing, Kids' Fishing Equipment, Lures & Flies, Reels, Rod & Reel Combos, Rods, and Terminal Tackle products. We have a huge selection of boating and Watersports, Dive Skins, Diving, Kitesurfing, Kneeboarding, Life Vests, Paddle Sports, Rash Guard Shirts, Surfing, Swimming, Towables, Wakeboarding, Wakeskating, Water Helmets, Water Shoes, Waterskiing, Wetsuits, and Windsurfing. Products for yourself or great holiday gift ideas. Outdoors and recreation apparel, camping and backpacking, climbing, eyewear, hydration, knives and tools, lights, navigation, paddle sports, personal care, safety, survival, and travel gear. All of your hunting needs, air guns, apparel, calls and lures, gun cases, hunting and shooting accessories, hunting dog equipment, hunting knives, and hunting optics. It's secure, fast & easy shopping. www.thespendless.com

Come out and connect with nature at Santee National Wildlife Refuge. Summer is a beautiful time of year to bring your family or enjoy the solitude you can find on one of the refuge’s hiking trails or along the Wildlife Drive.  The Visitor Center is a great place to start and find out information about what’s being seen around the refuge, including the best places to view such beautiful songbirds as the Painted Bunting and Prothonotary Warblers or for a possible glimpse of an American Alligator or many of the refuge’s other reptilian residents.  

The Santee National Wildlife Refuge is made up of four units along the northern shore of Lake Marion.  Each unit of the refuge provides visitor opportunities for hiking, bicycling, wildlife observation and wildlife photography.  Come out and visit your national wildlife refuge today!

The mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.  

 

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FISHING A GREAT VALUE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS We live in such an awesome place. Getting a license to fish in South Carolina is still the best value for your dollar even as temperatures drop and fishing is heating up.  Buying a fishing license is even easier than ever by either calling toll-free 7 days a week 24 hours a day at 1-866-714-3611 or go online at the DNR Website: www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html 

One of the spectacular benefits of Santee Cooper Country is the diverse activities that are available to the public. Here are Festivals and Events. Hotel, mobile home, and RV camping accommodations available. From waterfront lodging, full- hook up, to the most primitive of sites.

Whether your fishing, hunting, bargain hunting the many shops, hiking the Palmetto Trail,  golfing, or simply enjoying the weather, there is something here for everyone in the family.

 

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FOR SALE NEW SNEAK BOAT 10 ft by 42'' wide, Custom trailer w/ new spare tire, 60 lb thrust motor 12 v. weedless propeller, new battery, paddle, fishfinder eagle cuda 242, adj. seat, foot steering and livewell, reverse and forward control. $1800 Call Jimmy 1-843-364-6944.

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