September 19, 2008

Record Red Grouper caught off SC coast

record-breaking Red GrouperMichael Jenkins, of Little River, caught a 31 lb. Red Grouper off the coast to claim the new state record.

The 40′ charter sports fishing vessel, “Fish Screamer III”, captained by Danny Juel, left from Little River and anchored in about 100′ of water 50 miles offshore.

The previous state record for a Red Grouper is from back in ’76; it took Michael about 10 minutes to beat it.

Congratulations Michael!

August 15, 2008

Record Amberjack caught off Murrells Inlet

Lee Frederick, of Murrell’s Inlet, caught a 100 lb. 8 oz. amberjack off South Carolina’s coast to claim the new state record.record catch amberjack

The 34-foot-Crusader, “Killin’ Time”, captained by Troy Strickland, left from Murrells Inlet headed northwest of the Georgetown Hole and anchored in 160′ of water.

The previous marine game fish state record for an amberjack was from back in ’98; it took Lee 15 minutes to beat it.

Congratulations Lee!



    





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