hunter123 Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 My wife wants to spend this Jan and Feb in Myrtle beach. Iv'e been there in the summer months to fish. How is the surf and pier fishing in the winter months of Jan & Feb, Were to fish, and whats would be running. Please help a Yankee out, I would hate to be in a great place as Myrtle and not fish. Thank's. Capt, Frank Mundus. The man, the myth, the legand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishguts430 Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I can't help you out much but I'll be down there for spring break in the beginning of March and was wondering the same thing. I emailed a few bait shops with no respond so hopefully someone can chime in and give us some info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter123 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 We can only hope. I think i read somewhere that fishing starts around March in Myrtle. Capt, Frank Mundus. The man, the myth, the legand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroftswank Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Can't help you with the surf, but your best bet is gonna be to fish shallow mud flats for redfish. The sun warms the mud and it is not uncommon to find schools of 100 plus fish. Best in December and January but you can still find fish in February Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Backlash Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 So, fishing is good at Myrtle beach during December and January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter123 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Can't help you with the surf, but your best bet is gonna be to fish shallow mud flats for redfish. The sun warms the mud and it is not uncommon to find schools of 100 plus fish. Best in December and January but you can still find fish in February But i would need a boat to fish the mud flats like the other forum member said. or can you fish them from shore?. Capt, Frank Mundus. The man, the myth, the legand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroftswank Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have fished both ways down there, boat and bank. There are areas accessible by foot. I have done several trips down there to visit my cousin who takes me out. I can try to get some info to you by pm depending on how much he will give up. I just followed along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetwater Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Ever wonder why no one from South Carolina responds to "Surf Fishing Myrtle Beach" threads? I have become too old to drink bourbon on the rocks. I will still drink it in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Backlash Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Quote:Originally Posted by Sweetwater Ever wonder why no one from South Carolina responds to "Surf Fishing Myrtle Beach" threads? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 By foot is tough - there's not a lot of access I wouldn't be talking about it on the internet. I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis  Social Distancing since 1962  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buz23 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Having walked the beach, I can vouch for the fact that the water is extremely shallow a long way out. I don't recall seeing anyone fishing the surf - just off the piers, which are fun to go out and watch, if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermonter Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 We used to do an annual trip down there in Feb, kind of a one week winter break with the golf clubs. I remember asking around and most suggested trying Murrells Inlet south of Myrtle at that time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetwater Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Having walked the beach, I can vouch for the fact that the water is extremely shallow a long way out. I don't recall seeing anyone fishing the surf - just off the piers, which are fun to go out and watch, if nothing else.  Bingo! We go to Myrtle Beach to drink beer and meet stray women. Sometimes we take our own women and drink bourbon. It looks like you are in the latter group.  Mile for mile, South Carolina may be the worst state on the East Coast for surf fishing. 95% of our inshore fishing is done in the marshes, creeks and inlets. Compounding the problem is that many of our species move offshore during the winter. The good news is that if you do catch anything, you are nearly guaranteed to not be mugged.  On the other hand, If you are willing to take a charter, some of our pelagics are available year round, and you can fish off the wrecks. I have become too old to drink bourbon on the rocks. I will still drink it in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TipUp Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 sheepshead are doing well right now inshore near pier pilings. crush up barnicles and fiddler crabs and chum right on top of natural wood pilings. Not treated wood pilings. give it a little bit to draw some fish in and clamp weight a small amout of lead a foot or so above a small but strong sharp hook and bait with a live fiddler or pieces of oyster. you have to keep your finger on the line and watch the rod tip. drop your bait right beside your chummed piling until it hits bottom. reel it a foot or so off the bottom and dangle it. do this for the two hours around low tide in 6-10 ft of water. "Making fish late for where ever the hell they were going since 1979." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TipUp Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 no leader or carolina rigging, monofilament only and clamp weights so the extremely subtle vibrations of rheir nibble can reach your finger on the line. on a "hit" raise the rod tip rather quickly more so than a "hookset" jerk. "Making fish late for where ever the hell they were going since 1979." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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