The spring bite is officially kicking off, and it’s one everyone’s been waiting for! We’re starting to see solid numbers of Spanish mackerel, Atlantic bonito, and bluefish finally show up along the coast. These fish are fired up and feeding, and the trolling bite has been the way to get it done. Pulling small spoons, Clark spoons, and planers has been producing steady action, with fish hitting clean and fast. The bonito are bringing the heat with hard runs and aggressive strikes, while the Spanish mackerel are keeping rods bent with quick bites. Bluefish are mixed in, adding a little extra excitement with their aggressive feeding behavior. Water temps are climbing into that prime range, and it’s only going to get better from here. If you’ve been waiting to get back on the water, now’s the time—this is just the beginning of a strong spring run!

Spring is right around the corner here on the Grand Strand, and things are starting to heat up offshore. Water temps are hovering right around 58 degrees, which means we’re on the edge of some fun action. Spanish mackerel, bonito, and bluefish should be showing up any day now. These fish follow that warming water, and once they move in, it can get wide open in a hurry. Now is the time to get your gear ready and keep an eye on the forecast. It won’t be long before we’re seeing birds working, bait pushing, and rods bending. If you’ve been waiting to get back on the water, this is your sign—it’s about to get good.