Carp on area lakes are feeding harder and harder taking flies aggressively on points, coves and channel flats. Buggers are a staple right now in black,cranberry and rust with beads and without. If the weather stays consistent the bite will last into Nov.

Plan the day around peak sun as the shadows are getting longer and longer with the shorter days. Spotted bass, a fly-rod favorite in the fall, are actively schooled chasing shad. Norman has been especially productive. Remember if you do not see bait- keep moving. Yellow buggers. white streamers, and topwaters are all working. Bigger fish are deeper under bait ball and an intermediate or sinker may get the 3-5lber's fired up.

Good numbers of fish. Catfish are active on the flats and crappie have moved shallow again, both excellent warm water targets. Reds around Charleston and Beaufort have started to school. A few tailing tides are still possible. Later in the fall low tide fishing is the ticket. Use long leaders around 12ft with light flies like a Seaducer. Trout are on drop-offs and readily take topwaters this time of year like a Gurgler. Try any creek mouths off the ICW or secondary creeks. Find one and its on. Moving falling or rising is best.

Remember we all know the DH water is stocked and it really is a no -brainer. No need to tell the experienced fly rodder the deal. DH Trips are made for beginners to be introduced to the sport. We offer a complete introduction to fly-fishing on some great water. For you veterans: Try something different this fall, something harder and maybe something bigger just one day this fall.
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Capt. Paul Rose