A closer look at the Flats Class Series from Fitzgerald Fishing and why it’s become a go to for Lowcountry anglers chasing redfish and trout in shallow water. Built for precision, sensitivity, and control, this rod lineup is made to elevate your inshore game.

The right inshore setup can change your entire day on the water. Here’s why the PENN Carnage III Rod, PENN Clash II Spinning Reel, and shrimp imitations from Berkley have become a go to combination for Lowcountry anglers.

A true Lowcountry classic, the Pawleys Island Classic Rope Hammock has been delivering laid back coastal comfort for more than a century. In this Outdoor Series review, we take a closer look at the craftsmanship, history, and timeless design that has made it one of the most iconic hammocks in the South.

Spend enough time around anglers and you’ll hear the same thing over and over again, confidence in your lure matters. Whether you’re working a grassy flat for redfish, flipping docks for largemouth, or covering water with a crankbait, the lure tied to the end of your line can make all the difference. That’s where Cosmic Lures comes in. Built around creativity and a genuine love for the sport, Cosmic Lures is bringing a fresh perspective to the world of fishing tackle.

March 2 – March 7 | Inshore, Nearshore & Offshore

This early March week is shaping up as a transitional period between late winter and early spring fishing. Water temperatures are on the rise, bait is more active, and fish are responding to moving tides and warming afternoon windows. Stable weather will create some excellent tide-driven bite periods, especially around the incoming tide peaks.

This week sets up with classic late winter Lowcountry conditions cool mornings, mild afternoons, and a few breezy stretches that will make tide timing more important than ever. Water temps are still on the chilly side, but we’re starting to see that subtle seasonal shift where fish feed more aggressively on moving water, especially during warmer afternoon tides.

If you fish around Charleston long enough, you know the routine. You’re half awake, trying not to spill coffee, loading rods into the back of the truck before the sky even starts to change. Somehow, no matter how careful you are, they end up crossed, wedged under a cooler, or tangled together by the time you reach the landing. It’s not a disaster just one of those small, annoying parts of fishing that everyone accepts. But it doesn’t have to be that way. That’s exactly the problem The Rod Rig set out to solve.

There’s a moment when you pick up a new rod and just know it’s built right. Before you ever tie on a bait, you can feel the balance and the way it sits in your hand. That’s the first impression the Trika 6X Spinning Rod gives you. Trika didn’t set out to build another generic carbon rod. The 6X is their flagship platform, designed around one core idea: better connection between angler and lure. And after a few casts, that difference is noticeable.

SEWE 2026 felt like one of those years where everything clicked. The weather cooperated, crowds were strong without feeling overwhelming, and the lineup of competitions, demonstrations, and wildlife programming reminded everyone why this weekend has stayed a cornerstone of outdoor culture for decades. Spread across venues throughout Charleston, the event once again blended working dog performance, hunting tradition, conservation education, and world class sporting art in a way few events anywhere can match.

If you spend enough time fishing around the Lowcountry, you learn quick that your clothes have to work just as hard as you do. Mornings start cool running across open water, decks stay slick most of the day, and by mid afternoon you’re dealing with heat, humidity, sunscreen, and whatever the tide decides to throw at you. Most “outdoor” shirts either fall apart or feel miserable halfway through the day. Poncho’s denim shirts, though, feel a lot more like something you’d trust as an actual work shirt, the kind you throw on at daylight, fish hard in, clean fish in, and don’t think about again until you get home.