Daniel Island is growing. As such, new residents are arriving daily. Bill Price is one of the new arrivals. Bill is also an avid angler, so it was only a matter of time before we met and went fishing. On the day of our trip, a strong breeze was blowing against the tide. This created standing waves in the Wando, making the river unfishable in my skiff. Late in the summer, I prefer to fish larger bodies of water on the incoming tide (because the water temperature is cooler and the fish feed more consistently). On my trip with Bill, this was not an option. So, we tucked into Beresford Creek to seek shelter from the wind. Turns out, shelter and fish were hard things to find.
We were casting Z-Man StreakZ 3.75 lures (Blue Back Herring) on Finesse Jigs. The wind made accurate casting a bit of a challenge. This (along with uncooperative fish) made for a slow start to our trip. When we finally found fish that would eat, they were small. Of course, when you are not catching many fish, you are thankful for the small ones!
With conditions against us and the bite being slow, Bill and I had a lot of time to chat. It was fun sharing the natural beauty of the Lowcountry with someone new to the area. We managed to catch fish but not many. Regardless of our meager catch, Bill and I had a great time.
Fishing is a great way to meet your neighbors. You may not catch fish but you will make new friends.