Shore fishing?

[Chesapeake TJAM]

I'll be down in Hilton Head starting the 15th. I've already booked a trip with Dan Utley and I'm psyched. I've never been to HH.

My question is: Are there any areas on the shore to fish with my 3 yr old son? Not looking for big fish just something. (A lot of small ones is better than 1 big one). Creeks, canals, piers etc. we'll be staying on the beach but I'm willing to drive. Any surf fishing?

Thanks for your help.
Mike

[carnold]

Just go down to south beach,thats where the river empties into the ocean

[Gharrer]

Where will you be staying in Hilton Head? You can fish from shore at Shelter Harbor - on the Disney side of the harbor. I have caught flounder, bluefish and redfish from there. I have had the best luck with a jig and squid strip, although everyone there recommends a jig and bass assasin in electric chicken color. Also, there is a canal that runs around the island. There is access by going oward Palmento dunes. You can actually rent canoes a shop there right on the canal.

Good luck.

[spooner]

If you are staying in Sea Pines, try the ponds around the golf courses. I go every August and have caught a lot of reds as well as a few flounder and ladyfish. Every year I hear of juvenile Tarpon being caught in these ponds, but I not seen one yet. Gold spoons work the best on the reds. For the ladyfish try any small spoon, the ones I have caught were small but my 4 year son had a blast last year catching them. Let us know how the charter goes, I am interested in a trip this August.