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Crocs Are Hot
While they have been around for quite sometime Croc shoes have made their way into mainstream America. You cannot go anywhere without seeing people sporting them in all different colors and even buying little things to decorate them. My kids received some for Christmas and wear them just about every day. It was not until this past week, however, that an amazing discovery with these shoes was made in the world of fishing.
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Savannah River Committee Meets March 30 In Hilton Head
     South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's Savannah River Committee will meet with Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue's Savannah River Committee 9 a.m. Friday, March 30 at the Hilton Head Public Service District Community Room to continue their discussion of issues arising in the Savannah Basin. The Georgia/South Carolina Committees last met jointly in September 2006.
     The bi-state meeting is open to the public. The Hilton Head Public Service District Community Room is located at 21 Oak Park Drive, Hilton Head Island. For more information or directions to the Savannah River Committee meeting, call (803) 734-9100 in Columbia.
     The South Carolina Savannah River Committee will meet separately 1 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority on 6 Snake Road in Okatie. The meeting is open to the public.
     Call (803) 734-9100 for more information.
   Issues for the Georgia/South Carolina Committees range from saltwater intrusion into a principle public water supply aquifer on the coast of Georgia and South Carolina near the Savannah River, industrial and residential waste water assimilation, a minimum release strategy on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer-managed lakes in the upper part of the Savannah Basin, and the consideration of lake levels. This meeting will focus on a report of a Groundwater Subcommittee and a presentation relating to current groundwater conditions on Hilton Head Island.

“Giant Fish Tank” to Captivate Crowds at Savannah International Boat Show
     Savannah, GA, March 21, 2007-- The Travelin’ Fish Tank, a 12-foot tall, 40-foot long glass mobile aquarium stocked with live fish will make a stop at the 5th Annual Savannah International Boat Show. Fishing professional, Phillip Hain, will demonstrate casting techniques, with underwater views of fish striking the lure.
     Gary Hain, of Hot Springs Arkansas, and his son Phillip have turned their fishing hobby into a full-time career as they travel throughout the United States with their Travelin’ Fish Tanks performing 15o Shows annually. The tank, designed to give realistic underwater views of lure and bait, has its own transportation rig and can easily be seen by anyone in a large crowd due to its size.
     The Travelin’ Fish Tank demonstrations will be held inside the Convention Center on Saturday: 11, 1, 3 & 5 and Sunday: noon, 2 & 4. Fish are being donated by The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division.
     Another popular feature at the Show will be the Fishing Seminars. The list of speakers and topics include:
     Friday: Trout & Red Drum on the Georgia Coast, Captain Mark Noble; Broad River Cobia, Captain Danny Rourk
     Saturday: Redfish for Tomorrow, Captain Spud Woodward; Inshore Tactics for More Trout & Redfish, Captain Greg Davis; Casting Techniques & Catching Largemouth Bass, Captain Richard Parrish; Fly Casting Basics “How To” & Equipment Overview, Captain Steve Osterhaus
     Sunday: Exploring Coastal Georgia & Savannah River by Boat, Captain Mike Neal; Tarpon Fishing on the Georgia Coast, Captain Mark Noble; Fishing for Flounder Georgia Style, Captain “Wild Bill” Jarrell
     The Savannah International Boat Show will feature more than 90 different boat lines, as well as the latest in marine accessories, products and services. The Show is presented by Mercury MerCruiser. Sponsors include: GMC, WTOC TV, Adventure Radio Group and the Savannah Morning News.
     Tickets: $8; children 12 and under free. $5 after 5pm, Friday and Saturday Parking is $3
     Show Hours: Friday, March 30, 12-7pm
                        Saturday, March 31, 10am-7pm
                        Sunday, April 1, 11am-5pm
For more information please visit, www.SavannahInternationalBoatShow.com

Fishing this past week has been really good. The offshore is still a little spotty, but were some very nice catches of wahoo, dolphin, blackfin and yellowfin tuna. There were also some very nice catches of bottom fish by people that did not have great luck trolling. Inshore the redfish are biting good and the trout are going really well also, hitting grubs, live bait and top-water plugs. The sheepshead bite is also very good over the reefs and inshore around docks and bridges. The weather for the weekend if looking very nice. Keep an eye out for other boats as our water ways are more crowded than ever.

Tight lines…
Andy Pickett
CharlestonFishing.Com