PELICAN – The Brown Pelican is entertaining to watch. They feed on mid-sized fish that they capture by diving from above and then scooping or dipping the fish into their pouch, which acts as a flexible dip net. Most of their prey has little commercial value. They are the only species of pelican that hunts with such dramatic plunging dives. After capturing the fish they rise to the surface and drain the water from the pouch. They point the bill up and swallow the catch.
cActivities sary. Ask to go on The Outback. Exclusively from Outside Hilton Head. See ads pages 43 & 57. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.
bring a pole and our guides will direct you to the best spots to fish. Only $10/hour for single kayaks, $15/hour for double kayaks. Guided fishing tours available in the winter months. See ad page 49. For reservations and information, call (843) 684-1910. kayakhiltonhead.com.
FISHING
Kayak Fishing with Outside Hilton Head
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Shelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Daily kayak fishing excursions. Daily 3-hour tour includes custom fishing kayak, bait, guide, tackle and licensing. All tours are conducted in the stateof-the-art Hobie paddle fishing kayaks. Tours scheduled around optimal tides for targeting redfish. The ultimate in sport fishing. See ads pages 43 & 57. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.
South Beach Marina Village, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Offering charter fishing, bait, fishing tackle, crabbing supplies, marine accessories and T-shirts. Call for charter reservations and availability. See ad pages 36-39. (843) 671-3060. bluewaterhhi.com.
Drifter South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Family fun boat for offshore fishing. Spend your time deep-sea fishing when you leave from the closest marina to the ocean. Rods, reels and bait furnished. Call for reservations. See ad page 59. (843) 363-2900. hiltonheadboattours.com.
Kayak Fishing with Kayak Hilton Head End of Simmons Road on left side, off Marshland Road, next door to Broad Creek Marina, K-22 on map. GPS: 11 Simmons Road. Rent a kayak, 50 ISLAND EVENTS DECEMBER 2011
Moneric Fishing Charters At the docks of the Chart House, off Squire Pope Road, S-28 on map. GPS: 2 Hudson Road. Let’s go fishin’. Captain Eric offers daily charter trips aboard the 27’ Key West and will customize your outing for up to 6 passengers: From a few hours, to all day for the fishing enthusiast. Bait, tackle and ice included. See ad page 63. (843) 816-0215 or 341-3742. moneric.com or northendcharterfleet.com. hiltonhead.com