Floundering In Myrtle Beach

November 5 – 9, 2014

We continued to spend a few more days in the Palmetto State enjoying the sandy beach found in Myrtle Beach.

According to the history of the area the Waccamaw Tribe called it home. They used the river for travel and fished along the shore around Little River.

Settlements in this area did occur and the early settlers had great success in producing indigo and tobacco but didn’t have much luck in extending the plantation system which was their first goal.

The statistics indicate Myrtle Beach gets 14 million visitors annually. I am glad we didn’t decide to check this place out in summer. It would have been a bit crowded and Izzy couldn’t have enjoyed the beach.

Horses to High Rises

 

We spent a few nights at the Myrtle Beach State Park which provided us with a short walk to the beach and a fishing pier. Izzy enjoyed sniffing the entire campground, beach, and hiking trails.

A Little Fall Color Along the Trail

Spreading Out

 

Our camping spot was located close to one of their cabins and one morning when Izzy and I were out walking we came across a spider web you just couldn’t ignore. We found an interesting looking spider at home in the web. Needless to say we didn’t disturb it as it appeared it just might when the battle.

Hanging Out

Hi There Said the Spider

 

We checked out the fishing pier the day we arrived and spoke with a local who had been fishing since 0900. It was about 4:00 in the afternoon and he had already caught one flounder and hooked one while we were talking with him. He was able to keep it as well so guess what they were having for dinner!

Serenity

Since we enjoy flounder Steve headed to the local bait store to obtain the magic bait that should provide success for us as we were going to fish the next day.

We headed to the pier in the morning with the hope to catch some fish. The sun was out but the wind was blowing pretty steady so you couldn’t enjoy basking in the warmth, but heck we were outside enjoying the surroundings and fishing!

 

I caught a small pompano fairly early on so maybe we just might get lucky and get a flounder. In between casting and checking the bait, we watched quite a few folks riding their horses on the beach. They don’t allow horses or dogs on the beach earlier in the year but after Labor Day they show up in droves. Who could blame them as it is a beautiful beach.

  

Steve fished next to the gentleman (Curt) we spoke to the day before and learned a bit more about the areas’ fishing spots. As we looked up and down the pier the fishing action was pretty slow until Curt managed to catch a pretty nice sized black drum. Funny how the fish went to his bait and not ours. We did get some nibbles but nothing to reel up. Oh well that’s what fishing is all about.

Fishing and Gabbing

 

We had fun our few days here and took advantage of the hiking trails in the park as well as the beach. There were a few brave folks out in the water without wet suits. I wonder if they do the Polar Bear challenge?

I checked on the spider the morning we were heading to our next spot as the cabin had been rented for a couple of nights. Certainly it would get nervous and go hide but it didn’t. I guess when you look mean you don’t get nervous!

Well next time you hear from us we will be learning all about Charleston. Talk with you all soon!