Spring 2013

VOLUME 4 • NUMBER 2

SPRING 2013

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information. BILLIE BOY, I LOVE YOU MAN! RIP Even though Bille Baldwin is our LOCAL DUDE this issue, we would like to welcome in Spring and the induction of Sir WIllie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristopherson and others, AKA, WILLIE, WAYLON AND THE BOYS, to the DUDE HALL OF FAME! Been to new DUDE FAMILY MEMBER Carolina Honky Tonk?

Heard this song? MAMA DON’T LET YOUR BABIES, GROW UP TO BE COWBOYS! THIS WAS THE LAND OF OUTLAW COUNTRY and Willie is the Sheriff. Thanks to brotha Ron Seib for nominating brotha Willie. He is truly worthy of the DUDE HALL OF FAME and he brings his boys with him.

OUR NEW DUDE HALL OF FAMER, Sir WILLIE NELSON aka, Willie Hugh Nelson, born April 30th, 1933. Can you say, Great Depression and Hoovervilles? Ya see, Willie is half neck and half native American. How bout some OUTLAW COUNTRY? Willie wrote it and he sang it! Willie actually was in the Air Force before honorable aliments retired him, then went to Baylor before dropping out and concentrating his life on folk music. Willie was a Disk Jockey in Texas. HONKY TONK WAS ALIVE AND WELL! Willie signed on with RCA Victor and ET’S SPRING! SADDLE UP AND MAKE SURE YOUR HORSES ARE WATERED! LET’S GET GOIN, WE’RE BURNIN DAYLIGHT! “SEE CHANAW YA HERE?” These are words of one of best redneck, DUDES , I’ve ever met. We lost one of our true DUDES, this past Winter, BILLIE BALDWIN. His receiving in Walterboro and the funeral are already things of legend. Bennett’s Point, lit up like 4th of July. 93 PICKUP TRUCKS, bumper to bumper from the church to his final resting place down at the end of Baldwin Lane, do I need to say more. He was a well respected man and the best part is he finished up his auto biography before the died and it tells you the story of what it was like to be a GEECHEE BOY, basically the white version of the beautiful Gullah people. Thanks to him and his wife Gleena, he actually got his book completed before he passed away. He fished with his brothers, sons and friends the night before he died. He passed on the way to pick up a tractor. GOD called him home on his own bridge that he had crossed many many times! It was his time! The Good Man Above needed him upstairs to teach all those long timers and new comers how to be GEECHEE aka Lowcountry redneck.

Please continue to read DUDE as we are going to start including some of his excerpts from his book, Reflections Of My Island Life. It will be a true learning experience. This issue,THE WHITE DOLPHIN! Please do yourself a favor and buy this DUDE’s book. See article for contact

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the Grand Ole Oprey in the year of 1964.

His heritage is Irish and Cherokee, WOW, need I say more?! If you’re a REDNECK/ DUDE, you’ll know some of these songs; HELLO WALLS, SHE’S A GOOD HEARTED WOMEN IN LOVE WITH A GOOD TIMIN MAN! and his duet with Toby Keith, WHISKEY FOR MY MEN, BEER FOR MY HORSES! In 1973 he came out with his albums Shotgun Willie followed by the Red Headed Stranger in 1975. Well, Willie has put his mark on Nashville permanently. Willie was inducted in to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993 and was honored at the Kennedy Center in 1998.

In 2011, Willie was inducted to the National Agricultural Hall of Fame for his great work with Farm Aid and the multiple fund raisers he and his fellow DUDES held to help benefit our struggling American farmers. Nice ride Willie! Dismount and WELCOME ABOARD DUDE! SPRING is one of the favorite times of the year for DUDES. Fishing is about to get REEL hot, it’s time to dust off those golf clubs, go turkey hunting, attend some of the many great farmers markets with all their great fresh produce and simply just get out and enjoy our beautiful Lowcountry outdoors. As usual, we got you covered DUDES! Springtime is when all our great wildlife starts finding mates and that makes for some great wildlife viewing. Our Naturalist DUDE, Marvin Bouknight has a great outdoors article that gives you an idea of what to look for when you’re out there enjoying Mother Nature and all her glory. Great tips and Great photos Marvin.

Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us DUDES. Our natural resources are really invaluable and some times they could use a little help from mankind. Sure nature takes care of itself for the most part, however managing our Natural Resources is of the utmost importance when living in such a dynamic estuary environment. Our Marine Corps buddy, Warren DIZ Disbrow and I spent a day this past Winter with Federal Game Warden and Chief Conservation Officer on Parris Island, Van Horton. What we learned from talking to this DUDE was like attending a naturalist class in college. Many people pass by Parris Island, Marine Recruit Depot and think, hey, that’s where they make Marines, which is true, but that track of pristine land has its fair share of wildlife and natural resources that must be watched over and managed. Van is the man! Thanks to the Marine Corps for allowing us to spend some time with this great asset that they have keeping a eye on the gifts that Mother Nature created on Parris Island.

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hooked up. Our legendary DUDE FISHING STAFF has got your covered this Spring.

Captain Jason Dubose takes us offshore trolling for those delectable Mahi-Mahi aka dolphin. No were not talking about Flipper Harold. Captain Trent Malphrus shares his wisdom of paying attention to the moon phases, as they play a very important part, when fish are feeding and moving from area to area. Great things to know when you’re planning your next angling extravaganza. Captain Charlie Beadon who I’m sad to say is leaving Oldfield as our Riverpro to pursue his own charter boat captain business, tells us how best to have fun inshore with our trusty fly rods. Good luck with your new endeavor Charlie. Hopefully we’ll be able to still check in with you from time to time.

Finally, fishing is a great way for children to grow up with their Dads, Uncles and Grandpaws. Stories that will last a life time, especially when they are gone.

Well, O’Neill Williams shares a story with us of times fishing with his Dad. Sounds like he was a great role model, great fisherman and an even better Dad. Thanks for the nice article O’Neill.

We’ll see you on your television show, O’Neill Outside, seen locally most Sunday mornings. Check your cable channels and listings to find out when his show airs. That DUDE really knows how to cook with that Green Egg. Blackened redfish and sweet potato wedges..yummy!

There’s no doubt Marines are tough and in great physical shape.

Have you ever thought of training like one? No DUDE, you most likely are too old to enlist, however DIZ’s daughter, Aubrey Disbrow has met up with a Marine, Jeremy Crawford that is doing just that, training like you’re going in to combat. Combat Fitness may be the new craze, so check out her article and sign up. Drag around some tractor tires, carry some ammo boxes across the field, work with giant mooring ropes and many other cool things that will have your butt dragging by the time he’s done with you, but from what I can tell, you’ll be in shape DUDE. Oooorah!

You know we DUDES love cars and trucks! We threw some questions to Jim Bell, owner of Sunset Motors about how is the best way to obtain a late model car, truck or suv. Some great tips to consider before you go picking out your next ride and talking about Sweet Rides, we spent some time this past Winter with Tim Stewart and Rob Logan. Seems those DUDES found and old 1962 MGA Mark II and spent most of the Winter doing a complete off frame restoration. The finished product is awesome and Tim’s father in law, Jon Wiley Sr. is one lucky DUDE because it was his Christmas present. It was nice to see how many local businesses helped them in this great effort to restore this vintage car that James Bond would be proud to drive.

GUN CONTROL? NO! Background and mental health checks AH YEA! Learn to enforce the laws you already have in place before passing more laws. I want to be able to be able to protect myself and our GUN DUDE, James Grant tells us of the COLT NEW AGENT 1911 .45 ACP. Yea, this is what you want when trouble comes knocking, not Joe Biden out on your back porch pulling both triggers on a double barrel trying to shoot the moon! What’s plan B after that Joey? Not everyone has a fleet of Secret Service covering their butt.

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We have a few more stops on our DUDE RIDE as we start heading back to the barn.

Mr. Lowcountryoutdoors.com himself, Jeff Dennis checks in with us to tell us of a new Outdoor Outfitter that is on Hilton Head Island. Redfish Brands and C. Curtis Hart Jr. has some pretty nice, high quality Lowcountry marsh and field clothing and accessories to check out. I kind of got my eye on that oyster shell belt buckle. Now that we can see the ranch coming back in to sight, we always like to visit with our Fuskie DUDE, Lowcountry Joe Yocius. Joe tells us the story of Uncle Ben, a black Gullah native that lived the simple good Lowcountry life. Uncle Ben was painted by an old friend of ours and great painter, Joe Pinckney and before Joe passed away, he asked Lowcountry Joe to write the story of Uncle Ben that he so skillfully portrayed in his painting.

Now that we’ve watered our horses down, put them back in their stables and put up our saddles, we always kick back and finish up a great ride with the wild and crazy, Harold’s Mailbag. Ole Harold got some pretty darn hysterical letters this past Winter. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Of course we had many people check in with their great wildlife photos to Harold and we covered some ground this past winter and got many of you DUDES IN FOCUS at the great events that were; 28th Annual Grand Tasting and Wine and Food Festival on Hilton Head Island (we had Joe “The Cigartainer” and his buddy Jorge rolling up some fresh Cuban style, hand rolled DUDE CIGARS), thanks to all those that came by our booth to meet us and get you’re very own fresh hand rolled smoke, Katie O’Donald’s rocked for four days around St.Patty’s and we managed to get some photos of all the fun that was being had by all (those Headliners sure do know how to pack the dance floor, OK parking lot), Help of Beaufort had a fund raiser at Fat Patties and it was fun to see Mark Sanford waiting on tables and Mayor Billy Kyserling taking our drink orders behind the bar, we have some great photos from Crossroad’s BackPack Buddies half-marathon fundraiser that was held at Palmetto Bluff and we even caught a few shots of the DUDES from Buck Bass -N- Beyond at one of their recent outings. David was cooking up some duck breasts wrapped in bacon and I had to drive all the way to Hilton Head Island afterwards and slap my Mama! Good Stuff! It was great seeing all you DUDES out there this Winter and we hope to see more of you out this Spring.

Come see us as we’ll be regulars at the Every Thursday Farmers Market in Bluffton. Did you know it was rated as the #1 Farmers Market in all of South Carolina.

It’s too much fun DUDE. Great music, truck loads of some of the best looking fresh vegetables you’ll see anywhere, fantastic food booths and even a chef’s demonstration by Chef Matt Jording from the Sage Room.

I hope all y’all have a great Spring.

We’ll be wide open at the RBC Heritage down in Hammer Town as usual, so look for us passing out DUDE CIGARS to all the pros. Make sure you check out the BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL’S ad, as they have some great spring sporting events that you will not want to miss. Chris Cagle in the house this year..Yee Haw! Don’t forget to take some photos of all those great fish you’re going to be catching and send them to Harold@dudesc.com so we can share them with our readers. Seeing is believing!

A BIG DUDE WELCOME to all our NEW ADVERTISERS out there. The DUDE FAMILY JUST KEEPS ON GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER with every issue. Isn’t it about time you and your business join the DUDE FAMILY and enjoy this great ride with us!

Don’t forget to LIKE US “DUDE” on Facebook and know you can always find the latest issue of DUDE on our popular website; www.dudesc.com where you can also find links to all our advertisers’ websites aka DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS. Play and Be Safe out there DUDE and remember to be good stewards of our great Lowcountry Outdoors! FISH ON! Gotta go DUDE!

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THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING Article and Photos BY MARVIN BOUKNIGHT

Common Yellowthroat

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hhh, spring! No, I’m not talking about the pollen and the rollercryptically colored gray tree frogs filling the night air with a cacophony coaster of temperatures. I’m talking about the greening of chirps, trills, croaks, and squawks. up of the trees, popping of wildflowers, and of course, These sounds are pleasant to hear and provide an almost the arrival of breeding season for our feathered fowl! musical background to usher in spring, but a less musical, Breeding season means the air fills with song, guttural, and more primal awakening of spring is provided birds have molted into their breeding plumage, by the American Alligator. In the spring, male alligators and flashes of color bombard the Lowcountry. awaken from their winter torpor and begin to establish Our neotropical songbirds are so colorful in the spring territories that will carry them through the summer. In and summer, that only a closer look at these little birds order to “space” out the territories and find that perfect will surprise and reward you with a palette of bright colmate, both male and female alligators will produce a ors. As these little birds dart around in the thick cover loud, deep, roaring sound that will send chills down your of grasslands, woods, and forest edges, you have to be spine! These bellows happen throughout the summer, quick to notice the brilliant blues of the indigo bunting but are most predominant in the spring and early sum(Passerina cyanea), the brilliant red of the northern carmer. When an alligator bellows, it arches its head and tail, dinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), and one of my favorite, the usually out of the water, and produces a deep bellow that bright yellow and contrasting black mask of the common often results in water “dancing” around their sides and back yellowthroat(Geothlypis trichas). Of course, nothing says colfrom the ultrasonic vibrations. Now that’s how you welcome or here in the Lowcountry like the breath-taking painted bunting in spring!

Gray Treefrog (Passerina ciris). This Technicolor member of the finch family can Now, being in the Lowcountry, we have a tremendous variety of be found in maritime forests here in the Lowcountry and once water birds like long-legged waders and shorebirds. Shorebirds you see him, you won’t forget him! Males are colored red, mostly leave our area in the spring and summer, but some blue, purple, yellow, green, and even orange. Even the come to our area to breed. The black-necked stilt (Hifemales stand out, with her being one of the only all mantopus mexicanus) is one of those shorebirds that green songbirds found in our area. come to our shallow marshes, pastures, and flats to Spring not only introduces us to a visual display, breed in the spring and summer. Any guess as to but an auditory symphony, as well. Throughout how it got its name? Long, skinny red legs that the swamps, maritime forests, and bottomland are the second longest in proportion to their body forests, our ears are filled with the songs of male of any bird other than the flamingo, make this bird birds staking out their territories. From the “whoit, look comical perched atop the “stilts” but their whoit, whoit” of the cardinal to the surprisingly loud grace and beauty wading around the shallow waters “tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle” of the Carolina wren searching for prey will quickly erase any laughing at (Thryothorus ludovicianus), the trees come alive! Frogs the legs and have you amazed that this seemingly fragile Northern Cardinal get into the act, too, with calls from spring peepers, cricket bird is anything but beautiful! frogs, squirrel tree frogs, leopard frogs, spade foot toads, and the Being virtually surrounded by water, you would expect our wad-

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ing birds definitely put on a show, and you won’t be disappointed! Egrets, herons, and other wading birds return to their communal rookeries and began the impressive courtship, nest-building, and egg-laying for the season. Wispy plumes on the backs of great and snowy egrets, along with the colorful lores (skin around they eyes) that can vary from lime green in the great egrets, blood red in the snowy egrets, and brilliant blue on both little blue and tri-colored herons let us know that breeding season is in full swing. Add to that the courtship displays, ruffling of plumes, bill clacking, and “jockeying” for the best nest position, and you have quite the show!

How about taking a little time this spring and get out in the woods to check out the seasonal changes Black-necked Stilt that are happening all around us in the spring? Remember though, you ain’t gonna see nuthin’ unless you put down that Play Station, cell phone, or TV remote, and go outside! You’ll see that there’s quite a change from the waterfowl, shorebirds, and other species that spend the winter with us (insert your own northern “snowbird” reference here). It’s just one of the amazing things about this ol’ Lowcountry of ours…it’s always changing, always surprising, and always providing opportunities to learn about and appreciate this incredibly diverse area of the great state of South Carolina.

DUDE PROFILE: Marvin Bouknight is a South Carolina native and has lived in the Lowcountry for over 15 years. A Clemson University graduate with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Marvin has been a professional naturalist for over 20 years and is currently the staff naturalist at Oldfield Club. Through his company, The Nature Nook, LLC, Marvin offers a variety of programs, seminars and workshops on topics such as the local flora and fauna, attracting wildlife to your backyard and wildlife photography.

He also provides services such as interpretive center design, displays and features, interpretive program development including curriculum-based and guided lesson plan development, trail design and development, wildlife surveys and documentation, nature-based consultation, etc. He can be reached by calling (843)441-0961 or by e-mail at naturenookllc@gmail.com

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Take One for the Team

BY JON HUNDLEY Golf is an individual sport, but many times, you will be in a team competition. Recently, I have noticed conservative play when it is not necessary. A player’s partner is on the green in regulation, and the player will chip out sideways when there is a gap through the woods, or a team will have a net par, and the last player to putt will lag his birdie putt up to the hole. Be aware of your team’s situation on each hole, and if they are in trouble, by all means take the conservative approach, but if they are in good shape, take one for the team, and go for it.

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Father DUDE

BY O’NEILL WILLIAMS

H

e came back to Georgia in 1946 direct from twenty-five bombing missions over Japan as a decorated radio operator on a B-29, the only man in his radio class of twenty to return alive. He met and married an attractive 25 year-old war widow with a 3 year old son. He had become a husband.

He does not talk much about those sixteen-hour flights from the captures islands of Tinian and Iwo Jima to Japan and back. Never has. The four giant engines roared to life and eight young specialists, barely past their teens, settled in position for the creaking, vibration filled take-off over the darkened Pacific Ocean, not knowing what resistance might await them. As the sluggish propeller driven flying fortress dodged exploding aerial flack, he ignored the cold and fear that must have been a constant companion, and focused on the duties that would finish the attack and return the crew safely. It surely took a young man to think of himself as immortal to endure so fearlessly. Still runs true really, no one at that age figures they’re going to die. He made it back.

The post war years in the 1940’s were busy living and making do to raise that youngster and a 2nd son four years later. In those child rearing times, those two little boys must have been priority because they always felt they were. Affluent life style? Certainly not!

Riches? Yes, but of another, more lasting variety.

He had become a father. You see, ‘father’ is a word that denotes continuing acts of love, sacrifice, patience, and of enormous responsibility to wife, family and employer, it’s not just a title.

That little boy, he so willingly accepted responsibility for in 1947, was a busy guy over the formative years; playing baseball, football, basketball, soccer, swim team diving, wrestling, and even a growing interest in fishing and hunting. You know, in all those years, while not being able to provide instruction for such an array of activity, after all who could have, he ever missed a single game or event; no, not in fifteen years of dates and times for games spread out across the Southeast, whether it was the old Ponce de Leon Park in Atlanta, stadiums in Alabama or Florida. He was always there. Not to be the abusive, shouting, argumentative sideline parent like so many today, but to simply offer the support and praise for the successes and to smooth over the failures and rough spots, to give the ”atta boys” that would keep the little guy’s effort maxed out and confident. I knew he was there, watching, approving, supporting.

Yes, he had become father to me and performed as such sixty-seven years ago and continues so today. He has yet to ever miss a day being there for that too. Both my mother and father are ninety-two years old now and part of the greatest generation of Americans since the American Revolution. Veterans of WWII are dying at over 1,500 a day. That generation saved this country and stopped evil in its tracks around the world.

On the next Father’s Day, sit quietly for a moment and consider the unselfish attention and caring you hopefully received from the revered soul who so capably gave you the correct example necessary for you also to be a father. I hope you learned. Then go tell him you love him.

I just did.

DUDE PROFILE: O’Neill Williams. O’Neill is an angler and host of O’Neill Outside, a fishing television series on Sun Sports, SportSouth and the Versus channel. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Williams graduated from Emory University with a degree in Economics. He is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Williams now resides in Snellville, Georgia and has been a television fishing personality for 33 years with shows titled Fishing in Georgia, Southern Fishing, Reel Adventures, Adventures Afield and O’Neill Outside. Williams also hosts O’Neill Outside Radio on WSB, which is broadcast to 38 states. www.oneilloutside.com

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SPRINGING OUT FOR MAHI-MAHI

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BY CAPTAIN JASON DUBOSE

olphin…mahi-mahi…dorado…whatever you prefer to call them there is no doubt that in South Carolina the months of April, May, and June are prime time for targeting what many consider to be the perfect offshore gamefish. Sure they are not as big as blue marlin, as fast as wahoo, or pull as hard as tuna, but dolphin have what it takes to make them the most highly targeted gamefish species to swim in our gulf

Dolphin are eating machines. They have to be. They are the fastest growing fish in the ocean. Dolphin reach sexual maturity at an age of two months and have been documented to reach a size on 37 pounds in only 7 ½ months!!

The phrase “Live fast and die young” seems to sum up the life span of a typical dolphin.

Females, called cows, rarely live more than a year or two but will spawn 6,000,000 eggs during that short time. Males, referred to as bulls, are extremely lucky to make it to their 3rd birthday but can weight well over 50 lb. by that point. stream waters.

Yet another reason why dolphin are so popular with offshore fisherman relates to the Now before we go any further let’s clear one thing up. Dolphin fish are in no way related, fact that they are typically very plentiful. When the spring dolphin run is in full swing they or even similar to, bottle-nose dolphin the marine mammal of the same name. This shared often provide all the action you moniker leads to frequent confusion, and sometimes outrage, among visiting tourists who can handle. Dolphin, especially are not familiar with this vibrantly colored fish that inhabits virtually all warm smaller ones referred to as offshore waters of the world. Once, while cleaning schoolies, tend to stick togeththe boat after a day of Gulf er. When one is hooked the Stream fishing a cuentire school will frequently rious tourist asked follow it to the boat. As long what we had caught. as the hooked fish is left in “We had a great the water, the others will day!” I said proudly. hang around offering op“We caught a nice portunities to cast to them wahoo and plenty of with light tackle spinning dolphin with a couple rods or even fly rods. It’s in the 40 lb. range.” A not uncommon to catch look of pure hatred and upwards of 20 to 30 disgust spread over her schoolie dolphin out of a face. “Dolphin!?!? I single school. certainly hope you’re kidBut of all the reading and if you are that is sons why dolphin are NOT funny!” she vented such a coveted blueas she hustled her famwater species perily away thinking the whole haps the top is their time I may of had Flipper in undisputed quality as . harleston C in t n e the cooler. It’s for this very table fare. BlackTournam egadock M 2 reason that most restaurants ened, fried, grilled, 1 0 2 e hin for th lp o D have resorted to using the or broiled there are few things g in n h the win it w r e k Hawaiian name “mahi-mahi” finer than “fresh off the boat” dolphin.

And trust me… o Lucky Ho m a e T on the menu rather than “dolthere is a noticeable difference in taste between freshly caught dolphin and that phin”. Not only does it sound which has been frozen. Luckily, there are several restaurants in the Hilton Head and Beaumore exotic but alleviates any fort areas that serve fresh, locally caught dolphin. Better yet…there are a handful that will confusion and potential death threats. actually cook your fresh catch for you! A blacken dolphin sandwich and a cold beer after a Let’s take a look at what makes dolphin such a great gamefish. First has got to be their day of offshore fishing! DUDE, it just does not get any better than that! very unique appearance. From their vibrant and ever changing colors to oddly shaped Give me a call and experience first-hand just exactly why dolphin just maybe the perfect heads there is nothing that swims in the sea that looks quite like a dolphin. While a few gamefish!! Also, check out our new website at www.luckyhookerfishing.com! For current other gamefish species “light up”, meaning their colors get brighter when excited, dolphin fishing reports, photos, and tournament updates “Like” our Lucky Hooker Fishing Facebook actually change colors in the blink of an eye. Like a sea going chameleon dolphin will page. quickly change from green, to blue, to gold, to silver depending on their mood.

DUDE PROFILE: Capt. Jason DuBose is a One of the coolest sights I’ve been privileged to witness while offshore fishing was the tournament and charter captain aboard changing colors of a large dolphin chasing down a flying fish. While trolling I spotted the Lucky Hooker, a 42’ Yellowfin sportfishing dolphin cruising under a floating piece of lumber and turned the boat in its direction in boat. Lucky Hooker is based out of Hilton hopes of getting a strike. As chance would have it, before our lures passes within its view, a Head Island in the spring, summer and school of flying fish erupted from the water skimming the surface directly over the dolphin. fall months and south Florida during the The dolphin immediately changed from green to electric blue and tracked the flying fish winter months. Capt. Jason specializes in with amazing speed. As soon as the first flying fish touched back down the dolphin was bluewater trolling and offshore bottom and on it. After swallowing its meal the dolphin immediately changed to a vibrant green with wreck fishing. He can be contacted at 843a series of black vertical stripes on its side. Obviously not satisfied, the dolphin wheeled 304-4834 or jjdubose@aol.com. around and bee-lined for and inhaled one of the rigged ballyhoo in our trolling spread.

This brings me to the second reason dolphin may be the perfect gamefish…they have an insatiable appetite which makes them relatively easy to catch when they are around.

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Preserving the Natural Resources

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BY BRAD MCDONALD

arris Island is truly one of Beaufort County’s truly pristine pieces of Lowcountry land and obviously it needs the oversight of a skilled individual that knows how to maintain and protect its precious resources. Federal Game Warden, Van A. Horton has been brought on board to be caretaker of this great Natural Resource, Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Port Royal, South Carolina. He is the Conservation Law Enforcement Officer on base. Van is originally from Hampton, S.C., where he grew up playing outdoors, however he has spent most of his life right here in good ole Beaufort. He and his beautiful wife, Judy have three boys: John Paul, Jacob and Samuel. Parris Island is a pretty good size piece of land consisting of 8,095 acres, 19.6 square miles (12.2 land 7.4 water). For thousands of years, Native Americans lived on the island, but it was unoccupied in May 1562, when two French ships arrived. Their leader, Jean Ribaut, named the harbour “Port Royal” and built Charlesfort. The garrison of about 30 men abandoned the fort in 1563.

Pedro Menéndez de Avilés arrived in January 1566 to establish the Spanish colony of Santa Elena over the ruins of Charlesfort. By 1569, over 200 colonists were on Parris Island. In 1576, warfare with neighboring Indians forced a withdrawal, but in 1577, the Spanish returned and within a few years Santa Elena was home to some 400 residents. Serving for a period as the capital of all La Florida, Spain abandoned Santa Elena in 1587, but maintained contact with Native Americans who reoccupied the island through the 1600s. In 1715, Alexander Parris purchased the island that now bears his name. By the 1720s, British plantations thrived on Parris Island. Slaves, the majority population, worked the land continuously until the fall of 1861 when Union forces occupied the region. Parris Island’s former slaves were trained and educated by missionaries, such as the well-known abolitionists Frances Gage, and began independent, free lives. Through the efforts of local politicians, including Congressman and former slave Robert Smalls, in 1882 a naval station was established on Parris Island. In 1891, Marines arrived to provide security for the naval station. In 1909, command of the installation fell to a Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel who oversaw an officer’s training school and for a brief period in 1910, a recruit depot. Later, the island transformed into a naval Disciplinary Barracks. In 1915, Parris Island was turned over entirely to the Marine Corps and since that date, the primary mission has remained focused on making new Marines. The long history of Parris Island has left a rich cultural legacy and today MCRDPI is custodian to many unique cultural resources. Along with more than 100 archaeological sites, the island, affectionately called the “Cradle of the Corps,” also contains a diverse historic military landscape chronicling the development of the Marine Corps from the late 19th century to today’s modern Marine warrior.

USMC Master Sergeant Retired, Warren Disbrow and I recently paid a visit to Van on Parris Island, of which he takes great pride in protecting and preserving its natural and cultural resources. This part time farm-boy, graduated from The Citadel with a degree in biology, which comes in pretty handy with his current position. After doing some odd jobs as many

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of us DUDES have done, Van served with the Coast Guard down in Brunswick, Georgia. After that, he was a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officer for 14 years, stationed right here in Beaufort County out of the Waddell Mariculture Center run by Al Stokes.

His current boss, John Holloway is also a by-product of SCDNR and the Waddell Mariculture Center. Together, they see to all the necessary things that need to be done to protect and maintain the natural and cultural resources on Parris Island. They also informed me that all military bases have departments dedicated to the Natural Resources of each particular property or installation. Van is responsible for the “Foot Print” of Parris Island and that includes all the natural resources and environmental affairs. John and Van’s efforts come from the G-4, the Installation and Logistics Department and nothing they or their colleagues do is without the approval and directive from Depot Commanding General, Brigadier General Lori Reynolds. Sure, this includes taking care of the wildlife, however it may include some things you wouldn’t initially think about, such as, monitoring building construction, so it does not adversely affect water quality, endangered and threatened species and wetlands. If construction projects do have unavoidable impacts to these resources, then they must be mitigated and approved by Federal and State entities.

First let’s take a look at the protection and preservation of the wildlife on Parris Island. Making sure that storm water run-off is managed properly is very important to maintaining proper salinity levels that are key to the oysters, clams, shrimp, crabs and whelks that taste so delicious and inhabit this area. Parris Island has some fresh and salt water fishing that is simply off the charts. These waters can be fished by Properly Saltwater Fishing Licensed active duty, active duty dependents, retired military and Department of Defense employees. Van makes sure these lucky individuals are playing by the rules and are adhering to SCDNR rules and regulations, such as size and bag limits. There are also a lot of rattlesnakes on Parris Island DUDE! The Natural Resources Section is currently working with scientists as they are doing an ongoing Eastern Diamondback study on Parris Island. They have placed tracking chips in some Eastern Diamondbacks, so they can map their movements and record their growth rates. I found it interesting that Van said all of the rattlesnakes on Parris Island are Eastern Diamondbacks, where the majority of rattlesnakes on the Marine Corps Air Station are Canebrakes. He figured that the Eastern Diamondback’s ability to swim much better than the Canebrakes may figure in to the reasoning of this oddity.

There are birds of prey such as owls, osprey, hawks and bald eagles that thrive on the two bases that must be protected. It was interesting to hear that there are two couples of bald eagles living and thriving on Parris Island and that’s great to hear with all the ubiquitous gun fire being done during training. Van shared an amazing story of watching an osprey who had just plucked a mullet from the water, all to be dive bombed by one of the bald eagles, knocking the osprey looney and stealing its dinner.

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Of course Parris Island has its fair share of critters such as; Squirrels, Raccoons, Opossum, Otters and Gators that pretty much take care of themselves, however the white-tail deer population requires a bit more attention. For a few years Parris Island did not have a Federal Game Warden to oversee the depredation of the deer population and this allowed the population to get well above the desired level. According to Van, the preferable deer to land ratio is 1 deer per 10 acres. The desirable population of deer should be somewhere near 350 on the island and this past deer season, Van, “Diz” and a few fortunate hunters did some regulated herd controlling hunts that bagged roughly 100 deer. If deer are allowed to over populate due to having no natural predators, they can get emaciated and become starving disease ridden deer, yielding a very unhealthy population of deer like some no kill plantations in our area. They have roughly 85 applicants to partake in these hunts and there are 20 or so lucky ones that get drawn out of the hat for each hunt. Many are active and retired military that may not have the opportunity to hunt elsewhere.

Others are from the Parris Island Rod and Gun Club and they harvest these deer, donating the meat to worthy groups, as well as cutting out the jawbones for SCDNR records, aging the deer that have been taken and providing other information to better understand the health of the herd. There is a lot of work that goes on year round to maintain the whitetails such as; maintaining stands, tending to feeders, retrieving photos from trail cameras, etc. Van spends many nights in the summer spotlighting the deer to get a good handle on population numbers. This helps him decide how many deer should be harvested. Much care is paid to which deer to shoot, such as does that are hopefully not lactating and bucks that are at least 7 or 8 points with racks outside the ears.

Taking care of the plants, fauna and trees are also a big part of what Van oversees.

Battling invasive species such as the ChineseTallow Tree, also known as the Popcorn Tree are important as they get so dense, that the wildlife cannot navigate through them and they can choke out other various native plants. Those trees were brought over from China, as the fruit was used to make a particular type of soap. There are other invasive non-indigenous trees such as; mimosa, chinaberry and salt cedar that must be taken care of via the spraying of herbicides. Van works with Clemson University to assist him in the managing of the plants and trees. They help recommend the correct herbicides and can do various tests regarding fungi and diseases that may be affecting the plants on base.

I found it interesting that Van and company actually oversee timber harvesting on the island. In 2011 they cut and harvested a good size track of pine trees mainly for density reasons. It was nice to hear that they got to keep the money generated from this sale to buy equipment (bush-hogs, bobcat tractors, etc.) that help them maintain the property. I asked Van, “What did you do with all those stumps DUDE?” Well, it seems that, “Marines helping Marines” works in many different ways, as the Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station sent over a couple bulldozers. They uprooted them and piled them up for disposal.

Van is currently working on rehabilitating that tract of land as the dense forest of pines had the pH levels very low. Through a few years of introducing some lime to correct those levels, he hopes that the land will be healthier and thus more plantable.

It’s nice to see someone doing what they truly love and I could tell Van loves what he’s doing by protecting and maintaining the Natural Resources of Parris Island. I would like to thank the Marine Corps on Parris Island for allowing us to visit the base and spend a few hours with Van to find out more about him and all the great work he and John are doing for Parris Island. A BIG OOORAH DUDES! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

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The White Dolphin

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BY BILLIE BALDWIN

bout the middle of August, I was shrimping on a Saturday as well as I can remember, cause I didn’t have a crew, and the captain wasn’t there and I was running a boat named Connie Dale. And it’s about daylight and we had put the nets overboard, in the water and so forth, and set the nets and the double rigs out on the Connie Dale. You always walk back to the back of the deck to see how they if they’re working. And, I saw this white dolphin come up, and go down. I knew that a few years prior to that, they had caught a white dolphin here, and the Miami Sea Aquarium sent a boat up here, a ship, sorta, and stayed about—oh I don’t know-- a week or two, and caught one and carried it back to the Sea Aquarium in Miami, Florida.

So I called my wife on the radio, and told her what I’d seen, and told her to call Miami on the phone, and see if they were interested and so forth. One of the shrimpers named Fontain on the Miss Edisto said “What,; you been drinkin’ last night? You got amnesia? There aint no white dolphins out here!”

I said “Well, you can say what you wanna but I know what I saw!” So, that night I got in that evening and my wife told me to a man that she had talked to at the Miami Sea Aquarium. So, I called him. He wanted to know if I saw the dolphin, and I told them, “Yeah. I saw the dolphin.” And they said “Well, will you help us catch the dolphin?”

I said “Yeah I’ll help you catch it-- for a price. I ain’t gonna do it for nothing.” He said, “Maybe, we’ll work out something. I’m going to send a trainer, a dolphin trainer, and a diver--this trainer has caught many dolphins also.”

So, the next day, or the next after that, they drove up with a truck and a trailer and two boats, and one was a small Boston whaler, and they had it on top of the other boat and they had to take it off and, they told me that was the boat they would put the dolphin in, when they caught it. And they had an enclosed truck, about like one of these big trucks, and it was full of net. I got pictures of the net in my book and you can see the net piled up there. And then we started to try to catch that dolphin.

Well, we never saw it the first day out, but when we saw it apparently Fontain got a hold of Santini, in Grassy Key Florida, and he decided he wanted to catch it. Now mind you he said that there was no such thing.

Anyhow-- Santini came up and it got to be a rival situation. Anyhow, one day we were dragging along, I was on the shrimp boat, and Hansen and my men were out on the outboard looking for the dolphin.

Well, something popped right beside the boat, about ten feet off from the side of the boat there, and I looked up and then I heard the echo-- apparently a bullet travels faster than sound. I looked up and Fontain was going back in the cabin of the shrimp boat with a rifle in his hand. Well, I got on the radio to call him, and he didn’t answer. I said, “He better not try that no more.” And, that night when I come in, I called the sheriff.

I said, “Sheriff, somebody’s going to get killed tomorrow, and this ain’t a threat this is a promise. If Fontain shoots at me tomorrow, I promise you, I’m going to kill him. Maybe Fontain was trying to scare me, but I don’t scare easy, and I respect the Lord, but there isn’t a man walking that I’m scared of.

And the sheriff said, “Well, what happened Billie?” I told him what happened and the next day we went out there to shrimp, and there was the sheriff and the coast guard, game wardens, and everybody else. I had enough guns on the boat, so I wasn’t worried about Fontain if he’d have shot at me again.

And, they stopped me, and stopped Fontain. They said, “Yall gotta settle this thing there ain’t gonna be no shooting out here today. Get with your lawyers and see if you can settle it. My lawyer was JP Harrelson. He lived on the beach and stayed on the beach a lot of time, and Fontain’s lawyer, was Wayne Unger, Sr. and he stayed on the beach too. So, I told the sheriff that we’d have the meeting on the beach. Well, they decided, I don’t know who decided but they decided they’d have the meeting at Unger’s house which, was right down the street there.

So, that night, I went and got Emil Hansen and Lance Lanart-- my two men. Went by JP’s house and we all went to Wayne Unger’s house. Well, there was Fontain and Santini. They had a lot to say about how they were gonna do this and that, so they asked me to tell my side of the story.

I said “Well, I put the nets overboard just about the crack of daylight, and walked back on the stern of the boat, and saw the dolphin, and called my wife on the radio. And Fontain and them said I had amnesia, or I was drunk. And I told them that I knew what I saw. So, when I started to catch it then Fontain decided that he wanted it.” Which, I felt like I had a right to the dolphin. ‘Cause I was the first one to spot it.

And you know a lot of people get dolphins and dolphins mixed up. There are all kinds of dolphins, and they call a fish the dolphin, which is Mahi-Mahi in the restaurant, but the dolphin is a mammal.

And you gotta be careful with them, they”ll die with shock and they’ll die quick. I said Fontain shot at me. Well, he called me a liar-- a damn liar, or G-D liar I don’t remember what he said because I don’t like to use G-D. I don’t remember exactly what he said but I got out of my chair, and then a little fight

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broke loose there. And, sorta messed up the house and all but, there was nothing settled. They told us if they found a gun on either boat, that somebody was going to jail. So, I told them that there wouldn’t be any guns.

A dolphin is a hard thing to catch because they’ll go down what seems like a long time if they take three or four hard breaths they can stay underwater ten or twelve minutes. And they can swim a long ways in ten or twelve minutes ‘cause they’re awful fast.

I was on County Council at the time and my men Lance and Emil had the dolphin in the net . And Fontain told me he was going to run over the net and he headed toward the net, so they opened up the net and let the dolphin out! Now, if I had’ve been there that wouldn’t have happened. Cause I’d have cut him off with my boat and it probably would have been real bad. But he knew that I wasn’t there, that I was at a counsel meeting or somewhere else.

We worked and we had this news reporter over there around the beach. He hung around the Fontains at the beach. He reported that Fontain was gonna do this that. The reporter’s name was Peck.

Well, I had something for Peck because of all the things that I had heard that he said about me. He would write in the paper about how I was gonna catch the dolphin and they’d never see it again, blah-blah this and that. Well, the managers and the people at the Miami sea aquarium said that if we’d fix a place up here, they’d send the dolphin back up here.

But, they wanted to test the dolphin to see if it had any genes like the other white one they had which had died. And she was real old when she died.

We caught the dolphin and put it in the Boston Whaler with water in it, put a sponge on it, tried to keep it quiet. We brought it up to my house, and put it under the shade of a big oak tree. To try to keep it calm, keep it wet, and keep the dolphin until the plane could get there. And I knew that you couldn’t ship a mammal out of the state without a health certificate. So I had already put my friend, a veterinarian, on standby, that he would give me a health certificate if I had caught the dolphin. So, I called Arthur, his name was Arthur Moore, and his wife’s name was Rosa Moore. God bless them, they’re dead and gone now.

I called Arthur, and Arthur used to drink a little bit. Well, I told Arthur to meet me at the airport with his certificate book because I had to send a copy with the dolphin and I had to retain a copy here in South Carolina. So he did, he came and was at the airport. We loaded that dolphin on the plane, and he got on the plane and examined the dolphin. Now he didn’t know a whole lot about a dolphin, but he asked the trainer how old it was, and the trainer told him about three years old. And he’d say “Write that down Rosa.” He asked if it was a male or female, and the trainer said male. Arthur would say, “Write that down Rosa.” He patted the dolphin on the belly and the side a little bit. And he said, “Well it looks healthy to me. Rosa fill out the certificate.” And we sent a copy with the dolphin to Miami, on the plane.

But somebody came and told me that Peck was in the audience, and I had a crow to pick with him, so I came out of the plane and I started hunting Peck. Apparently, somebody told Peck, that I was hunting him, but see here it’s a good thing I didn’t find Peck because I had a big crow to pick with Peck.

And, I went to Miami, saw the dolphin, and negotiated. First I wanted to put him on royalty, but then there was a tax thing about tickets and this and that and the other, so I just told the Miami sea aquarium people, see I stayed down there a week. I said, yall just pay me what you think my time is worth and all, and you can have the dolphin. But if South Carolina gets an aquarium then I want the dolphin back.

They said fine—we’ll send the dolphin back. There was no aquarium built so I didn’t have to get Miami to send the dolphin back.

I don’t know what happened to it. Everyone thought it was an albino but the vet checked it and said it wasn’t an albino. It was just a white dolphin that didn’t have a lot of pigment in his skin. And he didn’t look near as white down there in Miami, as he did here. Because the water in that sea aquarium is clear as crystal. So, he didn’t look that white down there. He looked really white here, in this dark water.

Not there is a law now saying you can’t catch them, and molest them, and all that. There’s about six or eight of them that come right in front of my house where I live now, especially in the fall. You see them every day. They’re catching the trout and other fish in the Ashepoo River, coastal waterway.

I didn’t regret selling the dolphin or nothing like that, cause I knew the dolphin would have good care, and be happy in that aquarium. They’ve got a big area there where they let them all stay together and play. And a dolphin is very playful. I’ve watched them since I was a child.

And that’s the end of the white dolphin, bye.

-Billie Baldwin Send check for $20 plus $2.98 for postage ($22.98) to; Glenna Baldwin 3440 Baldwin Lane Green Pond, SC 29446

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Mags, McCormick’s PowThe Colt New Agent er Mags in 7, 8, and 10 piqued my interest with round varieties, a WWII its aptly named Trench surplus mag, a series 80 Sights; the sights are just Colt Commander mag, that, a gently tapering and new production Colt trench that runs the length mags. The gun ran 100% of the slide. A profound with all ammo types and “huh” ushered forth from all magazines brands that my lips. This sight would were tested and pictured prevent the gun from above. snagging on clothing or Initially I set up a duelholsters and I was smitten ing tree at 15 yards but with the idea of a 3” 1911 quickly discovered that the platform that easily draws Colt’s sights were not suitfrom concealment. The ACCURACY * * * ½ - can’t give the Colt a perfect score, because of the sights, plain and simple. Don’t misunderstand me, the firearm ed to fast precision work. sights are unconventional is extremely accurate, however, the average shooter will have a difficult time squeezing out every last drop of precision with the trench While feasible, it felt counand frankly not suitable sights -- a necessary sacrifice for the Colt’s sleek outline. terintuitive. After a few for anything past 15 yards, ERGONOMICS * * * * * - Anyone who has ever handled a 1911 knows the gun truly shines in this department. It is one of the few guns moments of aggravation but they are faster than that are absolutely comfortable to shoot one-handed. reflection I decided that 3 greased lightning to get a FIT & FINISH * * * * * - Beautiful deep blue finish. Flawless checkering on the grips. Smooth solid lockup. Buttery trigger-pull and safety steel torso silhouettes set general sight picture. manipulation. It’s a Colt; you get what you pay for. up in an “El Presidente” When the distinctive ACCESSORIES * * * - While a myriad of grips and non OEM magazines exist by the hundreds, you are stuck with the existing sights unless configuration would be a blue pistol box arrived at you have a smith carve up the slide. I couldn’t find an officer’s length laser guide rod but I know for certain that Crimson Trace makes much more suitable test of my FFL, I was taken aback laser-grips for the gun. the pocket-cannon. Quick by its size. Was I one of the VALUE * * * * * - A quick googling of New Agent for sale shows the price to be well under a grand, which is exceptionally reasonable for a drawing and neutralizing lucky ones? Had Colt sent genuine Colt 1911. Plus I’ve never met a Colt product that depreciated in value.

3 targets, utilizing two full me a Python or an AMT OVERALL * * * * * The New Agent is a niche piece, it’s not something you would bring to the range to shoot for precision but it is mighty magazines is a good asHardballer? I made quick fun to shoot. It’s a purpose-built concealed carry handgun that shoots a big slow projectile with a long history of being a man-stopper. sessor of whether or not work of the plastic tabs the gun is suited for carry. and threw open the hardI examined the gun alongside its big brother, the Colt Government Model MK IV Series plastic pistol case. I was not one of the lucky 70. Rather than tell you what happened, allow me to engage some of your other ones. Nevertheless, I was pleased to see a senses and please enjoy the video I have posted. beautifully blued compact 1911 and two 6 round magazines. I took the petite heavy hitter home to oil and familiarize myself with its DUDE PROFILE: James Grant, aka Crab Pirate internals.

Personal Interests: Competitive Rifle/Carbine/ If you own any full-sized 1911 pistol, you Handgun shooting, varmint hunting, fishing, will find that when it comes to field stripping, hiking, camping, wood-working and gunsmithing. it’s mostly the same song and dance with a I have participated in competitive shooting since couple of added twists. Chief amongst them 2005 and have placed in the top 3 at several are the captive recoil spring, the lack of barrel carbine side matches. I enjoy collecting antique bushing, and the subsequent inclusion of a military arms and teaching new shooters about flared barrel. One thing that really surprised the sport. In my spare time, I hunt white tail and me is that while the action of the New Agent coyotes, with the majority of my experience being is very tight, the gun does not include nor in the latter. Contact e-mail crabpirate@gmail.com require a bushing wrench to disassemble.

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FISHING MOONS

BY CAPTAIN TRENT MALPHRUS

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ou know DUDES, this article I’m going to talk about the moon and how it affects the fishing here in the Lowcountry, especially for redfish. With spring in full swing, the moon phases are going to play a big part on how good the fishing is going be, especially being on the water ever day, from first day light to dark.

In the winter, when I am not as busy, I can choose the best time of day to fish. This really helps catching redfish on a consistent basis.

Let’s start with the new moon. The one thing I don’t like during the new moon is it seems that the redfish bite is really good the first hours of the day, then slows down till mid afternoon. I think the reason for this is the tides on the new moon are highest in the 8:00 to 9:00 AM range, give or take some time. This is the last of water of high tide pushing into the creeks, once it turns, you have a heavy tide all morning till low water, which is around 2:00 PM. This mid-afternoon period is when the bite gets better, much better.

The next moon I’d like to talk about is a waxing crescent, which can be some of

Trent and Todd singing, They’ll be coming round the corner when they come!

After the full moon, now come the waning gibbous phase which can be really and I mean REALLY good DUDE, three days past the full moon. The bite can be at its best the first couple of hours of day till mid morning. Don’t miss this opportunity each month.

The last moon

phase is the waning crescent or third quarter. I like this moon DUDE! Just like first quarter, tides are mellow all day and the bite can be good all day as well. This is when all that clean water plays into the equation. All fish like to feed in this Sorry DUDE, too big to eat! clearer water, especially the redfish (Sciaenops ocellatus) aka the spot tail bass or red puppy drum.

After all these years of fishing the Lowcountry, from the times when my Dad took me fishing, to today, when I’m fishing with my sons, I can truly say the moon plays the biggest part of the fish feeding and what times of day this will happen. I hope this little “BITE” of information about the moon phases helps you catch more fish DUDES. PALMETTO LAGOON CHARTERS 843-301-4634.

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CAPTAIN TRENT STALKING REDS the best fishing at times. This phase of the moon is when tides are getting back to normal. Redfishing can be really good first thing in the morning for a couple of hours.

What makes this moon phase good in the morning is that the tide is just pushing over the oyster bars, when the reds are feeding really hard before the water gets to far up in the marshgrass.

The next moon phase that is really good is the first quarter on, from crescent to gibbous. Definitely one of my favorite times of the month to stalk the reds. The first quarter tides are at there mellowest DUDE, with low highs and higher lows, thus making for much cleaner clearer water. Clean water is what redfish prefer, so durning this moon phase, the bite can be good all day long at high or low tide.

The next moon phase is the waxing gibbous (half way heading to full). Here, the tides are starting to get bigger with more water moving through the Intra-coastal water way. It seems to me the bite during this time of the moon phase is best during the middle of the day.

Once the waxing gibbous is over and the moon becomes full, I fell that this is the toughest moon phase to fish of the month. With the moon being full, it puts out a lot of light at night, giving the redfish the ability to eat all night long, thus taking the day off from feeding till late in the afternoon.

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DUDE PROFILE: Captain Trent Malphrus is one of the rare natives of Hilton Head Island. This has been his only home for almost forty years. Trent was born into a family that has thrived on the Lowcountry’s rivers and estuaries for hundreds of years. They fished, picked oysters, crabbed, shrimped and frolicked in anything that has to do with Mother Ocean and still do to this day. Trent’s dad was the most hard-core fisherman he has ever known.

Trent got the fishing fever at a very young age as he followed in his father’s footsteps. All of the fishing knowledge he has attained originate in his father’s teachings. Trent now works to perfect his skills and achieve a greater level of understanding of fish and the intricacies of fishing. Trent’s father has passed on, but would surely be proud of his son and his love of fishing.

Trent was introduced to the Palmetto Dunes lagoon system when he was about eleven years old. His father would bring him to work and drop him off to fish all day in the brackish lagoons.

These lagoons are abounding with wildlife like red-tail hawks, ospreys, otters, kingfishers and an occasional alligator.

Trent now lives and works in Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head Island. It is here, amid this familiar saltwater kingdom, that he is now raising his own sons. Every morning when he wakes up to this great big world, Trent’s son runs to the back door. Staring out at the dock he asks his mother, “has daddy already gone to work?” Occasionally, he rises early enough to find the skiff still moored at the dock and asks if Trent has caught any fish yet. It seems another Malphrus has started down the road toward a life-long love of fishing.

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SIGHT FISHING BONANZA

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BY CAPTAIN CHARLIE BEADON

ersonally I enjoy fishing in the spring regardless of what we are fishing for, but what really gets me fired up is sight fishing! When I say sight fishing, what I am getting at is, we actually “see” the fish, some part of the fish or baitfish that are being pushed to the surface by larger predator fish. Once we know that our target fish are there, it’s just a matter of making a good presentation and getting them to take our offering. The great thing about sight fishing is it allows us to fish with lighter tackle and especially fly fishing gear. Lets put it this way; nobody wants to stand on the deck of a boat blind casting all day, but if we can see what we are casting to, things get a little bit easier.

There are three main sight fisheries that I will focus on during the spring and early summer...spanish mackerel & bluefish, cobia and redfish.

Let’s start with the spanish mackerel and blue fish. I lump these two species together because we find them in the same areas feeding on the same baits. Usually when you see a group of white birds franticly picking at the water with larger fish slamming the surface below, this will be spanish mackerel and/or blue fish blitzing smaller baitfish. In many cases, these fish are feeding on either glass minnows or small squid. I generally look to see what type of bait is being pushed up and use a matching fly or lure. The presentation does not need to be perfect, nor does the cast, but it is very important that you keep the bait moving and moving fast. I can guarantee you, once you hook into one of these fish you will know it, because they hit hard and put up a good fight!

Next let’s turn our attention to cobia. These fish should start to show up in the spring and stay around through early summer. For what ever reason, they like to pop up to the surface and swim around like they own the place...well, I guess technically, they do. Once again, this gives us a great opportunity to sight fish. As with most sight fishing, looking for cobia involves hours of boredom followed by moments of adrenaline rushing panic! The biggest difference in sight fishing for cobia from other fish is that we need use heavier tackle. For spinning rods, I use Ugly Stick Custom 12-20

pound rods with Penn 6500 reels and for fly fishing, I use 10-12 weight St. Croix Legend Elite rods with Sage 6000 reels. The heavier rods are needed to present larger baits but also to handle a powerful cobia. The biggest thing about the reels is to ensure that the drags are silky smooth.

Finally, let’s turn our attention to redfishing. Overall the water around the estuary will start to become increasingly murky as water temperatures rises. Algae and plankton start become more abundant. The lack of water clarity will surely hinder our sight fishing ability in many situations except for high water. Any high water (high tide) situation can become a sight fishing opportunity. On general high tides, I will still pole the grass edges and with clean ocean water coming in, we can generally see fish down to about 2 feet deep. On the days that we get extra high tides, we will have a shot at fishing for redfish as they dip down to feed on fiddler crabs along the bottom. If there is one thing that I truly enjoy doing is chasing tailing redfish...or what I like to call hunting with a fishing rod.

Until next time Catch em Up DUDE! DUDE PROFILE: Captain Charlie Beadon, River Pro at Oldfield Club.

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olumbia, SC, South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts, SCACD, awarded Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District the Conservation District of the Year Award. The Beaufort Conservation District is one of 46 District in each county of SC that was eligible for the prestigious award. They now have the SCACD Pump Award and Plaque displayed at their office at 817 Paris Avenue in Port Royal and they were also awarded $200.

Judges noted that the Beaufort Conservation District was chosen because of its very diverse array of activities with many community partners and working closely with USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, SC Department of Natural Resources, and Together for Beaufort Water Quality Committee. Recent notable projects include the Okatie Watershed 319 Grant, Beaufort County Clean Marine Project, 23 years of Eco Camp, Beaufort Blueways Trails and Earth Day Events. Commissioners, staff and partners traveled to Columbia to receive the award.

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RED FISH BRAND Hilton Head’s sporting clothier

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BY JEFF DENNIS illed as the Lowcountry Marsh and Field clothing outfitter, the Red Fish Brand offers a bit more to sporting enthusiast DUDES. Taking a page out of history, C. Curtis Hart Jr. of Hilton Head is bringing back the duck cotton field coat that was a type of outdoor uniform for many DUDES. Add a smart vest or an oyster belt to complete one’s attire and Red Fish Brand can take you from the field to the dining table for most any

occasion.

Vintage duck cloth went into everything from field pants, overalls, dove vests and hats with a foldable brim. Resourceful collectors can still find original garments on Internet outlets that offer the sale of such items and a fortunate few DUDES still hold onto the jackets that were passed down to them.

My own J.C. Higgins duck canvas jacket made by Sears, Roebuck and Co. is still ready for action even though it has earned retirement.

Hart transferred his desire to see this part of our Southern outdoors heritage return in the form of a first-class field coat. Furthermore, the entire jacket is made exclusively in the Carolinas – way to go DUDE! Each Lightweight coat is made of 8-aounce double-thick cotton canvas duck cloth that is woven at Mt. Vernon Mills in Mauldin. Features that the Lowcountry Coat shares with its duck canvas predecessors are a brown corduroy collar, heavy oversized logo buttons, four shell pockets designed to carry one box of shells each, game pouches with front and back entry points, chest pocket and handsome stitching throughout the entire garment.

The Field Trial Waist Coat or vest, in dark olive creates a perfect compliment with the tan jacket. The duck cloth increases to 11-ounce double thickness for the sake of warmth. With oversize buttons and three front pockets, the vest will earn any DUDE distinction even if worn without a jacket. Red Fish Brand is producing more accessories all the time with the input of outdoor enthusiast DUDES like John Treadway and retailer DUDES like Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort.

Keeping one’s britches in place whether walking the woodlands or gathering together for cocktails is a matter of both form and function for most DUDES. Curtis Hart has molded a new and distinctive oyster belt buckle to fasten his fine leather belts for those who appreciate the culture of the coastal Lowcountry. “A favorite memory growing up will always be the old Lady’s Island Oyster Factory, reminding me what the oysterman’s lifestyle meant to everyone,” said Hart.

Any DUDE who can relate to the quality of life Hart references here will enjoy having a May River oyster shell belt in aged brass to wear with style and pride. The oyster buckle belt costs $269 and comes with a 1.5-inch wide brown leather belt that will last a lifetime, specially made by Wickett & Craig USA harness, halter and bridle leather. The buckle can be ordered in other styles such as polished brass and the price rises to $695 when paired with an alligator belt made only from wild caught Florida alligators. If you want to complete your oyster accessory kit, view the oyster shell cuff links in bronze and silver at www.RedFishBrand.com.

Typical summer attire for DUDES includes hats and T-shirts and Red Fish Brand has got your covered. Hats in multiple field colors and T-shirts with old time shotgun shell box logos make any DUDE look ready for a fishing adventure or a beach mission. Check out the Port Royal polo shirts that come is a distinctive canvas fish sack as well as several shades of blue. And for those who target tailing redfish on the flats, check out their fishing belt with side d-rings perfect to attach a bogagrip to and flyfishing tools. The Red Fish Brand creator DUDE enjoys hunting and fishing and that makes a difference when it comes to churning out the gear that DUDES want!

Jeff Dennis is a Lowcountry native. Read his blog at www.LowcountryOutdoors.com DUDE PROFILE: Jeff Dennis is a Lowcountry native who grew up on a tidal creek and works as a freelance writer and photographer. He has been a cooperating angler for the S.C. Department of Natural Resource’s marine game fish tagging program since 1994. Jeff was awarded the Harry Hampton Journalism Award in 2008 from the S.C. Wildlife Federation for his work in the realm of natural resources and conservation.

As caretaker of his family farm in Colleton County, Jeff appreciates wildlife habitat management and loves to hunt all the game that the Lowcountry has to offer. For regular fishing reports, harvests of note and conservation news, check out Jeff’s blog at www.lowcountryoutdoors.com.

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COMBAT FITNESS Article and Photos BY AUBREY DISBROW

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ow that spring is here, most people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions of health, fitness, and getting in shape. Not necessarily for lack of ambition, but because many people are tired of the same old workouts and gym routine. Jeremy Crawford, a certified personal trainer and former United States Marine Corps Sergeant, realized this and created a new fitness program called CombatFitnessHH. Jeremy entered the Marine Corps in 2005 and was stationed at MCAS Miramar, in San Diego, California. He headed out east when his wife Staff Sergeant Bryna Crawford received orders for Drill Instructor duty at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina. He completed two tours in Iraq, the last tour being in 2008 with the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462. Jeremy was honorably discharged from active duty in January 2009, while Bryna is currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina.

He began pursuing a degree in kinesiology, majoring in exercise science at Georgia Southern University in 2009 and will be graduating this May. While in school, he became a certified personal trainer. Jeremy is no doubt qualified to whip you in to shape and Combat Fitness is the way to do it!

Stemming from training exercises conducted in the Marine Corps, Combat Fitness is a non-traditional style functional based workout with the goal in mind of improving functional strength and endurance, as well as enhancing cardiovascular fitness. These obstacle-formatted classes are done exclusively outdoors, enhancing that military training vibe. Classes are currently offered on Saturday mornings, but with clients’ input, the classes are expanding to multiple times per week. Every week, the class location and exercises change, from strength training, to endurance, agility, even flexibility, which gives you a unique workout that you won’t ever get bored with. The classes utilize various apparatuses including (but definitely not limited to!) battle ropes, tractor tires, logging chains, ammo cans, and sledgehammers. Every workout will push you to your physical limits and leave you exhausted, but wanting more! More than just the physical aspect, you are shown the physical and psychological benefits of an active lifestyle. By doing this, you are more likely to stay on track and succeed with meeting your goals.

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There is a vast variety of exercises performed with the various apparatuses.

The battle ropes allows a person to work their shoulders and arms, meanwhile strengthening your core. After a set of battle ropes, your arms, shoulders, core, and even your legs will burn! Ammo cans are used in place of weights and are used for various weight training exercises, such as overhead presses or as added weight when running.

The large tractor tires are quite heavy and require a great deal to move them, let alone flip them! This exercise engages the person’s entire body and is a great core strengthener!

While Combat Fitness is an intense workout, it’s not something to be intimidated by. These workouts are designed for all ages and fitness levels, men and women, just as long as you don’t have any injuries or significant health issues. On top of that Jeremy and Nick are there to guide and motivate you every step of the way. It’s not about being the best, it’s about being YOUR best, and they strive for you to get there. Their goal is to do more than make you sweat, they want you to get fit, see results, and come back for more!

For more information visit CombatFitnessHH online at www.combatfitnesshh.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/combatfitnesshh. You can also reach Jeremy directly at combatfitnesshh@gmail.com. Combat Fitness is designed to push every individual to their personal training limits, and as someone who has taken the CombatFitnessHH classes, it’s not something you want to miss!!

DUDE PROFILE: Aubrey Disbrow is a resident of Bluffton and has lived in Beaufort County for almost 20 years. She is the daughter of Warren “Diz” Disbrow, the founder of Truckstencils.com, who is often featured in DUDE. She is a paralegal at a law firm in Hilton Head and is a licensed Zumba fitness instructor.

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We prefer that all vehicles leave here with a warranty. Not all deals will allow it but if you could get a warranty on your self, wouldn’t you do it?

In todays market most buyers of used cars need to have some money Cars can get sick any time...just like people. down to buy. The banks are looking for a commitment from the buyer.

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Bring your MOM over for a few shots on

Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th!!!!

We are the

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Stop in and let us pour you

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Craft Beers now on Tap!

Open 7 Days for Lunch, Dinner & Late Night Happy Hour: 4-7 pm Daily SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH • (9 AM to 2 PM) Watch your favorite sporting events or play the area’s only NTN Trivia Network from any of our 9 TV’s.

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THREE MEN AND A CAR Complete Restoration of 1962 MGA Mark II

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BY BRAD MCDONALD

his is a story of three men and a car that is pretty COOL DUDE, especially for you car enthusiasts out there. DUDE FAMILY members, Tim Stewart and Rob Logan of Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep have recently restored a classic old car, 1962 MGA Mark II. DUDE this car is SWEET! Our story started back 50 years ago in 1962, when Tim’s now, father in law, Jon Wiley Sr had his eye on one of these magnificent cars and placed an order for one. Well, to his surprise, when he went to pick it up, they had him a new 1963 MGB. A very cool car, but not what he ordered and he was not a happy man. Though he drove it for a few years and eventually sold it, he could never get the MGA Mark II out of his mind.

Once Jon gave Tim his blessings and let him marry his daughter, Claudette, he knew that he had a car man in the family and told Tim of this mishap. Tim being the great DUDE he is, told Jon that they should put the word out and try to find one.

This car is pretty rare and finding one in any shape was no easy task. Low and behold, Tim found one that had been parked in a barn in Pawtucket Rhode Island for over 20 years. Needless to say, it was not in that great of shape and technology has come a long, long way since 1962.

Tim contacted his buddy, Billy Powell from Complete Car Care of Beaufort, that helped him with this amazing find. The car was completely non-drivable, so thanks to Billy and company, they went up there and brought the old girl back to Beaufort. Very quickly, they realized they had their work cut out for them. Through consultation with Rob, it was obvious, the only solution was a complete “off-frame” restoration, which basically means breaking her down and starting with the frame.

Once they had disassembled the car with the help of some of Butler’s other technicians; Chris, Jerry, Shaun and Chuck, it was off to have the frame powder coated and have the new bored 3.0 4 cylinder engine with electronic ignition painted. Now that they had a frame and engine ready to go, it was time to fix the wiring from a 6 volt system to the more modern 12 volt system. After some complicated wiring, these DUDES knew this car had to have some tunes.

To say music in cars has come a long way in 50 years is an understatement.

Terry Sutcliffe of Sutcliffe Audio took care of the tunes by upgrading everything including an I-Pod hook up. When I say this car ROCKS DUDE, I mean it really ROCKS DUDE! The body itself needed a great paint job and Tim hooked up with Tom and Greg Felver of Wizard Auto Body here in Beaufort, they put a beautiful mirrored shine 300

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SRT Gloss Black paint job on the exterior body. You could actually shave by looking at it DUDE! Finishing off the rest of the exterior really high lighted this bad ride. What looks better with gloss black paint than chrome DUDE. Working with Victoria British Ltd, Tim and Rob got some chrome spoke wheels and bumpers that really highlight this vehicle.

Chrome spoke wheels require some gangsta white wall tires. Well DUDE, you just can’t go down to Tire Kingdom and find such a thing, much less find them anywhere on the internet, so they had to have them especially custom made for this very car. Now that’s COOL DUDE! Oh and finding a new gas cap for this car.....forgetaboutit! Tim actually used a 1997 Dodge Ram Van gas filler grommet to fit the MGA Mark II. Now that these DUDES had this beauty put together from the frame up, it was time to do something spectacular to the interior. What looks better with a mirror shined gloss black car with chrome spokes and bumpers than a Hot Firethorn Red Leather interior. Tim summoned his friend, Andy Brown with Carolina Auto Trim, also here in Beaufort and with the help of Dick Enis and Fred Washington they ordered 4 full fine leather hides. The Firethorn Red leather makes this car POP and artistry of the leather covering the seats, door panels and even the center shift column complete with red thread is spectacular. Nice job DUDES! Of course they also did the black convertible custom cloth top that completes this truly classic restoration of the MGA Mark II in the true British style.. The photos don’t really do this car justice, but it does give you an idea of what a special car this has turned out to become.

This past Christmas, Tim told his father in law that he had something to show him at the dealership, so they jumped in the car and drove to Butler’s dealership in Beaufort. Can you imagine the expression on Jon’s face when he saw this beauty? After 50 years of having to deal with not being able to obtain the one he ordered, his dream had become a reality. Jon, you’re going to look good going down the road in your new ride DUDE! Oh and when you come in to Oldfield to visit Tim and your daughter, swing by my house a give this DUDE a ride. HAPPY MOTORING DUDE! Footnote: About a month later, Tim got a card from Jon expressing his gratitude.

Enclosed were two pictures, one with Jon and his beautiful wife, Elizabeth in their new ride. The second photo was from 50 years ago, a photo that Claudette had never even seen before, it was of Elizabeth sitting on Jon’s MG and that’s where it all started!

Spring 2012

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Spring 2013

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NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUMPERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Tuesday, April 23 @ 8 BB KING Thursday, May 9 @ 8 LITTLE BIG TOWN Friday, May 17 @ 7:30 BONNIE RAITT (PAC) Friday, May 17 @ 8 JASON ALDEAN Monday, May 27 @ 7:30 STEVE MARTIN & STEEP CANYON RANGERS

COLONIA LIFE ARENA (COLUMBIA)

Wednesday, April 18 @ 7:30 CARRIE UNDERWOOD Saturday, May 4 @ 5 KENNY CHESNEY & ZAC BROWN BAND (To be held in Williams Brice Stadium)

JACKSONVILLE MEMORIAL ARENA

Saturday, April 20 @ 7:30 CARRIE UNDERWOOD Wednesday, August 7 @ 7:30 JUSTIN BIEBER

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THE FARMERS MARKET of

BLUFFTON

Rated #1 Farmers Market in South Carolina

FARMER JOE KNOWS FRESH VEGETABLES Photo courtesy of Hilton Head Island Bluffton Chamber of Commerce/Visitor and Convention Bureau

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Dear Harold, I seem to have trouble getting along with women. I’m not sure why, I’m a good ole Lowcountry boy and like the simple things in life like drinking beer, cooking outside and hunting and fishing. I’m not sure if I want to go on Match.com and try and find another wife or should I just buy or adopt a dog?

Signed, Willie Makit Dear WM, Being a fish, I’ve never been married but I have over heard some of Brad’s friends discussing the merits of being married vs having a dog. Some of them are very interesting and I think you should seriously consider them before making your decision. The later you are, the more excited your dog is to see you. Dogs don’t notice if you call them by another dog’s name. Dogs like it if you leave a lot of things on the floor.

A dog’s parents never visit. Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across. Dogs find you amusing when you’re drunk. Dogs like to go hunting and fishing. A dog will not wake you up at night to ask, “If I died, would you get another dog?” If a dog has babies, you can put an ad in the paper and give them away. A dog will let you put a studded collar on it without call you a pervert. If a dog smells another dog on you, they don’t get mad, they just think it’s interesting. Finally, if your dog leaves, it doesn’t take half of your stuff. I think after thinking these things through you should be able to make a more informed decision HAROLD P.S. If you’re still not sure, you can test this theory with some DUDE you know that is married with a dog. Have him lock both the his wife and the dog in the garage for an hour and when he opens it, ask him who was glad to see him!

Dear Harold, I don’t do well when some authority figure tries to impress me with their standing or position with the government. The arrogance and entitlement some of them portray is most unbecoming. Most law enforcement officers I’ve dealt with are great well respected people, however there are a few bad apples out there and I hope they don’t spoil the whole bunch if you know what I mean.

Signed, Nottihavn U. Trix Dear NUT, This kind of reminds me of a funny story I heard about a old rancher and a code enforcement officer. A code enforcement officer stopped at a ranch in Beaufort County and talked with an old rancher. She told the rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegal signs and other violations.” The rancher said, “Okay, but don’t go in that field over there”, as he pointed out the location. The code enforcement officer verbally exploded saying, “Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me!” Reaching into her rear pants pocket, she removed her badge and proudly displayed it to the rancher. “See this badge?! This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish…. on ANY land!! No questions asked nor answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand me???” The rancher nodded politely, apologized and went about his chores. A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams, looked up and saw the code enforcement officer running for her life, being chased by the rancher’s big Santa Gertrudis Bull. With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer and it seemed likely that she’d sure enough get gored before she reached safety. The officer was clearly terrified. The rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence and yelled at the top of his lungs..... “Your badge, show him your BADGE!!” Nuff said DUDE! HAROLD

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Dear Harold, During my last physical examination my doctor asked me about my physical activity level. I told him I spent 3 days a week, every week in the outdoors. I told him yesterday afternoon was typical; I took a five hour walk about 7 miles through some pretty rough terrain. I waded along the edge of a lake. I pushed my way through 2 miles of brambles.

I got sand in my shoes and my eyes. I avoided standing on a snake. I climbed several rocky hills. I took a few ‘leaks’ behind some big trees.

I ran away from an upset mother bear and then ran away from one angry bull Elk. I him that the mental stress of it all left me shattered and at the end of it all, I drank eight beers and a shot of Appleton rum. My doctor was amazed by the story and said, “You must be one heck of an outdoors man!” “No,” the guy replied, “I’m just a really bad golfer”.

Signed, Weird Al Shankovic Dear WAS, DUDE that pretty funny I don’t care who you are. You ain’t right but you sound like your handicap and mine would get along just fine. Let’s tee em up! Oh, that’s right, I can’t play golf, I’M A FISH! HAROLD Dear Harold, This DUDE from Georgia came running to the convenience store and said to his buddy, “Bubba, somebody just stole your pick-up truck from the parking lot!” Bubba replied, “Did ya see who it was?” The DUDE answered, “I couldn’t tell, but I got the license number!”

Signed, Here’s Your Sign

Dear BOR, You talk about idiots. How about our Supreme Court that rules we have to buy insurance or the IRS will fine us? Don’t those idiots realize if we had the money in the first place, we’d buy health insurance. How do they think we are going to pay a $2,000 fine? Keep in mind, these are the same rocket scientists that ruled that lower courts can not display the 10 Commandments because of some muslim group complained, all the while they are sitting in front of display, carved in marble of the 10 Commandments.

GOD HELP US! HAROLD

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Dear HYS, Something must be in the water in Georgia. My secretary went to the University of Georgia and I asked her for some mathematical help the other day when I trying to figure out how much the federal government was ripping me off for in taxes. I asked her, “If I was to give you, $50,000 minus 36.9%, how much would you take off?” She replied, “Everythang but my earrangs!” I gave her a raise!

HAROLD

EDITOR Harold, The Largemouth Bass

Dear Harold, A Georgia state trooper pulled over a DUDE in his pick-up on I-95 doing 95 and asked the DUDE, “Got any ID?” The DUDE replied, “Bout whut?”

Signed, There’s Your Sign

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING The Island Packet

Dear TYS, I think I know that DUDE. I was talking to a Beaufort County Sheriff deputy and he told me he saw that same DUDE on the side of the road throwing garbage out of his pick-up in to the ditch. The deputy pulled over and said, “Don’t you see that sign right beside you?” DUDE said, “That’s why I’m dumpin it here, cause the sign says, FINE FOR DUMPING GARBAGE!” HAROLD Dear Harold, You know you live in a country run by idiots if you can get arrested for expired tags on your car but not for being in the country illegally. Some times I think our federal government thinks their rights come before our individual rights. Why did they exempt themselves and their families from Obamacare if it was such a great idea?

Signed, Bill O. Rights

PUBLISHER DUDE Brad B. McDonald

SALES DUDES Brad McDonald (843) 298-3827 Tony Starr, VP of Sales (843) 263-2835

CONTRIBUTING DUDES Aubrey Disbrow • Billie Baldwin • Jim Bell Jason DuBose • Trent Malphrus • James Grant Marvin Bouknight • Jon Hundley • Joe Yocius Charlie Beadon • Harold & Brad • Mark Weisner Jeff Dennis • O’Neill Williams COVER PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ED KELLY I spotted this lone Grebe (Podicipediformes) in one of the beautiful ponds at Oldfield. Three things that help make this photo work are the reflections, the ripples and the nice low but strong light. Grebes are small to medium-large in size, have lobed toes, and are excellent swimmers and divers.

However, although they can run for a short distance, they are prone to falling over, since they have their feet placed far back on the body.

DUDE C/O MALLARD PRODUCTIONS 843-298-3827 www.dudesc.com • brad@dudesc.com

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BIG ED WITH BIG RED!

RICKY HUBBARD WITH A P.I.G. HAWG!

ED “BIG BASS” KELLY STRIKES AGAIN!

ED KELLY’S EGRET

THIS LITTLE SHE BUCKNER GETTIN STARTED EARLY!

MICHAEL LAMARRE PICTURES OF THE LOWCOUNTRY DUDE!

LITTLE MAN DELOACH! SCI, MARK PETERSON DELIVERS THE LITTLE DUDES FIRST BUCK!

GATOR HAVING SOME FRESH TURTLE BY WINK GAINES!

YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF.....

CAPT CHARLIE DELIVERS REDS TO HAPPY OLDFIELDERS

MY BUDDY, DAN FERGUSON’S LAST PHOTO, RIP DUDE!

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SPRING 2013

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Spring 2013

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COOKING

STYLE!

This is our DUDE cooking forum where DUDES and DUDETTES can send in their recipes to share with our DUDE readers.

This ain’t your Mama’s Southern Living glamour recipe guide. It’s DUDES cooking with the deer they shot, the fish they caught or the vegetables they grew. These recipes are simple, easy to prepare and usually pretty darn good to use over and over again.

So, if you’d like to share one of your favorite DUDE style recipes with us, send it to (Harold@dudesc.com)

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DRUNKEN SOFT SHELL C RABS

If you are fortunate enough this Spring to be able to find LIVE SOFT SHELL BLUE CRABS, do yourself a favor and try my favorite recipe for these succulent crustaceans.

• Place live soft shell crabs in a large ziplock freezer bag. (this recipe works with frozen defrosted soft shells but not nearly as well) • Fill bag with a cheap bottle of sherry.

• Make sure crabs are comple tely submerged.

• YES, you are going to drown them in sherry, but they’ll be drunk and die happy, happy.

• In that crabs are great water filterers, they will completely saturate, infuse if you will with the sherry before the y die drunk.

• After a good hour or so, pou r out sherry and place them on some paper towels before cleaning.

• Consult a local DUDE or red neck if you do not know how to clean. (Cut out gills and cut the face off including eye sockets and mandibles.

• Dust them with Old Bay. • Shake them in a bag of bla ck peppered flour with one tab lespoon of corn starch.

• Deep fry at 350 till golden brown. You may want to flip them once.

• Be very careful as usually the y will pop during the first 10 seconds, so cover them with a lid until they pop .

• My favorite dipping sauce is a Sarachi Tartar Sauce.

Do not go slap your Mama afte r eating these....ENJOY DUDE S!

SMOKED TURKEY

April is turkey hunting season and many DUDES will be bringing home some fresh birds this Spring. These few helpful tips from Justin Wilson may com e in very handy. Most DUDES do not nee d lessons in how to smoke something, so consult one if you do not know how to Get R Done.

Whatever dry rub you decide to use, allow it to be on the bird at lea st 3 hours prior to smoking.

(Hint, take turkey out of refrigerator about an hour bef ore putting it in smoker) Once you have your coals righ t and you’re about to add you r wood, two helpful tips; soak wood in water for a good hour or when you tak e bird out of fridge and if you have a choice use some type of nut or fruit wood ie: pec an, cherry or apple, as it adds that extra special sweet flavor Justin recommends placing a pan in your smoker with the following ingredients; Tablespoon ground cayenne pepper, 1 cup of dry white win e, 1 onion cut up, 1 bell pepper cut up, 2 cloves of gar lic, 1 tablespoon of liquid sm oke, 1 teaspoon of dried mint, 6 tablespoons of choppe d parsley, 2 tablespoons of wo rcestershire sauce and then fill up pan the rest of the way with water. This will add and extra special flavor to your bird.

If you want to keep your bird as moist as possible, stuff the carcass of the turkey with an onion, some carrots and celery. GOBBLE GOBBLE IT UP DUDES!

Spring 2013

GRAND TASTING WINEFEST 2013 AT SEA PINES COUNTRY CLUB

THE CIGARTAINER, JOE SWEIGART AND JORGE ROLLING UP SOME FRESH CIGARS

BEAUTIFUL PIANIST LIVE!

BARRY GINN WITH MAYOR & MRS. DREW LAUGHLIN

TOMMY HINES, MY WINES ARE THE BEST!

THE DUDE AND HIS POSSE! NANCY, JULIE LETTE & TERRY IN THE HOUSE!

THIS DUDE KNOW CUBAN STYLE ROLLING

OK, CHICKS LOVE THEIR PHOTOS WITH DUDE & CO.

BACK PACK BUDDIES HALF MARATHON AT PALMETTO BLUFF PHOTOS COMPLIMENTS of Shelly Levin Senior Account Executive Murphy O’Brien Public Relations

On Sunday March 9th Palmetto Bluff hosted an inaugural Half-Marathon. 173 runners enjoyed the beautiful race route and raised $9,460 for BackPack Buddies for Bluffton.

For Crossroads and BackPack Buddies information: Ken and Sue Kroupa--suekroupa@hargray.com.

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BUCK BASS -N- BEYOND

DUDE, IS THAT A GRILL ON THE BACK OF THAT JEEP?

YOUR NEW TAXIDERMY HEADQUARTERS

MALLARD PRODUCTIONS SOCIAL CALL

DAVID, CHERRI & CRAIG

QUACK QUACK, COME SEE ME!

GRILLED DUCK BREAST WRAPPED IN BACON!

28TH ANNUAL WINEFEST

JOE THE CIGARTAINER & DUDE IN THE HOUSE! Thanks JORGE!

HONEY, YOU’VE ALREADY BOUGHT TWO CASES!

ST. PATTY’S DAY AT KATIE O’DONALDS

DRUNK, DRUNKER, DRUNKEST!

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PLAY THEM BAGPIPES LADDIE

THE EVER POPULAR WAITER’S RACE

HELP OF BEAUFORT FUNDRAISER AT FAT PATTIES

DUDE, NEILL LIPSITZ, MARK SANFORD

ANJIE & HER DAD WITH MAYOR BILLY

Spring 2013

Daufuskie’s

UNCLE BEN

BY LOWCOUNTRY JOE YOCIUS

UNCLE BEN by JOE PINCKNEY Footnote; This painting was the subject of this article, as Joe P asked LC Joe to write a short story on this simple Gullah man.

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itting there in his throne made of oak he looks quite regal even though the homemade clothes made by his loving wife Sarah seem tattered and torn.

With his crown of wrapped cotton cloth and wooden cane as his scepter, he seems to be in deep thought as another Daufuskie day was about to end.

And there was plenty of reason for deep thought. In the early days on the Island, you really had to know what you were all about. Almost everything came from the land and sea, as careful planning for the next day and following seasons could mean life or death.

In his over sixty years of life, Uncle Ben knew that quite well and felt responsible for the young families and children that looked up to and respected him. His honorable seat at the church meant that even the elders listened closely to his words of wisdom.

But there was one person that Uncle Ben cared and looked after more than anybody, and that was his wonderful wife Sarah. She was his guiding light and bore him eight healthy, happy children. With Ben’s help, they instilled in their children a sense of loving, caring and a deep respect for the property and rights of others. Those feelings just naturally filtered out to the community.

That whole community also always seemed to be in Uncle Ben’s shaded yard. Boys in their wagons came courting, children played with their home made toys and friends and family sat and relaxed in the heat of the day. Chickens scratched and pecked at the dusty ground and the family cow nonchalantly laid under a huge oak tree swatting flies with her tail. Uncle Ben lit up his pipe, slowly rocked in his chair and dreamed of tomorrow.

But even Kings run out of tomorrows. Uncle Ben finally passed with Sarah holding his thick, heavy gnarled hand. She buried him on a shady bank overlooking the Cooper River. Family and friends grieved and rejoiced knowing that this special man was now with his King. At the end of this Daufuskie day, all that was left was a simple limestone headstone with the inscription “Uncle Ben”.

DUDE PROFILE: Lowcountry Joe® Once characterized by Tiger Woods’ former coach Hank Haney as a “local legend”, Joe Yocius, aka Lowcountry Joe, seems to always fit the bill. Truely one of the Lowcountry’s “unique” people, it’s hard to find a dull moment with this guy around. Whether it be “sitting in” at a Hilton Head juke joint blowin’ the blues on his harmonica, offering “tastes” at the historic Silver Dew Winery or relating personal ghost experiences on his Bloody Point Ghost Tours, LCJoe is the epitomy of a “Daufuskie Dude”. Joe and his lovely Bride Mary of thirty seven (38) years are Owner/Keepers of the CIRCA 1883 Bloody Point Lighthouse. www.BloodyPoint.com, Joe@LowCountryJoe.com

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Pizzapalooza SU N SET PARTY

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In its second year, the Bluffton Sunset Party Series will kick off its 2013 schedule on May 17th with Pizzapalooza – a pizza & pasta food festival. Bear Foot Sports, organizer of the event, is carrying on the tradition of last year’s sunset parties with an expanded schedule of uniquely themed events.

Pizzapalooza will be held at The Bluffton Oyster Factory Park on Friday Night, May 17th, from 5:00 until 9:30. Local restaurants will serve up their signature pies and pastas, while a craft beer garden while feature a wide assortment of beers from around the world.

According to Amy Campanini, Director of Palmetto Animal League “What better way to usher in the summer than by catching the perfect sunset over the May River with great food, beer, and friends?”

Music will be on tap from two local classic rock bands, “Neil & Bob” and “The Horan Brothers Band.” There will be a vendor village. Local restaurants serving up the pizza and pasta include New York City Pizza, Fiddleheads Pizza, Giuseppi’s Pizza, Btown Pizza, Vineyard 55, Bluffton Oyster Company Seafood House and others. There will be a best of show award for the favorite sunset pizza served.

The first of five sunset parties put on by Bear Foot Sports, Pazzapalooza sunset celebration will benefit the Palmetto Animal League which is a no kill animal rescue and adoption organization serving homeless animals in the Lowcountry. The Palmetto Animal League will have dogs available for adoption from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. This is a party-with-your-pooch, pet and kid friendly event with planned activities for children.

“Come by boat, bike, or golf cart. Bring your grandparents, neighbors, kids and dogs. It’s a great event for the whole family. The more the merrier,” added Mark Weisner, event organizer.

Tickets will be available at the door for $5 while children 12 & under get in for FREE. Lawn Chairs and leashed pets are permitted but no outside food or drinks will be allowed.

Also slated for the Bluffton Sunset Party Series for this summer are Blues & Brews of the Bluff on June 14th, May River Shrimp Festival on July 19th, Dog Days of Summer on August 16th and Blufftemberfest in September Lowcountry Roots, Rock & Reggae Run May 11th 5pm THE PUBLIX LOWCOUNTRY ROOTS, ROCK & REGGAE RUN This event will be held May 11th and is a unique and colorful twilight run through scenic Hilton Head Lakes in Hardeeville followed by a Sunsplash Party in honor of Bob Marley.

The race format allows runners an opportunity to choose to participate in the 5K Roots Run at 5pm, the 10K Rock Run at 6pm or the 15K Reggae Run, which will be a combined time of the 5 and 10k’s. Participants who choose the 15K, receive a tie dye and a tech t-shirt, while all other participants receive the colorful tech t-shirt.

The post race SunSplash Party promises to be fun and entertaining. In its inaugural year, the event will be held on May 11th, the anniversary of Bob Marley’s death in 1981. “Dreadlocks and tie dye are welcome,” commented event organizer, Mark Weisner. The colorful Post Race SunSplash Party & Award Ceremony is a celebration of all things Bob and will feature live reggae music from “Patwa”, refreshments, beer, a Bob Marley look-alike contest, and more.

The SunSplash Party is open to the public and will offer food & beverage sales. The Publix Lowcountry Roots, Rock & Reggae Run is presented by Hilton Head Volkswagen, Atlantic Chiropractic, Hilton Head Lakes, Sports Addiction, PALM ALE, Camp Green Dog, Custom Audio Video, Cynergy Fitness and ROCK 106.1. It is sponsored in part by The Lunch Lady, Okatie Ale House, McDonalds, Subway and Kona Ice. A percentage of proceeds from the event will benefit Palmetto Animal League and another local charity.

For more information visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.comor call Bear Foot Sports at 843757-8520.

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