Eagle by Brad McDonald

EVERY DUDE NEEDS A MANCAVE! By Brad McDonald

UDE, I have been to many a MANCAVE in my life. Some nice, some not so nice, but MANCAVES they were indeed! Well, as technologies have advanced, the level of MANCAVES have grown drastically. Of course every DUDE should have his very own sanctuary where he and his fellow DUDES can hang out, drink, smoke cigars, play and watch games. Well DUDES, your dreams have been answered. THE MANCAVE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY is NOW OPEN. DUDE, you got to go check this place out. This great new business is located in our good friend Larry Mark’s, Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery (FWDG) just north of the Broad River Bridge on Robert Smalls Parkway. It is the brainchild of new DUDE NATION FAMILY MEMBERS, Dan and Rob Craft. Poppa Dan and son, Rob opened the first MANCAVE in their store’s location up in Mt. Pleasant/Charleston. They have seen sales go through the roof, so they thought they would take their previous Hilton Head Island business knowledge and bring the MANCAVE to Beaufort County. DUDE, this place is SWEET! If you need to upgrade your MANCAVE, come see these DUDES and you’ll find some awesome things to trip out your very own MANCAVE and impress your homies. Every kind of item you can imagine in a MANCAVE with your favorite team’s logo on it. You got to represent DUDES! Whether it be the South Carolina Gamecocks, Clemson Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Auburn War Eagles or those great North Carolina Tarheels, they got it all DUDE. OK, Ohio State and Dook also! Sofas, Recliners, Bars & Bar Stools, Clocks, Flags, Rugs, Pillows, Banners, Glasses, Cheese Trays and Lamps.....You name it, they either got it or can order it for you DUDE. There are some nice

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pieces in there right now! Of course if you’re not over the top crazy about a particular team or university, you can always go FULL SCALE DUDE MANCAVE and go with camo and wildlife motifs. Serious hunters and fishermen may very well choose this theme for their MANCAVES. Many DUDES have MANCAVES with mounted birds, animals and fish! DUDE, they have you covered with antler mirrors, old school lodge signs, wildlife pictures, various other camo items, chairs, posters and even OFFICIAL DUDE HATS! And DUDE, if you’re a NASCAR DUDE and many of you are, they got you rednecks taken care of as well! Dan and Rob have gotten so good at outfitting MANCAVES, they now offer a service, where they will come to your very own MANCAVE, check it out with you and help you outfit it the way it needs to be done DUDE. All you need to do is give them a theme, team or other concept, a realistic budget and let them do the rest, especially if you’re starting from scratch. Before you pull the trigger on your sound system and flat panel bureau, DUDE you need to check out NVELOP, BASSETT FURNITURE’S ANSWER FOR THE MANCAVE. It is a beautiful piece of cherry furniture that is all ready to go with wiring for all components and Boston Acoustic speakers. All you got to do DUDE is put your flat panel on top of it, plug it in and you my friend are GOOD TO GO. GO CHECK IT OUT DUDE! You can find BASSETT FURNITURE’S NEW NVELOP exclusively at the MANCAVE and at FWDG. Stop in today and tell them you read about it in DUDE!

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CAROLINA GAMECOCKS! Summer 2011

Summer 2011

ELCOME TO SUMMERTIME IN THE LOWCOUNTRY DUDES! I actually can’t believe since the last issue of DUDE came out, some US NAVY SEALS put a bullet hole in Bin Laden’s head. Good riddance, Nice job and GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES! That’s right up there with Hitler putting a bullet through his own head. The world is a better place without people like that. Our amazing Summer cover photo by Ed Kelly, is perfect for this American achievement. The New American Eagle flying in to the future with Bin Laden starring as a mullet. OPERATION “NEPTUNE’S SPEAR” & Bin Laden was GERONAMO. GERONAMO is what they said when they eased him into the Arabian Sea after his Islamic funeral on the Nemetiz class carrier, USS CARL VINSON from several hundred feet up. I bet he made a nice splash! DUDE, we have absolutely had a blast this past Spring. DUDE NATION is evolving and we can’t thank everyone enough for the compliments that likes what we’re throwing down. Our website; www.dudesc.com is getting hit on more than a rotten tree with a woodpecker on it. Who needs a printed copy? Every change of season, hit us up on our website DUDE and you can download or peruse the latest issue. Also on our website you will be able to directly link to our advertiser’s website on our contributors page. Pretty cool indeed DUDE! Our Facebook Page is evolving as well. Search DUDE and LIKE US! We have a current weekly post or two, about where we’ll be chillin, having fun and taking photos of all you DUDES out there having fun in the Lowcountry. The posts we had of a video link of the Blue Angels screaming across the flight line at MCAS Beaufort was awesome DUDE. Can’t do that in print DUDES. Always know you can contact us here at DUDE by just going to the website and clicking on our email address and you’ll find printed copies at all our advertisers. Since we can’t be everywhere, just call us and we’ll direct you to the nearest distribution spot where you can get your freshly printed copy. Before we sail in to our Summertime issue, we have to dedicate this issue and this Summer we would like to induct in to the DUDE HALL OF FAME, THE CARTWRIGHTS! Joining; THE DUKE, MATT DILLION, CLINT EASTWOOD is BEN, ADAM, HOSS and LITTLE JOE. They are the perfect DUDE FAMILY! Ah to live back in those days of living on the Ponderosa, just north of Lake Tahoe. Screw reality TV, I grew up with BONANZA. Meaning a large vein of ore, this great TV Western ran for 14 seasons from ‘59 to ’73. BONANZA (431 episodes) was this nation’s #1 show from ’64 to ’67 that families across the land enjoyed every Sunday night. Great family value lessons are learned in every show. Poor BEN, Lorne Greene was a 3 time widower. All his wives died tragically but each gave him a child, ADAM, Pernell Roberts, HOSS/Eric, Dan Blocker (see photo this issue of HOSS signing my autograph when I was 3 DUDE) and my personal favorite, LITTLE JOE, Michael Landon. So welcome CARTWRIGHTS, I wish I could have lived with you DUDES on the 1,000 square mile Ponderosa. Tell Sheriff Roy Coffee, I didn’t do it and tell Hop Sing to cook us up some grub. DUDES FISH! This past Spring we had some great times at the Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club and Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club. See our now, every issue article about what’s happening at the fishing clubs DUDE. I don’t know about you, but I caught a bunch of fish this Spring. I guess you have already seen my photo sporting the beautiful large bull redfish that I caught with Captain Trent this Spring. That was a sweet fish DUDE. Spring moves into Summer and as the temperatures change, so does the fishing DUDE. Captain Jason Dubose, head River Pro at Oldfield checks in this issue with the pursuit of the SILVER KING, TARPON. Captain Trent, head DUDE in Palmetto Dunes/Shelter Cove goes offshore for the SUMMERTIME SMOKERS, KING MACKEREL and freshwater expert, Wade Bales is all about CHASIN GILLS! Have fun fishing this Summer DUDES and if you just so happen to catch one you’re proud of, send it to Harold’s Mailbag and we’ll put it in the next issue. Hunting is not real big in the summer time, however we still have some great outdoors and wildlife articles to share with you this Summer. First up, we have to always check in with Big Game Hunting with Chuck Mikals. Learn more about the beautiful Sable Antelope. Our number one Nature DUDE, Marvin Bouknight, head naturalist at Oldfield, checks in with a great birding article, The Boys of Summer, referencing the absolutely beautiful song birds we have here in the Lowcountry. As we continue our ride outdoors, our new DUDE FRIEND, Tom Ogle wrote us an intriguing article about a recent trip he took with the ETV Endowment group from South Carolina to Yellowstone National Park. That’s now on my bucket list DUDE. Our friends at Coastal Discovery Museum check in this

summer with some great programs. Manatees, Sharks, Owls and Gators are all to be learned more about this Summer, so make sure you check out all their great happenings , as most of them are all great things to do with a group of children. Drop the XBOX and get outdoors! Speaking of wildlife we would like for you to meet NEW DUDE FAMILY member, Diana Wasielewsi. She’s a local DUDETTE that does taxidermy and does it well. Contact her for your next mount whether it be a deer head, bird or a fish. Now that we have you outdoors DUDES, let’s go Boating. We have our usual Marina Boater Guide for you newcomers/visitors out there to see what a great set of marinas we have here in Beaufort County. Our staff Fun Charter Captain, Megan McLaughlin on her Island Times, checks in with a trip to the SAND BAR just up the May River. DUDE if you’ve never been to the Sand Bar or Redneck Riviera, you simply don’t know what you’re missing. This is Lowcountry family fun at its finest. While we’re talking about the SAND BAR, DUDE is gaining more followers every week and this past spring we have hooked up with none other than DUCKS UNLIMITED. This is another fun outdoors group to get involved with and we have a nice piece on how to join our local chapter and have great outdoor fun while helping raise funds to protect our magnificent wetlands here in South Carolina. The DUCKS UNLIMITED POKER RUN is Saturday, July 2nd at the SAND BAR, so make your plans to get a boat full of your family and friends and cruise around the pristine waters of Beaufort County, play some poker and help us raise some funds for the local DU chapter. There will be a massive cook out afterwards, so plan on spending the entire day with us, as I imagine we’ll be there till dark thirty and someone will go home with a nice chunk of change. We’ll have photos in the Fall issue, as I’m sure Harold will swim up to take a few shots of us having a blast. Just cause it’s Summer doesn’t mean we DUDES can’t talk GUNS & CAMO. Our GUN DUDE, James Grant checks in this issue with the amazing SigArms 556 Patrol Rifle. DUDE this is a bad ass rifle and he ranks pretty high, so you deer hunters might want to check it out if you’re looking for a new toy. Hunters love CAMO everything and our father-daughter team of Warren and Aubrey Dizbrow of DIZCO Ltd. Co. have come up with a removal stencil that you can paint your own camo pattern on anything and I do mean anything. Check them out as all DUDES need one of these in his garage. Even though it is HOTTER THAN HELL, DUDES STILL GOLF! DUDE we’ve got you covered this issue with our DUDE STAFF of local pros that know how to make you better period. Palmer Maples PGA Teacher of the Year, Sea Pines Resort’s very own, Rick Barry checks in with the best ways to practice if you only feel like being out for an hour or so. Oldfield’s Pro, Jon Hundley tells us basically that we all grip the club too hard, so lighten it up DUDE! Finally, Head Pro at our home course at Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island, Joe Maheny shows us how to find out if we are actually aiming at the target. Great tips DUDES, thanks! All DUDES LOVE CARS & TRUCKS, so our head AUTO DUDE, Rob Logan checks in with very helpful tips on how to handle the heat this Summer. His A/C tips have already helped me cool down my truck. Nothing says DUDES & CARS like NASCAR. Well we’ve decide to add Nascar to our DUDE subjects we cover every issue. New DUDE FAMILY MEMBER and Sun City resident Wes Grady kicks off his article with a trip to the Southern 500 in Darlington. The Lady In Black is Too Tough To Tame! Welcome aboard Wes! Also checking in with us this Summer is our HEALTH DUDETTE, Mona Ward, Director of Fitness & Sports in Oldfield. Mona has some tips for us DUDES out there and many not even about working out, they are about being smart and making your favorite girl happy. Thanks for the advice Mona. Chef Gary Williams of The Sea Shanty checks in with the great tasting Mackerel we have in our local waters. Spanish and King Mackerel are all biting right now, so check out Gary’s great tips on how to prepare this delectable fighting fish. As usual, we wind up every issue with a great story from our DAUFUSKIE DUDE, Lowcountry Joe Yocius. Then we let you know where the best shows are regionally and where are the best Watering Holes in Beaufort County, highlighted by a profile of a local artist and this Summer we meet real DUDE, Jim Davidson. Great new CD you need to check out. Finally, it’s Harold Mailbag and all the Photos to Harold and Photos by Harold that make DUDE such a fun publication. We have some great photos you DUDES sent in this Spring plus Ole Harold got around with his camera to; The Blue Angels Air Show at MCAS Beaufort, Katie O’Donald’s was the place to be St.Patty’s week, Winefest was a blast, Maranatha Farms had several adoption clinics throughout the county and the ever popular F&B fishing tournament. Hope you DUDES enjoy this Summer issue and feel free to contact with any ideas or thoughts you might have that will help us make this an even better publication. SPECIAL THANKS to all our DUDE CONTRIBUTORS, writers and advertisers cause without you DUDES, all this fun would not be possible. Make sure you tell them you SAW THEM IN DUDE and we’ll keep doing our best to make you learn while laughing. STAY COOL THIS SUMMER DUDES!

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Summer 2011

FISHING BEAUFORT COUNTY By Brad McDonald

UDE, we’ve had a blast this past Spring at the two great fishing clubs we have here in Beautiful Beaufort County. Could this really be the best place in the world to live? The HILTON HEAD ISLAND SPORTFISHING CLUB and the BEAUFORT SPORTFISHING & DIVING CLUB had some great get togethers these past few months and not only did we learn a lot, but we managed to meet some NEW DUDE FOLLOWERS while throwing back a few cold ones! The beer is always cold at the fishing clubs DUDE! It seems our boy, JIM CLARK and his STRAY CAT got around this Spring. He shared his proven techniques of catching Cobia with both groups. Jim shared a video of himself on George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing and it was pretty cool, especially when he gaffed his own boat! LOL DUDE! Circle hooks, fresh menhaden, fresh chum and Guest speaker, Captain Jim Poveromo, I mean Clark. knowing the right places LOOKIN GOOD DUDES! and right tides is KEY DUDE! That’s why you should ALWAYS HIRE A LOCAL CHARTER BOAT CAPTAIN to go fishing DUDE. They have the know how, equipment and the boat of course. I hardly take my boat out anymore, I always go fishing via charter DUDE. Support these DUDES, they are a big part of our local economy. Jim runs out of the North-End Fishing Charters, located at the end of Squire Pope Road behind The Chart House and Skullcreek Boathouse. A lot of our homies fish out of there; Capt. Jim, Capt. Bill Parker, Capt. Johnny Walker, Capt. Jon GUMBO DeLoach, Capt. Christiaan Politizer, Capt. Eric and Capt Michael Perry. Go to (www.northendcharterfleet.com) for more information. Our WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER DUDE, AL STOKES, also talked with us about all the latest happenings going on at the Mariculture Center. DUDE, if you’ve never visited this place, call them and schedule a tour and take along some children, as seeing all those large fish, stripers, cobia and redfish is really COOL DUDE! You can also check out their very large shrimp farming facility and hike their cool Lowcountry nature trail. Nice job AL! (www.dnr. sc.gov/marine/mrri/waddell/facilities) On the Beaufort side of the bridge, we had two great gatherings at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, truly one of the real special places here in the Lowcountry. SPANISH MACKEREL was the subject and we could not have had two more qualified DUDES to tell us how to “get r’ done”. Captain WALLY PHINNEY and his Sea Wolf VI and Captain BILL PARKER and his Runaway, two DUDES Captain Judy Helmey shares some of her that could have Flounder catching secrets with us DUDES! played in Ernest Hemmingway’s “THE OLD MAN IN THE SEA!” These parodies of Santiago, schooled us on how to use planners at different depths and how to troll spoons & ballyhoo to catch these most delectable fish. Not only are they beautifully colored, but they taste even better! It has to be the easiest fish to clean in

the world. If you want to go BIG for some larger spanish mackerel, that take on the traits of a small king, “Don’t be afraid to chum!”, according to these local fishing masters. Great fighting fish for sure DUDE! Another great Beaufort meeting we met Jason Owens of Sea Island Divers, Sea Jay Bayne and Kym Harrington of Deep South Divers and they told us of the great off shore opportunities that available to us here the Lowcountry. Diving old wrecks is pretty cool stuff DUDE! See the world from a fish’s view. We also met what we would have to Captain Jim Clark shows the correct say is a REAL DUDETTE, way to gaff a man in the side. Captain Judy Helmey from coastal Savannah, Georgia. Go to(www.missjudycharters.com) for her spectacular photos and contact info. Judy knows flounder DUDE. I’m talkin, stalkin doormats for over 50 years! Ask her about her secret teaser/trailer hook method. Thanks for the laugh Judy, when I asked her what her favorite recipe was to cook flounder is?, she replied, “I DON’T EAT MUCH FISH!” You would think this fishing pro would have had flounder every way known to mankind..... WRONG! LOL DUDE! It was nice to see our old friends and met new ones this past Spring at these great clubs. Come join us in all the fun! You really don’t even have to fish to join and have a great time with us. We always learn something and manage to have a pretty darn good time doing it. SEE YOU DUDES at the next meeting! Visit their websites form more information (www.hhisfc.com) & (www. beaufortfishingclub.com) A few fishing notes worth mentioning; the SPECKLED SEA TROUT and SHRIMP for that matter, have taken big hits these past two very cold winters and SCDNR is asking you to catch and release at least through September, to help out the spawners. Keep a few if you wanna cook some up, but let the rest go. 14” minimum and 10 per per-son, per day is still the limit. GROUPER SEASON is in, so get em while they’re hot.BLACK SEA BASS harvest has recently just reopened, however the RED SNAPPER still have the RED FLAG, so obey the rules DUDES. Old Men And The Sea, Captain Bill Parker, Bo Von We wouldn’t be Harten & Captain Wally Phinney surprised if the COBIA limit is going to be changed from 2 pppd to 1 pppd with all the findings recently from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Thanks go to; SCDNR’s,Dr. Michael Denson and SAFMC’s, Gregg Waugh. For more information contact SCDNR.com or NOAA Fisheries Services at 727-824-5305. LET’S GO BEND OUR RODS DUDES!

Summer 2011

LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING May be the solution you are looking for in your home! By Steve Fisher

isher’s the name, FLOORING IS MY GAME! Thanks to all those who showed up at our two day Open House this past May. My wife, Bonnie and I are glad to be able help you with all your flooring ideas and questions. WE’RE LOCAL & WE SHOP LOCAL! This Summer I would like to talk to you about Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring. It may very well be the perfect blend of style and functionality. As technology has progressed, so has this type of flooring, as it has never looked better or more realistic. In most cases this flooring is more durable and tougher than most hardwood and laminate flooring choices, especially when it comes to handling scratches and water issues. There are a couple of things you should know about Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring. One is that they are not all created equal. Many of the manufacturers vary in the actual construction of these planks, so make sure you check out everything from the backing, coating, to even the warranties. Double check whether it is Water Proof or Water Resistant. Look into whether these planks are UV stabilized to prevent them from fading when they are exposed to sunlight through your windows. Some versions actually have built in mold and mildew inhibitors, which could greatly enhance the hypo-allergenic levels. Finally, check the thickness, as it is relative to durability. The basic entry level planks that are cheapest are around 2 mil, however the most expensive and highest quality luxury vinyl planks are up to 6 mils thick. Like many things DUDE, you often get what you pay for and this applies to floors. The price ranges can be anywhere from 99 cents per square foot to up to $5. Luxury Vinyl Planks basically have two installation methods. The predominate full spread adhesive method is best, however not recommended for your do it yourselfers out there. The other method is the self adhering type, which is much easier for the average DUDE. Do realize that these self-adhering types are cheaper and can come up . You may have to replace them in 3 years or so, depending on traffic. Some name brands you may want to check out are Konnecto, Armstrong, Luxe and Amtico Finally, think about the type of finish you want on your luxury vinyl flooring planks. The typical finish is smooth, however you can get a more realistic floor that has ribbed, hand scraped (simulated) or most impressive registered embossed finishes. Make sure you check out the registered embossed finishes, as they are very realistic and impressive. There’s nothing wrong with shopping around, however make absolutely sure that you are comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges ie: same thickness, installation method, etc. If you’ll stop by our new warehouse/showroom on Island Drive, just off Mathews Drive on Hilton Head Island, either Bonnie or myself will be glad to show you the lower and higher end versions, so you can see for yourself the differences in what you are paying for in these luxury vinyl planks. You can call me at 843681-4925 or email me at; steve.ftg@hargray.com. Have a great Summer and try to and stay COOL DUDES!

Summer 2011

SILVER KING OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

BY CAPT. JASON DuBOSE

ost every avid fisherman has one particular species of gamefish that has somehow managed to work its hooks into the depths of their psyche. The angler will spend ridiculous amounts of time and money in pursuit of them. They develop the “thousand yard stare” as their mind wanders while concocting hair brain schemes designed to target them more effectively. And they jolt awake at night as images of the big one that got away play like a movie in their dreams. For some, the obsession revolves around marlin. For others it may be cobia or grouper or tuna. I’ve been obsessed with many different species of gamefish over the years including sailfish and swordfish but the subject of my latest fishing obsession is the mighty tarpon. There’s a number of reasons why tarpon have managed to take such a strangle hold on my interest. First, they are big, strong, fast and acrobatic. In my opinion, there is no other fish that ventures into our inshore waters that can hold a candle to the fighting ability of a tarpon. What these fish do when on the other end of the line will flat out blow your mind! Once you’ve seen a six foot tarpon launch itself more than its own body length into the air, head shaking, gills rattling, it will forever be burned into your memory. Second, to have any chance of successfully bringing a tarpon to the boat once hooked you have to be on the top of your game in every regard. Your tackle must be well maintained, your rigging must be

Tift Tounsley, client of Capt. Jason DuBose, with his first tarpon. perfect, your reaction time quick and your endurance strong. Finally, this is ultimately what keeps me coming back for more, catching tarpon is never a given. Tarpon are one of the most fickle gamefish to swim in saltwater. They follow the rules of no one and as soon as you begin to get cocky and think you have their behavior pegged, they will punch you square in the gut, knocking you right off your high horse. At this point you are probably asking yourself, “Why in the world would anyone want to spend so much time and energy in pursuit of a fish that is so tough to catch?!?”. The answer, at least for me, is there is no better sense of accomplishment than when the stars align, everything goes as planned and you are watching 125lbs of fish swim off after successfully being caught and released. And to catch three or four in one trip! That’s a cloud you’ll be walking on for days to come. Tarpon only grace the Lowcountry with their presence for about four months out of the year and during this time, there is nothing else I would rather fish for. Historically, they make their first appearance in our inshore waters in mid to late June on the heels of massive schools of menhaden migrating up from the south. By mid October, the last of the visiting tarpon are making their way out of the sounds and rivers on their way back to south Florida. The tarpon that summer in this area are BIG! They average between 80 and 120 lbs but can get considerably larger. The official South Carolina Tarpon state record is 156 lbs and was caught in the waters off Hilton

Head in 1986; however, many larger tarpon have been caught in this area since that time but were never certified as records, as they were released by conservation minded anglers. Just this past summer, Capt. Michael Perry of Papa Bear Charters, led angler, Wade Bales to a monster of a tarpon that would have shattered the standing record. Because the fish was released, we’ll never know exactly how big it was but based on the photos, it’s pretty safe to say it was 180 lbs, if not a good deal heavier. Now that I’ve hyped up the local tarpon fishing opportunities, I’ll be the first to say that it is not for everyone. If you are going to enjoy it and get any satisfaction out of the trip, you have to go out with the mindset that you may not catch one. Sure you’ll likely have a

lot of action with a variety of species of shark and maybe some bull redfish while you are targeting them but there is a distinct possibility that you may not get a bite out of a tarpon. Even if you do get a bite out of one or two, tarpon are notorious for throwing hooks during their jaw dropping aerial displays. I’ve had some clients that have put in seven or eight days in pursuit of the elusive silver king of the Lowcountry before chalking up a successful release. On the other hand, I’ve had other clients that have been on four or five tarpon outings and have found success every time. The only guarantees in tarpon fishing are you will not catch them sitting on the couch and if you do go out and “strike silver” you’ll be hooked for life!

DUDE PROFILE: Capt. Jason DuBose, Head River Pro at Oldfield Club, runs inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing charters. Aside from his duties as a charter fishing captain, Jason conducts a number of monthly educational seminars at Oldfield Club covering topics ranging from fishing techniques to local navigation and boat handling skills. Capt. Jason has worked as a professional sportfishing captain, mate and angler for the better part of the last ten years and has fished extensively through out the Florida Keys, Bahamas and North and South Carolina. To contact Capt. Jason with questions and charter request please email him at: jdubose@hamptongolfclubs.com or call him at 843-304-4834.

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THE KINGS OF SUMMER 2011

By Captain Trent Malphrus

the prop wash that brings the fish right up to the back of or the next three months it’s all about summerthe boat. Curiosity most likely. By trolling the baits so time fishing. This is what we live for every year, short, you get to see every thing that happens when a hot weather, long days and being able to target a varifish comes flying threw the spread and crashes the bait. ety of fish that venture into our waters every year. The This is what I like so much about king fishing, just being kingfish aka KING MACKEREL, has to be my favorite up close and personal and seeing every thing gets your fish to target in the summertime. Fishing for those BIG heart pumping big time DUDE. My client’s really like this SMOKERS can be very addicting at times. This is such kind of fishing, especially when you are using spinning an exciting fish to target with clients and when you add gear. Light spinning rods can make this a big challenge. light tackle to the mix, it becomes very challenging for A thirty pound king can dump 200 yards of line on a my customers. spinning rod in seconds. Clients and all anglers love the Let’s talk about a day on the water king fishing out sound when the kingfish is in full gear smoking line off of a flats boat. The first thing I always check out is the the reel. So next time you go king fishing, try short linweather. It has to be flat calm off the beach. During ing the baits tight to the boat and you will see why I get the summer months, the wind blows out of the south so excited. Give me a call and LET’S GO FISING DUDE! and southwest most of the time, which are great condiTight lines to a great summer DUDES! tions for small boats like mine. Off shore winds can be Lil Trent, “GETTING CROWNED!” your best friend, if you have a small boat. Even with a Nice first KING DUDE! Captain Trent Malphrus ground swell, the west wind leases it out smooth. But, Like father, like son! Palmetto Lagoon Charters if there is no ground swell, the wind can be blowing 843-301-4634 from any direction and it is still fishable for the small boat owner. DUDE PROFILE: Captain Trent Malphrus is one Let’s talk about the perfect baits for this kind of fishing that targets King of the rare natives of Hilton Head Island. This has Mackerel. Menhaden are the most common bait in the Lowcountry to use for been his only home for almost forty years. Trent was born into a family that has thrived on the this type of fishing. Size does matter DUDE, so the bigger the better. CHOKLowcountry’s rivers and estuaries for hundreds ERS are what we call the perfect size bait. These baits are more than six of years. They fished, picked oysters, crabbed, inches long and the kings love them. Another bait that works really well is a shrimped and frolicked in anything that has to do small Spanish Mackerel or Bluefish. All of these baits can be trolled or fished with Mother Ocean and still do to this day. Trent’s anchored up at your favorite spot. dad was the most hard-core fisherman he has ever known. Now let’s talk, how to find the bait for the day? This is a great question. Trent got the fishing fever at a very young It’s all about the tides DUDES. The tides control where the majority of the bait age as he followed in his father’s footsteps. All of is going to be that day. The large schools of menhaden follow the tides back the fishing knowledge he has attained originate in and forth from the sound to the front side of the beach. So always remember his father’s teachings. Trent now works to perfect at high-tide, the bait will be in the sound and at low-tide, the bait will be on his skills and achieve a greater level of underthe front side of the beach, most of the time. Now that you have your bait, it’s standing 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 time to go fishing. fishing. Most of the summer months, the kingfish will be near the beach, just a Trent was introduced to the Palmetto Dunes lagoon system when he was couple of miles out. The Middle Grounds are a great place to start looking about eleven years old. His father would bring him to work and drop him off to for signs of fish. This is where the food chain starts to look for seagulls and fish all day in the brackish lagoons. These lagoons are abounding with wildlife terns picking the water for glass minnows. Under the glass minnows are the 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 Spanish Mackerel and what comes next are the Kings feeding on the Spanhere, amid this familiar saltwater kingdom, that he is now raising his own sons. ish. This is what I mean about the food chain. You need to find one to find Every morning when he wakes up to this great big world, Trent’s son runs to the the another. back door. Staring out at the dock he asks his mother, “has daddy already gone My favorite way to catch a King, is trolling for them. I call it “short lining the to work?” Occasionally, he rises early enough to find the skiff still moored at the baits”, tight to the back of the boat. With a four rod spread, all lines are visdock and asks if Trent has caught any fish yet. It seems another Malphrus has ible with the baits on the surface and well in sight. There is something about started down the road toward a life-long love of fishing.

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Chasin’ Gills By Wade Bales

here’s probably not a more common freshwater fish than the bluegill. I would wager there are few, if any, lakes and ponds in this country that don’t have a few ‘gills present. If you like to fish and just plain want to catch something, bluegills are the ticket. For those seeking big bluegills, summertime is hard to beat. In our area, bluegills will spawn up to 4 times from May-September. As with bass, spawning occurs in relatively shallow water (less than 5’) and multiple beds are usually present when you find them. Look for the “divots” shining underwater where small bowls or depressions have been fanned out to form their nests, allowing the sand to “shine”. What’s the bait? The standard red worm and bobber combo is hard to beat and works great for kids. When using live bait for big ‘gills, crickets seem to work better for me. When fishing bluegill beds, stealth is key. Those big ‘gills don’t like to be disturbed, so stay as far away as you can and start by flipping your bait into the middle of the beds. Use light split shot and the smallest bobber you can find. Once hooked, try to get them off the bedding area as quick as you can. While the standard cane pole or bream buster is simple and effective, an ultra-light spinning outfit with 4-6lb test is a blast to use and allows you to stay a good distance off the beds while fishing them. The same setup can be used for fishing artificial baits. My favorite is a mud bug made by Beaver Spin with a gold spinner. Very similar to a beetle spin, which is probably the classic panfish lure of all time. A bait one of my yankee ice-bucket buddies from college turned me on to is a 1/64 oz. jig, no spinner, just a jig head with a 3/8” rubber body (they love purple), fished on 4 lb test line. A 6.5-7.0 ft. light action spinning rod will allow you to throw this setup. Casting long distances with this rig allows you to cover a lot of water and you’ll be surprised where you pick up big ‘gills. The bait is so small you can hardly see it in the water, but the ‘gills love it.

For all you line slingers out there, don’t forget your fly rods! Small popping bugs on a 2-4 wt. fly rod will give you an afternoon of non-stop fun. Spice it up by attaching a small sinking nymph to a 12” trailer tied to your popping bug. Watch out, the bass like this combo too! Which ‘gills to keep? Most lakes have too many bass which produces 1+lb bluegills, but their numbers will be low. Go easy on the big ones- keep what you want to cook that night, release the rest. The old adage ‘keep all the bluegills you catch’ does not apply. We find in most cases bluegill populations are in short supply. Protecting those big spawners is important. Whether for pan or for sport, they are hard to beat on a summer afternoon. The tackle is simple and the entire family can get in on the fun. Take a child fishing this Summer DUDE!

DUDE PROFILE: Wade Bales grew up

fishing and hunting in the Lowcountry. Prior to moving back to Bluffton in 2007, Wade worked 15 years with the SCDNR Freshwater Fisheries Section. Wade holds a B.S. and M.S. in Fisheries Management from Auburn University and is President of Quality Lakes Inc., a full-service lake management company. Their services include aquatic weed control, electrofishing and fisheries management, fish stocking, complete lake management and maintenance programs, bathymetric lake mapping, lake sedimentation assessments and lake design just to name a few. He can be reached by email at wadeb@qualitylakes.com or by calling 866.444.5128.

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SigArms 556 Patrol Rifle by James Grant

odeled after the Swiss Army’s Sig550 series of rifles, the SigArms 556 Patrol is the culmination of the engineers’ efforts over at Exeter, New Hampshire. They toiled for several months to improve on what the Swiss military considers perfection. Although if you’ve ever had escargot or seen a Parisian fashion show, you know that Europe and America have different tastes. One of the only shortcomings of the Sig 550 series of rifles is the price of their magazines. Averaging $60 a pop, most Americans would be hard pressed to part with such a substantial amount of money for plastic and a coil spring. So the techs at SigArms decided to go with the most prolific magazine type in America, the STANAG magazine. Now many of you may have never heard of this type of magazine, but I guarantee you’ve seen at least a dozen in your lifetime. STANAG is an abbreviation of NATO’s Standard Agreement, which refers, in this case, to the standard US military M16/AR15 magazine. What this means for the consumer is that he can go into any gun shop in America and pick up one for under $20. The Sig’s reputation for quality and reliability was hard-earned during its development back in 1978. It was to succeed the Sig 510 rifle, which just two decades earlier had bested the American M-14 in trials for Switzerland’s next standard rifle. After thousands of trials and modifications the Sig 541 was publicly accepted by the Swiss army in 1983. Shortly thereafter, a civilian semi-automatic version of the venerable rifle was designed to be imported into the United States. Unfortunately a ban on imported firearms was passed not long after; consequently very few actually made it stateside. This resulted in an ever-dwindling market that saw prices of the Sig550 skyrocket to 4 times their original amount. Thankfully, the folks over at SigArms heard the pleas of American sportsmen and began building the rifles here in the US under the moniker: Sig 556. A year or so later, the patrol model, based on the Sig 552 Commando carbine was announced and subsequently released. I was a reluctant fan of the SigArms 556 Patrol rifle at first, as I am a huge proponent of direct impingement rifles. (I.E. AR-15 series) As the day continued, the Sig’s gas piston operating system proved itself time and time again. I actually had not planned on shooting as much as I did and thus ended up with a ménage of .223 ammo brands. From Federal to Tula and Wolf, the SigArms 556 never skipped a beat! And with its adjustable gas valve, I was able to tune it for the higher-powered LakeCity military ammo and less powerful Wolf brand .223 with the flip of a switch. The Sig556 Patrol is an amalgam of the operating methods of the AK-47 that make its reliability so legendary and the user-friendly ergonomics of the AR-15 family of weapons. Even the Sig’s furniture is a combination of the two weapons, it can both collapse and fold, allowing the operator to adjust the stock to his liking and fold it for convenient storage. Equipped with a 1:7 twist chrome-lined barrel, the sig excels with heavy bullets. While the barrel’s chrome finish vastly extends its longevity. If you are teetering on the edge of taking the plunge into buying your first black rifle, the Sig 556 may be the final straw. Its gas-piston system makes it not only relentlessly reliable, but also very simple to clean and maintain. It also makes a great addition to the tactical weapon connoisseur’s collection, as it utilizes the same

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Scoreboard Accuracy – 4/5: The Sig 556 Patrol is limited by a short 16” barrel and piston action, but still performs admirably. Reliability – 5/5: I experienced no feeding issues whatsoever with the rifle once properly tuned. Ergonomics – 4.5/5: The rifle balances well despite the heavy piston and magazine changes were a breeze. That said users lacking orangutan thumbs will find they need to shift their grip to actuate the safety. Value – 4.5/5: With an MSRP of $1969 the Sig 556 Patrol’s price is right in line with its piston AR-15 Competitors. Overall Score – 4.5/5 DUDE PROFILE: James Grant, Age: 26 Personal Interests: Competitive Rifle/Carbine/Handgun shooting, varmint hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, wood-working and gunsmithing. I have participated in competitive shooting since 2005 and have placed in the top 3 at several carbine side matches. I enjoy collecting antique military arms and teaching new shooters about the sport. In my spare time, I hunt white tail and coyotes, with the majority of my experience being in the latter.

DUCKS UNLIMITED AND DUDE A PERFECT COMBINATION! By Brad McDonald

UDE NATION is expanding with our NEW ASSOCIATION with DUCKS UNLIMITED. Most particularly the HIlton Head Island/Beaufort Chapter. We are fortunate enough to have met, Larry Muething a DUDE REGULAR at the Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club and local DUCKS UNLIMITED HEAD. Well, if a DUDE likes to fish and drink beer, we pretty much have a lot in common. First of all, we want to let you know what a great organization DUCKS UNLIMITED has become. We at DUDE are glad to now be a part of the DU FAMILY. Let’s check out what they have done for us locally. DUDE it’s nice to see some organizations like DUCKS UNLIMITED are out there looking out after MOTHER NATURE. DUCKS UNLIMITED actually got its start in 1937 during the Dust Bowl when North America’s drought-plagued waterfowl populations had plundered to unprecedented lows. A small group of DUDE Sportsmen got together and formed DUCKS UNLIMITED with its sole mission of HABITAT CONSERVATION. Little did these DUDES know that they had created what is now THE WORLD’S LARGEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE PRIVATE WATERFOWL AND WETLANDS CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION. Let’s never forget that the Lowcountry’s Wetlands are Mother Nature’s most productive live ecosystems and we must protect them at all costs. It is documented that we are home to more than 900 wildlife species and they don’t even have a representa-

tive in congress. DU and DUDE are their voice! DON’T FOOL WITH MOTHER NATURE DUDE! It’s sad the United States of America, the baddest country on the planet, has lost more than half of it’s original wetlands and continues to lose more than 100,000 acres of wetlands each year. DUDE, that’s home to many of our wildlife critters and birds. DUCKS UNLIMITED has helped conserve well over 4 million acres in the United States of America and boasts a membership nearing 800,000 DUDES. Locally DUCKS UNLIMITED has help conserve approximately 160,000 acres in our very own state of South Carolina, many just up the road at GOD’S COUNTRY, THE ACE BASIN. Statewide DUCKS UNLIMITED has spent near $22 million dollars on various worthwhile projects. Come join us DUDES and help us conserve another 10 million acres! See ad this page if you would like to start getting involved with our local DUCKS UNLIMITED. DUDE, IT’S A DUCKS UNLIMITED FUND RAISER POKER RUN AT THE SANDBAR on THE MAY RIVER. I imagine we’ll see you there DUDES! Look out as Harold, The Largemouth Bass will most likely have his camera with him taking photos of all the fundraising fun. Join us for all the fun and start making plans for the BIG DEAL FALL BANQUET in November! Stay tuned right here DUDES, as we are now a part of DUCKS UNLIMITED, QUACK QUACK DUDES!

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FATHER & DAUGHTER TEAM HAVE YOU COVERED...

IN CAMO DUDE

By Brad McDonald

ubrey and Warren Disbrow, are quite the father-daughter team. Warren, aka “DIZ”, who is an avid hunter has a real passion for the outdoors and loves the Natural World. He is a SC Hunter Safety Instructor, Qualified Master Naturalist from Clemson University and he runs the logistics for the Parris Island Deer Reduction Program working with the Game Warden and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. So, “DIZ” knows a thing or two about our wildlife and the great outdoors. He also is a retired Marine of 22 years of service (THANK YOU!) as a Master Sergeant. Most deer don’t stand a chance with this DUDE, as he took the bronze medal in the Eastern Regional Division Matches. At his retirement, he was the Maintenance Chief at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. His daughter Aubrey, a full time paralegal on Hilton Head Island, helps him run his business, DIZCO Ltd Co. “behind the scenes” as she puts it. She does most of the administrative work for her Dad, handling phone calls, emails and running their website www.truckstencils.com. She’s also involved in helping out with her Dad’s graphics, marketing/advertising, flyers and mailings. Dad gives her a lot of credit for helping make his dream come true and he considers her a vital part of his company that he could not do without. DIZCO Ltd Co has a great concept that will surely help all you outdoor hunters and fishermen. The idea started when Ole “DIZ” was in the woods and realized how animals and birds can easily pick out the shine of a vehicle, boat, duck blind or anything else that you take in the woods with you. The solution is a CAMO STENCIL that can easily attach itself to whatever you want camouflaged. Use this stencil with flat colored paints, such as black, greens, browns and grays. This makes your truck, atv, boat, duck blind or anything else blend right

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in with the natural habitat and it’s fun doing it to boot. This without a doubt has to be the most cost effective ways to camo anything you have DUDE. The stencil is light weight and very easy to install and reinstall, while spraying right on top of the pattern. Maybe the best thing about it is, once you have it, it is reusable and you can end up camouflaging everything you’ve got. You might want to clear it with your wife before you start doing parts of your house DUDE! Starting in June, “DIZ” will have 3 different ads running on The Sportsman Channel. Look for his commercials on Wednesdays and Fridays in the 7pm to 12am time slots and early mornings on Saturday and Sunday. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up sponsoring a few of those syndicated hunting shows seen on weekend mornings. This father-daughter team is thinking big DUDES. They have two new patterns being developed as we speak; a digital pattern and an upland grass pattern. DIZCO already has big time customers in England and in Australia and it seems the Sky’s The Limit for this great concept. I told him people that don’t even hunt or fish might like it, as it can be used on anything imaginable. “DIZ” told us of this DUDETTE, that has painted her truck camo but used pink, blue and purple paint to make for a real cool DUDETTE look. GOOD LUCK Aubrey and “DIZ” on your great adventure and thanks for being a part of DUDE NATION! Feel free to check out their website or give DIZ or Aubrey a call or email. If you do end up purchasing one of their stencils, feel free to take a photo of whatever you camouflaged and send it to Harold’s Mailbag and we’ll share it with all the other DUDES of the Lowcounty. Can you see me now DUDE?

The Boys of Summer A Flash of Color from Singing Songbirds

BY MARIVN BOUKNIGHT

remember the first time I ever saw a painted bunting. Up in Charleston, I was helping with a breeding bird survey and was secretly hoping to locate a painted bunting. This little bird is a cornucopia of colors, being red, orange, yellow, green, purple, blue…you get the picture! We played the rolling, frolicking warble of this little bird and sure enough, we were buzzed by a male painted bunting. I didn’t get a good look at first. After searching in vain, we could not locate the little fella. We played the call a few more times until finally, he sat on the end of a branch and belted out his version of our call and I was amazed at the gorgeous beauty of this little delicate bird. As much as I was awed by this bird (in person, none the less), I was even more astounded at how a multicolored bird like this could completely disappear in the foliage and blend perfectly with his surroundings! For all you birders out there, I’ll just bet you are nodding your head in disbelief and agreement with me, am I right? Late spring and summer brings a feast for the eyes and ears to the keen observer. In addition to the painted bunting, we have a palette of birds and colors that range from black, red, yellow, blue and any and every color in between. Of course, it’s just the males who are so brightly colored. The females of the species, charged with laying and incubating eggs, is less ostentatious in her color, which helps her blend in for protection of her brood during the time it takes to rear her chicks. Most of these colorful birds migrate from more southern climates to our area and set up territories in preparation of finding a mate and raising a family. Just as soon as that happens, it’s time to pack the bags and head back south to southern Florida, Cuba, Bahamas, South America, Costa Rica, Central America, etc. Many of these colorful birds are the culprits filling our trees with melodious chirps, warblers, chitter, chatter, trills, and other sweet music. If you pay attention, you can see these songsters as they call, where they are a joy to the eyes as well as the ears. Here are some of the birds and the places where they can be found: • Around wetlands, the easily recognized “conk-a-reee” call of the red-winged blackbird can be heard all around the salt marsh, brackish marsh, freshwater wetlands, etc. These soot black males with their flashing red and yellow epaulettes are striking and are a bold contrast to the female, who looks like a dark sparrow. • In the forests that border open areas such as grasslands, farmlands and meadows, it is not uncommon to see the blue twins, the blue grosbeak and the indigo bunting. They look very similar with their striking blue plumage, but the blue grosbeak has a chestnut patch on his shoulder and the indigo bunting’s blue is just…different! Both are more of a strong blue that is markedly different from the eastern bluebird and they are blue all over, making them both very noticeable. The book is available online at www.naturenookllc.com or locally: In Beaufort: Beaufort Book Store McIntosh Book Shoppe Higher Ground Bay Street Outfitters In Bluffton and Hilton Head: The Greeters Store in Oldfield Club The Coastal Discovery Museum Barnes and Noble Wild Birds Unlimited The Tackle Box at Hampton Lakes

• Summer tanagers can be found in the bottomland forests, rich deciduous woods and heavier tree cover. This flashy red bird is more pinkish and fuchsia in color than the cardinal and lacks the crest. One noticeable field mark is the large, whitish colored bill. Immature birds are yellow, but when they molt into their adult coloration, it looks like someone dumped red food color over his head! • Also in the bottomlands and cypress swamps, the prothonotary warbler is a startling flash of bright yellow. Flitting though the cypress trees, the yellow of this bird is a stark contrast to the feathery green needles of the cypress trees. • Another bright yellow bird is the pine warbler. Often described as a drab warbler, if you look at this little warbler in your scope or binoculars, you may be surprised just how beautiful this little bird of the pine forests is anything but drab. • Lastly, around the maritime forests and around grasslands and farmlands is the much coveted painted bunting. There’s not much that can describe this little bird in his “technicolor dream coat”, but he is truly a marvelous sight to behold. Even the female is a sight to see, because she is really the only true, all green songbird we find in our area. All of these birds are special birds and make the spring and summer special. Just hearing them and seeing their bright colors always reminds me how important habitat protection, conservation and preservation is for the survival and well being of these beautiful creatures. By protecting the habitats for breeding, migration stopovers, wintering grounds and feeding grounds, we also protect many other species of birds, reptiles, mammals and others, forming an umbrella that benefits the flora and fauna. In my book, “South Carolina’s Lowcountry...Naturally”, I can’t help but photograph and include these and other beautiful birds of summer. Here’s an excerpt from the book, describing the little yellow prothonotary warbler: “Birds like the prothonotary warbler, can be found in other habitats, but are most often associated with cypress swamps. This little yellow warbler is a bright and buttery yellow with hints of pale peach orange in his plumage with grayish blue wings. They nest in tree cavities, cypress knees, hollows and use materials such as sphagnum moss, lichens and wetland grasses to build a tiny, cup-shaped nest. It’s not hard to get excited when surrounded by cypress giants, with their green feathery needles serving as a backdrop to the loud and proud “swamp canary”! Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for these little flashes of color. They’re only here during the summer and it will be time for them to fly south before you know it. The trees are full of their beautiful colors and sounds and I’m sure if you see them, the “boys of summer” will leave a lasting impression! 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 mbnaturenook@yahoo.com

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ack in 2006, I bagged one of my favorite mounts the SABLE ANTELOPE (Hippotragus Niger) while hunting the wooded savanna in Zimbabwe Africa. The magnificent SABLE ANTELOPE stands approximately 4 to 5 feet and weighs 450 to 600 pounds. The males are always larger than females and the males get very distinctively black where the females are more of a chestnut color. Both have beautifully marked white underbellies, cheeks and chins. These antelope sport a short yet shaggy mane on the backs of their necks. Their horns are beautifully ringed and arch backwards. The males tend to have larger ones, some that can approach 4 feet in length. If they live to full maturity and don’t fall prey to lions or hunters, they can live 15 to 20 years old. The Sable Antelope roam the savanna woodlands and grasslands grazing on grass and leaves. Though they are diurnal, they tend to be less active during the heat of

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the day. Generally, they are found in herds of 10 to 30 females, all taken care of by a BIG DUDE BULL MALE. When bulls are battling it out for all those fine females, they will drop to their knees and duel it out with their massive horns. The loser bulls form “bachelor groups” of a dozen or so and roam separately. When Sable Antelope are threatened by predators such as lions, tigers and leopards, they will strongly defend themselves and there have been documented cases where the scimitarshaped horns have ripped right through the massive cats killing them instantly. The animal’s horns make it a highly prized hunting trophy, though hunting cuts in to the numbers of these animals, more damage has been done to them severely by regional Tse-tse fly control and destruction of grassy grasslands, due to agricultural development. Though some of the subspecies are threatened and the Giant Sable is actually CR critically endangered on the conservation status list, the Niger is considered to be very low and of least concern on the list. Anyone interested in hunting Africa or Canada can contact me at chuckm@greelineforest.com. I will be most happy to share information such as general pricing, travel information and outfitters contacts. GOOD HUNTING DUDES!

DUDE PROFILE: Chuck Mikals Married to Donna for 47 years 2 Children and 4 Grandchildren All boys Home Town: Chicago Illinois. 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. Worked in the Plywood Veneer business was transferred to Toronto Canada in 1978. Started our own plywood business in 1985. Expanded from Canada to the U.S. and opened a Plywood Warehouse in Florida in 1998 and eventually outgrew this and decided to actually manufacture in the U.S. The Beaufort area was recommend through a friend who lived in Oldfield in Okatie. We immediately liked the area and established a manufacturing facility in Beaufort in 2005 and moved to Oldfield where we are very happy.

Yellowstone In Winter ETV Endowment Tour

BY TOM OGLE

hatsa’ DUDE to do after deer season? Most of us just have to tough it out. But this year I avoided Post-Season Traumatic Let-down by planning ahead. Last August, Lowcountry fishing and hunting buddy Bob Gamble asked me if I’d like to sign up for a SCETV Endowment-sponsored January safari to Yellowstone National Park. I was all over that like white on rice! A week spent in a pristine wilderness surrounded by the most awesome animals in North America, now THAT would prevent “PSTL”. Another plus, Rudy Mancke, South Carolina’s very own renown naturalist would be along to enrich our observations. Bob and I met our other thirty-eight South Carolinian counterparts in Billings, Montana and from there took a motor coach to Mammoth Hot Springs Lodge. Over the next five days we explored the Lamar and Hayden Valleys, eventually making our way south to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the National Elk Refuge in Teton National Park. Yellowstone in winter was absolutely breathtaking. We are so lucky as Americans to experience this pristine wilderness pretty much the way Lewis and Clark left it. Although instead of walking on snowshoes, we traveled in coaches and Bombardier snow cats. Almost everywhere we gazed, the landscape was studded with the dark bodies of bison. Imagine, the largest land mammal in North America a common sight! What a thrill. Yellowstone is the only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. In fact they alone remain free of cattle genes and are considered by Native Americas to be the only true representatives of the herds revered by their ancestors. Elk were everywhere, as well, from wind swept hillsides behind the lodges to the hot springs along the river bottoms. We watched the elegant animals search out winter grasses. At one point we came upon a trio of big horn sheep high on a hill side pawing around boulders looking for something to chew. Being a hunter DUDE, I searched out the one with almost a full curl and coveted the sweet spot behind his shoulder. Wolves were the numero uno species we

all wanted to see, but it was not to be. As you DUDE readers undoubtedly know, wolves were re-introduced into Yellowstone in 1995 amid a lot of controversy. The wolf population grew since that time and adapted quite well to life inside Yellowstone National Park. The population maxed

etvendow@bellsouth.net, (864) 583-1235 out at about 123 animals segregated into about 12 packs scattered throughout the park. However, due to in-fighting, mange and parvovirus the population currently stands at 96-98 wolves. Biologists report that the wolves prey primarily on elk but also kill a few bison—wolf “recycling” says Rudy. Grizzly bears have learned to stalk the wolves while they hunt biding their time to later chase them off their kill. Thanks to wolves, grizzlies now have a rich source of protein all winter long. In fact, there are reports that some bears have made a fine art of this banditry and no longer feel inclined to hibernate. I mention these things because curious DUDES and

DUDETTES want to know. As impressive as mingling with awesome wildlife is, the active geologic processes humbled us all. Everywhere we went we saw evidence of volcanic activity. Its awesome power all the more impressive in winter because the steaming and boiling earth stands out in stark contrast to the surrounding snow and ice. Steam vents are much harder to detect in the summer. They can be deadly to incautious fly-fishers who unwittingly wade into the midst of a stream hiding a steam vent. Some have even become mired in boiling mud never to be seen again. We eventually worked our way south to the Norris Geyser Basin along the edge of the caldera, rim of the ancient volcano, which is now nearly extinct but obviously not quite. The snow packed road led us across the jumbled geology of the Firehole River and Shoshone Lake region, crossing the Continental Divide three times on our 39 mile journey from Old Faithful Lodge to the National Elk Refuge at the southern entrance to Yellowstone Park. The Refuge is the winter home of some 6,500 elk along the head waters of the Snake River. The Flagg Ranch just inside Grand Teton National Park offered us rides on horse drawn sleds so that we could mingle amongst the herd and take advantage of some fine photo ops. The Cowboy Bar in Jackson Hole, with its famous saddles for bar stools, made the last evening in Wyoming a fitting end to our wilderness experience. The adventure was an immense success in easing deer season withdrawal. A reminder from Uncle Ted, “GO DO, DUDE!”

DUDE PROFILE: Tom Ogle Tom retired in 2001 from the Faculty of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and moved to property he has owned on Coosaw Island since 1976. He has written articles about hunting and fishing for years, some of which have appeared in Saltwater Sportsman, South Carolina Wildlife Magazine, Outdoor Life and Sports Afield. He serves on advisory panels for the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Fishery Management Commission. From 20052009 he served as president of the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club. He has built two sporting rifles and is working on a third. Back in the day Tom ran traplines in remote northeastern Washington trapping coyotes and bobcats for the Washington State Department of Game. Nowadays he remains conflicted about whether to hunt or fish.

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Happenings at

GET OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER! COME ENJOY ALL THAT THE COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM HAS TO OFFER DUDES OF ALL AGES! By Brad McDonald

ell, hopefully you took our advice this past Spring and went to some of the many great programs that COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM has to offer DUDES of the LOWCOUNTRY. Our DUDE FAMILY members, AL STOKES, DR. AL SEGARS and DAVID HARTER all had great programs this past spring that surely taught many DUDES things they didn’t know. Robin Swift, VP of Marketing and Development has the CDM rockin this Summer DUDES. What an absolutely great way to get outdoors in the Lowcountry and learn something about this great place we call HOME. Jump on your horse and let’s ride through some of the great things coming up this Summer for your families to enjoy. LOCALS or VISITORS, we don’t care, we’re all DUDES if you really think about it. OUTSIDE THE LINES is a cool Art Beyond Tradition group of abstract artists that and will be presenting their new artwork through June 26th at the Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Temporary Exhibit Gallery in the CDM. The local artists are; Deanna Bowdish, Cindy Chippetta, Art Cornell, Marilyn Dizikes, Jo Dye, Vickie Jourdan, May Jane Martin, Mary Sullivan , Joan Templer, Arla Crumick Wible, Caroll Williams and Irene K. Williamson. You know we DUDES love all birds and animals so you need to make plans to attend some of the great WILDLIFE PROGRAMS the CDM has in store for us this Summer. On June 8th, Dr. AL SEGARS, SCDNR Veterinarian is going to discuss the magnificent MANATEES that visit our area every year. This is an amazing animal. The more you learn, the more you want to know about them. SHARK! DUDES love sharks! On June 30th, GLENN ULRICH who is a fisheries biologist and shark expert will have a great program that will teach you more about the understanding of this amazing fish. He’ll discuss the identification, growth and

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reproduction rates and species that are found right here in our local waters. Glenn will also school you DUDES on Shark Angling. There are strict regulations, so be safe when fishing for and handling sharks, especially when releasing them. DUDES if you want to take some children to have some great fun, then plan on attending the CDM every Wednesday through August 10th for ANIMALS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY brought to you by our DUDE friends from OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER. There are two programs each Wednesday at 10:30 and 11:30 am. It’s best if you call for reservations DUDE! I enjoy watching the children as much as I enjoy watching the animals. Barred Owls, Opossum and Gators...OH MY! Check out the CDM website at www. coastaldiscovery.org as they have a great weekly schedule of fun learning events including some new Cultural Programs that are debuting this Summer, including a CIVIL WAR CHAT where you will meet US Navy Commander, Percival Drayton and his role in the Battle of Port Royal in November of 1861. These programs are June 15 and 29th at 1pm, however they will have numerous other great cultural programs. I am concerned about the cultural level of the next generation, so take a group of them to one of these great programs and you may just change someone’s life. Believe me, the youth of America needs all the help they can get! THANKS for all you DUDES and DUDETTES do for us Robin. We are lucky to have such a great facility right here in our backyard for visitors and locals, young and old alike to enjoy! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DUDES! The Coastal Discovery Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am until 4:30 pm and Sunday from 11 am until 3 pm.. For more information, call 843-689-6767 ext 223.

MCAS BEAUFORT hosts the US NAVY BLUE ANGELS Special thanks for the Royal Treatment we received from the Marines

KAT IE O’DONAL D ’ S IR I S H F EST 2011

FRED & LEANN GETIN ON IT!

TARGET BAND ROCKIN THE HOUSE

THE HEADLINERS CAN....PLAY THEM HORNS!w

HARRY O, SOUNDING GOOD LADDIE!

BIG DON & HIS POSSE

CATCH HIM, HE’S GOT LUCKY CHARMS!

“ANYONE NEED SERVICE?”

BEST DRESSED DUDES!

LOCAL FAVORITES, THE SIMPSON BROTHERS

Johnny Freak and THE DUDE

BRAD, GET ME ANOTHER BEER PLEASE!

NOBODY LIKES TAXES!

PRESERVING MEMORIES... to L I F E ! By Brad McDonald

ocal taxidermist, Diana Wasielewsi, aka “D”, started Wild Things Taxidermy in Beaufort in 2009. DUDE met Diana Wasielewski through NEW DUDE SUPPORTER, Doug Mallory with MALLORY AUTO BODY. We met “D” for a few cold ones at Rosie O’Grady’s this Spring. We got along immediately and realized we were talkin to one COOL DUDETTE! OK, she’s a bit of a redneck like many of us. We’d like to share her story with you DUDES out there that might want to take her up on her special talents as a taxidermist. “D” recently retired from a 33 year career with Wachovia here in Beaufort and is a proud graduate of Battery Creek High. I’d say that makes her a LOCAL DUDETTE. She smiles as she tells us, she’s HAPPILY DIVORCED and blessed with 2 children, Leo and Lora and 2 grandchildren, Brendan & Violet. She’s going full time as a taxidermist and her boyfriend, Scott Jansen builds custom turkey calls at his business, Goathead Game Calls, sounds like a match made in REDNECK HEAVEN. She’s a proud daughter of retired USMC GySgt, Edward Boykin (deceased) and has been in Beaufort since 1972. You can tell siblings of military parents, they all have great character from a good solid family foundation. She takes great pride and has the utmost respect of all our service men and women of our United States Armed Forces. She’s very aware that their sacrifices allow us to LIVE FREE & DREAM DUDE! “D” started doing some mounts for friends and then progressed to learning by watching professional educational videos. Pretty much self-taught with all the knowledge to boot. As you can see from some of the examples she has shared with us, THIS DUDETTE KNOWS TAXIDERMY! What DUDE doesn’t want, or have for that matter, a dead animal or fish on the walls of their MANCAVE. Guilty right here DUDE! Great DEER HEAD MOUNT “D”! I’m sure there are many DUDES out there that would like that mount beside the flat panel on top of their NVELOP by BASSETT FURNITURE in their MANCAVE (see FWDG ad page 3). For those serious BIRD HUNTING DUDES out there, “D” has her US FISH & WILDLIFE PERMIT to legally possess and mount migratory birds for other individuals. Think DNR is playing? Get caught with a cooler full of migratory birds illegally. Bet if you get caught, you won’t do it again! “D” further qualifies herself as a redneck when she told us she is a big Nascar fan and Dale Jr, is in fact THE MAN (who hasn’t won lately?) Close but no cigar at the CocaCola 600, when he ran out of gas on the last lap. We enjoy her enthusiasm for the UNC Tarheels, but when she told us one of her favorite things to do was to be in the woods hunting, we knew. Not many women will throw that one on you DUDE. This is where her obvious love for the outdoors comes from, which naturally lead to her taxidermy business. I can see the pride in her face when she told me, SHE CAN KILL IT, CLEAN IT, COOK IT, EAT IT & HANG IT ON THE WALL! She’s got a point, that is impressive for a DUDETTE. So the next time, Mother Nature blesses you with a nice animal or fish, give “D” a call and she’ll tell you how to save it and get it to her for your special DUDE mount. Feel free to send some of your favorite mount photos to Harold’s Mailbag and we’ll share them with DUDE NATION. Check out her website www. wildthingstaxidermysc.com. You can contact her at wttaxidermy@centurylink. net or 843-812-1179. If you tell her you read about her in DUDE, she’ll probably cut ya a deal!

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Fun Times on Island Time by Captain Megan

elcome Aboard! I am Captain Megan, your Charter Captain, as we travel around beautiful Hilton Head Island aboard Island Time Charters to take in breathtaking views and new experiences. We will be making some stops along the way to enjoy all that makes our Island so special and why we call it home. For this issue, it’s time to kick back and have a little more fun in the sun! That’s right! It is time to head to our local boaters’ favorite summer hang-out, the May River Sandbar. Okay fellow DUDE readers, never heard of it? How about the infamous “Redneck Riviera?” Now I’m speaking our language! Do you like to enjoy a cold beverage on a hot summer day? Do you enjoy your ass in the water, toes in the sand (Zach Brown Band)? Do you enjoy tying your boat up to a friendly stranger and becoming best friends by high tide? Then my fellow DUDE friends, this is the spot for you! The Sandbar only appears during low tide, so you must be aware of the tide schedule in order to find it and enjoy to its fullest extent. It is certainly worth it! On any given Saturday and Sunday or even a random beautiful day in the middle of the week, you will find boaters pulled up on the sand playing horseshoes, bocci ball and even an occasional volleyball game. People set up tents, flag poles, beach chairs, grills and of course bring along their coolers. It has often been described as a favorite neighborhood bar, but with the exclusivity of boat owners only. In case you are wondering, it is kid friendly and pet friendly, too. Now that you know about one of the best boating spots in the Lowcountry, let’s go ahead and set off on our adventure to the “Redneck Riviera.” We will again depart from beautiful Broad Creek, take a right at Bram’s Point at the end of Spanish Wells Plantation and cruise to the mouth of the May River. Follow the markers until you pass the All Joy Boat Landing, when you see the power lines and you have officially arrived. Now, let the fun begin! Due to the tide you will have approximately 5 hours to experience all of enjoyment that The Sandbar has to offer. Break out the chairs, the games, the food, turn on the music and let the atmosphere take you in. It is definitely a unique experience and I guarantee you will want to come back. It is certainly a favorite for my passengers. Well, as the tide rolls in and our salty piece of land begins to disappear, I ask my fellow DUDES, for safety, please have a designated boat captain before you depart, keep the speeds down out of respect for our boating friends and keep the tunes at a reasonable volume for everyone to enjoy. The Sandbar is just another amazing creation of Mother Nature, providing us the opportunity to soak up the sun and enjoy making lifelong memories with our

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friends and family. As I leave you with your official “sandbar sunburn,” sand between your toes and your favorite concoction in hand, I encourage you to keep exploring. After all, we have just started to really take in the sights and sounds of our boating island paradise. I guarantee that once you have seen The Island from the water, it will forever change your perspective of the beautiful Lowcountry. Let me, Captain Megan and Island Time Charters entertain your senses and take you on the adventure of your choice. We specialize in customized experiences, perfect for friends, families, couples and celebrations. We provide the only Charter “Red Carpet Treatment” on the Island. Thus, the only thing you will have to worry about is how much fun you are going to have. What are you waiting for, boating paradise is calling and I look forward to having you aboard! (Be sure to pick up the next issue of DUDE where Captain Megan will take you on board to travel to another one of her favorite parts of Hilton Head Island and share some of her favorite spots with you.) Contact me; (816) 261-2410, CaptianMegan@IslandTimeChartersHHI.com DUDE PROFILE: Captain Megan (a/k/a Megan McLaughlin) is a United States Coast Guard Licensed 100 Gross Ton Master Captain. She is the owner and Captain of Island Time Charters and definitely loves the outdoor lifestyle! Captain Megan started Island Time Charters because she knows firsthand just how very valuable your time with family and friends can be. With the area having so much to offer, especially from the water, she will be sharing with you many of the Low Country pleasures that can only be experienced on the water and with the intimacy of a private charter.Captain Megan and Island Time Charters is available daily and offers a variety of onthe-water experiences designed to satisfy everyone’s personal desires. Her motto is “Your Day, Your Way!” It is more than just a slogan—your complete enjoyment and safety are her number one priority.

ADJUST YOUR GAME FOR SUMMERTIME GOLFING BY RICK BARRY

e have had the best Spring that I can remember in my 20 years on Hilton Head Island. The weather has been the best temperature wise, as well as being good for the courses themselves and most courses I’ve seen are in great shape. When Summer officially arrives in the third week of June, all the courses should have been aerified, top dressed and changed over to the summer grasses that are better suited to handle the hot temperatures and high humidities. It is important to remember when playing during this transitional time with holes and thick greens, not to blame your missed putts on your skill level, as it must be the conditions. One thing you can do to help your frustration level is to make sure you hit your putts harder and you’ll have a better chance of your putt staying on line. Don’t be afraid to ask for a discount at the course you are playing during this process, as they should reward you for not being able to play or putt to your full potential. Now you’ll have an excuse for those missed putts and get paid a bonus, via a discount as well. Though the summer months are brutal when it comes to very hot temperatures, we are rewarded with longer days. Now you can spend some time after work getting in a late nine or better yet, hitting the driving range for some much needed practice for your weekend rounds. You should come up with a plan that allows you to work on every part of your game once a week. If you have only an hour, hit chips and pitches for 15 minutes, then hit full wedges for 15 minutes, 7 and 5 irons for 15 minutes and then finish off with 15 minutes with your driver. Your next trip to the driving range that week, spend 15 minutes putting, 15 minutes practicing out of the sand, 15 minutes with your fairway woods and finish up with 15 minutes with your driver. This will allow you to start to get the picture in the very short time you have to spend on your game during the week. Another great way to get better during the summer when there are not as many people on the courses, is to hit 3 drives, take your best, then hit 3 second shots, pick your best and hit 3 chips and then finish up with 3 putts. This way you really are playing 3 holes in one and you may not have enough time to finish 18 holes before dark. Please be aware of course etiquette while

trying this practice method, as you should not be slowing down anyone behind you who is wishing to play just one ball at a brisk pace. I see a lot of people who are now concentrating on their stats. There are stats for everything you do on the course. Stats in golf seem to have evolved from baseball which has stats for everything. In golf, the most important STAT is GREENS IN REGULATION. Start counting them and you’ll soon realize that the more you have, the better your score will be. Shoot for the greens and not the pins, this should allow your scores to improve. If you miss a green, count your successes in getting UP & DOWN. Once you have a good set of stats, you can compare them to the best tour players and see where you stand. Most of the top players rank very high in these two categories. This will give you a goal of what to shoot for and to allow you to know how well you’re doing and improving. Try some of these tips DUDES and have a GREAT SUMMER on the fabulous courses right here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. RICK BARRY 2010 CAROLINAS PGA PALMER MAPLES TEACHER OF THE YEAR DUDE PROFILE: Rick Barry Head Instructor for The Sea Pines Resort On Hilton Head Isl. for 20 years. PGA Member for over 30 years and a life member of the PGA. Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher 5 years in a row. Top 10 instructor for Golf Digest for the Section for 1O years. Has appeared on the Golf Channel for several shows. This year The “Turn”. All About Golf. Tips from the Pros. Conway Golf Info commercial. Written articles in the Golf Magazine January and May of 2008. My teaching brings me in contact with golfers of all skill levels and backgrounds. To grow the game my goal is to get people playing and having fun with the game. The learning can be hard for some and with an easy to do and even more fun doing, program, you can have a game for a life time. I give over 24 hundred lessons a year and see 17 thousand swings on film, so you can say I have seen it all. If your Kevin Costner in Tin Cup or a brand new golfer, DUDE, I can help you. Contact me, Rick Barry: golfhhi@aol.com Sea Pines Resort/Golf (843) 842-8484

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You can’t hit what you don’t aim at. BY Joe Matheny

hen I watch inexperienced golfers hit the ball I find that they usually misaligned to their target. Typically, they aim way too far to the right. The reason they aim to the right is because the player has the tendency to hit the ball with their arms which cause the ball to pull to the left. This means that they are compensating for a flaw the their swing by aiming their body out to the right instead of fixing the actual flaw. Check Your Alignment In order to find out if you are a player that has a swing flaws, you must check your alignment.To do this, all you have to do is pick out a target and do your normal set up. Once you feel like you are ready, lay down a club at your heels or toes. Then, step back about about 10 paces behind the ball to see where you actually aimed. If the club you place on the ground is parallel left of your actual target, you have properly aligned yourself. If the club on the ground points to the right or your target you are mis-aligned. If you find out you are mis-aligned, you must learn to square up your stance. To do this, simple find a target in the distance that you want to hit the ball to. Take out two clubs. Take the first one and lay it down directly at the target ( step back and make sure its on line). Place the second club parallel to the first club on the ground. Now take away the first club that is pointed at the target. You should have one club parallel to the left of you target. Once you have the club on the ground parallel to your target line you

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have a guide to help you align your feet, knees, hips and shoulders squarely. If you aim your body squarely to the club on the ground and hit a ball to the left of your target you have just found out that you are pulling the golf ball which means you are trying to hit the ball too hard with only your arms. If you hit the ball to the right of the target from this square alignment you are sliding your body too much laterally through impact which is causing the ball to fly to the right. Learning that you are mis-aligned can be quite shocking at first but don’t think as it as a bad thing, think of it as a good thing. It’s a good think because you know that you have a swing flaw and you can get on the road to fixing it so that you can play better golf in the future. See You Dudes on the Links. DUDE PROFILE: Joe Matheny is a PGA professional, and has been

playing golf for over 38 years. Born in August of 1963 in St. Albans West Virgina. At the age of 8 I pick up a golf club and have been holding it ever since. Moving to Hilton Head Island in 1987 was the best thing that ever happened to me. Starting as a assistant at Port Royal and also work as a assistant at Indigo Run. In 1997 I came back to Port Royal has Head Golf Professional. In 2001 I moved to St. Simons Island Ga. to take the the Head Golf Professional at Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort. In 2008 I came back to the Lowcountry as Head Golf Professional at Sanctuary Golf Club (formally South Carolina National) In the past 20 years I have met my wife Kathy and we have a son Justin and daughter Linda. In my spare time I coach basketball and golf at Beaufort Acadeny

Grip Pressure Could Be Your Only Problem BY John Hundley

would have to say that 100% of all of my students in 2011 gripped the club too tight. I tell players to grip the club as tight as you can for the last time and relax your hands. For some reason, players seem to think that gripping the club tight will increase distance and help them with control. Unfortunately it does the exact opposite. The next time you hit a golf shot, try to grip the club as light as you possible can. If you have a proper grip, you will see instant increase in distance and accuracy. DUDE PROFILE: John Hundley is A PGA professional, started swinging a club at age five and hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped playing since. He first discovered his love of golf in his hometown of Danville, VA. He discovered his love of the South Carolina Lowcountry in 1989 and has never left here. In his over 20 years in the field, Jon has served as assistant at Port Royal Golf club and head golf professional at Wexford Plantation and golf instructor at The Golf Academy of Hilton Head in Sea Pines. He is the founder of the Hilton Head Golf Tour and a 2003 nominee for the Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Section Professional of the Year Award.

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E AT, D R I N K A ND B E H E A LT HY D U D E ! By Mona Ward

his is the best time of year for guys. Hot summer equals, water, boats, coolers and grills! You know what, we girls are good with that! We like the water, make our beer, a light one and the clothes for golf are toooo cute for words and not having to cook, well BONUS!!! Oh wait, you aren’t taking us boating, golfing or packing the cooler for us are you? No worries, we’ll still let you play Charcoal King. Cook on big guy. The only thing we ask, is make it healthy. Stay smart when it comes to your beverages this summer. The heat is extreme and you may not even notice that you are becoming dehydrated. Remember this; by the time you are dying of thirst, you are dehydrated. Keep up with your beverages. I know an icy beer on the beach or golf course goes hand in hand but drink a fair amount of water in between those frosty cold ones. Caffeine, alcohol and sugar can be dangerous. They mask your thirst and make you believe you are getting plenty of liquids. Stick with plenty of good old H2O and you’ll be a happy camper come nightfall. When it comes to the cookout, add plenty of variety. Meat and potatoes can make for a boring dinner. Go for grilled fruit for dessert, light salads that include a variety of veggies and plenty of fish and chicken. This is the season for you to shine with that spatula, so impress us with some fish tacos, grilled tomato salsa and a light roasted peach compote with Vanilla Greek yogurt. We won’t even be mad that we didn’t get to go on the boat. Hang loose! No I’m not talking going commando (although there is something to be said for being free), I mean your clothing. Stay away from

those tight tee’s and heavy cotton shorts. Sport a simple breezy shirt with some air flow. Hey we like to see the muscles, but not when there’s sweat rings splashed all over them. And no one likes to see a guy waddle. Hey DUDE, Gold Bond is your friend but why invite it to the party. Get a light breezy pair of seersucker club shorts and sport them all day long. Again, the night will be so much more comfortable and we’ll enjoy the view. Still not upset we didn’t get on the boat. DUDE, if the shoe fits, well buy 2 pairs. I always find a way to talk about shoes but here’s the thing, Guys are not historically famous for shopping for shoes, so when you find a great pair of sneakers, buy two pairs. One for the gym and one to wear working in the yard. Flip flops are great but not a good idea for doing the yard work in. Protect those tootsies and we won’t drag you to a pedicure, which by the way, we get to have weekly, since you didn’t take us golfing !!! DUDE PROFILE: Ramona Ward Married 23 years to Freddie Ward Living in the low-country for 30 years, Bluffton resident 12 years, 3 dogs (all adopted and overly adored) Sports Club Director, Oldfield Club Personal Trainer and Fitness instructor through AFPA Enjoys skiing, wakeboarding, cooking, (eating, Duh!) hopping on the big bike and getting out of town. All forms of crazy activities. Personal motto- It’s more fun to color outside the lines!!!

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FROM THE BAIT

To The Plate BY BY Chef Chef Gary Gary Williams Williams

elcome Back DUDES to the forth issue of DUDE. This publication is turning out to be one of the greatest man magazines you can get your meat hooks on. I hope all has been great for all you fishing DUDES & DUDETTES out there. How bout that Cobia catch so far this season? Although they have basically cleared out of the Broad River and headed to the offshore wrecks, many report that it was a great season for a change. It seemed that the Shad Roe and Soft Shell Crab season this spring went by super quick. Hopefully you got to visit us at the Sea Shanty this spring and enjoyed these delicious springtime delectables or enjoyed your very own with my recipes. Now the season is changing much like the daily tides in a different direction, to make way for a different delicious species of fish, THE MACKEREL. Spanish Mackerel in shore and King Mackerel off shore. The great thing about mackerel is that they can be caught in every ocean in the world. Nothing gets your blood flowing like a SUMMERTIME SMOKER, a king mackerel screaming line off your reel. When fishing for kings, it’s very possible to catch a WAHOO, which is fantastic eating and I hope you enjoyed

SPANISH MACKEREL WITH MANGO CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS

*6 nice and fresh 1” side filets *1/2 cup flour *1/4 cup corn meal *salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste *1 cup of olive oil *2 shallots *1 medium red and green pepper *1 whole mango (peeled, clean and seeded) cut in to 1 inch cubes *1/4 cup of brown sugar *1/4 cup of Captain Morgan’s Rum *1 pint of heavy cream *handful of very fine chopped cilantro PREPARATION *Place flour, corn meal and seasonings in plastic bag and shake well *Moisten filets and place them in bag and shake till fully coated *Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan to approx. 300 degrees *Sauté in a separate medium pan your mango cubes, shallots, peppers and fresh garlic till soft and then deglaze pan with rum until it creates a thick liquid. *Fry filets until golden brown and place on paper towels *Place filets on entree dish and pour fresh chutney on top and garnish with your freshly chopped cilantro I like to serve this with fresh yellow squash and vine ripe tomatoes mixed in with home cooked yellow saffron rice, with a splash of balsamic vinaigrette.

ENJOY DUDES!

the recipe I gave you last fall. The great thing about cooking mackerel and wahoo, you have the opportunity to cook it in so many different ways; fry it, grill it, blacken it, bake it or broil it. The taste is certainly worth the chase DUDES. Spanish Mackerel is truly a golden treasure of our local seas. You need to eat spanish the day you catch it to really appreciate what a great tasting white fish this is. As for the kings, they will actually last a couple days of shelf life. Fishing off shore here in the Lowcountry can bring other great bounties to your table; mahi-mahi, tuna, snapper, grouper, black tip sharks and cobia. When cooking these great tasting fish, it is always nice to compliment them with the other great local seafood we have available fresh right here; shrimp, crabs, oysters and clams. It’s hard to beat that kind of eatin DUDE. If you ever want to try your fresh fish cooked a different way, please feel free to call me at The Sea Shanty and I’ll share some of my secrets with you DUDES depending on what you caught and how big it is. I promise I’ll give you something that will have your family and friends talking. Finish your meal off with a visit to the Bluffton’s Farmer Market on Thursdays and finish it up with a great Tara & TJ’s crumb cake or pie and I guarantee you are going to be one happy DUDE. The great thing about visiting us at the Sea Shanty is that you’ll never meet a stranger walking through our doors. It’s all about family and friends to us DUDES. A shout out to one of our best customers, Scott Fenny of Beaufort Marine Supply. Scott’s the man when it comes to nets, crab pots and various other things that will help you get safely in and out of the water with your fresh catch. If you’ve been, bring a friend, if you’ve never been, we’re looking forward to meeting and pleasing you. Enjoy your summer and enjoy this SPANISH MACKEREL recipe which is one of my favorites. DUDE PROFILE: Gary Williams, Being raised in Beaufort, SC until the age of seventeen, after finishing high school at night and working at my fathers restuarant during the day, I went into the United States Marine Corps in 1977 and finished in 1983, honorably discharged. I grew up on the river in Gray’s Hill just below Seabrook in Beaufort, fishing and shrimping. When I wasn’t cooking at my father’s restuarant, I found that there could be no greater love than my family. After the Marine Corps, I returned to the life of food and beverage starting at the Hotel Continential on Hilton Head for almost four years as Chef Garder Manger. I then became excutive chef of Long Cove Club for almost three years. On Hilton Head, I opened several other restaurants for other people and then decided I would change my style from being a five star chef in hotels, country clubs and various restaurants, to paper plates, plastic cups, self service and open kitchen. Bingo! The ex-president of the chef’s association no longer wore a tall white hat, but changed it for a ball cap and rubber boots in a fish market at Captain’s Seafood. Running that restaurant set the pace for my future. I enjoyed it greatly because it invovled my wife and young children. Having an open kitchen gave me the opportunity to be able to get to know my customers better. After five and a half years, I opened the Sea Shack. Having the following that I had, it was an instant success to the point of doing the Rachel Ray Show. After seven years, I moved off Hilton Head and now have the Sea Shanty with my wife and middle daughter, Haley. Hopefully my other two daughters Chelsey and Kaylynn will have their own in the future. When they’re settled into theirs, I think I’ll go fishing to finish my days. What could be better than that!?

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THE SOUTHERN 500 AT DARLINGTON’S “LADY IN BLACK” “THE TRACK TOO TOUGH TO TAME” BY WES GRADY

he sweet smell of racing fuel drifting across the grandstands on a warm summer’s evening, the screech of tires on the hot tarmac, the powerful roar of unrestrained engines, cars passing each other at bullet speeds. This is NASCAR, the number 1 fan sport in the United States, surpassing football, basketball and even the national pastime of baseball. NASCAR Sprint Car racing is the preeminent sporting event in the country. But, have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? What preparations do the teams make prior to a race? What do the officials of NASCAR look for to insure that the cars are legal within the rules? To find out, one must go behind the pit wall, back into the garage area where secrets are common but race day visitors are not. The pits are cloaked in a veil of secrecy and guarded to prevent any other team from learning the secrets to a winning setup. It is early in the morning, two days before the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway and the garages are empty, all but deserted. The teams will be arriving today, but they will not unpack, nor begin to tune the cars until tomorrow, one day before the race. NASCAR limits the time the teams have to work on their cars and the amount of time the drivers have to practice. But, even with all that, the bulk of pre-race time is taken up by inspections. The teams have a small window of less than one day to complete the preparations for a grueling 500 mile race. On Thursday afternoon, the garages open at 1:30 pm and the teams begin to prepare their cars for the shorter, 200 mile “Nationwide” series race. This is the training ground for the future superstars of NASCAR. Unfortunately, many of the superstars of today enter and compete in these races, which deprives the younger drivers of a chance to excel. Beginning this year, drivers are able to accumulate championship points in either the Sprint series or the Nationwide series, but not both. This rule change was necessary, as ninety percent of the laps run are led by stars like Carl Edwards, Jimmy Johnson and Kyle Busch. Still, while the drivers and the teams can’t earn championship points, the teams enter their drivers for practice on the same track they will race on the following night and to collect the prize money that is offered. In the early days of NASCAR, the teams actually raced automobiles similar to those that anyone could purchase. The races won by Cale Yarborough and David Pearson, back in the 1960’s, were true stock cars. In 2007, however, NASCAR changed the rules, requiring all teams to race the “Car of Tomorrow”, a steel frame with an integral roll cage, covered by a steel shell and painted to resemble a Chevrolet Impala, Ford Focus, Dodge Charger or Toyota Camry. The vehicles you see racing around the track now are none

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of these. The only thing on the car that matches the brand painted on the front and rear is the make of the engine. When Tony Stewart paints his car to look like a Chevrolet, it is because he has a Chevrolet engine under the hood. In an attempt to make the sport more competitive, NASCAR has imposed rules requiring the use of the “Car of Tomorrow” and requiring the engines to be cast iron, pushrod equipped V8’s of approximately 5.9 liters. They are normally aspirated, with a Holly model 2300 four barrel carburetor sitting atop the block. In normal configuration, these engines put out between 850 and 900 horsepower at 9500 RPM. So, all the cars are alike and the engines are hard to distinguish from one another in terms of horsepower, torque and endurance. As the teams prepare for the race, meticulous attention is paid to the suspension, for this is how a team can gain the advantage. By selecting the proper combination of springs and shocks and by adjusting to suit the driver and track conditions, the handling of the car can be significantly improved. The tires, Goodyear racing tires, size 27.5 / 12.0 x 15, have two internal bladders each filled with nitrogen and carefully balanced. The twin bladders are a safety feature, with the second bladder being capable of allowing the driver to reach the pits in the event the main bladder suffers a blowout. In a sprint car race, each car is permitted five sets of tires for practice and qualification and eleven sets for the 500 mile race. These 16 sets of tires, a total of 64, cost the team $449.00 each for a total of $28,756.00 per race. A tire will generally last 30 to 50 laps, unless there is debris on the track. With the cost of tires, fuel, salaries, transportation and other incidentals, it costs a team more than $100,000.00 to field a car for a Sprint Car race. It is for that reason that NASCAR has put in place a purse structure that allows even the last place team to recover nearly all of its expenditures. Any car that finishes in the top 5 or is the first car to drop out for mechanical reasons or is unlucky enough to be selected at random, will be impounded after the race and the entire car will be dismantled and checked by NASCAR officials. Violations of the rules can cause the car to be disqualified. Out of the 43 cars that start the race, seven will be impounded. continued on page 31

HOT SUMMER DUDE AUTOMOTIVE TIPS W

by Robert Logan

ell, it’s summertime again and everybody is excited about this time of year. Nice weather, longer days, vacations and a lot of outdoor activities. In addition to getting the family ready for summer, you’ve also got to get your vehicle ready. I’m going to try to focus on two things that will hopefully make you a little at ease this summer. The first thing I’m going to focus on is gas mileage. Obviously gas prices affect everybody in a big way. Maybe we can keep some of that money in your pocket so you can actually enjoy the summer. The second thing I’m going to focus on, are ways to keep you and your vehicle cool in the brutal heat of these upcoming summer months. There are several things that you’ve probably already heard about that you can do to increase your fuel mileage, but I’m going to go over a few easy things that you can do that you may be overlooking. First are your tire pressures. You can find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle on the sticker on the inside off the driver’s door frame. If you know for certain that the tires that are on your vehicle are not the original tires that came on the vehicle from the factory, then use the recommended tire pressure that is marked directly on the sidewall of your tire. For most passenger cars and light duty trucks the psi should be between 32 and 37 psi. The next thing that you can do to increase your fuel mileage is to make sure that the engine air filter is clean. A restricted filter will not allow the proper amount of air into the intake which decreases fuel mileage. Most engine air filters are easy to inspect, replace and instructions can be found in your owner’s manual. Two additional things that can increase your fuel mileage are to make sure that your spark plugs and your fuel filter are replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for your vehicle. This information will be written in the maintenance section of your owner’s manual. If it is time to replace your spark plugs, make sure you replace them with the same spark plugs that the vehicle came with. Most vehicles are either equipped with standard non-platinum spark plugs which are usually changed every 30,000 miles, or platinum spark plugs, which are usually changed every 80,000-100,000 miles. It is crucial that you replace your spark plugs with the correct type and brand for your vehicle. For example; Dodge products use Champion or NGK, Ford products use Motorcraft or Autolite, GM uses AC Delco. If you use the wrong brand you will not get the performance you want. As far as fuel filters go, most vehicles from 2003-2005 and up do not have external fuel filters. The fuel filters on most newer vehicle are in the tank, but vehicles prior to that may have in-line fuel filters and those are relatively easy to replace. Fuel filters are inexpensive and if they are not in the tank, they should be replaced about every 10,000 miles. Another thing to keep in mind if you’re going on a long trip is how fast you drive. Try to keep your speed between 70-78mph. Speeds in excess of 80 mph can drastically affect your fuel mileage. Be sure to also add a fuel additive every oil change to help clean things out in the fuel system. Now let’s talk about keeping your family cool inside your vehicle in

the Deep South. Our high humidity is your worst enemy. Your a/c system is trying to pull in that thick air and it is very hard on the system. Also, if it is 100 degrees one day and 90 degrees the next, there will be a significant difference in how cold your a/c blows on each day compared to the other. If you can keep your car in the shade when it’s parked, it will help the a/c system cool down much faster. If your vehicle sits in the hot sun for even one hour the inside temperature can reach nearly 200 degrees and it will take what seems like forever for it to cool down. Sunshades for the inside of your windshield help keep the interior cooler and so does window tinting. Sometimes people think that they have a problem with their air conditioning not blowing as cold as it should be and they may just not be operating it properly. Turn the a/c on and let it pull in outside air for a few minutes then switch to recirculation mode. This will ensure the optimal cooling temperature. Remember, if it is 90+ degrees outside, with 90% humidity, your a/c system will not get as cool as you want it. Lastly, if you can afford to tint your windows it will help out a lot in your a/c’s performance. There are a lot of mobile tint companies that will come right out to where your vehicle is and tint the windows for you and you may be surprised on how inexpensive it is. Just make sure you have them tinted at the legal limit. One way you can determine whether or not your tint is legal is to press your driver’s license on the inside of the glass and if you can read it on the other side, you should be okay. So keep these few tips in mind and it should help keep the heat of the weather off you, as well as your wallet.

DUDE PROFILE: Robert Logan is originally from Adel, Georgia and now currently resides in Beaufort, S.C. Rob is 35 years old and is married to wife Keri, they have a daughter Sarah and son Chase. Rob has been employed with Butler Chrysler/Dodge in Beaufort, SC for the past 10 years. Prior to that, his employer was the United States Marine Corps. He enjoys hunting, fishing, playing softball and spending time with family and friends.

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Dive To The Jungle By Lowcountry Joe ®

he camouflaged dark green C-130 circles high somewhere over the dense jungles of Vietnam. Bright foliage nurtured by abundant rains stretch far into the horizon and seem to meet and touch the cloudless clear blue sky. To the untrained eye this vision would be one of beauty, the kind that is captured by a skilled painter that selects just the right color to portray the rising steamy mist. To the young pilot listening to a crackling radio and looking through his dark aviator glasses for a smoke flare, however, this vision means danger. He reacts instinctively putting the big steel bird into a steep dive. My heart begins to race….the tires hit a just built airstrip…the deafening sound of engines reversing replace the monotonous drone and the once clear sweet air fills with dust. On command, the rear door drops open, sweltering heat and humidity engulf the cabin and within minutes our cargo is loaded. This work horse of a plane lunges forward and like an F-14 in an air show, we go straight up, harnesses tight against my chest. Soon we are out of reach of the inevitable ground fire and with mission complete, we make our way to the relative comfort and safety of Naha, Okinawa. It’s Memorial Day thirty nine years later and the festivities have just begun at Marsh-side Mama’s. An extra bar has been set up outside to accommodate the revelers with boats from Hilton Head and Savannah to “raft up” on the small County dock. The aroma of Beth’s incredible gumbo wafts from the confines of her small kitchen and the sound of Budweiser snap tops blending in with the singing of the tree crickets. An industrious local has already started the obligatory campfire and I make the decision to spend part of my early evening just hanging out, roasting a few marshmallows, watching the sunset and talking about the Island’s history with curious guests. I’m right in the middle of the Yemmassee Indian uprising when the sound of an approaching low flying aircraft diverts our attention. One of the fire worshippers comment that it’s just the Coast Guard Helicopter doing their usual training run but once you have heard the drone of a C-130 you never forget it. Sure enough, direct overhead flies the workhorse of our military, probably from the Charleston Air Base, not painted green but camouflaged in timely shades of brown. Now I have seen these C-130’s fly over before….once there were ten in formation…and I rushed inside yelling to my Bride, Mary….”You got to see this”. But the sight of this lone aircraft on Memorial Day from my past that I had spent so much time in and always admired, was just a bit to much to bear. Excusing myself, I leaned up against an ancient live oak tree and recalled that day so many years ago as a pimple faced eighteen year old when I experienced my first “dive to the jungle”. You see, that was not just ordinary cargo we were picking up. It was green body bags of young guys just like me. They had dreams of the future and waited anxiously at mail call for that precious letter from home. I remember that seamlessly never ending trip to Naha shivering at high altitude from the cold and sharing that cargo hold with the lifeless bodies that gave their all and the ultimate sacrifice for their beloved country. Someone puts a dollar in the jukebox and a song Jimmy Buffet wrote about Daufuskie blends in with chatter of the fun loving merrymakers. I make my way to the relative quietness of the dock adorned with an American flag tattered and torn since its unceremonious 9/11 hanging. My harmonica which I had planned to play for fun now is held in trembling hands. The sound of taps drifts over the stillness of the marsh as a tribute to my unknown comrades and to the pimple faced kids of today that are still giving it “their all”. 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 (37) years are Owner/Keepers of the CIRCA 1883 Bloody Point Lighthouse.

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continued from page 29 NASCAR has imposed rules to “slow down” the high speeds for safety reasons. The easiest way to do this is with the use of restrictor plates. These pates, built for NASCAR and fitted by a NASCAR technician to the carburetor, cut the flow of fuel and air, thus reducing the engine output to about 450 horsepower and dropping the top speed below 200 mph. Many of the drivers have made the claim that by slowing everyone down, NASCAR has created a traffic jam that is more unsafe than the higher speeds. At the moment, however, NASCAR is keeping the rule in place for both Daytona and Talladega, the two Super-speed tracks. But this is Darlington and there are no restrictor plates here, although there is a “restrictor spacer” in place in the nationwide series, which serves to limit the amount of gas and air mixture that is available to the engine. Many of the nationwide drivers feel that without this restrictor spacer they would be as quick if not quicker than the Sprint car entries and for that reason, the spacers are required. With the spacer in place, the output of the engine is approximately 500 horsepower. Darlington Raceway is one of the original NASCAR tracks, dating back to 1949. It is not a standard oval, but rather is an egg shape, reportedly because of the need to avoid a minnow pond on the lands of the farmer who owned the land. The track has four banked turns of 25 degrees for turns one and two and 23 degrees for turns three and four, the front straight is banked at 3 degrees and the rear straight at 2 degrees. This unique design makes turning a car all that much more difficult. Darlington Raceway is 1.366 miles in length, probably better stated as 7,212 feet, 5 3/4 inches, because the race is won by feet or inches. Last year, Denny Hamlin won, leading 18 cars on the final lap past the checkered flag. His margin of victory, just 1.908 seconds after 367 laps and 500 grueling miles. At his average speed of 126.605 mph, that represents just 54 1/2 feet. Imagine racing 42 other drivers, on I-95, from the Savannah River to Washington DC and winning by a margin of just 54 feet, 6 inches. This year, Regan Smith won with a margin of just 19 feet 8 inches, about the length of a family car. Called the “Lady in Black” or “The Track Too Tough to Tame”, Darlington has been home to one of the major NASCAR Sprint Car races every year since 1949. Now, a springtime event in early May, the race weekend comprises the shorter, 200 mile race in the “Nationwide” series on Friday night and the longer 500 mile Sprint Car race known as the Southern 500 on Saturday night. It is not the longest track, nor the shortest. It is not the fastest track, nor the slowest. It is not the most severely banked, nor the flattest. But, it is Darlington. And that alone makes it stand out. Winning at Darlington is a challenge and the drivers push as hard as possible to get their cars ready. Darlington is unique in all of NASCAR yet it is only three hours north of Beaufort County. It is well worth the time, effort and expense of going to see this truly American spectacle, a NASCAR race at Darlington. DUDE PROFILE: Wes Grady is relatively new to the lowcountry, moving here from the Hudson Valley of New York in 2007. Wes retired from the practice of law after 30 years and claims that this was the best decision he ever made. Upon arriving in the low country, Wes completed the Master Gardener program offered by Clemson University and then began taking ecology classes at USCB and in 2009 he completed the Master Naturalist program through the Low Country Institute. Snakes are his specialty and he regularly works with home owners in Sun City to educate them about snakes and removes venomous snakes as they appear. He is proud of the fact that no snake is ever killed. Wes is a private pilot, an advanced open water SCUBA diver and a general class amateur radio operator. In his younger days, he obtained his Sports Car Club of America Competition License at Nelson Ledges, Ohio and raced for several years in the eastern part of the country. Wes is an advanced photographer and likes to travel throughout the world shooting wildlife and scenics. He lives in Sun City with his wife, Linda, and can be reached at 843-705-4875 or by e-mail at: wesgrady@gmail.com

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT & DUDE WATERING HOLE GUIDE

UDES love LIVE ENTERTAINMENT and here you’ll find it every issue. First up, we’ll look at regional venues and let you know where and when the big names are jammin CHILLY WILLY BAND LIVE. Next, we will have an up to date comprehensive entertainment directory of where you can find it LIVE in Beaufort County. We will break it down for you by geographic areas; Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort. If you see something or someplace we’ve left out, please send us an email or give us a call and we’ll get it in the next issue. Located no more than a couple hours up the road is the NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM & THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. These great venues have a nice variety of live events this Summer; Monday, July 18th at 7:30pm, ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS, Thursday, August 14 at 8pm, ALLISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION and on Tuesday, August 26th at 8pm, SHERYL CROW ...all SHE wants to do is have fun! Word has it, BONEY JAMES is headlining a Lowcountry Jazzfest on Saturday, September 3rd. DUDE, you can’t beat some smooth JAZZ! The Savannah Civic Center located only about 30 minutes down the road actually has a couple events worth mentioning; Sunday/Father’s Day, June 19th, funny man, CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER invades the Johnny Mercer Theatre and start making plans for our homie, DARIUS RUCKER aka HOOTIE, as he is going to jam out Savannah on Friday, September 16th. Located a few hours down the road is JACKSONVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA and they have a few shows scheduled that are worth mentioning; Friday, June 17th at 7:30pm, studboy, KEITH URBAN with special guest JAKE OWEN and young dudettes, make sure your Daddy gets you and your friends tickets to TAYLOR SWIFT on Friday, November 11th. TAYLOR IS HOT DUDES! The COLONIAL LIFE ARENA on the campus of the University of South Carolina has only one show worth mentioning and it’s pretty boy, KEITH URBAN with JAKE OWEN on Thursday, June 23rd.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND SEA PINES RESORT THE QUARTERDECK (843) 671-2224 Located under the candy stripped lighthouse in Harbor Town Yacht Basin. Live entertainment around one of the best sunsets on the island. HARBOURSIDE CAFE (843) 842-1444 Located just outside the Crazy Crab, this cool little outdoor spot is a great place to chill and enjoy some live local entertainers. THE SALTY DOG CAFE (843) 671-2233 Located in South Beach Marina. Great for outdoor evening cocktails and local live guitarists, Dave Kemmerly and Bruce Crichton playing most nights. COLIGNY BEACH AREA POOL BAR JIM’S Located oceanside at The Marriot’s Grand Ocean Resort. Long time local and friend Jim Lisenby makes simply the best fresh fruit frozen drinks in Beaufort County. Go online and purchase his frozen drink book, www.poolbarjims. com HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL (843) 686-5959 New location in the Metropolitan Hotel on South Forest Beach Drive. Great line up on entertainment! Check them out on Facebook. THE TIKI HUT (843) 785-5126 Located at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, South Forest Beach Drive. Beachside cold beverages, cool live local tunes, beach volleyball and plenty of hot bikini babes. THE BEACH MARKET DANIEL’S (843) 341-9379 A very cool new spot. Great new upscale feel with a

great wine bar, outdoor seatings with some cool eurotech tunes. FLATBREAD GRILL (843) 341-2225 NEW and located in the old Hinchey’s, This upscale casual dining spot has been completely made over. You should go just to see it. Great place to water down after coming off the beach DUDE. COLIGNY PLAZA BY THE SEA The BIG BAMBOO CAFE (843) 686-3443 Our friend, Tristan usually has a pretty good line up of live tunes with Live Reggae by Patwa, The Beagles (Beatles tribute band) and locals Jack Jones and Angie Aparo jammin in to the wee hours. STEAMERS SEAFOOD (843) 785-2070 They usually have someone playing guitar on the outdoor patio most evenings in the summer. SKILLETS CAFE (843) 785-3131 Our long time friend, Amie has local talent such as David Wingo & Tim Malchak playing on weekends and a great Sunday Brunch. THE FROSTY FROG (843) 686-FROG A GREAT daiquiri bar DUDES. They always have cool tunes playing. JAVA JOE’S (843) 686-5282 Great fresh beans and outdoor patio. “Open Mic” night on Wednesdays is a late night blast. Get all jacked up and enjoy some of the island’s best talent. BAMBORAS GRILL (843) 689-BOMB(2662) NEW, located beside Java Joes, the newest chill bar on the island. They offer new “BOTTOMS UP” pour system and CHILL DISCS at the bar to keep ‘um cold. Outdoor seating and dining with a great uniques menu. Check out their website www.bomborasgrille.com and find them on Facebook. POPE AVENUE MURPHY’S IRISH PUB (843) 842-3448 Serving from 2pm...Brilliant! AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE (843) 785-7700 Long time friend and islander, David Reilley has a great restaurant bar that has a most comfortable feel to it. A great local watering hole. THE WILD WING CAFE (843) 785-9464 Located in the Bi-Lo Center. Diane and Cecil Crowley started this great regional chain hangout right here on the island. Their promotions say it all, Cold Beer, Hot Wings and Good Times. Great Live entertainment spot. L WOOD’S Local Pub and Eatery(843) 785-3669 New location beside Aunt Chilada’s. Good food, great BBQ, Cold brews and a locals hangout! HILTON HEAD PLAZA, aka “THE BARMUDA TRIANGLE” JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR & GRILL (843) 785-9070 Long time friends and islanders, Jumpy and Phil have one of the great local islander watering holes. Green Bay Packers headquarters DUDES! REILLEY’S (843) 842-4414 One of the island’s original bars. Reilley’s is the epitome of the Irish Pub. THE LODGE BEER & GROWLER BAR (843) 842-8966 Your premier BEER BAR with 36 rotating craft taps (available to go) and more than 100 bottled beers. Pool Tables & Darts! Burgers, dogs and fries available. ONE HOT MAMA’S AMERICAN GRILL (843) 682-6262 BBQ at its finest. DJ rocks MAMA’S every Friday and Saturday nights. CORKS WINE CO. (843) 815-5168 Publix Center next to Staples. Neighborhood Wine Bar. Monday-Saturday Open at 4pm. Occasional LIVE MUSIC on the weekends. Good eats, Great wine! (LOCATED BEHIND CVS @ POPE AVE) THE DRYDOCK (843) 842-9775 (LOCATED BEHIND CVS @ POPE AVE) long time friends Rob, Rich, Pete and John have a great, stop in anytime for a cold one place. Live Entertainment most weekends, so check with them to see who’s jammin the deck at the dock. Sundays BBQ & Band starts around 3 pm. See ad this issue. PARK PLAZA KANALEY’S PUB (843) 683-0194 Just before the entrance to Sea Pines Resort with a great Irish flare & great music, big band Saturdays and karaoke. THE MELLOW MUSHROOM (843) 686-2474 Come check out their new digs. Great bar, great fresh pizza and usually some cool tunes playing. THE ELECTRIC PIANO (843) 785-KEYS Late evening, piano bar with great drinks and great pianists playing requests. Every Friday is Ladies Night, with our homeboys, THE SIMPSON BROTHERS. Every Saturday night come jam with THE GROOVETONES!

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JIM DAVIDSON IS A LOWCOUNTRY DUDE! LISTEN TO THAT BOY SANG! By Brad McDonald

Photography Ed Kelly

UDE has been extremely privileged to get to know another neighbor here in the “hood”, singer / songwriter Jim Davidson. Jim’s an Old Schooler; meaning he knew what Beaufort County, Hilton Head, and the SC lowcountry were back in good old days; simpler for sure DUDE! We’ve seen Jim play during the Heritage tournament in Harbour Town, at Captain Woody’s in Bluffton, at Marriott’s Surf Watch and The Quarterdeck on Hilton Head, and many other local venues where his fan base has exploded. DUDE, it seems like everybody knows old Jim. This DUDE gets around which is one reason we’re glad he found a beautiful soul mate and DUDETTE, Terri Davidson to help keep him strait. As Jim says in his love song to Terri on his first CD, “she makes being in love a good time”. DUDE, put a good woman with a good man and watch what happens! Jim has just released his second all-originalmusic CD that he recorded on Music Row in Nashville in February. YEP, #2 DUDE! “BLUFFTON STATE OF MIND” is Jim’s latest collection of songs and stories about life in the lowcountry; and what happens when a retired “high tech redneck” DUDE decides to pick his guitar up again after a long hiatus. And just wait ‘til you hear it! DUDES will relate to brother Jim’s stories and perspective on things now – and things back then (“The Late Great 278”). It’s COOL to hear Jim sing about the people and places we all know and DUDE, this guy can play guitar! DUDE also got a kick out of songs like BLUFFTON STATE OF MIND, HARBOUR TOWN, TEQUILA and SALT, ED’S OLDFIELD SONG (miss you ED), THE ISLAND SONG, and IT’S ABOUT PRIDE … an enchanted ode to DUDE’s love of traditional southern rock & roll. Recorded in Nashville, Jim called on his good friend and Grammy-nominated producer, Michael Bush to put a world-class team of session players together for the album. Included in the lineup this time were “Nashville Star” winner Buddy Jewell and Music Row’s top keyboard session player, Gordon Mote. DUDE, Google these guys! Or check out You Tube of Jim’s Nashville sessions at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=c0JbSBcY4nk. One thing’s for sure, these DUDES have recorded

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Jim Davidson and the boys playing on the Oldfield Riverhouse lawn some great new songs and DUDE gives them all a big thumb’s UP. Of course, great songs come from great song WRITERS, and Jim’s gift for writing show’s big time on this CD. The DUDE also called on some very talented local friends to help out. DUDES like Tim Malchak, Tim Austin, and Salty Dog’s own Bruce Crichton contributed. As did other writers from Nashville including Todd Caudill, Mike Daniels, and Jim’s “rock star” buddy, Henry Paul of THE OUTLAWS and BLACKHAWK fame. Jim gives a big shout out to all the writers, production people, and studios that helped make his latest project a reality. “BLUFFTON STATE OF MIND” reflects the laid back attitude that most Lowcountry DUDES have. Work hard, but play harder … and be thankful to be a living in the lowcountry DUDE! If you listen, you can hear Jim’s southern rocker influences. Bands like THE ALLMAN BROTHERS, CHARLIE DANIELS, WET WILLIE, BLACKHAWK (Train, Train Rocks DUDE), and MARSHALL TUCKER all whisper to you on this album. And as we know, SOUTHERN DUDES KNOW HOW TO ROCK! Recording his new CD in “Music City” has given Jim a fresh perspective on life, and a renewed passion for the music that defines him and the homeland we DUDES love. As he says in It’s About Pride … “He’s proud to be a part of something, that started long ago”. This southern DUDE is one the Lowcountry’s finest, so ENJOY THE TUNES DUDES! Access Jim’s music at http://www.CDBaby.com/CD/ JimDavidson2, or connect with him at http://www. LowcountryTunes.com. For you DIGITAL DUDES, Jim’s on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ bluffton-state-of-mind/id430906662%20%3Chttp:// itunes.apple.com/us/album/bluffton-state-of-mind/id430906662 And enjoy some photos we took, along with DUDE PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRODINAIRE, ED KELLY of Jim’s recent SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND concert held at OLDFIELD on May 15, 2011. It was good to be us that day DUDE! Now that’s what the LOWCOUNTRY LIFE IS ALL ABOUT! You DUDES sounded great Jim! ROCK ON MY BROTHA!

NEW ORLEANS ROAD BISTRO MEZZALUNA (843) 842-5011 Located in Fountain Center behind McDonald’s. They are hosting some great Live Dance music from local bands such as TARGET. Tapas & Wine Bar. Now open on Sundays CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & DELUXE GRILL (843) 686-POOL CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (843) 785-2255 Say hello to our good friend, Valenda Fisher as she’s one of Woody’s finest assests. HINOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR (843) 785-9800 The BEST sushi bar in all of Beaufort County. CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE (843) 785-9277 DUDES, our long time friend and HHI legend, Jeff Mix is now behind the bar, so go in and eat in the bar and let Jeff serve you up some of the Island’s best French cuisine. If you’ve never been to Charlie’s you don’t know what you’re missing.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND NORTH-END CHEAP SEATS TAVERN (843) 689-2202 New spot on Mathews Drive. Rob and Brian Hummel’s brain child run by Jake Veldran and Pat Delello. 10 flat screens. STREET MEET TAVERN (843) 842-2570 Located in Port Royal Plaza beside Reilley’s North. This is Cleveland Brownie and OSU Buckeye headquarters. Best Hot Dog Award and a Fish Fry every Friday night. REILLEY’S NORTH (843) 681-4153 The legendary island’s favorite Irish Pubs north end version. HILTON HEAD COMEDY CLUB (843) 681-7757 Pineland Shopping Center. Showtimes Tuesday-Sunday 8pm.

MAIN STREET FRANKIE BONES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE (843) 6824455 Tiki Drink Menu. DUDES, 3 words...THE VOLCANO BOWL. Order one and then call a cab. Great martinis as well. THE SIMPSON BROTHERS WISEGUYS (843) 842-8866 Located next to each other THE VILLAGE AT WEXFORD are these two great SERG places for fine wine and cuisine. EAT! (843) 785-4850 Food Network’s Robert Irvin’s classic bistro. You know the MAINSTREET CAFE & PUB (843) 689-3999 One of our favorite DUDES on the food is exquisite and now behind the bar is none other than THE BIG MAN, Steve island, the infamous “ BIG MURPH” runs the bar and not only will you find a great Flannery. dining menu, you’ll find some great live entertainment most weekends. Tell John THE JAZZ CORNER (843) 842-8620 Live Jazz is hard to beat and they serve it up and Bill we said hello and jump on some of those ALL YOU CAN EAT CRABLEGS! 7 days a week. Locals Earl Williams and Lavon Stevens frequent this hot spot with DOWN SQUIRE POPE ROAD world class jazz artists. BRITISH OPEN PUB (843) 686-6736 Long time friend and islander, Damian Hayes SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE (843) 681-3663 One of HHI’s true gems for DUDES has one sweet British Open Golf Pub. A great DUDE watering hole along with to dine inside or outside and enjoy their spectacular sunset views. They occasionally wonderful prime rib and lobstahs! have live entertainment on the outdoor deck. If it’s fresh seafood and sunset you WINE TIMES IV (843) 341-9463 Wine by the taste, 1/2 glass, full glass or bottle. crave, DUDE this is the place! Tapas and more! SHELTER COVE & PALMETTO DUNES SANTE FE CAFE (843) 785-3838 Fantastic southwestern style cantina. Located upstairs is one of the coolest outdoor bars on the island. Great wine selection. They usually have a live guitar playing on the deck. XO LOUNGE (843) 341-8080 Located in Palmetto Dunes inside the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, a new upper scale lounge with live entertainment most evenings. SHELTER COVE HARBOUR SAN MIGUEL’S (843) 842-4555 Mexican On The Marina. Fabulous outdoor harbor side bar with live entertainment most evenings. Our long time friends, Maryann and Scott with help from Hot Mama Kim do a great job! The Islands BEST MARGARITAS! PARROT COVE GRILL & BAR (843) 341-3500 Located in Harbourside II. If you’re a Parrothead, never fear, Jimmy always has Jimmy Buffet playing, suck down some cold brews and see how many pounds of crab legs you can eat. The covered outdoor seating is most enjoyable in the warm spring months and Jimmy has it LIVE, 7 nights a week. See ad this issue. PALMETTO BAY ROAD THE GOLD CLUB (843) 842-2999 Located on Dunnagans Alley behind Island Tire is Beaufort County’s only Gentlemen’s Club. DUDES there is no substitute for skin and poles! BEACH BREAK GRILL (843) 785-2466. This cool little spot is run by long time local, Stefan. The quaint atmosphere is great at this little untamed seafood spot. They serve up live music most evenings on the weekends. SMOKEHOUSE (843) 842-4227 Award winning smoked BBQ and they have a nice stage set up in the bar for live music Thursday-Saturday starting at 9:30pm. 15 TV’s. THE NEW REMY’S BAR & GRILL(Just down Arrow Road) (843) 842-3800 www. remysbarandgrill.com and Remy’s Bar on Facebook. Located in the old Palm Club. Not many people deliver LIVE MUSIC 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! This new location is awesome DUDES! Roy will always be serving up his famous “Meat and 3” homecooked lunches. PALMETTO BAY MARINA BLACK MARLIN HURRICANE BAR (843) 785-4950 Waterside bar that has very comfortable outdoor seating with fantastic cuisine in a Key West type atmosphere. Weekend Brunch & NEW Daiquiri bar. CAPTAIN WOODY’S BAR & GRILL (843) 785-2400 Many locals find this place for Happy Hour. Russell & Shannon Wright have great outdoor seating mingled in with the Hurricane Bar.

BLUFFTON BRITISH OPEN PUB (New Location) Sheridan Park beside Sonic (843) 705-4005 KATIE O’DONALD’S (843) 815-5555 Bluffton does have a great Irish Pub and this is it DUDES. Our long time friend “Big Don” runs the show and many locals find it the best watering hole. Fantastic place for lunch and dinner in Kitties Crossing.......one word DUDES....GUINNESS! See ad this issue. WILD WING CAFE (843) 837-9453 Located beside Golden Corral. Pretty much the same deal as the HHI wing, just a bit newer. Good variety of live entertainment most weekends. PEPPER’S PORCH (843) 757-2295 Located on May River Road, dining indoors with a great outdoor party spot complete with an outdoor bar. Voted 2009 Best Top Ten Beer Gardens. POUR RICHARD’S (843) 757-1999 4376 Buckwalter Parkway. Richard and Ally create such great pairings each night. Check out their FB page and website www. pourrichardsbluffton.com for the menu. Open Monday-Saturday 5:30-10:00 pm. MONTANA’S RESTAURANT & GRIZZLY BAR (843)-815-BEAR Great beautiful bar with multiple TV’s. Great steaks, ribs and a killer Sunday Brunch. CAPTAIN WOODY’S (843) 757-6222 Located in the promenade, Russell & Shannon Wright’s second Capt. Woody’s. Great bar inside and an upstairs with an outdoor deck. Live entertainment upstairs on the deck. Tim Malchak and our homie, Jim Davidson. OLD TOWN DISPENSARY (843) 837-1893 Cool new spot at 15 Captain’s Cove. Monday-Saturday Open at noon. Tapas at 5pm. 9 PROMENADE (843) 706-9994 Bluffton’s Hottest Martini Lounge & Bar. MondaySaturday 5:00 pm-12:00 am. Tell Freddie we said hello! CORKS WINE CO. (843) 815-5168 Located in the Promenade. Monday-Saturday Open at 4pm. Good food, Great wine! JOCK’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE (843) 815-7474 Located on Baylor Dr. in the Publix center behind the Island Packet, where DUDE is proudly printed by the way.

OKATIE BRITISH OPEN PUB II (843) 705-4005 Our long time friend, Damian Hayes’ second BOP. Located inside the gates of Sun City. A great DUDE watering hole along with wonderful prime rib and lobstahs! Sun City DUDES can go there in their golf carts. Live Entertainment on weekends. OKATIE ALE HOUSE (843) 706-2537 Located outside the back gate to Sun City. Nice indoor and outdoor bars. Live entertainment on weekends on the back deck. FULL MOON SALOON/SUNSET PIZZERIA (843) 987-1600 Located on Hwy 170. Great bar with great fresh made pies! Been know to have Karaoke on occasion. TAILGATERS (843) 645-BEER NEW located at the end of Argent Road behind WalMart, in the old Diane’s spot. A place where everyone knows your name.

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THE TAVERN AT RIVER WALK (843) 645-2333 Located in the Riverwalk Business Park on Hwy 170, MondaySaturday 11:00 am-Midnight. Karaoke Fridays DUDE! THE SEA SHANTY (843) 645-0918 Located next to the Shell station across from Oldfield. It’s simple, local friend Chef Gary Williams cranks out the best fresh seafood you ever ate on any plate. Tell Kelly, Katlynn, Chelsea and owner Haley that Harold sent you. COLD BEER is available DUDES.

BEAUFORT Across the Broad River is HISTORIC BEAUFORT and a lot of the entertainment on this side comes in the form of festivals, concert series, etc. A schedule compliments of the great www. beaufortchamber.org is where you can see the local calendar of events.

TICKLE DEM IVORIES STERLIN COLVIN! WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD!

DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE (843) 521-1888 Michael Stavac/Proprietor, 910 Bay Street, Overlooking Waterfront Park, great for burger and brews DUDE. LIVE MUSIC Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. NIPPY’S (843) 379-8555 310 West Street, LIVE MUSIC every Thursday and Friday night 6-8:30 pm PLUMS (843) 525-1946, 904 Bay Street, Lance Price runs a great dining spot for lunch or dinner. Oyster Bar! Overlooking Waterfront Park, LIVE MUSIC some Thursdays, but every Friday and Saturday. SALTUS (843) 379-3474, 802 Bay Street, another one of Lance’s jewels. Very upscale with fresh sushi, Overlooking Waterfront Park, Friday Night LIVE beginning at 8:30pm. PANINI’S (843) 379-0300, 926 Bay Street, LIVE MUSIC Saturdays. WREN (843) 524-9463, 210 Carteret Street, occasional entertainment. BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR (843) 379-0052, 203 Carteret Street. Very fresh seafood delicacies. HEMINGWAY’S (843) 521-4480, 920 Bay Street, Just simply one of the coolest DUDE watering holes around. DUDE, finding it is half the fun! EMILY’S TAPAS BAR (843) 522-1866, 906 Port Republic St.

LADY’S & ST. HELENA ISLANDS THE FILLIN STATION (843) 522-0230, Sea Island Parkway, It is what it is, a DUDE watering hole. SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB, CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB 843-524-4653 See longtime friend Chef Tom for fantastic burgers, sandwiches and your favorite DUDE cocktails after golf or tennis, as you overlook the 18th hole! Sunday Brunch is a MUST! See ad this issue. STEAMER OYSTER & STEAKHOUSE (843) 522-0210, Sea Island Parkway just through the first light on Lady’s Island. FOOLISH FROG (843) 838-9300, 846 Sea Island Parkway, St Helena Island, Jam sessions on Tuesdays. BOONDOCKS (843) 838-0821, Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, occasional LIVE MUSIC on Fridays and Saturdays. JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN (843) 838-4166, Located between St.Helena Island and Hunting Island State Park. Our long time friend and BIG GAMECOCK FAN, Jay Lloyd is the owner of this GREAT BAR & EATERY, on the left just before the bridge.. COOL sea island watering hole with GREAT OCEANFRONT VIEW and the freshest seafood around. Sign and put a dollar on the wall and make sure you say hello to our friend, Captain E. Normus Johnson! Don’t forget to get one of his great T-shirts!

ROCK ON BEAUFORT COUNTY! If we’ve left some place out or have some wrong information please contact BRAD at brad@dudesc.com or call him at (843) 298-3827

ROBERT SMALLS PARKWAY SAND BAR & GRILL (843) 524-FOOD (3663) This is a COOL NEW SPOT DUDE, located next to the movie theatre in Beaufort Plaza. Great friendly staff. Great Village Inn style Pizzas, Burgers, Wings and Beer! Before or after the movie. $1 OFF during HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4-7pm BOUNDARY STREET ROSIE O’GRADY’S (843) 379-7676, 2127 Boundary Street/Beaufort Town Center. DUDE friends, Michael & Leslie Pressley have one of the coolest watering holes. KARAOKE Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, if there is not a live band playing most Saturdays. The BEST burgers, buffalo shrimp and fried chicken livers this side of the Broad River. See ad this issue. RIBAUT ROAD TO PORT ROYAL AMF RIBAUT LANES (843) 524-3111,1140 Ribaut Road, The DUDE has got to drink beer and bowl. Not sure if they have white russians or not DUDE. THE BACK PORCH GRILL (843) 525-9824, Landing Drive, Port Royal Marina. Great Marina and local watering hole. The food ain’t too bad either DUDE for lunch or dinner. DOCKSIDE (843) 524-7443 Located at the end of 11th Street in the town of Port Royal. This active Seafood Market, with a fleet of local shrimp boats, is one of the little hidden gems in Beaufort county. GREAT FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD DUDES, need we say more. They have a great watering hole bar with a fantastic waterfront marsh view to boot! CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE (843) 379-5959 Located in plaza at Port Royal light. Great sport bar environment. Many TV’s, great saddle up bar and obviously AWESOME WINGS DUDE!

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Dear Harold, How did the Broad River get its name? Just figured a DUDE like you would know. Signed, Johnny Turnipseed Dear JT, Have you ever been on a turnip truck and did you actually fall off of it. OH! and hit your head really hard? Yeah, I thought so. You sir, may very qualify as a DINGBALL! Harold Dear Harold, I love our law enforcement officers in South Carolina. Our local police forces, fantastic Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department, which PJ Tanner does such a great job of running and our State Patrol officers are the nicest ladies and gentlemen I’ve met anywhere. I worry that we don’t give these fine Americans the credit they are due. Can you remotely imagine what our lives would be like with out them. I just thought I’d send a letter to you and all the DUDES of the Lowcountry to send out a BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS in South Carolina. We appreciate you keeping us safe and allowing us to live FREE in the greatest country in the world. Signed, Bufford T. Pusser Dear BTP, You wouldn’t happen to carry around a big stick, would you? Just curious. Look at the total chaos in the middle east. It’s coming apart and I’m not sure what it will end up looking like after all these seeming civil wars work themselves out. Either real good or real bad most likely. Remember our Civil War, it took a while and a lot of lives to finally settle. Those should be no different, however you easily see that they don’t have any thing that remotely resembles the fine law enforcement officers we have in South Carolina. Next time you see one up close enough, don’t be afraid to go up to them and shake their hand and thank them for their service to our fine state. I got a funny email from a buddy of mine and it was some actual comments MADE by some of our South Carolina State Troopers. We Southerns roll a bit different, but we are smart and have creative ways of saying and doing things. Here’s a few of the best ones; “If you take your hands off the car one more time, I’ll make your birth certificate a worthless document.”, “If you run, you’ll go to jail tired.”, “Officer please give me a Warning! You want a warning? OK, I’m warning you not to do that again or I’ll give you another ticket.”, “The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?”, “Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, a fair is a place where you go ride on rides, eat cotton candy, corn dogs and step in monkey poop.” and the best one of all, “You didn’t think we give pretty women tickets? You’re right, we don’t, Sign here!” KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DUDES WE APPRECIATE YOU! Dear Harold, I’m looking for the perfect woman. I’ve tried everything DUDE. Going to the grocery store, going to bars, going to balls games and even tried those internet matching services,

but I just not having any luck. My needs are simple but I do want a women with a close to perfect attitude. You know one that might say some of the following; “Shouldn’t you be down at the sportsbar with your buddies?”, “You’re so sexy when your hungover.”, “I’d rather watch football and drink beer with you than go shopping.”, “I’ll start painting the house when I’m done cutting the grass.”, “Do me a favor and forget that stupid Valentine’s Day thing, save your money and go buy some new clubs.” or “Honey you don’t need to work anymore, I make enough money for both of us, why don’t you start playing golf more and see if you can reduce your handicap.” Signed Howie Felterbush Dear HF, DUDE you are living in a dream world. Don’t you know the perfect woman does not exist! I was once told by a smart woman, that if you’re not a 10, then you can’t go looking for a 10. Good advice indeed. You might want to lower your standards and make more money. Those two things could take you a long way to the happiness you are looking for in a woman. I’m not sure you’re looking in the right places, because I see beautiful southern women everyday of my life that I live down here in the Lowcountry and I’m a fish! Harold Dear Harold, I’m new to the area and have lived here in Beaufort county for a couple of years now. I always hear people talk about hurricane season and that I need to have a plan together. I did some research and it appears that this area does not get hit with hurricanes, so what’s all the fuss about? Though I’m a single woman and don’t have a husband and children to worry about, do I really need to be concerned with hurricane season? Signed Anita Johnson Dear AJ, Better safe than sorry when it comes to fooling with Mother Nature’s fury aka hurricanes. It’s been a while since we’ve had to evacuate here in Beaufort County. A brief history in regards to Beaufort County; 1979 DAVID Cat 1, we evacuated and he came in around Savannah and went inland doing minimal damage, 1989 we evacuated for a real close call with HUGO Cat 4, when he laid waste to Charleston/Mt.Pleasant, 1996 was big as Beaufort County had to evacuated twice that summer with BERTHA and FRAN, both big storms but ended up hitting Eastern NC, 1999 FLOYD Cat 5 caused the entire southern coast to evacuate and he cause one of the worst traffic jams in history. 16 hours to Atlanta! Needless to say, we are overdue for another evacuation, however over the past 110 years not one single major hurricane (Cat 3 or higher) has hit from Jacksonville to Beaufort. However, we have been hit, way back in 1893 when there were bodies floating in downtown Beaufort. This year they predict another above average season and the names are as follows; Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harvey (watch out for those H storms), Irene, Jose, Katia, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Phillippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince and Whitney. Play it smart and BE SAFE DUDES!

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DUDE is a seasonal publication of Mallard Productions covering ALL of Beaufort County; Hilton Head Island, Bluffton & Beaufort. DUDE exerts every effort to ensure accuracy, however, information and prices may change without notice. Neither DUDE nor Mallard Productions accepts liability for errors or omissions. The concept, design and contents of DUDE are copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part, in any manner without the publisher’s permission. ©2011 DUDE/Mallard Productions PUBLISHER DUDE Brad B. McDonald EDITOR Harold, The Largemouth Bass ASSISTANT EDITOR Sarah Ham GRAPHIC DESIGN Kim Bowen SALES DUDES Brad McDonald (843) 298-3827 Benny Bessinger (843) 263-6714 CONTRIBUTING DUDES Steve Fisher • Jason Dubose • Trent Malphrus Wade Bales • James Grant • Marvin Bouknigh Chuck Mikals • Tom Ogle • Megan McLaughlin Rick Barry • Jon Hundley • Joe Matheny • Mona Ward Gary Williams • Wes Grady • Rob Logan • Joe Yocius Joe Sweigart • Harold & Brad COVER PHOTOGRAPHY By Ed Kelly Ed took this photo on the 6th hole in Oldfield Plantation after this eagle pounced on a mullet in a pond. The American Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the predominant bird of prey in North America, as well as being the national bird and symbol for the USA. In the late 20th century the Bald Eagle was on the brink of extirpation, however through US Federal protection programs, the species was moved from endangered to threatened in July 1995 and most recently taken off the threatened list in June 2007. The plumage of the immature eagle stays brown with white speckles until the fifth year when it turns completely white. Their bodies can be in the range of 3 to 4 feet and they have massive wingspans of up to 8 feet. Females are generally 25% larger than the males and can get to be over 17 pounds. This opportunistic fish feeder can live up to 30 years old and builds the largest nest of any bird up to 13 feet deep, 8 feet wide and weighing up to 1ton. There is one instance of a captive individual in New York that lived to be nearly 50! DUDE C/O MALLARD PRODUCTIONS 21 Mallard Street, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928 843-298-3827 www.dudesc.com • brad@dudesc.com

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PHOTOS TO HAROLD (send your high res photos to harold@dudesc.com)

OSPREY OFF TO HAVE SOME LUNCH! PHOTOGRAPHY WINK GAINES

HOMIE CHARLIE WEATHERS WITH CAPTAIN PATRICK CRAWFORD

TAILWALKING WITH CAPTAIN MILES ALTMAN! MAHI-MAHI & WAHOO! GET R DONE GUMBO!

TWO DUDES! Hey JEWEL!

MAC, 3 HAMS & A FISH! HUME COLLINS WITH A MURREL’S INLET RED!

DUDETTE, STACIE JACOBS & HER BBQ POSSE! CONGRATULATIONS PUBLIC CHOICE AWARD. JAMES CARL JONES “JC” WITH A BLUEGILL! THIS AIN’T HIS FIRST RODEO DUDE.

CAPT. TOM, TOP GUN CHARTERS WITH SWEET BLUEFIN TUNA! SUSHI DUDES! GIVE ME SOME MORE WASABI!

MAGOO & COX, CRAPPIE MASTERS! FISH FRY DUDES!

CAPTAIN TOM SWATZEL, SAFC BULLFIGHER EXTRODENAIRE!

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OSPREYS CHOWIN DOWN! PHOTOGRAPHY ROB KAUFMAN

CAPTAIN TEACH WITH HAPPY CAMPERS & 4 BROWNIES!

DUDES IN F CUS winefest

IN FOCUS MARANATHA FARM PET RESCUE & ADOPTION

FOOD & BEVERAGE FISHING TOURNAMENT

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