Hey guys, I'm gonna retire in about a year and am looking for some advice.
I live in Upstate SC and already have my retirement boat fully decked out with LS and all the other equipment needed (2022- 19' Xpress bay). I have been somewhat successful in catching crappies, but need for some of you to chime in about where you think are some of the best lakes in the Carolinas to fish for specks. All of the big lakes are about 1 1/2 hours away and when retirement comes, I will be able to drive that distance and possibly stay overnight.
Trying to figure which body of water yields the better results, Wylie, Greenwood, Russell, the Hill, or Murray. Hartwell is too crowded except in the coldest months!
Equipment and skill is not really a problem, been fishing all my life, just wanting to pick a few brains of those who get to spend a lot of time on the water.
I know that there are many variables such as time of year and sections of lake. Planning on using a variety of techniques to fill the boat.
Thanks for your help as I start to venture farther and farther out to ensure success.