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A new fishing store in West Ashley is filling a gap for fly fisherman. While the Lowcountry has numerous nearby shops aimed at anglers, including Haddrell's Point Tackle on Windermere Boulevard and West Marine on Savannah Highway, there isn't a store focused solely at fly fishing — a popular hobby in the Lowcountry given the geography. The Fly and Lure , managed by Shane Terblanche , opened at 1760 Ashley River Road to satisfy the specific need with rods, a wide variety of hooks, clothing and books, and lessons starting Nov.
21. The shop sells high end brands, such as Shilton reels and Thomas and Thomas rods with more offerings coming over time. "They are expensive, but they have lifetime warranties," Terblanche said.
"They're premium products." This Charleston sandwich shop will reopen after hours with an exclusive tasting menu. For Summerville resident and avid angler Gaither Baumgartner , it's exciting to have another option closer to home .
"Typically when I need to restock on supplies I have to travel to Mount Pleasant," he said. Baumgartner is a loyal shopper of Haddrell's Point Fin to Feather on Ben Sawyer Boulevard, but when he needs a quick pick up "that means up to an hour in the car each way depending on traffic." He said the demand is there for community anglers and as fly fishing is only gaining popularity in the Lowcountry.
The area has a growing number of guides that will take anglers out and plenty of in-shore opportunities, such as marshes and rivers, for people who don't want to head out too far into the ocean. Just about anywhere from Georgetown to Hilton Head Island is prime for fly fishing, Terblanche said. The Fly and Lure caters both to novice and beginner anglers.
While some come in on a mission for an exact need, Terblanche noted, others spend time asking questions and learning different lures for different catches and environments. Fishing in SC comes with its own rules and regulations. What to know before you cast your reel.
Those interested in studying the art of fly fishing can also attend casting lessons and fly tying nights when they kick off Nov. 21. Terblanche plans to host public events outside of the shop with food trucks and music to foster a local fishing community.
"Fly fisherman are like eccentric artists, everyone will want to tell you everything they know and they won't stop," Terblanche said. "So if you want to learn more or just chat for two hours about fishing, there'll be plenty of people to talk to." Grocery stores follow rooftops and continuously pop up all over the Lowcountry.
Trader Joe's opened its second Mount Pleasant location Oct. 18. Aldi's opened another discount grocery store on James Island Oct.
2. A Publix at Nexton is underway and expected to open in 2025. The Harris Teeter in West Ashley Circle Shopping Center is the grocery chain's most visited location in the Charleston area, according to a study by Lee & Associates.
Today, Harris Teeter , headquartered in Matthews, N.C. and part of The Kroger Co .
, has 19 locations in the Charleston area. The local office of commercial real estate firm Lee & Associates took a spin at figuring out the most popular, ranking the Charleston-area stores by foot traffic using data from Placer AI . Here's the results: Food & Wine Classic Charleston included a $3.
3M side of marketing Construction is underway on a new restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Frank and Jacks on Ira Road will be a 5,500-square foot eaterywith indoor and outdoor seating next to Abide A While Garden Center off U.S.
Highway 17. The development group is High Tide Provisions LLC , S tephanie Samuels , project manager and investor, previously told The Post and Courier . The property, across from the Walmart-anchored Wando Crossing Shopping Center , once housed Lamb's Auto Service Center .
Discount furniture brand closing all 10 SC stores; Charleston's Rewined collabs with TikTok star A mom-and-pop retailer on King Street is moving on out. The popular and color handmade bag and luggage brand J. Stark will soon be relocating to Park Circle as part of a new collaborative called Neighborly .
The new location on East Montague Avenue will feature local only brands, including J. Stark , owned by husband-and-wife team Jess Nicoles and Eric Holmberg , as well as Smithey Ironware , Susan Gregory Pottery , Heart of Gold and BR Design Co . J.
Stark will be open through the rest of the year at 489 King St., with Dec. 24 being the last retail day.
Nicoles said the plan is to reopen Jan. 1 in the new spot where future bags will be handmade..
