Sigma Chi: Inshore Fishing Excursion

Sigma Chi Brothers: InShore Fishing Excursions

As part of our alumni chapter plan to create a variety of functions for 2026, brother Gene Chamberlain has offered to host up to 4 fishing excursions depending upon the level of interest. The excursions would be held in the April, May and July, 2026, on peak fishing days according to solunar records. (See Schedule below). We would like to determine the interest level. How many Sigs would like to go fishing?

Here is the concept: Gene is a member of the Freedom Boat Club and all excursions would begin about 8:30 am and end about 3pm at the dock at the Safe Harbor Marina in Hilton Head Plantation. The excursions would be in 22 – 24ft boats rigged for fishing. Gene would be host and pilot and take 3 Sigs for each excursion. The men in each group can help Gene plan the fishing locations if they wish.

Fishing would be considered as “inshore”, around Hilton Head Island and associated waterways around the Island. This would include Port Royal Sound, the May River to Palmetto Bluff, Bull Creek to Dafuskie island, Calibogue Sound and Broad Creek, Mackay Creek around Pinckney Island, Port Royal Sound up to the Bridge at Highway 170, as well as into the Chechessee and Colleton Rivers.

Gene will pay for gas , but guests will participate for $25 each for lunch, bait and water or other refreshments, with a tip for the dockhands. Guests will pay Gene in advance by check or cash prior to their assigned date.

If you are interested, please email Gene directly at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Let him know your preferred date(s). He will then contact all that are interested with more information about plans, dates, etc.

Important notes:

1) South Carolina Fishing licenses are required. For those over age 65 (and a SC resident?), SC offers a permanent, non-expiring license. The website for obtaining licenses is “GoOutdoors SC”

2) Bring your own fishing gear. However, Gene has loaner gear if anyone needs a rod and reel. Most of the fishing will be in shallow to moderately shallow water. Each group can meet and discuss techniques before the actual excursion.

Schedule: (As determined by solunar based fishing forecasts.)

· Thursday, April 2

· Saturday, May 16

· Tuesday, July 14

Fall date(s) will be determined later