"We've seen your faces in the store, now show us what you've been doin' in and off shore," store employees said. "Freshwater subjects welcome too," they added.

It's pretty simple - the Charleston Angler loves a good fishing story and they'd like to hear yours. And since January is a good time to reflect on the past year, or all of your past fishing experiences, and dream of the ones to come, store employees thought what better time to have you share a story and some pictures for the chance to win great prizes.

It's easy - Just submit one to three photos accompanied by a story of 500 words or less about fishing that one great fishing experience. Could be in the best of 2011 or earlier, or could be very recent. "Make us laugh, make us cry or just make us plain jealous," store officials said. The best three entries will win gift cards to the Charleston Angler.

Prizes will be awarded:

Male Angler: $100 gift card

Lady Angler: $100 gift card

Youth Angler: $50 gift card

Kids (under 15): Charleston Angler tee shirt

The staff of the Charleston Angler stores will be putting together some great entries for its own in-house competition which will be posed on the Charleston Angler's Reel Blog www.thecharlestonangler.com and on its Facebook Fan Page, so take a look and get inspired.

The judges are Capt. Peter Brown, renowned fishing guide, writer and speaker; Matt Winter, editor, The Post and Courier Tidelines Magazine; and Daniel Nussbaum of Zman Baits. They promise to be fair, and will be picking their favorite entries as the winners whichthe Charleston Angler will announce at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition on Feb. 18.

Entries can be submitted to Shane Clevenger, graphic designer, via e-mail at Shane@thecharlestonangler.com or bring them by any of the five store locations: West Ashley, Towne Centre in Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Great Hall in downtown City Marke, and the Embroidery Boutique, South Windermere. Feel free to contact the store if you have questions.

Entries must be submitted between Jan 5 and Feb 7.

Individuals can submit more than one entry, but only will be eligible to place for one prize.

Entries must include both a 500 and less word essay and one to three photos. Entries without both the written and visual components will be disqualified.

By submitting an entry, individuals are giving permission for The Charleston Angler to post them online on both the Reel Blog and the Charleston Angler Facebook Page.