About the Club
Established in 1967
The Squidders Club was a private fishing organization first formed in 1967 by Ernie Hudson (Russ's Dad) and James Newton. These men are well respected and known within the fishing community. We are so proud of them and their accomplishments!
Legends in Their Time
Ernie and James are pioneers in the sport of fishing the Old Drum, and other large fish native to Carolina waters. This club, their adventures, and the fruits of their fishing, was often featured in the local newspapers and national magazines such as Salt Water Sportsman, Outdoor Life, and Field & Stream.
National Magazines
Salt Water Sport Fishing and Boating
Salt Water Sport Fishing and Boating
1970 Cover of this very popular fishing magazine
Sound Fishing for Drum
Salt Water Sport Fishing and Boating
This article was published in Saltwater Sportfishing and Boating in NC back in 1970. Pictured is Ernie Hudson (lower right) with Karl Osbourne from Outdoorlife Magazine. Joel Arrington wrote the original article.
1970 Fishing Chart
1970 Fishing Chart
This is a photo of one of the many fishing charts found in the N.C. Saltwater Fishing book...
State Articles
The News and Observer
The News and Observer
The News and Observer
Old photo from the Raleigh News and Observer paper of a guy holding a Cobia taken from near Cedar Island. I (Russ) remember going on this trip as a boy in '67 or '68.
May 10, 1970
The News and Observer
The News and Observer
Searching for a better copy of this article.
"Old Drum Fishing"
The News and Observer
"Old Drum Fishing"
This short article was written for the Vandemere bi-centennial book in 1995.