S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-1135
(A)
(1) A person who takes nongame fish in the freshwaters of this State with the following nongame fishing devices shall obtain and must have in possession a valid recreational freshwater fishing license:
(B) A person who fishes for nongame fish in the freshwaters of this State by the use of the following nongame fishing devices must obtain and have in possession a commercial freshwater fishing license: