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Big drum move in around Hatteras, OBX inlets
May marks the return of big red drum in a big way to the nearshore waters of North Carolina’s Hatteras Island after the winter’s offshore respite. […]
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Fishing
Deep-hole shrimp are on May’s menu in South Carolina
South Carolina’s annual shrimp-baiting season doesn’t open until the fall, but shrimping without bait begins on May 1. May is a great time for deep-hole shrimping. […]
Cobia
Cape Lookout cobia make their annual visit in May
May is the best month to find cobia concentrated in nearshore waters, especially those around Cape Lookout. […]
Bass Fishing
Postspawn bass are top targets at Lake Wateree
May is the time of year to catch lots of largemouth bass, including some big ones, on South Carolina’s Lake Wateree, according to angler Dearal Rodgers. […]
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King mackerel run has pier, kayak anglers on fire
May is a special time along many Carolina beaches, and that is especially so along the beaches of Long Bay for the annual run of king mackerel that isn’t duplicated anywhere else in the two Carolinas. […]
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Flounder invade Little River estuary
The good weather that comes with May also brings excellent flounder fishing to Little River on the North Carolina-South Carolina border. […]
Catfish
Catch the spring wave for Lake Monticello’s big catfish
During the spring, Lake Monticello’s catfish move in groups, so it’s important for anglers to take advantage of every opportunity when a swarm comes through. […]
Crappie/Bream
Lake Wateree bream: Look for deeper holes in April
The trick to catching early spring bluegill on Lake Wateree is to probe deep holes with nightcrawlers. […]
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New River Inlet speckled trout fishing
Another mild winter means a strong bite for speckled trout anglers from Jacksonville, N.C. to New River Inlet this spring. […]
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Bless the blackfin!
The blackfin tuna bite is hot off the coast of South Carolina this month, and these tips will help you catch your share. […]