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October 26, 2026
HomeContentCover: May 2017

Cover: May 2017

Carolina Sportsman Content, Fishing

Whether you prefer fresh or saltwater, May is a fantastic month to be on the water. Bass are postspawn and heading deeper, while cobia can be had on corks.

Bass photo by staff. Cobia photo by John Jackson

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