May 2012 Archives - Page 6 of 7 - Carolina Sportsman

Sunflowers need to be planted soon to be up and mature in time for the Labor Day weekend dove-season opener.

Get that dove food in the ground soon for early hunts

With the exception of South Carolina’s Aug. 15 deer season in the Lowcountry, Labor Day weekend is the official beginning of hunting season in the Carolinas. […]

Double down

Mike Marsh

When fishing a slip-float rig near a dock, a pair of anglers should begin by fishing their minnows at two different depths. […]

The clear waters of the Congaree offer some phenomenal “city limits fishing” for striped and smallmouth bass in Columbia.

The spring run of striped bass that makes its way up river from the Santee-Cooper lakes into the Congaree River offers a chance at some prime “city limits fishing” in Columbia that would make even Mike Iaconelli envious. […]

The waters off Cape Lookout teem with cobia this month, just waiting for you to single them out for attention.

A Sight for Sore Eyes

Mike Marsh

Nothing breaks the ice for saltwater anglers seeking big fish like the spring cobia run. The fish swarm the Crystal Coast in May, with the epicenter of the action being Morehead City. […]

Take care when gaffing a cobia; make sure the fish is tired and get him in the fish box as quickly as possible, if you plan to keep it.

Closing the deal

Bryan Bowers

Cobia are big, strong fish, and they often come to the boat with plenty of energy in reserve. Many a cooler, center console, rods and body parts have suffered damage from a freshly-landed cobia. […]

Hot rod for Congaree fishing

Phillip Gentry

Another aspect of Paul Davis’ version of “City Limits Fishing” that would definitely be “Ike-approved” is his choice of rods. […]

Cobia are attracted to brightly-colored lures like this bucktail.

Sling bling at ling

Mike Marsh

A cobia by any other name — they’re also known as lemonfish and ling — still looks like a big, brown catfish. He may be ugly, but he likes his “bling.” […]

Popular cobia ‘holes’ often attract a crowd of boats; be careful when taking your position to follow fishing ettiquette.

Queuing up

Bryan Bowers

During cobia season, a quick look at many bodies of water around the Beaufort/Hilton Head area will erase any doubt about the popularity of cobia. […]

Flathead catfish will get active this month, especially for fishermen using live bait.

Take your pick in May

Terry Madewell

Every fish species worth catching in Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie is biting in May, and they are typically caught in big numbers and sizes. […]

Concentrate on main-lake points in May if you want to take advantage of the blueback herring spawn.

Mining the herring spawn

Davy Hite

May has always been a very special month for me, and not just because I was born in May. Throughout my fishing career, I’ve done well and have won more tournaments in May than any other month, largely because it’s a very diverse month. […]