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BOTE introduces their biggest Hangout Water Hammock

5 days ago | carolinasportsman.com | Brian Cope

Water Hammock 15 has 2200-pound capacityBOTE, known for its wide assortment of water toys, has just introduced its largest Hangout Water Hammock, and it’s big enough to bring plenty of family and friends along. The Hangout Water Hammock 15 is 15 feet wide and 15 feet long, weighs about 74 pounds, and can hold 2200 pounds. That’s a huge capacity, which means more people and more fun!Also available in a 7-foot and a 10-foot size, BOTE decided to step things up a notch with this larger version.
SC man charged with killing turkey over bait

1 week ago | carolinasportsman.com | Brian Cope

Man also charged with possessing additional tagsOn April 7, 2025, SCDNR officers LCPL Ginn and PFC Sutton checked on a location in Anderson County that was documented for turkey bait. After arriving at the scene, they noticed an open gate, along with a parked vehicle on the property. They heard a gunshot, then contacted a hunter shortly thereafter. The hunter had killed a turkey over that baited area, and he was also in possession of too many tags.
Palmetto Outdoors Women's Retreat

1 week ago | carolinasportsman.com | Brian Cope

Women’s Retreat will be held in South Carolina’s UpstateThe South Carolina Wildlife Federation, in cooperation with Comporium and the SCDNR, is hosting the Palmetto Outdoors Women’s Retreat at the Clemson Outdoor Lab at Lake Hartwell in Pendleton, SC April 25-27, 2025. The event is designed for women to experience nature and outdoor recreation with other women in a non-competitive environment.
Chuck Stewart's Kerr Lake striper trip

2 weeks ago | carolinasportsman.com | Alissa Zeringue

Chuck stewart, Charles stewart,carlos with some nice Kerr lake striper, man what a day caught 26 but only kept our limit. Quality fishing time with my son it doesn’t get any better then that. -Chuck Stewart
May’s Glory

2 weeks ago | carolinasportsman.com | Brian Cope

I’ve always loved the month of May. That’s partly because my birthday is this month. And it’s partly because growing up, it was the last full month of school before summer vacation. But mostly, it’s because at some time this month, the weather will enable me to leave my house before the sun rises, fish all day long, and return home after the sun goes down, all while wearing nothing but a pair of shorts, a shirt, and a pair of sandals.
Flounder fever

2 weeks ago | carolinasportsman.com | Brian Cope

Four hotspots for spring flatfishFlounder are plenty active, and plenty hungry, along South Carolina’s coast as May brings stable weather patterns, and a flood of baitfish to inshore waters. As the water warms, flounder migrate into estuaries and coastal creeks, making them accessible in a variety of locations. Four prime spots for targeting flounder include Murrells Inlet, Charleston Harbor, Edisto Island, and Hilton Head.
NC anglers seeing red

2 weeks ago | carolinasportsman.com | Brian Cope

Redfish are prime targets this monthMay is prime time for redfish along North Carolina’s coast, and anglers have plenty of hotspots to explore. As water temperatures climb and baitfish become more active, redfish feed aggressively in shallow waters, making them easier to target. Four areas stand out for their consistent redfish action this time of year: the Pamlico Sound, Topsail Island, the Cape Fear River, and Bogue Sound.
Bluegill beatdown

2 weeks ago | carolinasportsman.com | Brian Cope

Bream are easy, and fun, to catchFishing for bluegills in the Carolinas during May is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, with the fish moving into shallow waters to spawn. Anglers can take advantage of this time by fishing in some of the best bluegill spots in both South Carolina and North Carolina. In South Carolina, Lake Marion and Lake Greenwood offer excellent bluegill fishing. Lake Marion, part of the Santee Cooper system, is renowned for its diverse fishery.
Fill it to the bream

2 weeks ago | carolinasportsman.com | Phillip Gentry

In the angling community, kayakers historically lead the way in conservation. Kayak fishing doesn’t pollute the water with oil and gas. Kayak anglers are also easier on the fish. The kayak angling motto is “catch, photo, release.” As April rolls over into May, many freshwater anglers turn their attention to bream fishing. Many anglers cut their teeth intently watching a cork with a worm or a cricket attached to the hook while sitting on some friend or relative’s dock.
Battling bronzebacks

2 weeks ago | carolinasportsman.com | Brian Cope

Smallmouth bass fishing in the Carolinas heats up in May, making it one of the best months for anglers to target these hard-fighting fish. In South Carolina, Lake Jocassee and the Broad River offer prime smallmouth fishing opportunities this time of year. Lake Jocassee, known for its crystal-clear, deep waters, sees smallmouth bass moving toward rocky points and submerged structures during May. Anglers using soft plastics, jerkbaits, and drop shots can capitalize on these movements.