Brian Cope is the editor of Carolina Sportsman. He specializes in topics related to animals, sports, and their intersection, including fisheries and ranching, while also addressing themes of animal care and cruelty. Brian's work has been featured in Mississippi Woods & Waters, Louisiana Publishing, Inc, The Times and Democrat, and Carolina Sportsman.
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Brian Cope's coverage centers on local sports and house & home topics, with a focus on hunting, outdoor gear, wildlife, fishing, and outdoor activities. Considering his emphasis on promotional deals and seasonal content related to these themes, pitches for product launches or promotions related to hunting equipment or outdoor gear may be well received.
Given the local geographic focus of North Carolina in the United States , Brian is likely interested in news that directly affects local outdoor enthusiasts. Pitches should consider how they could impact this specific population.
For example; if you have a new line of hunting gear specifically tailored for North Carolinian hunters or any relevant information about outdoors activities in North Carolina it would be more appealing to him.
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Mike Deveaux caught this flounder out of Swansboro with Capt. John Mauser.
T he hot bite in Santee Cooper Country right now is for stripers, but the season will close on June 15.
J une is one of the best months of the year to chase smallmouth bass on South Carolina’s Broad River, especially along the stretch from the river’s upper reaches down to Columbia where rocky shoals, cool current and aggressive bronzebacks combine to create one of the state’s most underrated summer fisheries. While many Midlands anglers spend early summer targeting largemouth bass on reservoirs, experienced river fishermen know the Broad River becomes a prime destination once summer settles in and water levels stabilize.
When I first received the 7-foot, 6-inch H20X Carbon baitcasting rod in the mail, I almost threw it away, but not because I didn’t like it. It was so light, that I didn’t realize it was even in the box, which also had a surf fishing rod inside.
Marlin Fever weighed this 919.9-pound blue marlin on Day 2 of the 2026 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. (photo courtesy of Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament)
FREE RANGER moved into second place on Day 3 of the 2026 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament with this catch. (photo courtesy of Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament)
Joseph Driggers of Florence, SC caught the new South Carolina state record flathead catfish on June 10, 2026. The 113.7-pound monster shattered South Carolina’s old state record by almost 30 pounds.
Anglers have long admired Mustad fishing hooks and the high-quality steel they are made from. The company also makes great fillet knives in various sizes, and let’s face it, one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to cleaning different sizes and species of fish.
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