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Notes from the Cockpit: Fisheries Management Fury
It will come as a shock to exactly no one reading these words right now that striped bass regulations have grown tight in recent years. And that’s generated plenty of angst among recreational anglers of all types, as well as guides and charter captains—who are allegedly regulated as “recreational anglers” even though they often fish under…
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Furuno TZMAP and TZTouchE
April 22, 2026
Bay and inshore anglers who wish they had the helm space to accommodate those heavy-hitting, high-tech Furuno NavNet TZtouch systems: get ready to rejoice! Furuno has introduced two new lines, the…
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How to Choose the Right Braid Fishing Line
April 20, 2026
Braid fishing line is not just braided line. What I mean by that is, Braid A can be composed one way and perform entirely differently than Braid B. Unlike monofilament or fluorocarbon, braid fishing…
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Ask an Expert: Captain Scott Barmby of Rock On Charters
April 18, 2026
Captain Scott Barmby not only runs Rock On Charters, but is also an Orvis-endorsed outfitter and an Orvis Fly Fishing School instructor. Fly fishing for spring bull reds is one of his favorite…
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Tributary Light Tackle Trolling
August 24, 2022
Tributary light tackle trolling is an excellent tactic to apply when the water begins to cool, the bunker push out of the creeks and rivers, and the striped bass move in to intercept them. Since most…
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Kayak Fishing for Late Summer Panfish
August 22, 2022
Most of us remember the first fish we caught as a child and that fish was most likely a bluegill, or a similar panfish. The term “panfish” covers a wide range of fish that are small enough to be…
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Stamas 33T Aventura: Man Your Battle Stations
August 20, 2022
Stamas is the oldest continually family-owned fishboat builder in the nation, having splashed their first hull over 70 years ago. Unlike many boat brands which change hands multiple times through the…
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Pond Fishing: Ponder This
August 18, 2022
Whether Alexandria is your atmosphere, Baltimore is your backyard, or Chesterfield is your corner of the world, if you enjoy chasing fish like bass, crappie, and bluegill, somewhere close by there’s…
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Summer 2022 Hot New Fishing Gear
August 15, 2022
With the summer of 2022 well underway, at this point you've probably lost some lures, busted some fishing gear, and broken off a few leaders. Is it time for a restocking? If so, check out these cool…
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Marine Electronics Fishing Tips
August 14, 2022
Sure, a fishfinder can help you catch more fish. But, so can a slew of additional electronic accessories, if you start applying these tactics using: Chartplotter AIS Radar Marine electronics…
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