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The Thunnus Among Us: Catching Yellowfin Tuna, Part II
Presented by If you missed it, be sure to check out The Thunnus Among Us: Catching Yellowfin, Tuna Part I. Rigging ballyhoo used to be considered an art, but with rigger swivels, rubber bands, and ballyhoo springs it’s become as simple as one, two, three… right? Nope! These tools certainly do aid in rigging, but if you want those yellowfin…
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Notes from the Cockpit: Fisheries Management Fury
April 24, 2026
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…
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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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Popping With the Fly Rod
November 7, 2021
I learned to fly fish while targeting smallmouth bass in the upper Potomac River. I caught most of them on a store-bought size-four Gaines Bass King popper made with a cork body, flashy enamel paint…
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Fishing Boat Winterizing Disasters: Don’t Do This!
November 5, 2021
You say it’s time to winterize your boat? We say balderdash!! There’s a solid month of excellent Chesapeake Bay fishing yet to take place. Our strong recommendation is to invest in a good warm float-…
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November 2021 Fishing Forecast
November 3, 2021
For timely, up-to-date fishing intel, visit our Fishing Reports pages. Current reports will be published every Friday by noon — just in time for your weekend fishing adventures. For the long view…
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Fishing for Beginners: How To Jig Soft Plastic for Rockfish (Striped Bass)
November 1, 2021
When it comes to light tackle jigging, many seasoned Chesapeake Bay anglers take the basics for granted. And if you grew up jigging all the time it’s no wonder. The elemental motions, concepts, and…
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Pursuit DC 246: Popularity Contest
October 29, 2021
Pop quiz: what type of fishboat is geared to multipurpose pleasures ranging from fishing to watersports to entertainment? For many folks the natural choice will be a dual console, though we have to…
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The Quest for TROPHY Panfish
October 27, 2021
Most people who know me know that I have a longstanding addiction to panfish species, especially bluegill and crappie. Throw in the possibility of catching trophy-class fish and the addiction only…
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