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Chesapeake Bay Wrecks and Obstructions
“We boarded the steamer all happy and gay, and got off in Seward the nineteenth of May,” according to Shorty Gustafson in his folksong Cheechako about newcomers to Alaska. Back when Shorty traveled by steamboat, many vessels didn’t make it to their destinations. Thousands were lost around the nation’s coasts including a Bering Sea crab boat that…
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Tideline 28 Bluewater: Cool new Powercat Coming Soon!
June 25, 2026
The Tideline 28 Bluewater is expected to launch soon. Very soon. Tideline has announced a new model, the 28 Bluewater, expected to be launched this summer. The 28’ long, 10’ wide powercat…
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A Sea Bass Population Boom
June 23, 2026
Recreational anglers have long blamed commercial fishermen for many fisheries ills. Commercial fishers look at vastly inflated MRIP catch numbers and point the finger squarely at recreational anglers…
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Ask an Expert Angler: Captain Tim Blanchard of Fish the Potomac
June 21, 2026
This month we check in with Captain Tim Blanchard of Fish the Potomac. The Fish the Potomac fleet casts into the waters in and around the nation’s capital year-round, targeting multiple species but…
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New NOAA Bathymetric Data Viewer Chart Format Update
November 23, 2021
Modern technology and the transition from paper charts to electronic navigation charts (ENC) has fundamentally changed how we prepare for fishing trips and navigate our boats. The wealth of…
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Rabbit Fur: It’s Not Just for Fly Fishing
November 21, 2021
Last winter’s CCA Pickerel Tournament was a turning point for me in my fishing and tackle craft. I have known for a while that rabbit fur streamers were excellent for fly fishing for largemouth bass…
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New Fishing Gear, Fall 2021
November 19, 2021
Ready to check out some cool new fishing gear from the likes of Shimano, Humminbird, and Pelagic? Whether you're trying to find that perfect holiday gift for an angler you love or just juice up your…
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Fish For a Cure 2021 Wrap-Up
November 17, 2021
The Fish For a Cure tournament of 2021 is a wrap, and it was another fantastic year for battling cancer by fishing. Sixty-two teams participated, with Liquid Creative winning the Heaviest Rockfish…
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Toothy Tips for Winter Pickerel Fishing
November 15, 2021
When the temps drop it’s prime pickerel season in these here parts — here are some tips that will help you get those toothy critters on the line. Note the water temperature on the fishfinder, at…
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Using Poppers in the Surf
November 13, 2021
We cover the surf fishing basics in our Surf Fishing How-To Guide, but more advanced anglers may want to try fishing the surf with artificial lures. And poppers and chuggers can be a great choice for…
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