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Furuno TZMAP and TZTouchE
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 TZMAP and TZTouchE, which bring that big-boat tech to small and mid-sized center consoles. The new Furuno TZtouchE brings heavy-hitting tech to…
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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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Paddler's Edge: Top Tactics for Fishing Shallow Flats
April 16, 2026
During spring and throughout summer red drum, speckled trout, and striped bass cruise the shallows here in the Chesapeake and its tributaries. Whether I launch my kayak on the St Mary’s River, the…
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Fishing Forecast for October, 2025
September 30, 2025
We refer to years and years of the FishTalk weekly fishing reports when we make this monthly fishing forecast, but it does not include the very latest in angling intel. For current reports please…
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Fishing Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses
September 24, 2025
Anyone who's been Chesapeake Bay fishing has almost certainly seen a lighthouse or two along the way. Chances are you’ve never caught a Chesapeake Bay “sand hog,” though. That’s because it’s a slang…
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Buoy Lines for Daytime Swordfish Fishing
September 22, 2025
Fishing for swordfish is a feast-or-famine endeavor. You might make an hours-long run and end up floating around all day with zero action, or you might make one epic catch after the next. All bets…
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Ask an Expert: Captain Mike Sielicki of Apex Predators Potomac Creek
September 20, 2025
Our expert for this month is Captain Mike Sielicki, of Apex Predators Potomac Creek. As fall hits we’re going to ask him about the ins and outs of fall snakehead fishing. If you want to catch fall…
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Fishing Line Leader for Beginners
September 17, 2025
Whether you're fishing in one of the reservoirs near Baltimore or at the Baltimore Canyon, leader is a critical part of your setup. If you use too light of a line you might lose a fish and if you go…
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Topwater Plugging for Rockfish: The Thrill is in the Strike
September 14, 2025
There was a time many years ago when surface plugging for striped bass was unheard of. Bob Pond, whom I knew well, introduced the Atom plug back in the 1960s. It soon became a favorite way of fishing…
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