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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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Key West 291 FS: Exceeding Expectations
September 11, 2025
Here’s the great thing about much of the Key West lineup: take one of their boats for a sea trial, and you’ll likely be surprised at just how well it handles a Bay chop and how well it stays on an…
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Susquehanna River Fishing
September 9, 2025
Anyone who reads the Way North Fishing Reports has seen plenty about fishing in the Susquehanna River. With 18 million gallons of water flowing through its mouth every minute, the Susquehanna River…
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Fishing Lures Not Working? Add Fatal Attraction
September 7, 2025
The FishTalk fishing reports say there’s an epic bite going off in this very spot, you bought the exact same lure everyone raves about, and the conditions look ideal. But… you’ve caught bupkis. Could…
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Contender 24 Bay: No Holds Barred
September 5, 2025
In a world full of frou-frou boats it’s rare to come across a fishing machine, even a center console, that truly lets an angler do battle with no restrictions. Contender has a rep for building…
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Notes from the Cockpit: Drone Fishing
September 3, 2025
Okay, I admit it: marine electronics have long been a crutch and now side-scan has become a critical part of my fishing repertoire, but drone fishing never struck me as an imperative. Yeah, the bow-…
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Fishing Forecast for September of 2025
September 1, 2025
We look back at the past years of FishTalk's fishing reports to put this forecast together, and it does not include the latest angling intel. For current reports please visit our Reports section …
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