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Hey there FishTalkers! We want to thank you for being a subscriber, and our way of saying "thanks" for real is by trying even harder to deliver you even more detailed fish-catching intel. To this end, we thought it would be a good idea to produce a video series delving into the nitty-gritty details that can help you catch more, bigger…
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Fishing Forecast for July, 2026
July 1, 2026
Sign up for our email list and you'll get a weekly overview of the bites on the Bay, along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and in freshwater venues. Subscribe for Premium Access to FishTalk's fishing reports…
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LIVE with Lenny
June 30, 2026
Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. for new episodes of LIVE with Lenny. Tune in for an interactive live stream with Angler in Chief Lenny Rudow where he discusses various seasonal…
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Setting a Fishing Reel Drag
June 30, 2026
Each and every time you go fishing a properly set drag is what stands between your fish, and a break-off. But few people set their drags properly, or even understand the nuances of how the drag’s…
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Striped Bass Population: The Controversy Continues
January 18, 2019
A few months back in Notes From The Cockpit: The Floaters, I addressed the issue of the floaters (dead striped bass) spotted in the Bay the past few seasons. It seemed to strike a chord - the…
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How to Choose A Landing Net For Boat Anglers
January 17, 2019
Okay, we’ll admit that among all the different sorts of fishing gear out there, landing nets probably come in dead last for generating awe, inspiring gasps, or creating those must-have yearnings. But…
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Deepwater Doormats: 5 Tips For Catching Flounder At Ocean Reef Sites
January 16, 2019
If you want to score on true doormat flounder next summer, the best places to head are often the wrecks and reefs between 15 and 25 miles out off the coast. But fishing these deepwater spots for…
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Paddler's Edge: Kayak Fishing Travel, Safety, and Tactics Tips
January 14, 2019
It’s four a.m. and I’m sitting here with a cup of coffee getting cold next to me. I take a sip. Picking up my cell phone, I check a few weather apps and plan out my day. A fishing show plays in the…
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Blackwater 39 Center Console Review: WOO HOO!
January 12, 2019
Is there anything that generates a hearty “WOO HOO” faster than nailing the throttles on 1400 raging horses strapped to the back of a center console boat? Well, sure – doing the same with 1600…
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How to Install a Fishfinder on a Fishing Boat
January 10, 2019
You say you've read Five Tips for Choosing a New Fishfinder, you've picked out a new unit, you have a boat sitting in the driveway, and you want to be able to see those stripers from 1000 yards away…
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