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Fishing Forecast for May, 2026
After looking back at several years of May reports here’s what should be in store for Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic anglers this month; remember that if you want to see our current, up-to-date, detailed fishing reports (which go out every Friday at noon) you can subscribe here.  How will last winter’s cold stun affect the speck bite this…
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Hot New Fishing and Boat Gear, Spring 2026
April 28, 2026
Ready to check out some of the cool stuff hitting the fishing market in the spring of 2026? Be sure to see: Charlie’s Chum on the Spot Charlie's Chum on the Spot will put your chum right next to…
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The Thunnus Among Us: Catching Yellowfin Tuna, Part II
April 26, 2026
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,…
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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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Hot New Fishing Gear, January 2018
January 13, 2018
Sure, the first month of the year is a good time for winter fishing gear maintenance, but we love playing with hot new fishing gear no matter what the season may be. Here are our top picks, for…
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How to Judge Trolling Lure Depth
January 11, 2018
Pop Quiz: You pull back the throttles, take out the rods, and get ready to set your striped bass summer trolling spread. You heard from a reliable source that the fish were running about 20 feet…
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Hellcat: One Hellacious Ride
January 9, 2018
You can stomp on the gas pedal in your truck and hit 85 miles an hour on the highway, so why can’t you do the same in your fishboat? Well, there’s this little thing called “friction” which your boat’…
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Escape to Florida for a Winter Fishing Adventure
January 7, 2018
Even the hardiest Mid-Atlantic angler who brakes ice at the ramp to fish warm water discharges or chops holes in a lake to go ice fishing has to admit it: during the dead of winter, a fishing…
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Sportsman Masters 207 Bay Boat Review: Compact Commando
January 4, 2018
With many things in life size matters, but the Sportsman Masters 207 proves that bigger isn’t always better. If you want to argue the point, I’ll put up my 40 pound wahoo up against your 50 pound…
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Yamaha Outboards Mid-Sized Motors: the F115 and F150
January 4, 2018
If you're looking at hot new fishboat options in the 18 to 21 foot range, there's a good chance you'll be choosing between the Yamaha F115 and the Yamaha F150 as outboard motor options. There's a big…
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