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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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Three Tactics for Catching May Snakeheads
May 12, 2025
In the ever-evolving fisheries of Chesapeake country we see the good (more redfish!), the bad (booo blue catfish!), and the ugly (cutlassfish?!?). In the case of the snakehead, we get all three at…
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Wet-Wading for Beginners
May 9, 2025
You’ve been studying up on your freshwater fishing tips and you're aching to bend a rod, but you've only got half a day to burn? Do yourself a huge favor: go jump in a creek! That’s right, throw on…
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New Fishing Gear for 2025
May 7, 2025
Whether you're a Bay angler chasing bluefish or a lake lover going after largemouth bass, as the new season hits you'll almost certainly want to check out some new fishing gear this spring. Every…
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5 Tactics to Catch More Bluefish
May 5, 2025
With a bite pressure of four tons per square inch and dozens of dagger-sharp teeth, the mako shark jumps to mind when considering what species might be the most dangerous in the ocean. But that would…
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How to Catch More Red Drum: Three Tips
May 5, 2025
You want to know how to catch more red drum? In Florida and all along the Gulf Coast a shrimp or finger mullet fished a few feet under a popping cork is a killer. Shocker alert: The same technique…
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Chesapeake Doormats: Catching Flounder in the Bay
May 5, 2025
Wherever along the Chesapeake Bay your fishing grounds are located, one thing is for sure: catching flounder in the Bay is a ton of fun. Some years you’ll encounter plenty of these flatfish as far…
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