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Midsummer Speckled Sea Trout
Countless Chesapeake Bay anglers who enjoy light tackle fishing in the shallows look forward to spring, when the speckled trout bite cranks up. Except in Virginia waters this year, of course, which have been closed for harvesting specks due to the significant winter stun we experienced last winter. Many anglers believe the closure was a good move…
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Paddler's Edge: Avoiding Blind Casts
July 3, 2026
Quite a few kayak anglers have electronics on their boat today, some even with real-time imaging sonar. But what about those of us who can’t or don’t want to invest in those rather expensive devices…
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LIVE with Lenny
July 2, 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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Premium Access Bonus Videos for Subscribers Only
July 1, 2026
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.…
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Yamaha V-6 Offshore Outboards versus Mercury Verado Outboard Engines
May 5, 2017
Yes, we know that neither Yamaha outboards nor Mercury Verado models are fishing boats. So, why have we dropped this article into the Fishboat Reviews section? Because a huge percentage of you…
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Tactics for Monster Blue Catfish
May 1, 2017
Blue catfish have been present in Virginia’s fresh and tidal waters for years, and now this species has made its way to the Maryland tributaries of the Chesapeake. Wherever you may live, blue cats …
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Shimano Stradic C3000 Fishing Reel Review
April 30, 2017
There are a million fishing reel models on the market, but which fishing reel is best? There’s no one answer to that question, because different reels are best for different needs and budgets. That…
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Eastern Shore Millponds: Fantastic Freshwater Fishing
April 27, 2017
You’re looking for a freshwater fishing spot on the DelMarVa Peninsula that’s protected from gusty winds, has easy to access with small boats or from shore, and is open to the public? You want to go…
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Bayliner Element F16 Boat Review
April 25, 2017
The Bayliner F16 is a boat brimming with surprises. The first is the best: you can get a complete rig - boat, motor, and trailer - for under $20,000. And that's a real-world price, after you pay the…
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Abu Garcia Revo STX Fishing Reel Review
April 24, 2017
Anglers looking for a new, moderately-priced but decent quality low-profile casting reel will likely run across the Abu Garcia Revo STX. The is Abu Garcia’s mid-range offering, priced at about $160,…
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