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Captain C.L. Marshall of Tangier Sound Charters has spent more time bobbing around on the Bay than just about anyone and has a well-earned reputation for putting anglers on the fish. It turns out he’s also running for office for the House of Delegates in District 38A, so we asked him for a quick chat. Few captains have as much time on the water…
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Fishing Forecast for May, 2026
April 30, 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,…
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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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Going AWOIS for Chesapeake and Coastal Wrecks and Reefs
March 9, 2025
Progress is sometimes a step forward and backward at the same time, and in the name of progress the Office of Coast Survey terminated the Automated Wreck and Obstruction Information System…
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Cobia 285 CC: Twice as Nice
March 7, 2025
They say that two of everything is double the pleasure, double the fun, and that certainly seems to be the case when it comes to the all-new Cobia 285 CC. This boat runs on not one but two outboards…
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How to Catch Chesapeake Redfish in Cold Weather
March 3, 2025
One of the biggest mistakes anglers chasing slot redfish in the southern Chesapeake make is hanging up their rods in the winter. While it can be a bit tougher to locate them in colder weather, once…
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Fishing Forecast, March 2025
March 1, 2025
Remember, folks, this is a forecast as opposed to a current report, which is built from looking back at the past eight years of FishTalk's reports, so for current reports please visit our Reports…
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Kayak Rudder Upgrade: Steering You Right
February 25, 2025
I’ve been kayak fishing for some time with friends who also fish from various brands of kayaks, who all have different skill sets and styles of fishing. But one thing I’ve found that we all have in…
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Parker 18SE Center Console: Size Matters
February 23, 2025
You want to be able to cast a rod one day and run a trot-line for crabs with ease the next. You like to cruise down the highway to distant hotspots and enjoy easy towing, launching, and loading. You…
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