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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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Sportsman Open 212 Center Console: Age of Innovation
February 7, 2025
If you’ve been reading the boat reviews in FishTalk for a few years you may have noticed a certain pattern when it comes to Sportsman boats: I’m a fan. IMHO the bang they deliver for your boat-buying…
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Center Console Versus Pilothouse: Put Yer Dukes Up!
February 5, 2025
As Bay fishermen we live for the adrenaline rush of topwater slams and bird blitzes, but the question is, will a center console boat or a pilothouse get us more epic fishing opportunities? I’ve been…
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Peak Perch Fishing: Preemptive Measures
February 3, 2025
The spring perch runs have always signaled the arrival of a new fishing season in Chesapeake country. Before the run began you could pluck them out of the deep holes downriver of spawning sites, but…
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Okuma Fishing Tackle Dealers
February 1, 2025
The best option for fishermen aiming for trophy-sized catfish is the Okuma Cat Slayer Catfish Rods. Packed with cutting-edge technologies and expertly crafted, these rods are made to easily…
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Fishing Forecast, February 2025
January 30, 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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Tower Reef and the Redbirds
January 28, 2025
Diver websites and YouTube videos are great resources for researching bottom structure that attracts sportfish and for assessing the performance of artificial reefs. Underwater photos and videos show…
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