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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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Trolling from a Paddle Kayak
February 14, 2026
When I owned pedal-drive kayaks I often trolled four lines at a time and could employ a number of kayak trolling tactics. The pedal drive kept my hands free and allowed me to keep moving forward…
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Reservoir Shoreline Fishing
February 11, 2026
Whether you're hoping to tie into crappie fishing from the shoreline or you plan on tying into some bass, many of us spend enough time walking reservoir shorelines to get from here to Florida and…
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Five Custom Fishing Boat Top Picks
February 8, 2026
You say you want a fishing boat that’s anything but average? A real head-turner that can handle Chesapeake Bay fishing on its worst days, fish with the best of ‘em, and is built to your own personal…
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Fishing Tackle Organization Strategies
February 6, 2026
It’s the crack of dawn and the autumn sun is rising over Tilghman Island. Fishing was tough during the transition from summer to fall, but this late September morning, I’m hopeful. All the sudden a…
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Custom Fishing Rod Building: The Artful Angler Part III
February 4, 2026
If you missed the earlier installments of our series on building a custom fishing rod, be sure to check out The Artful Angler Part One: Custom Fishing Rod Parameters & Parabolics, and Part II:…
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Fishing Quiz!
February 2, 2026
It’s been a while since you put your Chesapeake Bay fishing and Mid-Atlantic angling know-how to the test? Well, maybe so—it is, after all, February. So, let’s find out how you rank as the 2026…
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