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Spiked Wrecks off DelMarVa
Assessing which spot will be productive as tomorrow’s fishing destination is a guessing game and fishing reports from yesterday are yesterday’s report. Fish come, hang around for a while (or not), and go, and environmental conditions are constantly changing. Another complicating factor is that identifying spots can get confusing because some…
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Angling for Annapolis
May 2, 2026
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’…
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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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Paddler’s Edge: Scouting Tributary Creeks and Ponds
August 13, 2024
To the human eye, many areas look like good habitat for the fish. But fish are pickier. Typically, they inhabit only a small fraction of the available shorelines. There are things about those small…
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Stop Buying Crab Bait: Catch it Instead
August 10, 2024
Can you name a more quintessential Chesapeake Bay tradition than going crabbing with pull traps or hand lines and then having a family crab feast? I doubt it. But with the rise in prices for a bushel…
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How to Build a Spreader Bar for Tuna Fishing
August 8, 2024
Before you can ever gaff a tuna you have to fool one into biting, and for many anglers the initial step will be building a spreader bar. When it comes to offshore trolling there are only two basic…
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Yamaha F350C Four Stroke Outboard Review
August 8, 2024
In 2024 Yamaha replaced the V8 F350C with a new model, which we detail in Yamaha Outboards: Up the Ante with the F350. This engine is based on Yamaha's V6 platform, with a number of technical…
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Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips
August 8, 2024
Smallmouth bass are awesome fighters, and can make a day on sweet-water thoroughly exciting. You’ll fin this species in both rivers and reservoirs, and targeting smallish smallmouth in streams can be…
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Night Fishing for Stripers
August 8, 2024
Those who have gone night fishing for striped bass already know that the night bite is often the right bite. At some times of the year it's virtually the only path to success, and at others it will…
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