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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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Fishing Forecast for August, 2024
July 31, 2024
We all know printed fishing reports are generalized and weeks have passed before the report gets into your hands, so for timely, up-to-date reports, visit our Reports section. Current reports will be…
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Angler Alert: Maryland DNR Scoping New Chesapeake Bay Live-Lining Regulations
July 29, 2024
Anglers fishing in Maryland waters who enjoy targeting yellow perch during the spring run may remember that this past spring, there was a period of confusion as the Natural Resources Police (NRP)…
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Boston Whaler 21 Vantage: The Vantage has an Advantage
July 29, 2024
Boston Whaler boats have an advantage over the vast majority of the other boats out there: they can legitimately claim to be unsinkable. The hull and deck are laid up separately, then are mated and…
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Fishing Docks: Rock Around the Dock
July 27, 2024
Docks offer built-in habitat for small fish and crustaceans, which then attracts predator species like striped bass looking for an easy meal or a place to hide from the bright sun. Whether it was…
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Fishing in Rivers Above the Fall Line
July 25, 2024
Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie are three exciting species of gamefish that freshwater anglers can target above the fall line of the Chesapeake region’s Western Shore rivers. The states of…
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Ask an Expert: Chesapeake Bay Fly Fishing with Capt. Scott Barmby
July 23, 2024
This month we pose some questions about fly fishing on the Bay to Capt. Scott Barmby, of Rock On Charter Fishing. Learning saltwater fly fishing on the Chesapeake leads many anglers to Captain…
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