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Ask an Expert Angler: Captain Tim Blanchard of Fish the Potomac
This month we check in with Captain Tim Blanchard of Fish the Potomac. The Fish the Potomac fleet casts into the waters in and around the nation’s capital year-round, targeting multiple species but with an emphasis on reeling in the prolific blue catfish that the river’s become known for. Captain Tim hoists a hefty blue catfish caught in the…
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Paddler's Edge: Don't Make These 5 Mistakes While Kayak Fishing!
June 19, 2026
Mistakes? We all make them now and then. But picking the wrong movie on a Saturday night or making a mistake while out kayak fishing are two very different things. Picking the wrong movie may get you…
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Striped Bass and Temperature Mortality
June 17, 2026
In 2024 I was invited to jump on a boat to catch striped bass — out of season! After learning it was to participate in a George Mason University Fisheries Ecology Lab study on the catch-and-release…
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An Angler’s Tribute
June 17, 2026
Charlie Ebersberger, longtime owner of Anglers Sport Center and beloved outdoorsman, passed away at the age of 69 on December 15, 2025. He was diagnosed with cancer and fought valiantly until his…
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Circle Hook Ballyhoo Rigging
June 26, 2024
Fishermen are amazingly creative when it comes to rigging baits, especially baits for billfish. There are several methods to rig ballyhoo on circle hooks, and they all may work. Some people use…
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How to Catch Brown Trout on Spinning Gear
June 24, 2024
You say there's only one "right" way to catch trout? Step aside, fly guys. Conventional fishermen can experience the thrill and beauty of brown trout, too. Catching browns on spinning gear is not…
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Jigging for Dog Day Summer Stripers
June 23, 2024
Is the heat of summer giving you the blues, when it comes to jigging for stripered bass? Well, here’s some good news—it always feels cooler out on the water. So when sweat starts pouring down your…
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Mid-Atlantic Coastal Angler Alert!
June 23, 2024
Editor's note: In the summer of 2017 the MV Sheila Bordelon was alleged to have drastically affected fishing along the Mid-Atlantic coast. While this hasn't been an issue since that time, we choose…
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Striper Tactics: Hit the Ships
June 23, 2024
Whether you go Chepaeake Bay fishing for striped bass up north near the Bay Bridge or down south out of Norfolk, Virginia, you’ve probably seen those monstrous ships anchored up, waiting to enter…
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How to Target Spanish Mackerel
June 23, 2024
You want to catch more Spanish mackerel? They may not be in our Mid-Atlantic waters for more than a few months out of the year, but when the Spanish are in town, it’s always nice to enjoy the…
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