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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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Cape Horn 27 XS Boat Review: Chesapeake Carnivore
January 20, 2026
When the guys at PYY Marine told me they had a new Cape Horn 27 XS sitting in the water ready for a sea trial it wasn’t difficult to walk away from the desk and head for the marina. Join us for a…
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Fishing With Jigging Spoons for Beginners
January 19, 2026
Jigging for suspended fish is tough enough, but when the fish go really deep getting a lure down to ‘em can become challenging—and jigging spoons can save the day. With a super-fast sink and fish-…
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Parker 274 Fathom: Chesapeake Dweller
January 16, 2026
Few vessels are as familiar to Chesapeake Bay anglers as Parker boats, and unless you’ve been blocking all things boat-related, you’ve almost certainly heard that new Parkers have undergone some…
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Lonnie “LJ” Johnson
January 13, 2026
Captain Lonnie “LJ” Johnson, 65, well known through the angling community and creator of G-Eye Jigs, touched countless angler’s lives in ways that are impossible to sum up. His energy, laughter, and…
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Recreational Oyster Tonging for Beginners
January 10, 2026
Few people ever try recreational oyster tonging, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. It happens during the coldest months of the year, it can be a challenge to locate nearby public oyster…
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The Artful Angler, Part II: Building the Fishing Rod of Your Dreams
January 8, 2026
If you missed part one of our series on building a custom fishing rod, be sure to check out The Artful Angler Part One: Custom Fishing Rod Parameters & Parabolics. I’ve bought plenty of fishing…
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