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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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Boston Whaler 330 Outrage: Cast Action Hero
November 24, 2023
You say you want a boat that’s just at home casting for striped bass in the Chesapeake as it is trolling for yellowfin tuna in the open Atlantic? One that’s roomy enough for an oversized crew, yet…
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Upper and Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Hotspot Updates
November 22, 2023
When the Office of Coast Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) changed the Bathymetric Data Viewer (BDV) basemap from raster to Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC), some…
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Last Chance Striped Bass
November 20, 2023
Every year like clockwork December rolls around — and we anglers in the Chesapeake Bay fishing zone love this time of year for many reasons. Yes, it gets a bit chilly. But here in Chesapeake Country…
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Set the Catch and Release Bar
November 18, 2023
Editor’s Note: We’ve covered catch and release best practices more than once, but in the past year have received numerous letters and emails from concerned anglers asking us to beat that drum again…
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Hot New Fishing Gear for Christmas Gift Giving
November 16, 2023
The new Blue Fever Crossbreed from Aftco may change your attitude about jigging spoons. As you search for holiday gifts for your beloved angler who loves jigging spoons, the fishing tackle…
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Fishing for Sea Bass in the Chesapeake Bay
November 13, 2023
In the Chesapeake’s waters, black sea bass can be both a blessing and a curse. We love to see ‘em, but most of the time they’re bait-stealing juvenile delinquents, pecking away at your offerings…
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