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How to Catch Bull Redfish in the Bay from Shore
Legendary surfcaster “Crazy” Alberto Knie preaches the idea of fishing “non-human” hours when chasing trophies. While everyone else is asleep in their beds dreaming of screaming drags and bent rods, you are living it. So, years ago when I first found myself in the middle of the marsh at 3 a.m., covered in a cloud of mosquitos and knee-deep in muck…
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Parker 230 Coastal Elite: Right Sized
March 24, 2026
Just what is the perfect sized boat for fishing rockfish the Chesapeake tributaries,  multispecies angling at the CBBT, and everything in-between? Something that can take you everywhere from creeks…
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Severn River Fishing Spots
March 22, 2026
The Severn River offers sheltered waters with extensive structure and lots of fishing opportunity for days when going out ro open Bay hotspots like the Bay Bridge or Thomas Point is a no-go. Much of…
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Ask an Expert: Captain Jason Yost of Custom Tides Guide Service
March 19, 2026
This month we talk with Captain Jason Yost, who specializes in light tackle and fly fishing in southeast Virginia’s saltwater and marsh systems. Captain Jason of Custom Tide Guide Service…
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Fishing Vs. Therapy
March 6, 2026
In this topsy-turvy world mental health has taken on more importance than ever, and seeking mental health guidance has become more common than ever. But, are we going about maintaining our sanity the…
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Pickup Stix: Fishing Rod Holders for Pickup Trucks
March 4, 2026
There’s not anything much worse than the gut-wrenching feeling of arriving at the ramp or fishing spot and finding out your one-piece fishing rod is no longer in one piece. Whether it’s the rolltop…
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Spring Fishing on the Chesapeake: Hitting 50
March 2, 2026
After a long, tough stretch of winter fishing, the mouth of the Chesapeake is the first chunk of Bay Country to wake up for spring in a big angling way. Fifty is the magic number that makes it happen…
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Fishing Forecast for March, 2026
February 27, 2026
Sign up for FishTalk's weekly Fishing Reports and they'll be delivered via email every Friday by noon, just in time for your weekend fishing adventures. Meanwhile, here's our forecast for fishing in…
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Scout 188 Sportfish Review: Exceeding Expectations
February 25, 2026
Have you ever seen a center console fishing boat under the 19’ mark with seating for six people? Nope. How about one with a forward console lounger? Not likely. How about one that features digital…
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Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 R Review
February 23, 2026
We finally pulled the trigger at last year’s Annapolis Boat Show: the Rudows got a fishing kayak. I can’t say it’s mine exactly, because my wife provided the main motivation. I generally fish from…
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