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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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Ask an Expert: Critical Fishing Tackle and Gear with Capt. Chuck Jones
August 19, 2025
This month we talk with Capt. Chuck Jones, of Salty Siren Fishing. Capt. Chuck runs the 26’ Chesapeake by Composite Yachts Salty Siren out of multiple ports through the Upper, Middle, and Lower Bay…
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Hot New Fishing and Boat Gear, Summer Edition
August 16, 2025
Check out your boat from afar with the Skyhawk Oversea remote monitoring system. Skyhawk Oversea: Eye in the Sky You say you wish you could lay eyes on your treasured fishing boat every second…
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Easy Fresh Fish Recipes: Catch them and Cook Them
August 14, 2025
Sick and tired of recipes that take longer than it did to catch the fish? Ones that destroy the fish's natural flavor? Check out these simple, easy-to-make recipes, one for anglers who spent the day…
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Tips for How to Install a Bow Mount Trolling Motor
August 12, 2025
While replacing my old, heavily used, 54” shaft 70-lb thrust Minn Kota Power Drive with a new 60” shaft 80-lb thrust Riptide Terrova, I learned quite a bit. Ideally you’ll have a professional do this…
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Sight Fishing from a Kayak
August 9, 2025
There aren’t many experiences on the water as exciting as watching a fish engulf your topwater lure in a few feet of water. As luck would have it for those of us who dream big while captaining small…
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Summer Bass Fishing, and Burning, All Day Long
August 7, 2025
Welcome to August—the walk from the truck to the water’s edge will have you sweating, it’s a chore to breathe, and if you don’t apply sunscreen liberally you’ll soon look like a piece of overcooked…
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