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Snakeheads are a furious, frustrating, and fantastic fish to target. And although this species is still relatively new to Chesapeake country, at this point many of us have been targeting them for years. With time and experience comes insight, and one thing that’s become apparent to dedicated sharpies is that although April can be a difficult time…
April 5, 2026
It's not easy to find the best Chesapeake Bay fishing charter, especially because the Bay is full of knowledgeable guides and charter captains ready to show you the ropes. Narrowing it down to just…
April 5, 2026
We’ve been bottled up indoors, the rods and reels have been gathering dust, and the tacklebox is serving as an end table ever since the late fall light tackle bite wound down—but all that’s about to…
April 3, 2026
Where can you find a splash of North Carolina in the southwestern Pacific? Simply head for the Makaira Boats plant in Northland, New Zealand, where the hulls feature Carolina flare. Wait a sec—it…
August 28, 2020
Catching fish can be a tough sport requiring the proper tackle, technique, and strategy, so many fishermen, including beginners and those who are more experienced, turn to guides and captains like…
August 26, 2020
Cobia season may be drawing to a close, but it’s not too late to get in some last licks on this challenging fish. If this September is anything like last September was, at this point in the run…
August 24, 2020
The Hot Dog, Hambone, Sausages and Chickenbone — apparently, anglers get hungry when they’re looking at nautical charts, since these lumps off the coast of Ocean City, MD, all have names resembling…
August 22, 2020
Spending some time on your computer prior to a trip can definitely increase your odds of finding fish, and of being as comfortable as possible while kayak fishing. While kayaks offer many advantages…
August 19, 2020
Black drum, which derive their name from their black body and the drumming sound that they produce, are a popular target for Chesapeake Bay fishing for both beginners and experienced fishermen. This…
August 17, 2020
Greetings FishTalk friends, I hope your summer is going well and the fish have been snappin’ in your own personal neck of the woods. No matter where in the Mid-Atlantic region you live and no matter…