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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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Solace 28 HCS Review: Mission Control
July 22, 2025
FishTalk readers may remember that a few years ago we were utterly blown away by the Solace 30 HCS, this builder's initial entry into the hybrid bay boat market. But this model wasn’t just among the…
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Catching Bull Redfish: The Running of the Bulls
July 20, 2025
When it comes to hunting for the red drum of a lifetime, you're looking for a fish that's monstrous. Ginormous. Hugemungous. And nowhere is your shot better than late summer on Chesapeake Bay.…
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Ask an Expert: Captain Larry Geipe on Light Tackle Spanish Mackerel Fishing
July 18, 2025
Our expert for August is Captain Larry Geipe of Chasing Light Charters. Since summer has set in, our conversation focuses on catching Spanish mackerel on light tackle. Captain Larry shares his…
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Summer Fishing Options on the Chesapeake Bay
July 15, 2025
Come July 16 and the summer closure for rockfish, Cheapeake Bay fishing will change rather radically. Anglers in southern areas will be counting their lucky stars for the blessing of species…
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Paddler's Edge: Choosing the Best Kayak Paddle
July 13, 2025
Let’s do a brief overview of paddles that are specifically built for kayak fishing. Wait, there are paddles specifically for anglers? There are all types and styles of paddles for various paddling…
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Ceviche Tostadas, Chesapeake Style
July 11, 2025
Ceviche tostadas is the most common way you see ceviche served in Mexico. Here’s how to make them so they don’t shatter. A few things to start. First, while I am using (steamed) crab ceviche for…
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