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How to Choose the Right Braid Fishing Line
Braid fishing line is not just braided line. What I mean by that is, Braid A can be composed one way and perform entirely differently than Braid B. Unlike monofilament or fluorocarbon, braid fishing line varies much more significantly from style to style, brand to brand. On a basic level, all braided line consists of strands of synthetic material…
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Ask an Expert: Captain Scott Barmby of Rock On Charters
April 18, 2026
Captain Scott Barmby not only runs Rock On Charters, but is also an Orvis-endorsed outfitter and an Orvis Fly Fishing School instructor. Fly fishing for spring bull reds is one of his favorite…
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Paddler's Edge: Top Tactics for Fishing Shallow Flats
April 16, 2026
During spring and throughout summer red drum, speckled trout, and striped bass cruise the shallows here in the Chesapeake and its tributaries. Whether I launch my kayak on the St Mary’s River, the…
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Show Time: The Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point
April 11, 2026
We love shoreline fishing and kayak trolling, but for many of us no form of fishing is quite as exciting as being on the Bay or along the coast while aboard a boat. And if you don’t yet have a boat…
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BOTE Rover Stand Up Paddleboard Boat: Video Preview
July 20, 2017
The BOTE Rover, a stand up paddleboard boat, took top honors at this year's ICAST fishing tackle show, winning the Best in Show award. Why? Check out this short video, and you'll understand it in no…
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HydraPak Hydration Systems: Video Preview
July 20, 2017
HydraPak Hydration Systems Seeker 2 L is a pretty fancy name for what we're gong to call a water bag. Because basically, that's what the Seeker 2 L is. But, as we found while using it on a recent…
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Daiwa Tactical Backpack for Fishing Tackle: Video Preview
July 19, 2017
The fishing tackle industry rolled out its new offerings for the year at the annual ICAST tackle show last week, we were on the scene to gather intel, and you can see our take on the latest and…
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Shimano Sustain and Curado K Fishing Reels: Video Preview
July 17, 2017
Last year, one of our favorite new items introduced at the ICAST fishing tackle show was the Shimano Stradic C3000. At the 2017 ICAST show, would they top it? Naturally, we were interested to see…
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Humminbird Solix 15 Fishfinder Chartplotter: Video Preview
July 16, 2017
When it comes to the latest and greatest in fishfinders, many get introduced at the ICAST show, where fishing tackle manufacturers show off the models that aren't even on the market yet. And while…
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Bonafide Kayak SS127: Cool New Yak
July 16, 2017
The Bonafide SS127 fishing kayak debuted at the 2017 ICAST tackle show, where manufacturers show off their latest and greatest gear. We spotted it while walking the convention center floor, and felt…
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