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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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Offshore Trolling with Spinning Reels and Braided Line
June 21, 2017
Offshore trolling with spinning reels loaded with braided line isn’t quite as crazy as it once seemed. Today’s spinners can put out more drag pressure and stand up to heated runs far better than…
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Evinrude E-TEC G2 Outboards: On-Water Test
June 19, 2017
Editor's Update: As of 2020, Evinrude ceased production of outboard motors. The Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboards, now available in the 150 to 300 hp range, often stir mixed emotions among anglers. They…
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Reports
June 19, 2017
Reliable Chesapeake Bay fishing reports are not easy to come by, so at FishTalk Magazine, we compile a fishing report on a weekly basis and publish them every Friday by noon. These reports cover the…
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Hot New Fishing Gear, June 2017
June 17, 2017
By Staff PowerPro Maxcuatro Maxcuatro fishing line offers more strength for the diameter. This braid hit the market last summer, but in the world of fishing line, it’s still the latest and the…
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Casting Lures to Poplar Island
June 17, 2017
Poplar has proved a reliable hotspot for many middle Chesapeake anglers through the years. The ice breakers (A on the graphic), points (B), and outflow pipes on the southern end (C) are commonly the…
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Light Tackle Jigging in the Chesapeake - with Lenny Rudow Seminar Video (Part II now up!)
June 12, 2017
For many of us who regularly enjoy fishing the Chesapeake Bay, light tackle jigging is a favored method of chasing after striped bass. And it's no wonder—light tackle jigging is both fun and…
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