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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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How to Target Redfish in the Surf
April 1, 2025
Fall is my favorite time of the year to target red drum while surf fishing, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only time you can target them. In the spring season you can catch them in our area,…
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Chesapeake Bay Under Assault: Notes from the Cockpit
March 30, 2025
No matter what your socioeconomic class, political party, or views of the government may be, if you love Chesapeake Bay fishing and the other opportunities our beautiful Bay affords us, you should be…
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Fishing Forecast, April 2025
March 29, 2025
Remember, folks, this is a forecast as opposed to a current report, which is built from looking back at the past eight years of FishTalk's reports, so for current reports please visit our Reports…
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Bluefin Tuna Fishing Bonanza
March 28, 2025
It's almost that time of year when fishing at the Hot Dog, Ham Bone, and other inshore lumps used to provide all the back breaking action offshore anglers could handle, when the bluefin tuna made an…
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Hot New Fishing Gear, Spring 2025
March 25, 2025
Whether you're getting ready for redfish or prepping for white perch, it's time to check out the latest and coolest angling goodies. Here's are a few top picks we're eyeballing for the spring of 2025…
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How to Fish For Black Drum: Advanced Tactics
March 23, 2025
What’s the biggest fish you’ve ever caught while Chesapeake Bay fishing? A 50-pound striped bass? A 70-pound cobia? Whatever it may be, there’s a good chance that you can beat that mark with a…
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