Home Page

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…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
More Fisheries Management Debacles: Notes from the Cockpit
December 11, 2024
Happy holidays FishTalkers, I hope everyone’s chock-full of holiday cheer and has all their cold weather gear ready for some hot winter fishing action. As we enjoy it, let’s remember that in some…
Read more...
Holiday Giving for the Kayak Angler you Love
December 10, 2024
It’s December and it’s that time of year where the weather may have anglers, even those who enjoy winter fishing, sitting indoors. Wrapped in a blanket next to the fire they're surely dreaming of…
Read more...
Striped Bass Regulations 2025 Red Alert
December 6, 2024
UPDATE: The ASMFC Striped Bass Board voted to make no changes in restrictions and regulations for 2025, taking a wait-and-see approach. That doesn't mean individual states can't make more restrictive…
Read more...
Prepping for Epic December Striped Bass Action
December 6, 2024
December of 2023 and into January of 2024 was utterly epic striped bass action for Middle Chesapeake Bay anglers, as swarms of massive 40-plus-inch rockfish flooded the area and chewed on plentiful…
Read more...
Suzuki DF300 Long Term Test
December 4, 2024
The Suzuki DF300AP outboard on my Caymas 26 HB is the largest Suzuki I’ve ever owned, and I’ve now been running it for over two years. The engine is well over the 600-hour mark and going by average…
Read more...
Fishing For Striped Bass for Beginners
December 2, 2024
Fishing for striped bass, whether you're casting soft plastic lures in the spring or trolling in late fall, is one of the most popular angling activities in our region. Rockfish, as striped bass are…
Read more...