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New Fishing Gear, Spring 2026
Kayak Fishing Book Alert! There's gobs of kayak fishing intel in FishTalk's new kayak fishing guide. You say you wish you had all of the kayak fishing intel ever produced by Team FishTalk within easy reach? You can now make that happen, because the second book in the FishTalk library is now in print. “FishTalk’s Guide to Kayak Fishing the…
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How to Catch Bull Redfish in the Bay from Shore
March 26, 2026
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,…
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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 to open Bay hotspots like the Bay Bridge or Thomas Point is a no-go. Much of…
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Fishing the ESVA, Part III: The Ocean Side
November 19, 2024
Previously in part I of this series on the ESVA we looked inside the Bay, and in part II we looked at the wrecks and obstructions off the ocean side of Fishermans Island (sites 1-14 on Chart 1).…
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Three Rockin’ Good Rockfish Recipes
November 16, 2024
There’s no feeling like that fish-in-the-box feeling, especially when striped bass are on the menu. You know what I’m talking about. After waking up at the crack of dawn, falling in the water at the…
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Fishing Structure: Overlooked and Under Appreciated
November 13, 2024
Wherever you enjoy your Chesapeake Bay fishing and whatever species you hope to catch, when it comes to casting in the shallows, finding fish-attracting structure is often a key to success. And while…
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Hot New Gear, Fall 2024
November 11, 2024
Whether you love jigging for rockfish or trolling for yellowfin, we know one thing for sure: you love cool new fishing gear! Here's the latest and greatest goodies that have come down the pike…
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Bayliner T23 Pilothouse: S’no Problem
November 9, 2024
Trophy striped bass have been on a rampage and you want in on that action, but it just happens to be snowing at the moment? You’ll have to be prepared for a very tough day if you step aboard a center…
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Fishing the Southern ESVA, Part II
November 7, 2024
If you missed it, see Fishing the Southern Eastern Shore of Virginia, Part I. Chart 1: Color Shaded Relief image in greyscale of features off Cape Charles in the northern Chesapeake Bay Entrance…
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