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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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Lonnie “LJ” Johnson
January 13, 2026
Captain Lonnie “LJ” Johnson, 65, well known through the angling community and creator of G-Eye Jigs, touched countless angler’s lives in ways that are impossible to sum up. His energy, laughter, and…
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Recreational Oyster Tonging for Beginners
January 10, 2026
Few people ever try recreational oyster tonging, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. It happens during the coldest months of the year, it can be a challenge to locate nearby public oyster…
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The Artful Angler, Part II: Building the Fishing Rod of Your Dreams
January 8, 2026
If you missed part one of our series on building a custom fishing rod, be sure to check out The Artful Angler Part One: Custom Fishing Rod Parameters & Parabolics. I’ve bought plenty of fishing…
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Hot New Fishing Gear for 2026
January 6, 2026
Welcome to the new year, people, 2026 is upon us and it's time to do some winter fishing - or at the very least, daydream about warmer weather and the fishing to come. Whether you head out tomorrow…
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Caymas 291: Put the High in Hybrid
January 4, 2026
The all-new Caymas 291 is so unlike the queen of this builder's small boat fleet that they didn’t put a “HB” after the model number. Is it really that much different that it belongs in a separate…
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Cape Henlopen Fishing Hotspots
January 2, 2026
There’s no shortage of structure to target when you’re wreck fishing southeast of the Cape May rips. Seasonal hotspots include extensive shoals, rocks, wrecks, obstructions, and artificial reefs in…
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