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1. December Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, 2018

   … crack at going face-to-face with a rockfish like this! Trolling is still the most efficient way to catch fish, … at the nose will get ‘em down to where the mouths are. Trolling in tandem isn’t a bad idea either, especially … of deep water will be a good place to start for your trolling endeavors. The white perch have been biting on …

2. How to Chunk for Tuna

   … Others say it’s simplistic, boring, and messy, while trolling is much more of an art form. In fact, many of the … who are always looking down on chunking as compared to trolling for tuna ? Hey — some of us think chunking is … far more creativity and requiring far more talent than trolling. Just look at the swirly, red-brown-green stains …

3. November Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

   … then to the north, and gannets are around in these areas. Trolling is your best bet at finding the fish, with umbrella … in the season. Jigging has been tougher than trolling, but some anglers, like Steve Schad, have managed … of the lower Potomac are still reporting some success, but trolling does seem a better bet these days. Many light …

4. Hot New Fishing Gear - ICAST 2019 Best of Show Winners

   … Show/Best Boating Accessory Garmin Force Freshwater Trolling Motor John Spiddle from Garmin  Marine … us an overview of the brand new Force Freshwater Fishing Trolling Motor that won both Best Boating Accessory and Best …

5. Upper Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, April 2026

   … reader sent in a photo of a trophy rockfish that was caught trolling near Love Point. The shallows should start seeing … Chris and Darren Coder caught and released this trophy rock trolling near Love Point. Blue catfish are getting … areas, including the Chester River, are closed. Anglers trolling will be limited to six lines; they must use …

6. October Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report

   … with reports of Spanish petering out this past week. Trolling in the deeper parts of the Bay with small spoons … in depths of 25-plus feet) are the place to be when trolling for them and the larger stripers. Keep in mind that … anglers even hooked into an oddball redfish or cobia while trolling the Lower Bay this week. Yes, we know we sound like …

7. Lower Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, November 2022

   … as the rockfish bite continues to be excellent there. Boats trolling and jigging have had plenty of opportunities for hooking up on the rockfish in open water. Trolling is a good option for to get down where the fish are … heavy inline weights to get them down deeper. Trolling deep has been working well, but jiggers will get …

8. Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, June 2018

   … has slowed down and has been replaced with far more active trolling and (daybreak and sunset) topwater fisheries. Many … Thomas Point and the channel ledges in Eastern Bay, where trolling has gained popularity. There have also been decent … in numbers strong enough to plan on filling the livewell). Trolling has also been a reliable option, however most of …

9. Coastal Mid-Atlantic Fishing Report, December 2024

   … The larger fish will almost exclusively require larger trolling gear to land, but light tackle anglers should be … shows but having his ballyhoo ignored. Eric was trolling Mojos for stripers off Virginia Beach when … big with bluefin from Delaware down through Virginia while trolling skirted ballyhoo. A reader reported going home with …

10. Middle Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report, August 2019

    … Boats opting to target the mackerel were typically trolling with number-one planers, pulling small gold Clarke … move, especially south of the Bridge. Most boats have been trolling at around eight knots and make sure you’ve got a … out in front of the Radar Towers. He also mentioned that trolling over eight mph was important (thanks, Walt!) and …