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The Proof Ball will keep anglers honest. Darn!! Proof Ball Tired of hauling that tape measure and bump board, or embellishing the length and weight of your catch? Well, there’s a new product out there to keep you honest: the Proof Ball by Fishtechy. Utilizing the latest in AI technology along with a simple ball, when you take a picture of…

2026 Cover Contest

November 11, 2026

It’s that time of year again—time to send in your submissions for the FishTalk Cover Contest! Here’s How it Works: Submit your favorite fishing photo now through November 4, 2026. One photo…

Late Season Stripers

November 10, 2026

In certain parts of the Mid-Atlantic and particularly when it comes to Chesapeake Bay fishing, November can be the hottest month of the year for striped bass. Some seasons it can even be hot for…

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Reefs Guide

November 10, 2026

Anyone who enjoys Chesapeake Bay fishing and saltwater fishing throughout the Mid-Atlantic region will want to know about the man-made fishing reefs in the Bay and along the coast. Many have been…

Kayak Fishing Lessons Learned the Hard Way

November 10, 2026

Just ask yourself: the last time you had a kayak fishing disaster, was it similar to something you once heard a buddy talking about? We thought so. Many of us anglers like to learn the hard way. Well…

Three Tactics for Fall Flounder Fishing

November 9, 2026

Whether you’re on the Bay or at the beach, as the waters begin to cool off for fall you know that the flounder are going to start feeding. As long as the waters don’t get churned and discolored by a…

Searching for Spanish Mackerel in the Lower Bay

November 9, 2026

I still remember years ago when a friend showed me how to try fishing for Spanish mackerel in the lower Chesapeake Bay waters of Virginia. Before then, I knew little or nothing about this species –…

How to Replace Treble Hooks with Single Hooks on Fishing lures

November 9, 2026

Red Alert: when striped bass season on the Chesapeake Bay is closed to harvest or when under and over slot fish are around you need to be sure you minimize harm to the fish you catch and release. And…

Manokin River Oyster Magic

November 7, 2026

Acres of Manokin River oyster bar surfaces, which were worn down decades ago by mechanical dredges, have been revitalized with a thick veneer of stone substrate. The surface is very ragged because of…

White Perch Fishing for Beginners

November 6, 2026

Editor's Note if you're a FishTalk subscriber and you read our detailed fishing reports on a regular basis, you may have noticed that in the Middle Bay zone and to a lesser extent in the Upper and…

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