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Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless: Leadership Skills
Which center console bay boat is the king of them all? That’s debatable, but we can all agree that it’ll have to be safer than most, bigger than most, faster than most, more comfortable than most, and fish as well as any of them. And if you spend an afternoon on a Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, you’ll also agree that this unique angling machine is…
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Finding and Fishing Oyster Bars
September 23, 2023
Oyster bars are the spots to go for tasty seafood and in the case of striped bass, that means crabs, bay anchovy, Norfolk spot, and peanut bunker. Unfortunately, natural oyster bars today are but a…
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A Chesapeake Perspective
September 21, 2023
In 2022, we presented The Past, Present, & Future of Striped Bass: A Chesapeake Perspective series which featured three live-streamed roundtable events with fishery experts. In 2023, we continue…
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Jigging 401: Mastering the Bounce
September 21, 2023
It’s the most common mistake I see people make aboard my boat: when told the rockfish are hugging bottom, they cast out and then retrieve without knowing exactly where in the water column that jig is…
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Annapolis Powerboat Show Special
September 19, 2023
You say it’s time for a sweet new fishing machine, and you know that the Annapolis Powerboat Show in Annapolis, MD, is a great time and place to make it happen? Well, you’re right on both counts. But…
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Chesapeake Bay Fish Guide: Sportfish Directory
September 17, 2023
Chesapeake Bay Fishing is downright awesome, and there’s a huge diversity of Chesapeake Bay fish to chase after. But whether you’re hunting for monster cobia at the Bay’s mouth, looking for…
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Fishing the Trees
September 16, 2023
Trees lying in the water present something of a conundrum: we know they create some serious fish-attracting structure, but we also know they’re magnificent snag-machines. What tactics can you use to…
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Team FishTalk II
September 13, 2023
When I exited school and had no kids, no real job, and no serious obligations, naturally, I fished just about every waking hour. A buddy and I would pore over ADC map books (remember those?) looking…
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Nuggets of Fishing Knowledge
September 11, 2023
Surely you’ve seen the videos on YouTube where anglers go casting for catfish with chicken nuggets, hamburger chunks, or some other bizarre bait to prove that you can catch these fish on just about…
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Ultralight Fishing for Beginners
September 9, 2023
When it comes to fighting fish, gear size is relative. Sure, you can feel 10-inch white perch tug against a 20-pound spinning rod as you crank it up, but crank it up is about all you’ll do. Engage in…
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