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Lonnie “LJ” Johnson
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 generosity reached every person lucky enough to cross his path. On November 13 he was last seen leaving Chesapeake Beach aboard his boat. It was found…
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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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Three Top Tactics for Bitter Cold Winter Largemouth Bass Fishing
December 20, 2025
You say that you want to enjoy brisk action on largemouth bass this winter? Sure, the bite slacks off in the bitter cold, but as long as the water’s surface doesn’t go from a liquid to a solid you…
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Chesapeake Bay Angler Red Alert: New 2026 Rockfish Regs
December 19, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that they’re moving forward with initiating a new “baseline” striped bass season for 2026. You may remember that a few weeks back we asked…
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Ask an Expert: Pickerel Fishing Tom Weaver
December 18, 2025
This month as winter hits we talk with Capt. Tom Weaver of Fish with Weaver about winter pickerel fishing. When the water temps grow too cold for the rockfish to bite this turns into an awesome…
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Notes from the Cockpit: Fishing with Grandkids?!?!
December 16, 2025
Ummm… is it really 2025? Are my kids all out there adulting on their own? Do my knees and elbows ache more than they used to, is that bald spot really visible when my back’s to the camera, and is…
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Paddler's Edge: Fishing Kayak Seats
December 14, 2025
Let’s talk about cushions for your kayak—bet you’re on the edge of your seat, right? It’s a subject you don’t hear people talking about too much, but if you spend hour upon hour sitting in a kayak…
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Rockin’ it at the Stone Rock
December 12, 2025
Year after year, decade after decade, anglers in the Middle Bay zone constantly hear about the Stone Rock. It’s one of those “old reliable” hotspots that produces fish on a regular basis throughout…
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