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Good news, people! It seems that the Maryland Department of the Environment and Norwegian salmon aquaculture company AquaCon have come up with a foolproof way to save the flagging Chesapeake Bay striped bass population. This sounds too good to be true? Well, stick with me and see if you can follow my logic. In the immortal words of Capt. Chris…
December 28, 2024
It's true that winter fishing can be tough, and many anglers get out less than they'd like at this time of year. On those days when we're trapped inside by cold, howling winds, or snow, what could…
December 26, 2024
If you’re a dedicated angler there’s a good chance you like whipping up dinner with one of your favorite recipes for fresh-caught fish. And if you like eating fish, you may well also enjoy…
December 23, 2024
Many of us anglers have seen those Axopar boats zipping across the Bay, with their cushy cabins, ski-tow arches, and plumb-bow Euro-design. Okay, so they look unique and perform admirably, but where…
December 21, 2024
  Chesapeake Bay fishing in your own backyard is great, but sometimes you feel like experiencing a change of pace, new challenges, and different surroundings. Besides, successful days of fishing in…
December 19, 2024
You’ve been here before: A storm brought rain or snow a few days ago, and is being followed up by a days-long warming trend that has you itching to enjoy some winter fishing. You brush the dust off…
December 16, 2024
I kayak fish on most of my outings, whether I’m targeting largemouth bass, striped bass, or any other species of fish. Why do I fish from a kayak and not a powerboat? For me the answer is complicated…
December 13, 2024
This was no ordinary fishing trip. Aboard the Morning Star I had two engineers and over $350,000 worth of Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) equipment from VideoRay, a Pottstown, PA, company that does…
December 11, 2024
Happy holidays FishTalkers, I hope everyone’s chock-full of holiday cheer and has all their cold weather gear ready for some hot winter fishing action. As we enjoy it, let’s remember that in some…
December 10, 2024
It’s December and it’s that time of year where the weather may have anglers, even those who enjoy winter fishing, sitting indoors. Wrapped in a blanket next to the fire they're surely dreaming of…