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Summer Fishing Options on the Chesapeake Bay
Come July 16 and the summer closure for rockfish, Cheapeake Bay fishing will change rather radically. Anglers in southern areas will be counting their lucky stars for the blessing of species diversity, while those up north will be digging for angling options. The farther north you go the fewer those options will be. Still, even with rockfish off…
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Paddler's Edge: Choosing the Best Kayak Paddle
July 13, 2025
Let’s do a brief overview of paddles that are specifically built for kayak fishing. Wait, there are paddles specifically for anglers? There are all types and styles of paddles for various paddling…
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Ceviche Tostadas, Chesapeake Style
July 11, 2025
Ceviche tostadas is the most common way you see ceviche served in Mexico. Here’s how to make them so they don’t shatter. A few things to start. First, while I am using (steamed) crab ceviche for…
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Hot New Fishing Gear, Summer 2025
July 9, 2025
Looking for a lightweight reel that will last? The Okuma Hakai fits the bill.​​​​​​ Okuma Hakai Low Profile Baitcasting Reel Weight matters when it comes to fishing reels, especially if you plan…
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing
March 23, 2025
Chesapeake Bay fishing is world-renowned for its quality, diversity, and scenic qualities, whether you're plugging for striped bass or trolling for bluefish. The Chesapeake is North America’s largest…
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Early Season Shoreline Crappie Fishing for Beginners
March 21, 2025
Ah, yes, the sweet smell of spring, the earthy essence of morning dew, the floral scent of blooming silver maples, and of course, the mouth-watering aroma of crappie filets sizzling in hot oil. After…
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How to Fillet a Fish for Beginners
March 18, 2025
When a beginner angler learns how to fillet a fish there’s one over-riding rule to remember: there’s more than one way to skin a cat. How you fillet a fish is up to you and you alone, and the end…
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Gearing Up for Trophy Blue Catfish
March 15, 2025
When it comes to fishing for big blue catfish, trophy size fish are utterly huge. Fifty pounds… sixty pounds… topping the magic 100-pound mark—is there an angler alive who doesn’t dream of doing…
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10 Tips for Stealthy Fishing
March 12, 2025
We’ve talked many times about how loud noises and vibrations can be scaring the fish and turning off the action as quickly as flipping a light switch, but the negative impact we anglers have on our…
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Going AWOIS for Chesapeake and Coastal Wrecks and Reefs
March 9, 2025
Progress is sometimes a step forward and backward at the same time, and in the name of progress the Office of Coast Survey terminated the Automated Wreck and Obstruction Information System…
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