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Parker 230 Coastal Elite: Right Sized
Just what is the perfect sized boat for fishing rockfish the Chesapeake tributaries,  multispecies angling at the CBBT, and everything in-between? Something that can take you everywhere from creeks and marshes to open water, and maybe even out into the ocean when conditions are right? Truth be told there’s no one answer to this question because…
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Severn River Fishing Spots
March 22, 2026
The Severn River offers sheltered waters with extensive structure and lots of fishing opportunity for days when going out ro open Bay hotspots like the Bay Bridge or Thomas Point is a no-go. Much of…
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Ask an Expert: Captain Jason Yost of Custom Tides Guide Service
March 19, 2026
This month we talk with Captain Jason Yost, who specializes in light tackle and fly fishing in southeast Virginia’s saltwater and marsh systems. Captain Jason of Custom Tide Guide Service…
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The Thunnus Among Us: Catching Yellowfin Tuna, Part I
March 18, 2026
Presented by You know that yellowfin tuna will soon be caught up and down the line from the Norfolk clear up to the Wilmington, so how will you decide which specific destination to plug into the…
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Grady-White Freedom 345: Angling Attitude with Lots of Latitude
February 19, 2026
What’s an angler to do when he or she wants a family boat to go along with their Chesapeake Bay fishing machine? Oh, and you say yacht-level comfort and quality is a requirement, too? You could buy…
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Shad Fishing for Beginners
February 17, 2026
Shad are an early arrival in Chesapeake tributaries, first arriving in the rivers when water temperatures rise over the 50-degree mark usually at some time in mid to late March. In some areas (…
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Trolling from a Paddle Kayak
February 14, 2026
When I owned pedal-drive kayaks I often trolled four lines at a time and could employ a number of kayak trolling tactics. The pedal drive kept my hands free and allowed me to keep moving forward…
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Reservoir Shoreline Fishing
February 11, 2026
Whether you're hoping to tie into crappie fishing from the shoreline or you plan on tying into some bass, many of us spend enough time walking reservoir shorelines to get from here to Florida and…
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Five Custom Fishing Boat Top Picks
February 8, 2026
You say you want a fishing boat that’s anything but average? A real head-turner that can handle Chesapeake Bay fishing on its worst days, fish with the best of ‘em, and is built to your own personal…
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Fishing Tackle Organization Strategies
February 6, 2026
It’s the crack of dawn and the autumn sun is rising over Tilghman Island. Fishing was tough during the transition from summer to fall, but this late September morning, I’m hopeful. All the sudden a…
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