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Fishing in Rivers Above the Fall Line
Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie are three exciting species of gamefish that freshwater anglers can target above the fall line of the Chesapeake region’s Western Shore rivers. The states of Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania all contribute to feeding Chesapeake Bay with its lifeblood of freshwater. Water on the Eastern Continental Divide…
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Ask an Expert: Chesapeake Bay Fly Fishing with Capt. Scott Barmby
July 23, 2024
This month we pose some questions about fly fishing on the Bay to Capt. Scott Barmby, of Rock On Charter Fishing. Learning saltwater fly fishing on the Chesapeake leads many anglers to Captain…
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Sharrow Propellers: Fishboat Upgrade Red Alert
July 20, 2024
Whether we spend our time Chesapeake Bay fishing or we head for the open Atlantic every time we leave the dock, we all want to make our fishing boats better. But the vast majority of the things we do…
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Notes From the Cockpit: I Built a Boat
July 18, 2024
After a lifetime of dreaming and procrastination, I finally did it: I built a boat with my own two hands. I’ll admit that I cheated a bit by buying a kit, which included all the wood and detailed…
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Fishing for Beginners: Cobia Fishing
June 28, 2024
Cobia are unique among the species searched out by anglers who enjoy Chesapeake Bay fishing, because of their massive size and tremendous strength. Fishing for cobia can be tough, but any angler who…
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Albemarle 30 Express: Trolling Thunder
June 27, 2024
My first experience with an Albemarle: Back when I was an editor at Boating Magazine we got a new boat every summer for a season-long extended test and review. This boat would be run for thousands of…
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Boston Whaler 230 Outrage: Stick to Your Guns
June 26, 2024
Are you sick and tired of hearing the boating industry catch-phrase “smooth dry ride”? I know I am—if I read one more press release with the words “smooth dry ride” in it I might throw up. What’s…
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How to Live Line with Spot, Part II
June 26, 2024
Before you put a bait on a hook, you’ll have to go and catch it, and that’s why last month in Hit the Spot Part I, we looked into how to catch live spot, one of the most common rockfishs live baits…
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Circle Hook Ballyhoo Rigging
June 26, 2024
Fishermen are amazingly creative when it comes to rigging baits, especially baits for billfish. There are several methods to rig ballyhoo on circle hooks, and they all may work. Some people use…
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How to Catch Brown Trout on Spinning Gear
June 24, 2024
You say there's only one "right" way to catch trout? Step aside, fly guys. Conventional fishermen can experience the thrill and beauty of brown trout, too. Catching browns on spinning gear is not…
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