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The Proof Ball will keep anglers honest. Darn!! Proof Ball Tired of hauling that tape measure and bump board, or embellishing the length and weight of your catch? Well, there’s a new product out there to keep you honest: the Proof Ball by Fishtechy. Utilizing the latest in AI technology along with a simple ball, when you take a picture of…
November 11, 2026
  It’s that time of year again—time to send in your submissions for the FishTalk Cover Contest! Here’s How it Works: Submit your favorite fishing photo now through November 4, 2026. One photo…
November 10, 2026
In certain parts of the Mid-Atlantic and particularly when it comes to Chesapeake Bay fishing, November can be the hottest month of the year for striped bass. Some seasons it can even be hot for…
November 10, 2026
Anyone who enjoys Chesapeake Bay fishing and saltwater fishing throughout the Mid-Atlantic region will want to know about the man-made fishing reefs in the Bay and along the coast. Many have been…
October 26, 2026
Let’s check in with Captain Jacob Beltz, of Hookset Guide Service in southern Maryland. Captain Jacob Beltz, of Hookset Guide Service, will put you on the fish! Q: We’re all hoping to see fall…
October 24, 2026
There’s something of a breakover point in center console fishing boats at around 26 feet of LOA. Smaller boats feel more subject to the whims of the waves, while larger boats feel more substantial…
October 22, 2026
Whether you’re trying to tempt tautog, hoping to snare a sheepshead, or in search of a striper, rock jetties are potential hotspots. They’re also easily accessible in many areas, open to the public,…
October 20, 2026
For this Ask an Expert we get the scoop from Captain Pat Love of Back Creek Charters. This month let's hear from Captain Pat Love, of Back Creek Charters. Q: We hear you’re doing fishing camps…
October 17, 2026
Penn Pursuit V 6000 The Penn Pursuit V gets you lots of beef without breaking the bank. Just how much do you have to spend to get a reel big enough to handle chopper bluefish, small sharks, and…
October 14, 2026
Some fishing gear can get complex, but a weight is a weight is a weight, right? Wrong! All fishing weights and sinkers are not created equal, and there are a number of rather specialized shapes and…