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In the 1960s, Fishbites inventor Dr. William Carr started a 30-plus year journey researching what kinds of chemicals fish detect in their underwater environment that trigger feeding behavior. He called these chemicals “feeding stimulants.” He recreated those feeding stimulants in the lab and perfected a game-changing combination of scent and…

Ask an Expert: Captain Jacob Belz of Hookset Guide Service

October 26, 2026

Let’s check in with Captain Jacob Belz, of Hookset Guide Service in southern Maryland. Captain Jacob Belz, of Hookset Guide Service, will put you on the fish! Q: We’re all hoping to see fall bird…

Robalo R270 Center Console: Make the Leap

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…

How to Fish Inlets: Baiting at the Boulders

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,…

Notes from the Cockpit: Middle Bay Water Quality Testing

September 28, 2026

Water, water, everywhere… and a bunch of it that fish can’t live in. Or crabs, or oysters, or anything else, because it’s anoxic. As in, there’s no oxygen. Just imagine if you were walking down the…

Fishing North by Northwest of Love Point

September 26, 2026

Recent surveys by the National Ocean Service (NOS) collected hydrographic data needed for chart updates to provide improved sonar data coverage for the Upper Bay, from the Bay Bridge to north by…

Paddler’s Edge: Cool New Fishing Kayaks for the Fleet

September 24, 2026

After returning from this year’s International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show in July, one item kept returning to my thoughts: fishing kayaks. This year’s show was full of them…

Annapolis Powerboat Show Special

September 22, 2026

Hull after hull, deck after deck, row after row of gleaming gelcoat—the main event for fishing boat shoppers is coming to downtown Annapolis at the Annapolis Powerboat Show, October 8 through 11. By…

Ask an Expert: Captain Rob Chestnut from Endless Summer Charters

September 20, 2026

This month we talk with Captain Rob Chestnut from Endless Summers Charters about some unique ways to enjoy angling on the Bay. Captain Rob at the wheel of the Endless Summer. Q: You do a wide…

Crayfish Fishing for Beginners

September 18, 2026

Although hook and line aren’t involved, many anglers willing to try a wade fishing of sorts do attempt to catch crayfish at one time or another. They’re a topnotch bait for many different species and…

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