March 24, 2018
If you run a thick spring trophy striper spread you are no doubt used to tangles and twists slowing you down. Avoid the multiple-line pitfalls, by:
Buy and use leader spools for each and every…
March 21, 2018
When I was a kid and we went Chesapeake Bay fishing, there was always this moment of anticipation as Captain Dad stepped onto the boat, inserted the key into the ignition, and gave it a twist. Would…
March 17, 2018
Ready to check out some hot new fishing gear? Here are our top picks of the month.
Game On Big Occhi
The Game On Big Occhi is an all-new soft plastic fishing lure.
There are lots of soft…
March 6, 2018
For weeks on end I’ve been floating in the brine. My throat, skin, and lungs have been seared by exposure to salty water and air, and I itch all over. Both inside and outside, my body cries for a…
February 28, 2018
Now is the time for offshore fishing tackle preparation, as you look forward to trolling for bigeye tuna, hooking up with bluefin, chasing wahoo, and pursuing those other blue-water species that will…
February 20, 2018
How long has it been since you upgraded your phone? Or your computer? Now add the length of time for both together, and compare it to the age of your boat’s electronics system. Chances are, your…
February 17, 2018
Drone fishing is all the rage in some areas, but Raymarine has just introduced an entirely new way to fish with a drone - from your boat. We here at FishTalk got a first-hand look at Raymarine Axiom…
January 15, 2018
The thermometer on the truck said it was literally one degree, when we stepped out onto the parking lot at Lake Marburg to try some ice fishing. Could there be a better way to test a pair of cold-…
January 13, 2018
Sure, the first month of the year is a good time for winter fishing gear maintenance, but we love playing with hot new fishing gear no matter what the season may be. Here are our top picks, for…
December 24, 2017
Fishing gear maintenance is an important winter chore that will keep you busy when there aren't any near-by fishing shows, and the weather doesn't allow you to get outside and take advantage of any…
December 19, 2017
The holiday season is right around the corner, and if you need some last minute gift ideas for the angler in the family we're here to help. Here are our top five picks from all the cool hot new gear…
December 14, 2017
We love playing with fishing goodies and we know you do too, which is why we have en entire section of this site dedicated to fishing gear. But each and every month bring us a hot new batch, so check…
November 27, 2017
Your electronics and especially your fishfinder are important fish-catching tools, which is why we examined different ways you can use them to become a more successful angler, in Electronic…
November 15, 2017
We've all heard of the walking dead... but, what about the swimming dead?! Meet the Zombait robotic fishing lure. We headed out to our usual hot spots for striped bass on the Chesapeake Bay to test…
November 15, 2017
A properly set drag is what stands between your fish, and a break-off. But few people set their drags properly, or even understand the nuances of how the drag’s setting affects your level of success…
November 14, 2017
What are the best fishing gifts for anglers, for 2017? That does, of course, depend on the particular angler you're shopping for. But we do have a few suggestions. Here are a few of our top picks …
October 30, 2017
Editor's Note: We wish we could personally test every item that appears on these pages, but that simply isn't possible. So that you know the difference between when we've physically tested a piece of…
October 22, 2017
You'll have a tough time finding an angler in the Chesapeake Bay or Mid-Atlantic region who hasn't seen the St Croix Tidemaster line of fishing rods. These have been around for a while now, but every…