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Notes from the Cockpit: Croaker Fishing is BACK!

They… are… BACK! Not in the numbers nor sizes we enjoyed a couple of decades ago, but in 2026 croaker have been back in the Bay in better form than we’ve seen since the birth of Instagram. Keeper-sized fish appeared all the way up to the bridge and beyond this summer, and just last week I heard about one caught in Annapolis that topped a pound.…

Hot New Fishing Gear for Fall, 2026

September 8, 2026

Okuma Makaira Gold SEa The Okuma Makaira Gold SEa is ready for offshore action. Fishing reels evolve over time, and one that’s recently evolved to a smoother revolve is the Okuma Makaira with…

The Perfect Pitch Bait

September 6, 2026

How in the heck did that stick get tangled up in the spreader bar? Wait… WAIT—that’s no stick, it’s a billfish swiping with its bill. Quick! Grab the pitch bait! Unless you don’t have a pitch bait at…

Three Classic Low Price Used Fishing Boats to Look For

September 4, 2026

We’d all love to run out and buy a big, glorious, brand-spanking-new center console, but the fact of the matter is that it simply isn’t an economic reality for many anglers out there. Or, maybe you…

Grady-White 321 CE: Epic in Nature

August 24, 2026

Who is the king of the hybrid bay boat hill? The answer was debatable until Grady-White rolled out the 321 CE. Now, you’ll have a tough time arguing that anyone else deserves the title. Behold, the…

How to Find and Catch Snakeheads from Shore

August 22, 2026

High angling pressure on the invasive northern snakehead (or Chesapeake Channa, as recently renamed by the State of Maryland) has caused these fish to grow wary, and frankly, they’ve become more…

Ask an Expert: Captain Tim Sughrue of School of Rockfish

August 20, 2026

This month we huddle with Captain Tim Sughrue of School of Rockfish, a former Maryland DNR research biologist turned fishing guide. Captain Tim Sughrue, of School of Rockfish. Q: We hear you have…

Premium Access Bonus Videos for Subscribers Only

August 19, 2026

Hey there FishTalkers! We want to thank you for being a subscriber - by delivering even more detailed fish-catching intel. To this end, we thought it would be a good to produce a video…

How to Replace Treble Hooks with Single Hooks on Fishing lures

August 17, 2026

Red Alert—As of August first striped bass season on the entire Chesapeake Bay from Perry Point to Wise Point will be completely closed. Chances are you already knew that, and it’s also quite probable…

Crabbing for Beginners

August 15, 2026

If you’ve never tried crabbing it might seem a bit mysterious. What’s the best bait? How do you pick a productive spot? Wait a sec—you catch these crafty critters without any hooks??? Brennan and…

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