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Summer Fishing Options on the Chesapeake Bay
Come July 16 and the summer closure for rockfish, Cheapeake Bay fishing will change rather radically. Anglers in southern areas will be counting their lucky stars for the blessing of species diversity, while those up north will be digging for angling options. The farther north you go the fewer those options will be. Still, even with rockfish off…
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Paddler's Edge: Choosing the Best Kayak Paddle
July 13, 2025
Let’s do a brief overview of paddles that are specifically built for kayak fishing. Wait, there are paddles specifically for anglers? There are all types and styles of paddles for various paddling…
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Ceviche Tostadas, Chesapeake Style
July 11, 2025
Ceviche tostadas is the most common way you see ceviche served in Mexico. Here’s how to make them so they don’t shatter. A few things to start. First, while I am using (steamed) crab ceviche for…
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Hot New Fishing Gear, Summer 2025
July 9, 2025
Looking for a lightweight reel that will last? The Okuma Hakai fits the bill.​​​​​​ Okuma Hakai Low Profile Baitcasting Reel Weight matters when it comes to fishing reels, especially if you plan…
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The Modern Fish Act is Signed Into Law
January 2, 2019
On the last day of the year, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018, known as the Modern Fish Act, was signed into law. Introduced to the Senate by Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss…
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Fishing For Snakeheads: A New Look
January 2, 2019
FYI: they don’t walk on land, they don’t spawn five times a year, they won’t eat your cats or dogs, and for the grand-moms out there, they won’t eat your grandchildren. I’m still amazed that 14 years…
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Calendar
January 1, 2019
Here you will find a comprehensive calendar of boat shows, fishing tournaments, angler seminars, maritime festivals, and other Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic sportfishing events in…
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Rossiter 23 Classic Day Boat: Blueblood, or Bluefish?
December 29, 2018
We FishTalkers usually prefer hard-core fishing machines like center console boats as opposed to models like dual console fishing boats, which have multiple missions. But once in a while we stumble…
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Five Winter Tackle Maintenance Disasters – Don’t Do This!
December 27, 2018
The winter winds are howling, snow is piling up in drifts, sub-zero temperatures have made it almost impossible to fish. Almost. Naturally, you would be out there anyway. But something has forced you…
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