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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 underfoot. Smaller boats generally run on a single engine, while larger ones usually have twins. And smaller boats feel cramped with four or more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
September 2, 2026
Is it blazing hot outside, or does it feel like fall? If you live in Chesapeake Country, there’s a very good chance that it’ll feel like both at some point this month—sometimes, from one day to the…
September 1, 2026
Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. for new episodes of LIVE with Lenny. Tune in for an interactive live stream with Angler in Chief Lenny Rudow where he discusses various seasonal…
August 31, 2026
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