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Ask an Expert: Captain Tim Sughrue of School of Rockfish

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 a long history studying those fish, so we’re guessing you know more about the critters we’re chasing after than the average angler. What are some of…

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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…

Blueline Tilefish Fishing for Beginners

July 9, 2026

Even if you have plenty of angling experience in different aquatic venues, attacking the deep blue ocean is like starting from scratch. And no matter how hard you work at it and how fast you pick…

Fishing the Patapsco River

July 7, 2026

Okay, maybe striped bass don’t really go on vacation and even if they did, they aren’t exactly visiting the National Aquarium. But considering that there’s a major metropolitan area perched on its…

Midsummer Speckled Sea Trout

July 5, 2026

Countless Chesapeake Bay anglers who enjoy light tackle fishing in the shallows look forward to spring, when the speckled trout bite cranks up. Except in Virginia waters this year, of course, which…

Paddler's Edge: Avoiding Blind Casts

July 3, 2026

Quite a few kayak anglers have electronics on their boat today, some even with real-time imaging sonar. But what about those of us who can’t or don’t want to invest in those rather expensive devices…

Fishing Forecast for July, 2026

July 1, 2026

Sign up for our email list and you'll get a weekly overview of the bites on the Bay, along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and in freshwater venues. Subscribe for Premium Access to FishTalk's fishing reports…

Setting a Fishing Reel Drag

June 30, 2026

Each and every time you go fishing 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…

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