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Fishing Forecast for March, 2026
Sign up for FishTalk's weekly Fishing Reports are they'll be delivered via email every Friday by noon, just in time for your weekend fishing adventures. Meanwhile, here's our forecast for fishing in the upcoming month of March based on what we've seen on a month-by-month basis looking back at our eight years of weekly fishing reports, as well as…
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Scout 188 Sportfish Review: Exceeding Expectations
February 25, 2026
Have you ever seen a center console fishing boat under the 19’ mark with seating for six people? Nope. How about one with a forward console lounger? Not likely. How about one that features digital…
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Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 R Review
February 23, 2026
We finally pulled the trigger at last year’s Annapolis Boat Show: the Rudows got a fishing kayak. I can’t say it’s mine exactly, because my wife provided the main motivation. I generally fish from…
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Ragged Edge of the Northern Neck
February 21, 2026
Major changes in landform have occurred to unprotected shorelines along Virginia’s Northern Neck shoreline. In some locations, such as Hog Island and Hull Creek, major shoreline losses have occurred…
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Recreational Oyster Tonging for Beginners
January 10, 2026
Few people ever try recreational oyster tonging, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. It happens during the coldest months of the year, it can be a challenge to locate nearby public oyster…
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The Artful Angler, Part II: Building the Fishing Rod of Your Dreams
January 8, 2026
If you missed part one of our series on building a custom fishing rod, be sure to check out The Artful Angler Part One: Custom Fishing Rod Parameters & Parabolics. I’ve bought plenty of fishing…
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Hot New Fishing Gear for 2026
January 6, 2026
Welcome to the new year, people, 2026 is upon us and it's time to do some winter fishing - or at the very least, daydream about warmer weather and the fishing to come. Whether you head out tomorrow…
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Caymas 291: Put the High in Hybrid
January 4, 2026
The all-new Caymas 291 is so unlike the queen of this builder's small boat fleet that they didn’t put a “HB” after the model number. Is it really that much different that it belongs in a separate…
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Cape Henlopen Fishing Hotspots
January 2, 2026
There’s no shortage of structure to target when you’re wreck fishing southeast of the Cape May rips. Seasonal hotspots include extensive shoals, rocks, wrecks, obstructions, and artificial reefs in…
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FishTalk Online Store
January 1, 2026
Thanks for visiting FishTalk Magazine's online store. Here you will find Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic fishing books for purchase, as well as various apparel including baseball hats and shirts…
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