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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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Fishing Quiz for Beginners
August 15, 2023
You say you picked up angling a few years ago and you’re not sure if you’re still considered a fishing beginner, or if you’ve made it to the intermediate phase? Part of knowing what you’re talking…
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Spanish Mackerel Refresher
August 15, 2023
We’ve covered standard-issue Spanish mackerel trolling tactics more than once in FishTalk, but it’s been a while and now that August is here most of the Chesapeake should be riddled with these…
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Fluke Lures for Bass Fishing
August 13, 2023
Flukes are a great choice for fooling predators into pouncing, especially when you need a weedless option that sinks slowly and can be used in shallow water and/or thick cover. And yes, largemouth…
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Chesapeake Bay Entrance Structure, Part I
August 11, 2023
The Chesapeake Bay entrance is best known for its fishing at the CBBT, but there's far more structure through this area than many anglers realize. Chart I of Chesapeake Bay entrance fishing spots…
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Humminbird Apex Review
August 9, 2023
Shifting from one manufacturer’s marine electronics to another is a big deal, as we examined in our Marine Electronics Upgrade article a few months back. You have to learn a whole new digital…
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The White Marlin Open
August 6, 2023
Yes people, it’s time for the fishing tournament of all tournaments in Ocean City, MD, the White Marlin Open. This year the purse is expected to hit $86 bajillion dollars. Okay, seriously, this year’…
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