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Hot New Fishing Gear, Summer 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 to cast from dawn to dusk, which is why Okuma set out to improve their Hakai. This is a baitcasting reel designed with a Litecast magnesium alloy…
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Mercury Joystick Piloting: There Can Be Only One
July 7, 2025
If you love the idea of driving via joystick but have a single-engine boat, Mercury Marine says no problem. Their new Joystick Piloting for Single Engine Outboards was introduced this spring, putting…
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Tweaking for Bigeye Tuna
July 5, 2025
You say you want to have a better shot at bagging a bigeye tuna while trolling a mixed spread this summer, but you don’t want to become so dedicated to the cause that you vastly reduce the chances of…
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Coastal Skiff 171: Uncommon Sense
July 3, 2025
The Coastal Skiff 171 looks quite simple and straightforward, so what makes it a true standout? Back in the olden days when my hair was black, a bag of bloodworm cost three bucks, and I thought an…
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Fishing Forecast for July of 2025
July 1, 2025
Remember, folks, this is a forecast as opposed to a current report, which is built from looking back at the past eight years of FishTalk's reports, so for current reports please visit our Reports…
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Fishing at Kiptopeke
June 29, 2025
Fishing at the CBBT always gets the headlines, which is no wonder since it holds the most diverse mix of utterly epic fisheries of any one hotspot in the entire Chesapeake Bay—in fact, one could…
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Notes from the Cockpit: Oysters for Anglers
June 27, 2025
The good news: for five years running we’ve enjoyed an above average spatfall, the measure of reproductive success of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. The bad news: It’s a safe bet that some people…
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Buzz Baits for Bass Fishing Beginners
June 25, 2025
Over the years, literally decades, especially for late summer and early fall largemouth bass, I have been fond of tossing the simple but effective buzz bait. Early attempts with these topwaters…
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Bayliner T22SC: Opportunity Knocks
June 23, 2025
Those center console fishing boats are too exposed to harsh weather and the dual console design doesn’t quite do it for you, but there aren’t many other options for you and your fishing family to…
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Fishing Delaware Bay from Rays Ditch to Roosevelt
June 21, 2025
DelMarVa recreational fishermen prospecting where the Delaware River meets Delaware Bay and down the Bay’s Delaware coastline have some interesting structure to target between Rays Ditch and…
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