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Ask an Expert: Captain Larry Geipe on Light Tackle Spanish Mackerel Fishing
Our expert for August is Captain Larry Geipe of Chasing Light Charters. Since summer has set in, our conversation focuses on catching Spanish mackerel on light tackle. Captain Larry shares his thoughts on catching Spanish mackerel on light tackle. Q: What's your favorite gear to use for Spanish mackerel? A: My favorite mackerel rig starts…
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Summer Fishing Options on the Chesapeake Bay
July 15, 2025
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…
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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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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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Ask an Expert: Damien Cook of Lowland Outfitters
June 19, 2025
Our expert this month is Damien Cook, the world record holder for northern snakeheads and a guide for Lowland Outfitters. Since it’s getting hot out there we asked him about summer snakehead fishing…
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Back to the Bunker
June 16, 2025
Back to the bunker? No, we’re not talking about the doomsday-prepping cavern you carved out in your crawlspace—we mean the fish! Most FishTalk readers go fishing in the one and only estuary in the…
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