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January
2009
The Pros and Cons of Using Indicators
by Beau Beasley
Reading the Beac-Surf Fishing
by Joe Malat
Matching Your Tackle
by Woo Daves
January 2010

Reedville Fishing Derby 2010, Reevdille, VA

Tweeking Striper Presentations
by Tim Sherman

The Start of a New Year is a Good Time to Renew Your Fishing Licenses Courtesy of Ken Neill

December
2008

Setting the Hook with Jack Frost
by Chris Jenkins

Whack & Stack Chesapeake Style
by Captain Bob Reed
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Fishermand and Sportsman
by Mark Fike

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February 2010

Four Techniques for Catching Bass
by Woo Daves
Pull a Rabbit out of a Hat
Catching the Last Rockfish of 2009 on New Years Eve
by Bob Reed
How to Choose a Fishing Kayak
by Kayak Kevin Whitley
Bass Bait Modifications
Simple Changes Can Trick Mr. Bucketmouth
By Tim Sherman

November
2008

Finding the Time to go Fishing
by Chris Jenkins

The Day of the Zulu Jig at Ocean City, Maryland
by Tim Sherman

Fish Lake Ontario in Northern New York
by Keith Kaufman

Specks and Spottails
by Joe Malat

 
October
2008
When Waters Get Colder on the Bay, Striper Fishing Gets Better
by Captain Bob Reed
Fall Bassin' on the Reservoirs
by Tim Sherman
The Kayak Angler
by Cory Routh
Deer and Duck Action - October Afield
by Mark Fike

March
2010


April
2010

Mexican Hiatus by Ken Penrod


Light Tackle Fishing part 2, Reels
by Brandon White

Fishing Tidewater in April by Don Lancaster

September
2008

Fishing in the Grass
by Woo Daves
To Battle Fall Stripers Choose Your Ground -
The Southwest Middle Grounds
by Charlie Petrocci
September Migration
by Tim Sherman
Down the Tubes for Susquehanna Stripers
Review by Keith Kaufman

 


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August
2008
Who is Chasing Whom? Confessions of a Bassaholic
by Chris Jenkins
Successful Fishing Using the Wind and Tide
by Captain Bob Reed

When in Carolina...
by Tim Sherman

Oregon Inlet Fishing Opportunities
by Joe Malat

May
2010

 

June
2010

Tube Tricks That Work (Bass) by Ken Penrod

Light Tackle Fishing part 3, Rods by Brandon White


Jig Genesis
by Dave Compton

Fishing Tidewater in June by Don Lancaster

A Different Kind of Challenge by Bob Reed

July
2008
BioEdge Wands and Potions
By Keith Kaufman
Fuel Prices Putting a Dent in Your Fishing?
By Mark Fike
Patapsco Tributaries
By Tim Sherman
Vertical Jigging
By Kayak Kevin Whitley

 

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June
2008
Spadefish Fever
By Captain Bob Reed
Finding the Best Smallies in Virginia
By Beau Beasley
Flounder Fishing Tips
By Keith Kaufman
July
2010

Light Tackle Fishing part 4
By Brandon White
Fishing Tidewater, Cobia, Drum, Striper Reports
By Don Lancaster
Summer Crankin' for Bass
by Tim Sherman

Mattawoman Creek, the Perfect Bass Fishery
by Ken Penrod

May
2008
River Smallmouth Bass -Presentation is Key
by Tim Sherman
Feeding Flounder at the Four Mouths

by Charlie Petrocci
Rigs and Lures for the Surf

by Joe Malat
Aug
2010

Bass Fishing, Two Different Worlds
By Tim Sherman

Plug It (Creek Chub, Cisco Kid, Rat-L-Trap and more)
By Dave Compton

April 2008
April Showers Us with Great Fishing
by Chris Jenkins
Spring Run, Rudee and HRBT
by Kayak Kevin Whitley
Get on That Boat
by Jim Baugh
Sept
2010

The Silver Spoon
(Hopkins 550, Drone, Gator & more)

By Dave Compton

March 2008

A New Season in the Surf
by Joe Malat
March Cats Can Be Tough
by Mark Fike
Striped Bass State Record Shattered

Oct
2010

To Spin (Spinner Baits, Inline Sinkers, Safety Pin Spinners, Buzz Baits and more)
By Dave Compton

Virginia's Wahoo by Ken Neill

February 2008

First Year Contender Cup/
Chesapeake Angler Tournament

by Karen Jett
The Importance of Current
by Tim Sherman
Team Chesapeake Angler and Captain Max King win the 2008 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout
by Lara Kelley
Using Live Eels for Stripers
by Joe Malat

 
January 2008

Mid Winter Tautog
by Captain Andy Snyder
Get Organized to Fish More
by Mark Fike

Nov
2010

Sweetwater Connections by Dave Compton

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December 2007

One Last Cast for the Road
by Chris Jenkins
Replenishing the Northern Neck Reef
by Captain Bob Reed

Dec
2010

False Albacore on the Fly by Beau Beasley

Kiptopeke Kayak Striper Fishing by Kayak Kevin

November 2007

Catch More Trophy Fish in the Surf
by Joe Malat
Rewards for Striped Bass Tags

Jan
2010
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October 2007

Tips for Successful Trolling
by Captain Bob Reed

Feb
2011

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White Marlin Fishing in La Guaira Bank, Venezuela
by Ken Neill

September 2007

The Fish Can Hear You- Underwater Noise Studies May Change the Way You Fish
by Keith Kaufman

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August 2007

In Hot Pursuit of Big Macs
by Captain Bob Reed

July 2007

Summer Surf
by Joe Malat
Great Falls, Montana
by Gary & Robin Edwards

June 2007

Tangling with Tangier Sound Stripers
by Charlie Petrocci

May 2007
Going Tubin'
by Tim Sherman
May, We Go Fishin'
by Captain Bob Reed
Fishing Tools to Have on Hand
by Mark Fike
Finding Flounder in all the Right Places
by Charlie Petrocci
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April 2007
Spring Bass on the
Upper Bay

by Tim Sherman
Hunting Armor Plated Fish
by Mark Fike
Name That Fish
by Joe Malat
SuperCaster 240SX Saltwater Reel by U.S. Reel
by Keith Kaufman

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March 2007
The Susquehanna, If Only
by Tim Sherman
Tidal Largemouth Surveys Looking Up
by Mark Fike
Clean Up Your Act
by Joe Malat
Something to Crow About
by Herb Gordon
Reclaiming the South River
by Beau Beasley

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February 2007
Power Plant Prowess
by Tim Sherman
Eel Fishing Basics for Citation Stripers
by Richard Welton
Late Season Stripers
by Joe Malat
Winter, a Good Time to Rewire Your Boat & Trailer
by Mark Fike
Big Money & Lots of Big Stripers at the 2007 Mid Atlantic Rockfish Shootout
by Richard Welton
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January 2007
The Right Equipment to Match Your Techniques
by Woo Daves
Retro Tidal Bass Patterns
by Tim Sherman
Way Far Back, More Lines = More Fish
by Richard Welton
Learn Surf Fishing From the Pros
by Joe Malat
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a Rocky Mountain High
by Gary & Robin Edwards

October 2011

 


November 2011

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Tipping the Scales with Big Bass by Chris Jenkins

 

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Virginia's Newest Trout Water by Beau Beasley

Muzzleloader Time by Mark Fike

Specktackular Specks by Bob Reed

December 2006
Different Strokes for Fall Fishing
by Woo Daves
Bustin' Bass on Maryland's Pocomoke River
by Charlie Petrocci
Fishing Afoot-Patterns
That Work

by Tim Sherman
Late Season Surf
by Joe Malat
Christmas Gear for Your Favorite Outsdoorsman
by Mark Fike
December 2011

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Christmas Ideas for the Outdoorsman by Mark FIke

Virginia's Record Snowfall by Ken Neill

Proof Positive by Tim Sherman (striped bass)

Kiptopeake Concrete Ship Stripers by Kayak Kevin

Hot Striper Action by Bob Reed

Speckled Trout Fever by Don Lancaster

November 2006
Just One More Cast
by Chris Jenkins
Rockfish Chumming at the Middle Grounds
by Charlie Petrocci
Costa Rica Calls Again
by Herb Gordon
Big Bluefish, Will They do it Again?
by Joe Malat
Fish-Flo2 Oxygen Infusion System
by Max King
Hot Month for Hunting Gear
by Mark Fike

January 2012


Winter Rocks!
by Ken Neill

Fishing Through A Tough Season
By Tim Sherman


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October 2006
Developing Fall Striper Patterns
by Tim Sherman
Baits for the Surf
by Joe Malat
Gulp by Berkley is a Hot New Artificial Bait
by Mark Fike
Native Watercraft's Ultimate 12 Kayak
by Cory Routh
February 2012

Kiptopeake Tog Fishing by Kayak Kevin


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September 2006
Fall Fishing Yields
Hungry Bass

by Chris Jenkins
Patapsco Fall Stripers
by Tim Sherman
The Flat & Brown Comes Around
by Capt. Herb Gordon
Take Care of Your Catch
by Joe Malat
Hydro Glow Fishing Lights
by Max King
2007 Tidewater Kayak Anglers Association Charity Fishinng Tournament
by Cory Routh

May 2012

 



June 2012

A Fish by Any Other Name by Joe Malat
Is this a sea mullet, a kingfish, a roundhead or a whiting? The answer is "yes." It all depends on where you catch one.

 

Kayak Bottom Fishing for Big Flounder
by Kayak Kevin

Silver Bullets in the Surf
by Joe Malat

How Scented Soft Plastics Work
by Ric Burnley

August 2006

Things Go Bump in the Night
by Chris Jenkins
Summertime River Smallies
by Tim Sherman
Hot Pursuit of Spanish
by Capt. Bob Reed
Stanley Ribbits Catch Bass in the Grass
by Keith Kaufman
Self Rescue on Sit On Top (SOT) Kayaks
by Cory Routh


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July 2006
Digging Deep in the Heat
by Chris Jenkins
Panfish Fun - Ultralight Tackle Primer
by Tim Sherman
Summer Surf Action
by Charlie Petrocci
Cast Nets for the
Surfcaster

by Joe Malat
Virginia's Popping Bug
by Beau Beasley
July 2012

Kayak Fishing for Sheepshead by Kayak Kevin

Marlin Mania by Ken Neill

Bass in July, Leave the Shore Behind by Chris Jenkins

June 2006
Gypsy Captain
by Tim Sherman
What's Your Indicator Really Indicating?
by Beau Beasley
Lures for Soundside Fishing
by Joe Malat
Expert Drum Fishing
by Lee Kelly


June 2012 Issue
May 2006
A Guide to Striper Lures
by Tim Sherman
Tidal Tips for Coastal Eastern Shore Flatties

by Charlie Petrocci
Three Rods for the Surf

by Joe Malat
Tog Time
by Lee Kelly


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April 2006
Spring Spinnerbait Patterns
by Tim Sherman
The Most Under-appreciated Fish
by David Graham
Big Drum on the Beach
by Joe Malat
The Kayak Angler, Advance Kayak Rigging: Anchor Systems
by Cory Routh
March 2006
Ultralight Time
by Tim Sherman
The Right Place - The Right Time
by Captain Bob Reed
Surf Fishing Tips
by Joe Malat
Quepos Quarry
by Captain Herb Gordon
Virginia's Mossy Creek
by Beau Beasley
The Versatility of a
Tube Bait

by Woo Daves
February 2006
Winter Bass Fishing
by Tim Sherman
Big Blues Return
by Joe Malat
Being Ready for the Outdoors
by Missy Fike
Great Flies for the Outer Banks
by Beau Beasley
Successful Kayak Fishing in Unfamiliar Areas
by Cory Routh
Youth Wins Third Annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout
January 2006
Plan Ahead
by Bob Reed
A Matched Pair for
the Woods

by Mark Fike
Winterizing Your Inboard/Outboard
by Lee Kelly & Dave Cornelius
Flies for All Seasons
by Beau Beasley
The Foxy Minnow
by Robert Thomas
Extreme Edge Paddling Fishing Tournament Series
by Cory Routh
December 2005
Flounder in the Surf
by Joe Malat
The Fishing Chart Series by Capt. Vic Galgano
by Keith Kaufman
Christmas Gear for Your Outdoorsman & Outdoorswoman
by Mark Fike
Winterizing Your Boat
by Lee Kelly & Dave Cornelius
Team Anna Lynn Captures Casey Neal Rogers Tournament
by Bob Reed
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November 2005
The "Season" in Retrospect
by Tim Sherman
Got Your Smokepole Ready?
by Mark Fike
Targeting Rockfish
by Bob Reed
Big Drum; the Night
Time is the Right Time

by Joe Malat
Mini Umbrella Rigs
by Lee Kelly
State Record Sheepshead Landed
October 2005
Fish & Bait Storage on the Kayak
by Cory Routh
Tidal Cranking Through Fall
by Tim Sherman
Siege Monofilament by Sufix
by Keith Kaufman
A Big Time With Bluefish
by Joe Malat
Crossbow Season is About to Begin
by Mark Fike
Eastern Shore Fall Beach Action
by Charlie Petrocci
September 2005

New River Adventure
by Robert Thomas
Motts Run to Rappahannock Outdoor Center Float
by Mark Fike
Scratching the Surface on the Susquehanna
by Tim Sherman
Catch a Convict
by Lee Kelly

August 2005

Virginia's Summer Species
by Tim Sherman
Structure is Key During Slow Fishing

by Mark Fike
Go Light for Spanish Mackerel

by Joe Malat
Tent Camping Trips

by Mark Fike
Stanley 5-inch Wedge Tail

by Keith Kaufman

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July 2005
DockOar,Tamshell and Miss Meagan Charters Provide Action & Entertainment
by Mark Fike
Flounder on the Rocks

by Keith Kaufman
CBBT Stripers on Pre-rigged Shad

by Lee Kelly
Outer Banks of North Carolina Live Bait Options
by Joe Malat
Woo's Corner: Post Spawn Tactics

by Woo Daves
June 2005
Summer on Susquehanna Flats
by Keith Kaufman
Intro to Kayak Fishing

by Cory Routh
Seven Second Snell Possible? Why Knot?
by Lee Kelly
Battling Big Linesiders Off Tilghman Island

by Charlie Petrocci
Transitioning Bass
by Tim Sherman
Helping to Restore the Sturgeon
by Karen Jett
 

 

May 2005

Delaware River Stripers
by Keith Kaufman
Dundee Chronicles

by Tim Sherman
Bait 101, Squid

by Lee Kelly
Outer Banks of North Carolina Pier Fishing How To
by Joe Malat
Virginia's Rappahannock River

by Beau Beasley
Lake Anna Spring Stripers

by Mark Fike

April 2005

Weather & Freshwater Fishing On Rivers
by Mark Fike
Early-Season Flounder at the Cape Henlopen Pier by Keith Kaufman
Flounder Trolling
by Martin Freed

March 2005
Spring Silver
by Robert Thomas
A Look at Tidal Catfish in Virginia
by Mark Fike
Top Lures for the Surf
by Joe Malat
February 2005
Springtime Steelhead
by Gary & Robin Edwards, Field Editors
Great Winter Fishing
by Ruta Vaskys & Martin Freed
Winter Fishing for Ocean Striper
by Cory Routh
January 2005
Tidal Bass, Q & A with a Pro
by Tim Sherman
Outer Banks Winter Grab Bag
by Joe Malat
Cast N' Blast-Late Season Fishing & Hunting Adventure
by Charlie Petrocci

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