Fish Talk Magazine

Rudow's FishTalk magazine and website were created to cater to fishing enthusiasts in the Chesapeake area. This initiative was a collaboration between the founding editor, Lenny Rudow, and SpinSheet Publishing Company. They recognized that anglers in Chesapeake Bay and the Mid-Atlantic region lacked a reliable source for up-to-date, practical information on local fishing. Their goal was to provide valuable insights that would assist anglers in catching more and larger fish.

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Wet-Wading for Beginners

1 week ago | fishtalkmag.com | Jim Gronaw

You’ve been studying up on your freshwater fishing tips and you're aching to bend a rod, but you've only got half a day to burn? Do yourself a huge favor: go jump in a creek! That’s right, throw on some old jeans, a pair of sneakers, and toss your favorite ultralight rig in the back of the truck. Then wind your way down an unpaved back road and pull off near that bridge you’ve been meaning to fish at.
BIG Swimbaits for Bass

3 weeks ago | fishtalkmag.com | Ian Rubin

If two steamed crabs were placed in front of you, would you reach for the jumbo or the medium? Odds are you would choose the jumbo (unless you’re very, very odd), so much like the appeal of jumbo crabs, a largemouth bass of six or seven pounds would probably choose to exert the energy to eat an eight-inch stocked trout or gizzard shad over a two inch baby bluegill any day of the week.
Sea-Doo FishPro Apex 300: Ski ’N to the Stripers

1 month ago | fishtalkmag.com | Kaylie Jasinski

Do you want a small, easy-to-handle watercraft that's ideal for Chesapeake Bay fishing? How about the ability to get into tight spots not accessible by larger vessels? Do you want to zip to the fishing grounds at eye-watering speeds of 65 mph? If you say yes to any of those questions, then you’ll want to check out the 2025 Sea-Doo FishPro Apex 300.
How to Catch Sucker Fish: I'm a Sucker for You

Jan 12, 2025 | fishtalkmag.com | Adam Greenberg

For many shoreline anglers like me, the start of winter may mark the end of a fishing season. Popular gamefish like rockfish, redfish, smallmouth bass, and others become increasingly difficult to catch from the bank. And while species like chain pickerel may provide cold weather action to some, not everyone has easy access to chase them.
Sea-Doo Switch Fish: Switching it Up

Jan 9, 2025 | fishtalkmag.com | Kaylie Jasinski

If you haven’t already heard of the Sea-Doo Switch, it’s a jet-propelled tri-hull pontoon boat that drives like a PWC. That’s right, the design at the helm features Sea-Doo’s handlebar-style controls, and now Sea-Doo has unveiled the Switch Fish version for anglers.
Three Rockin’ Good Rockfish Recipes

Nov 16, 2024 | fishtalkmag.com | Adam Greenberg

There’s no feeling like that fish-in-the-box feeling, especially when striped bass are on the menu. You know what I’m talking about. After waking up at the crack of dawn, falling in the water at the boat ramp, and breaking off your favorite lure on a fish that got wrapped up in a piling, you finally made the magic happen. Nothing matters now but the smile on your face, the wind in your hair, and that slot rockfish in the cooler. And now, it’s time for dinner.
How to Fish Topwater Lures for Beginners

Oct 15, 2024 | fishtalkmag.com | Adam Greenberg

The absolute adrenaline rush and unforgettable battle that follow an explosive topwater strike are moments that every novice angler should have the privilege of experiencing. Let’s dive into the chaos and excitement of fishing surface lures.
New Fishing Gear for Fall, 2024

Sep 27, 2024 | fishtalkmag.com | Kaylie Jasinski

Anyone who enjoys Chesapeake Bay fishing is sure to be on the lookout for new gear that will help them catch more fish as fall angling heats up. Here's what we've seen recently that caught our eyes. Sharrow X10 PropellerMercury’s new V-10 350- and 400-hp outboards can make that boat of yours fly, but now it can fly more efficiently than ever before because Sharrow Marine has announced the new X10 propeller, available in both three- and four-blade models for the V-10s.
Fall Bass Fishing Savvy

Sep 23, 2024 | fishtalkmag.com | Jim Gronaw

It’s October and you’re itching to get out for a few hours of largemouth bass fishing? You know of a certain little lake that has a good supply of fish and the time feels right to get onto some good ‘uns. Bass fishing in the fall can be a great gig. Many species turn on and offer great fishing once the days get shorter and the nights get cold, and largemouth bass are no exception. For me, this usually triggers a serious effort to seek some of the best bass fishing of the year.
Dancing Finesse Jigs for Smallmouth Bass

Sep 12, 2024 | fishtalkmag.com | Adam Greenberg

You’ve made it to the river – finally, away from all your stress and responsibilities – in pursuit of some mean ‘ol smallmouth bass. You find a juicy looking bunch of isolated boulders to cast at. The only thing left to do is open that tackle box and tie on a lure… but what are they eating? Crawfish, crawfish, crawfish. These little mudbugs are found pretty much everywhere in the lower 48, and they are a smalljaw’s favorite food.