What's On The Line

A passionate angler, turned data "expert" and citizen science leader, Brett Fitzgerald is the Executive Director of the Angler Action Foundation. Listen along to find out how iAngler, and the Angler Action Foundation is helping lead the way with volunteer catch data, and positive support for the conservation and management of some top notch Florida fisheries and more! Log your catch: http://www.angleraction.org/ Find out more about the Angler Action Foundation here: http://angleractionfoundation.com/ https://www.ianglertournament.com/ Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)

Chris Horton from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation shares some great information about efforts in the Gulf of Mexico that states have put in place to better manage recreational fishing. We talked red snapper and striped bass, two of the nations largest recreational fisheries. Check out more about Chris, and some articles on this topic @ http://congressionalsportsmen.org/about/staff/chris-horton Congressionalsportsmen.org Instagram: @congressionalsportsmen Facebook: @congressionalsportsmen Twitter: @hunterandangler Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)

Fishing Guide, boat builder, world class sailer, dad, and more. Capt. Tom Weaver spent some Labor Day Weekend time with us to chat about his family friendly fishing operation out of Annapolis. We also talked a bit about management polices, experiences on the water and much more. https://fishwithweaver.com/ Call Tom Today - 410-533-0928 Instagram: @fishwithweaver @eastportdog Facebook: @fishwithtom Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)

In this episode Tyler Nonn of Tidewater Charters joins us to share his experiences as a full time guide on the Chesapeake for the spring, summer, and fall and in the Florida Keys over the winter. We talk about Stripers, Cobia, Redfish and more, Tyler is a light tackle expert, and has a deep understanding of what makes anglers successful, and some great views on how we need to manage our shared public resources. Call/Text Tyler today - 443-553-0277 Instagram: @tidewatercharters https://www.instagram.com/tidewatercharters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tidewater-Charters-104300489682566/ http://twcharters.com/ Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)

In this episode join in on a chat aboard the Fish Bone during White Marlin Open week with two life long friends about their experiences throughout a lifetime of outdoor pursuits on the lower Delmarva peninsula. We talk red drum, ducks, trout, flounder, white marlin open and more… Together CL Marshall and Bill Hall both have an endless number of stories to share. As avid anglers, hunters, and rabble rousers, some of their tales can be told, some may never be repeated, and others might have to be twisted just a bit to protect the innocent. CL is a native of Saxis Island Virginia, and a former sports editor for the Eastern Shore news, the Mid-Atlantic Fisherman and co-founder of the Shore Golf Magazine. He is an avid angler and hunter, who’s writing shares enjoyable tales of the rich history of fishing and waterfowling on the lower Delmarva peninsula. CL’s 4th book ‘Chesapeake Bay Outdoor Tales – Life By The Tides’ will be released this fall to join his previous titles, ‘A Taste of Eastern Shore Living’ ‘Chesapeake Bay Duck Hunting Tales’ , ‘ Hunting and Fishing the Chesapeake – Unforgettable Tales of Wings and Water’ Follow CL’s adventures on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/ChesapeakeBayBooks/ and pick up his books on amazon, at arcadia publishing, and soon at clmarshallpublishing.com Writer and avid angler Bill Hall was the first Eastern Shore resident to achieve Virginia Salt Water Master Angler Status. He has been named Virginia Saltwater Angler of the Year and Virginia Saltwater Release Angler of the Year. Bill is an IGFA International Committee Representative and a longtime member of the Virginia Fishing Tournament Committee. He is also the recreational fishing representative to the ASMFC Striped Bass Advisory Panel, and past recipient of the CCA Virginia Outdoor Writer Conservation Leadership Award. Bill can also be found at numerous fishing shows and tournaments throughout the mid-atlantic coast, and if you catch a record fish in the area you’ll probably meet him. His fishing reports “Fishing From the Shore” can be periodically found in the sports section of the Eastern Shore Post every Friday. https://www.easternshorepost.com Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)

Summer is here, the water and air are HOT, and it's the perfect time to lay off the stripers. White Perch are hanging around live hard bottom, pilings, rock piles, bridges and grass beds, and many other species are available for willing anglers. In this episode Shawn Kimbro is joined by CCA member and avid angler Adam Smith to share some thoughts on how to catch what are arguably the most accessible fish for anglers in the region. Head over to www.chesapeakelighttackle.com to pick up Chesapeake Panfish, or stop by your favorite local Maryland tackle shop and pick up some tackle and a copy today. Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)

The first of many chats with Tony Tochterman of Tochterman's Fishing Tackle. Located at 1925 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD Tochterman's is the oldest continuously operating tackle shop in the country. Started in 1916, the family business has been a fixture of the Baltimore community ever since. Stop by Tochterman's today for all of your tackle needs, and check them out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TochtermansFishing/ or Instagram: @tochtermansfishingtackle Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)

Scott Lenox from Fish In OC filled us in on all things Fishing in Ocean City Maryland. Fishing Reports, guides and charters, local tackle shops...you name it! Check out: http://www.fishinoc.com https://www.facebook.com/fishinoc/ https://hookedonoc.com/ https://fishnpaddle.com/ Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (www.tomlagana.net/)

For Episode 2 we sat down with Mike from Anglers Sport Center, Joe Love, MD DNR'sTidal Bass Manager, and Josh Newhard, a biologist from the USFWS Chesapeake Field Office to talk Northern Snakeheads. Don't miss out on Angler's Monster Snakehead Hunt, and all of the new fishing opportunities presented by this "unwanted" guest. Check out the links below for much more information on northern snakeheads. Monster Snakehead Hunt : 5/27/2019 Memorial Day – 9/2/2019 Labor Day https://www.anglerssportcenter.com/monster-snakehead-hunt/ Anglers Fishing Reports: 410-757-3442 or kevin@anglersannapolis.com 6/8/2019 Freedom & Fishing Snakehead Derby https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/snakehead_derby.aspx State Resources: MD DNR Snakehead Page: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/snakehead.aspx MD DNR Catch Reporting or Information Email: Fishingreports.dnr@maryland.gov Volunteer Angler Log: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/recreational/anglers_log.aspx Federal Resources: USFWS Chesapeake Bay Field Office: 800-448-8322 https://www.fws.gov/Fisheries/ANS/pdf_files/Snakeheads.pdf https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?speciesid=2265 Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (http://www.tomlagana.net/)

Part 2 of Episode 1 - Striped Bass Shop Talk. The conversation continues.... Music: Tom Lagana "Patuxent" (http://www.tomlagana.net/)