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JOURNAL
This is a collection of stories, insights, inspirations, and savory victuals

DISCOVERING NEW WATERS: COBIA FISHING IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
Sight-casting for cobia is one of the best experiences in fishing. We head out on the Chesapeake Bay to intercept these before they leave.

THE RETURN OF THE TRASH MAN
A journey to the ocean crushes and exceeds expectations all at once.


THOMAS MCGUANE: MEET YOUR HEROS
Gunpowder and lead heads.


BAREBONES LIVING: HORI HORI
The key to suburban bushwacking.

CT CONVERSATIONS: JASON STICK
Find out what surfing, woodworking, and Wes Anderson all have in common with VB local Jason Stick.

TURTLEBOX OUTDOOR SPEAKER
A speaker actually built for outdoor stuff.

BROOK'S THE OYSTER
A must-read for oyster and Chesapeake Bay lovers.

CAPTAINS COLLECTIVE FISHING PODCAST
A podcast that scratches multiple itches.

FIBERGLASS FLY RODS
No wet noodles found here.

THE BEST WADING BOOTS YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF
These Boots Aren’t Just Made For Walkin’.

SMALL WAVE ANDREW: SURF PHOTOGRAPHY
Capturing the essence of being a Mid-Atlantic surfer.

BOOTY-BUTT AND THE PINK REED
An eagle named "Booty-butt," and the recounting of a father-daughter adventure into the marsh.


PERFORMANCE APPAREL FOR THE OFFICE OR MARSH
The ANETIK UltraGuide is a hooded, long-sleeved love child of your standard performance button-up and a typical sun hoody.

POLARIZED FISHING SUNGLASSES THAT CHANGE THE GAME
The sunglasses you didn't know that you needed.

THE JAMES RIVER SHAD RUN, IT'S A THING
Spring is coming and so is the shad run on the James River in Richmond, VA.

ROCKFISH ROMP ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
In these parts, we call them rockfish. Fall fishing on the Chesapeake Bay at its finest.


IT'S CALLED A SATCHEL: THE BEST WADING FISHING PACK ON THE MARKET
The search is over. Feral Concepts introduces the best wade fishing pack for saltwater wade fishing.

HURRICANE FRANKLIN RECAP
We finally got waves, and it was glorious.

CHARLIE'S TROUT DEN
A look into Charlie Church's trout den.

QUILL GORDON
Spring has, in fact, sprung. So dry your eyes and stretch that new line because this is the year we finally match the hatch.

EASTERN CURRENT SPRING REDFISH SERIES
Eastern Current Spring Redfish Series is kicking off its inaugural tournament. Here's how to get involved.


MASTER WAYNE'S TACKLE BOX
Old timers can talk a lot, but don't tune out. There are lessons to learn.


GOOD vs FUN
Were the waves good or were they fun? Should it be this complicated? We attempt to sort this convo out.


CHUBS CATCHES A FISH
A chapter is finally finished for Chubs Peterson, but his story is just beginning.
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