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General Tidal Fish Discussions

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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Forums Fishing forums in this section cover the Chesapeake Bay Region and its tributaries. Maryland fishing, Virginia fishing, and Washington DC Potomac fishing.

Chesapeake Angler - The Original- Maryland Angler

This was the original fishing forum on Tidal Fish. Find Maryland fishing reports, how to fishing in Maryland, fishing techniques and fishing talk covering the Maryland Chesapeake Bay & Tidal Waters
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Northern Neck Virginia Angler

Virginia Northern Neck fishing forum with fishing reports, how to fishing in Virginia's Northern Neck area, fishing techniques and fishing talk covering Point No Point to the Rappahannock River in the Virginia Chesapeake Bay and tributaries.
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Virginia Angler

Virginia fishing reports, fishing techniques and how to fishing in Virginia covering the Virginia Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach Fishing and Tidal Waters of Virginia's Inshore Fishing
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Crabbers

Crabbing Talk and Crabbing Reports. The Crabbing Forum generally covers the entire Chesapeake Bay and Mid Atlantic Region. How to crab, how to make crab rigs, trot lines, and more.
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Conservation & Policy

Chesapeake Bay, Mid Atlantic and Northeast Fisheries Management, Conservation, Policy, Sustainability and Regulation Issues are discussed on the Fishing Conservation and Policy Forum . Topics may include, but are not limited to, new and proposed fishing regulations, group initiatives, fishing habitat loss, water pollution, etc..
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Bass Fishing- Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Fishing forum to talk about bass fishing rigging and techniques, the best bass fishing spots etc. in and around the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Mid Atlantic Region
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East Coast Regional Fishing Forums These message boards cover states outside of the Chesapeake Bay region on the East Coast. Delaware fishing, Florida fishing, George Fishing, Mid Atlantic Offshore Fishing, New Jersey fishing, North Carolina fishing, Northeast fishing and South Carolina fishing.

Delaware Fishing

Delaware fishing forum with how to fishing in Delaware, fishing reports, fishing techniques and fishing talk covering Delaware Bay and inshore and offshore Delaware fishing.
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Florida Fishing

Florida fishing forum with fishing reports, fishing techniques and fishing talk covering inshore and offshore saltwater fishing on the Florida East and Florida west coasts
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Florida Keys Fishing

The Florida Fishing Forum has Fishing Reports and Information Covering Inshore & Offshore Saltwater Fishing in the Florida Keys
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Georgia Fishing

The Georgia Fishing Forum covers Fishing Reports and Talk Covering Tidal Fishing in Georgia
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Mid Atlantic Inshore

The Mid Atlantic Inshore Fishing Forum covers: Indian River DE Inlet & Bay Area, Inshore Ocean City MD (Isle of White Bay, Assowoman Bay etc), Chincoteague, Wachapreague VA and VA Eastern Shore Inshore Waters
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Mid Atlantic Offshore Angler

Fishing Reports & Talk Covering the Offshore Waters of NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC & SC
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New Jersey Fishing

The New Jersey Fishing Forum covers Fishing Reports & Talk Covering New Jersey Tidalwaters
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North Carolina Fishing

The North Carolina Fishing Forum covers Fishing Reports & Talk Covering North Carolina Tidalwaters
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Northeast Fishing Forum

The Northeast Fishing Forum covers Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk for the Coasts and Tidal Waters of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts(including Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod) and Maine
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South Carolina Fishing

The South Carolina Fishing Forum covers Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk of the Tidal Waters and coast of South Carolina
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Fishing Tournament and Show Seminars Calendar

This forum is for posting fishing tournaments, fishing shows, fishing seminars, or other fishing events along the East Coast, including the Chesapeake Bay region.
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Gulf Coast Regional Fishing Forums These fishing forums cover states along the gulf coast.

Galveston Texas Fishing Forum

The Galveston Texas Fishing Forum covers Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk of Inshore Waters in and Round Galveston, Texas
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Specialty Fishing Forums Fishing Topic Specific Message Boards

Boat Building

The Boat Building Forum features talk about building boats including offshore fishing boats, bay boats, fishing skiffs, crabbing boats, canoes, etc...
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Boat Electronics and General Electronics

The Boat Electronics Forum covers talk about boat electronics used for fishing and other general electronics that anglers use for fishing. Examples include Fish Finder discussions, GPS discussions, Radar discussions, Auto Pilot and other types of boat electronics.
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Boat and Motor Talk

The Boat and Motor Forum is all about fishing boats, engines and trailers. Fishing boat repairs, hull repairs etc. Manufacturer reviews, comparisons, modifications, accessories and more.
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Crappie Yellow Perch and White Perch Fishing Forum

Fishing forum for talking specifically about crappie fishing, yellow perch fishing and white perch fishing.
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Fishing Tackle

Fishing Tackle Forum with talk about fishing tackle (Fly Fishing, Light Tackle, Trolling, Offshore). Fishing rods, reels,line etc..
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Fly Fishing Anglers

Saltwater and Freshwater Fly Fishing Forum with tips, techniques, destination reports, suggestions and questions, rigging and techniques, product reviews, and how to topics
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Freshwater Fishing Anglers

Freshwater fishing forum with fishing talk all about freshwater species: Catfish, Crappie, Carp, Pike etc..
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Kayak Fishing Anglers

Kayak Fishing Forum with Rigging and Techniques, Fishing Reports, Kayak Fishing Tournament Information and Results and Kayak Reviews.
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International Offshore Angler

International Offshore Fishing Forum with salt water fishing reports and talk for international offshore fishing destinations such as Mexico, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Venezuela, and popular offshore fishing destinations
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Light Tackle Fishing Forum

Light Tackle Fishing Forum about salt water light tackle fishing. Saltwater light tackle fishing tackle, rigging, lures and techniques.
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Protect the Fish Forum

This forum is specifically for talking about poaching or fishing violation cases. This includes trail dates, information about upcoming trials and information about the charged violators.
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Rigging Message Board

This message board is intended to to talk about Rigging. The board covers inshore, offshore, bay, bait, and artificial bait rigging.
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Rod Building

Fishing Rod Building Forum. Your place to talk all about building fishing rods. Light tackle rods, offshore rods, fly rods, bait fishing rods, you name the rod, this is the place to talk about it.
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Spear-Fishing & Diving

For anglers who get out of the boat for the fish! Topics include freediving, SCUBA, looking at fish, or slinging steel.
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Surf Fishing

Surf Fishing Reports & Surf Fishing Talk
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Community Forums

Chesapeake Hunting

Many Tidal Fish anglers also hunt, drop in here for some Chesapeake Hunting talk. (Deer, Waterfowl, Upland Hunting)
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Fishing Lodges and Vacations Reports and Reviews

Forum to log your fishing reports and reviews from fishing trips (offshore fishing, inshore fishing, flats fishing, fly fishing) to fishing fishing lodges, fishing vacations set up by yourself or an outfitter, and fly in fishing destinations.
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Photography Talk

A Photography Forum to talk about outdoor photography. Both still shots and video recording. Talk about compact cameras, SLR cameras and video cameras.
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Recipes and Cooking Sea Creature Cooking Recipes

Seafood Recipes and Cooking Forum. Fish, Crab and other seafood recipes. Post your recipes here!
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Truck and SUV Forum

Truck & SUV forum to talk about the pros and cons of different brand trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles for boat towing and trailering. Brand talk includes Ford, Chevy, GMC, Dodge and Toyota, etc.
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Marketplace
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Boats

Used and New Boats for Sales
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Fishing Rods & Reels

New and used fishing rods & reels. Inshore, Offshore, Fly Fishing
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Great Deals

Have you found a Great Deal? This forum is created to share and find discounts, sales, and other deals found online. (No Commercial, Vendor, or Private Party posting.)
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Vendor Member Section Want to Grow Your Business? Learn more about becoming a Supporting or Premium Vendor

Vendor Spotlight! Great Deals for Members

Our vendors not only help support our community, but they also offer amazing deals to our members. Check this forum often for all the specials, deals, and announcements.
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Forum Support

Site Help and Suggestions

Need help using this site? Have a suggestion? Post it here!
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Off Topic Discussions A section for other discussion forums away from Fishing.

Off Topic Lounge

A place to hang out and develop friendships.
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Fishing Clubs and Fishing Associations Tidal Fish hosts Clubs and Associations Message Boards. Some of these boards are open to the public some are closed and only accessible to members of those clubs

Buggs Island Striper Club

For members of the Buggs Island Striper Club (BISC)
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Bull Island Anglers Club

This is the Bull Island Anglers Club
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Dolphinfish Tagging

This message board is for anglers tagging dolphinfish around the globe to talk about their tagging adventures, talk about best practices, post how many dolphin they have tagged and post fishing reports and pictures. The Board is sponsored by Marine Ventures Foundation and the Dolphinfish Tagging Research Foundation
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Eastern Shore Marlin Club

Eastern Shore Marlin Club's message board. This is an open board and new members are welcome.
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Fish Tales

Fishing Forum for the Pasadena Sportfishing Group
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Ocean City Marlin Club

The Ocean City (Maryland) Marlin Club- This is a private board for OC Marlin Club members only
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Gloucester Sport Fishing Club

Private fishing forum for the members of t he Gloucester Sport Fishing Club.
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Guys & Dolls Couples Tournaments

This board is for the Guys & Dolls Couples Tournments Club
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Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association Forum

This is a private board for Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association (MSSA) members. Find MSSA member fishing talk, fishing reports, news and MSSA event information.
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Norfolk Anglers Club

This is the Norfolk Anglers Club message board.
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Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware

This is a Private Club Page for Members of the Saltwater Fly Anglers of DE
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SRRKC Fishing Club

This is the Severn River Rod and keg Club message board.
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UNC Chapel Hill Fishing Club

This board is for the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Fishing Club.
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Upper Bay Bad Boyz Fishing Club

Upper Bay Bad Boyz Fishing Club - Only Members of the UBBB have access to this forum
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Upper Elk River Rats

This is a private message board for registered members of the Upper Elk River Rats Fishing Club
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Upper Eastern Shore Anglers

Upper Eastern Shore Anglers Fishing Club Please note: This is a password protected message board for members only.
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Wish A Fish Foundation

Started by long time Tidal Fish Member Rod R and spawned here on the Tidal Fish boards. This non-profit takes kids from Make a Wish Foundation fishing on the Bay
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TidalFish.com Articles

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Kayak Fishing

Kayak Fishing
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Fishing Knots Fishing Rigging Techniques trolling

Fishing Knots Fishing Rigging Techniques trolling
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Boats How To Boating Fishing Boats

Boats How To Boating Fishing Boats
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Fishing News Fishing Pictures Fishing Tournament

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