About Shawn Kimbro

Shawn Kimbro worked his way through college catching and selling catfish from Tennessee rivers. Over thirty years later, he still fishes every chance he gets, usually for striped bass (rockfish) on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. A frequent speaker to fishing clubs, environmental groups, and conservation organizations, he is recognized across the Mid-Atlantic region as a leading voice for sports fishing and conservation. When he isn't directing the Sleep Medicine Program at George Washington University, he serves as a Board Member for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and volunteers for the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). A staunch advocate for conservation, he has been active in the Careful Catch initiative - an effort co-sponsored by the Boat U.S. Foundation, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and CCA Maryland. His innovative techniques for catching big fish on light tackle were recently featured in Angler's Journal magazine and have been written about in well-known publications like Chesapeake Bay Magazine, the Baltimore Sun, the Washington Post, The Annapolis Capital, Saltwater Sportsman, Field & Stream, and many others. He is the author of the popular fishing and conservation oriented blog, Chesapeakelighttackle.com.

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Shawn Kimbro catches Chesapeake Bay striped bass Tennessee style. That is to say this son of the Volunteer State thinks of stripers as oversized largemouth bass with black racing stripes. There's a lot of running and gunning. And a lot of twitching and jigging. It's not for the laid back. Or the introspective. But it is too much fun. And, most importantly, it works! ~ Candus Thomson, The Baltimore Sun

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From a teenager who got his first job as a dock boy on a Tennessee lake, to a songwriter who created a bluegrass band with his sons, to a Chesapeake Bay resident who can't wait to get off work and jump into his Judge center console, Shawn Kimbro has always had a soft spot in his heart for fish.
~ Lew Armistead, Tight Lines Magazine

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The best part about Kimbro's cold-weather triumphs is that he lets the big ones get away after the catch. ~ Angus Phillips, The Washington Post

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In a few short years, Shawn Kimbro has mastered techniques for light tackle fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. You WILL catch big fish. ~ Mitch Smith, East Lansing, Michigan

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Chesapeake Light Tackle - An Introduction to Light Tackle Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay Jan 1, 2012

by Shawn Kimbro , Dianne Miller , John Page Williams

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The original and best-selling Chesapeake Bay how-to striped bass fishing book that started the light tackle revolution. Whether you fish from a boat, kayak, or the shore, Chesapeake Light Tackle is widely recognized as the fundamental reference for catching trophy rockfish with light gear. Included are tips, techniques, and success stories from noted author and well-known fisherman, Shawn Kimbro. Foreword by Chesapeake Bay Foundation Senior Naturalist and Admiral of the Chesapeake, John Page Williams. 344 pages, soft cover. Illustrated by over 40 high resolution photos of lures and action shots of techniques. Includes chapters on jigging techniques, recognizing seasonal patterns, selecting lures, making lures, choosing the right rods & reels, catching fish on top-water lures, finding fishing spots, unlocking Bay Bridge secrets, fishing warm water discharges, reading tides and currents, watching birds, and much more. Also included are sections on developing good catch-and-release practices and protecting our natural resources. Catch the excitement and join the light tackle revolution!

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How To Catch Chesapeake Panfish (Chesapeake Light Tackle) Oct 18, 2018

by Shawn Kimbro , Dianne Miller , Joe Evans

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Whether you fish from the bank, a kayak, or a boat, there's nothing more fun than catching panfish in the Chesapeake Bay. Digging deep into his bag of panfishing tricks, life-long angler Shawn Kimbro lays out the best year-round strategies for catching perch, crappie, bluegill, shad, and other species in the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Featuring the locations of prime fishing spots in Maryland and Virginia, along with the history of some of the region's most popular lures, you'll find details about the best baits, rigs, lines, rods, reels, and other tackle. Enhanced with entertaining fish tales and illustrated by Eva Nichols' artful sketches, this book is perfect for both beginning anglers and seasoned panfish pros

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The Right Stuff: Gear and Attitudes for Trophy Light Tackle Fishing Jan 8, 2015

by shawn kimbro

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"Anglers with the right stuff know how to make bad days good and good days great." - In this in-depth follow-up to his top-selling Chesapeake Light Tackle, Shawn Kimbro explains the techniques, traits, and attitudes of highly successful Mid-Atlantic fishermen.

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