National Fisherman

August 18, 2022

Potomac River dory returns – with a center console

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Larry Chowning

The Potomac River dory Laura has been converted to a commercial hook and line fishing boat. Larry Chowning photo.

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Larry Chowning

Larry Chowning is a writer for the Southside Sentinel in Urbanna, Va., a regular contributor to National Fisherman, and the author of numerous books.

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