We’ve talked in the past about basic boat maintenance topics, like how to keep your gel coat shining, and how to restore faded gel coat. Aside from mechanical maintenance this is probably the number-one way you can maintain your boat’s […]
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News Flash: Small but Comfortable Boat Seats Do Exist! Yes, we small boat owners do have a tough time with finding comfortable seating. They certainly don’t come on the boat very often, and those big, puffy, cushioned captains’ chairs that
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I recently had the chance to join in with Navionics, Savage Gear, Yo Zuri, Okuma, and Raymarine for a few days of fishing in the Everglades. We cast Savage plastics and Yo Zuri hard baits on Okuma rods and reels,
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Finding fish with your fishfinder is one thing; differentiating between them is an entirely different task. Why should you care? Because it’s exceedingly difficult to pull a kingfish out of the school of fish you see on the LCD, if
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Ever since the first Power Pole hit the water, their popularity has grown by leaps and bounds. There’s just one problem: these things cost thousands of dollars. Are they really worth all that expense? Let’s see… The whole Power Pole
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We fish, we hunt, and maybe we just go for a swim now and again – however you may use your boat, the bottom line is that it should be fun. Last weekend I tried something new on my 14′
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Sometimes, being a member of the press has serious advantages. Especially when folks invite you to go somewhere unexpected and utterly awesome, like the Kenai River, in Alaska. Last summer Yamaha brought me up there for the Kenai Classic, and
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Running aground is something that happens to all of us. Especially if you regularly fish backwater flats and lagoons, it’s simply bound to happen sooner or later. And truth be told, most of the time it’s no big deal. Every
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Steamed crabs are and awesome feast, and if you know how to run a trot line for blue crabs, you can catch them by the bushel. Want to give trot-lining a shot? Here’s the basic run-down. First, you need a
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Sad, but true: the resale value of your boat depends more on how it looks than on any other factor. Buying a boat is an emotional decision, and if yours looks old and chalky, people won’t come rushing to buy
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A 2.5 HP engine may not get many headlines, but this new mini-might from Suzuki is worth paying attention to. Why? Simply put, because it’s just about the lightest gasoline-fueled outboard around. At 30 pounds – yes, 30 pounds! –
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There was a time when asking this question was downright silly. For anyone who ran a boat big enough to waters distant enough, yes, having two outboards was a must. Many of us who owned smaller, single-screw boats added kicker
Are Two Outboard Engines Really Better than One? Read More »
There’s nothing more adrenaline-pumping than taking your own boat offshore, and slamming serious pelagic predators. But it takes some heavy-duty planning. If you want to head for the horizon and chase after big game in your own boat, use this
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3-D fishfinders fishfinders were first introduced years ago, but they didn’t last long on the market. That’s because for the most part, they stunk. 3-D back then was on par with 3-D movies: they didn’t look very real, and while
New 3-D Fishfinders: How Well Do They Work? Read More »
The title for the world’s most powerful outboard has been owned by Seven Marine, with their 557 HP outboard, for several years. As of the 2016 season, however, that changes—thanks to the introduction of a new Seven Marine model, the
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Mako marine was one of those boatbuilders who hit legendary status, then somehow faded into the past. Their classics, boats like the 17 center console, had great runs back in the 90’s but weren’t followed up on past the turn
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Whether we’re wake surfing, fishing, or duck hunting, many of us like to catch the action on our boat with GoPro footage. But there are several problems: GoPros are so small it’s hard to hold and aim them properly, they’re
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When Shimano announced that they were coming out with a new Stradic line, I was a bit apprehensive. My favorite reel for casting and jigging is a Stradic 3000, and honestly, I didn’t want them to change a thing. Then
Shimano Stradic C3000HG: YOWZA!! Read More »
I have been creating disastrous tangles, breaking fishing rods, falling off of the boat, and hooking myself, friends, and family, for decades. If there’s a mistake to be made while fishing, chances are I’ve made it. And if I haven’t,
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As the Miami Boat Show approaches (it runs February 11 through the 15th) the press releases are starting to fly. And already, we’re hearing about some cool new fishing boats that will be hitting the water for the 2017 model
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