Just about every angler out there knows docks provide cover that fish often gravitate to. In many different waterways they’re a good target, and in some they’re the prime target. But, are all docks created equally? Heck no. Use these […]
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Few situations are more fun than encountering a school of Spanish mackerel or bluefish that are churning the water, busting through hapless bait-balls. One that is even more fun, however, is finding a mixed school that includes both species tearing
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Night vision for boats has come a long way in the past few years. Actually, the views this gear can provide in the inky darkness is downright amazing, and what’s even more amazing is how much cost has dropped to
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There isn’t a boat angler on the face of the planet who hasn’t run over a line once or twice or 1,000 times. And if you own an outboard boat, you’re probably aware that this can cause significant damage. Fishing
Line Wraps on Outboard Props: Avoid at All Cost! Read More »
If there’s any form of fishing more exhilarating than sight fishing for cobia, we can’t imagine what it is. Spotting the fish, presenting the bait or lure, and watching the predator attack is just about as exciting as it gets.
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You want to catch a big ‘ol mahi-mahi and grill up some steaks for dinner? Of course you do – who wouldn’t?! Fortunately, most of the time mahi are relatively cooperative fish that are willing to bite and travel in
Who doesn’t love fishing a nice grass flat when reds are the target? No one. Grassbeds are a prime zone to find these fish rooting around for small crabs and baitfish to munch. At times, however, those grasses seem bereft
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Bow-mounted trolling motors are more popular than ever, and have now just as popular in the saltwater world as they’ve always been on the bass fishing grounds. These days the debate isn’t over whether to get one, but it’s over
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Could you one day be running your boat with a hydrogen outboard? It might seem unlikely, but Yamaha is testing the waters by creating the first hydrogen-powered outboard and fuel system. The first prototype was developed in partnership with Roush
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We all get bedazzled by big boats with lots of bells and whistles, but truth be told many of us would probably be happiest with a simple old Jon boat. Jon boats are basic, simple, inexpensive, and extremely common. And
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Well okay, the wobbling silver spoon is a classic, too! All too often anglers get caught up with cool new plastics, glittery color patterns, and new-fangled lures that they overlook some very old but very effective lures. This is certainly
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We hear more and more about electric boats, but would an electric outboard make sense for you and the way you fish? On boats used in open environments where runs of more than a few miles are common, the answer
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There’s no denying the effectiveness of using popping corks for speckled trout in a number of situations, especially when they’re oriented to grass beds. But how you rig and fish that cork does have an impact on just how many
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For years when people asked me what leader I used for light tackle fishing, I scoffed and said “none!” You can tie just about any lure directly to green or blue braid, and the fish just don’t seem to care
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Plenty of anglers opt to stay on dry land – indoors – when the weatherman is calling for rain. This is a mistake. A big mistake. Don the foul weather gear and hit the water when liquid sunshine is falling,
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Call them ling, cobia, crab-eaters, or whatever you’d like, there’s no doubt that these hard-fighting, top-tasting fish are a prime target for anglers. Chumming is one way to get them, but many anglers prefer sight-casting or trolling when they’re going
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It might seem surprising how little headway diesel outboards have made in the marine marketplace, especially considering the enhanced reliability, torque, and efficiency diesels provide. Weight and size have always been their main barriers, but in today’s world of 1,000-pound
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I admit I’m no fly fishing sharpie, and though I’ve tried fly fishing many times I always quickly gravitate back to my spinning gear. That’s mostly because I’ve never found it necessary to make it harder to catch fish –
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Fishing is a hands-on activity for sure, and many of us don’t necessarily want to make it “easier” than it already is. Heck, overcoming challenge is half the fun. Still there are some things that take a lot of the
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When it comes to rod, reels, and line, we all have our own personal favorites. And there’s nothing wrong with you picking rod A and me picking rod B. In truth, tackle choice is a very personal decision with no
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