Since tiller steering is usually found on lower horsepower engines, only, many people mistakenly assume it’s inferior to having forward controls. Hold on a sec, pal – appearances can be deceiving, and in many cases, tiller steering it a better
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Roseau cane has an intricate system that is somewhat like a smaller version of mangrove and it gives baitfish a place to linger, hide and dodge larger predators like flounder, speckled trout and reds. It is best to fish these
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While there are often recommendations for tires that excel in bad weather conditions, there seem to be little information –if any — for tires that excel in drought conditions currently bedeviling a large part of the country, including Texas. Most people think of drought driving
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I’ve always thought nightvision was pretty cool, but until now the only ones I’ve been able to play with were the Generation 1 $99 cheapos that worked about as well as snapping a glowstick. This year at SHOT Show I
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When I’m at the helm of my boat staring at my fishfinder screen, I feel like a predator with the keen vision of an eagle – even though my old eyes can barely make out the print on a prescription bottle held at
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Pressure is a hugely overlooked aspect of catching trophy-sized fish of any variety. Nowadays it is rare to find a water body that produces lots of big fish that is lightly pressured. In the information age, people find out about
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My beloved Motor City is bleeding to death. The facts are that Detroit is a financial wreck, an unmitigated disaster, a sheer cataclysmic catastrophe – you pick. No doubt all the above. Good Governor Rick Snyder has decided to step
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Today marks the 5th anniversary of the Flounder Revolution (R) official launch. It has been amazing to see how it has impacted flounder fisheries and conservation and inspired so many to see the true sporting qualities of this great fish. In addition
Flounder Revolution season 5 underway! Read More »
You’ve probably seen me post good things about Elzetta Design’s Flashlights in the past. They are one of the most reliable, rugged and durable lights I’ve ever had. So much in fact I decided to throw my personal laser engraved
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Unlike other segments of the boating and fishing industry, technological leaps happen in marine electronics as rapidly as a 100-pound tarpon strips the drag on a spinning rod. In fact, every year these electronics change just as quickly as the world of land-based
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Big trout can be extremely cautious fish and will sometimes circle a plug before striking. TF&G Exec. Editor and author of Texas Trout Tactics Chester Moore said he have seen this several times over the years and even watched some
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MotorWeek, the iconic television program, has named its Drivers’ Choice award winners for 2013 and, while there were few (if any) major surprises, it is always interesting to see what conclusions they draw. While I don’t always agree with the winners’
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According to my exacting calculations, I hunted 269 days in 2012. Okay; I’m slipping. But my excuse is so beautiful it defies reason, as I raged through 79 ferocious celebrations of pure animal sonic bombast with the world’s most energetic
Aim Smaller, Miss Smaller–Trap! Read More »
Helicopter Hog Hunting has been on my bucket list even before Texas made it legal. I was recently able to participate in another hunt with Cedar Ridge Aviation outside of Knox City, TX. “Two-thirds of the feral hog population has to
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The Miami International Boat Show took place this past week, and there were literally thousands of boats on display, including three hot new fishboats we talked about a couple of weeks ago. But my favorite from the show wasn’t among
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A few points on seasonality and trophy fish. Fish are driven by a variety of seasonal urges and timing in particular areas that can literally enhance the chance of catching monster fish tenfold. Probably the greatest example is with redfish.
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The latest innovation to fill Ram truck’s prolific pipeline will be a new 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel powered pickup truck, available after production begins in the third quarter of 2013, the truck maker announced last week. This is on the heels of the
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