Learn how to select, install, and operate a fish finder on your kayak to maximize your fishing success. This article covers practical considerations, layout tips, cable routing, mounting scenarios, setting adjustments, and maintenance for reliable, productive kayak fishing. A modern
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America’s lakes and rivers are more than places to catch fish. They’re where generations of anglers have learned to cast, caught their first bass and developed a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. In Texas, those traditions run deep. From chasing
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A LOT OF TEXAS ANGLERS never really put the boat away. Crappie and stripers keep biting through winter, and you can still find redfish along the coast in January. But between trips, that boat has to go somewhere. Maybe the HOA won’t allow a trailer in the driveway, or the garage already has two cars in it…
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TL;DR · LiTime’s ArgoSeeker comes in two sizes: the A1 (24V, 700W, 60 lb thrust, 13.45 lbs) and the A2 (48V, 2,000W, 120 lb thrust, 16.53 lbs). · A 2,000W rating converts to about 2.7 horsepower (1 hp is roughly
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When you head off the beaten path for fishing, the differences between remote and local destinations become clear. Longer drives often involve rougher access roads, greater distances from emergency services, and unreliable cellular coverage. Unlike common marina launches, you must anticipate unknowns such as limited fuel stops and challenging launch sites. Planning for the specific demands of remote trailering is necessary to reduce risks and ensure a smooth trip.
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Why Your Next Fishing Boat Should Be a Center Console: What Serious Anglers Know
You’re a mile offshore, the sun’s not up yet, and the inlet’s swell is bigger than you expected. Your rod holder is in the perfect spot, not blocked by the wheelhouse, and not buried under a hard top frame. You’ve got 360 degrees of open deck to work with, and three other anglers onboard can cast simultaneously without tangling lines or dodging cabin corners. Someone hooks into something solid, and everyone has room to move. That’s the center console advantage in action.
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Taking your pet on a water adventure can be a delightful experience for both of you. However, ensuring their safety requires careful preparation and knowledge. From gear to emergency plans, every detail matters to make your trip enjoyable and safe…
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In the last blog we talked about fishing at night from your boat, and a while back we discussed the latest in night vision gear for boats. Well, hold the phone and stop the presses. FLIR has a new marine
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Though it does require staying up waaaay past my bedtime, night fishing is loads of fun – and often it’s even more productive than fishing during daylight. There is, however, a long list of additional dangers and risks that go
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Cobia Boats, a division of Maverick Boat Group and a leader in premium center and dual console fishing vessels, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new 245 Center Console, a versatile, ocean-ready vessel that delivers the ideal blend
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As Suzuki Marine continues to add more models to its popular Stealth Line family of outboard motors, even more Lone Star State anglers and outdoorsmen are going into “Stealth Mode” with their boats. So, what’s Suzuki’s Stealth Line all about?
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Much as I love to hate tech, I have to admit that it’s incredibly helpful when it comes to goodies like side-finder fishfinders and real-time imaging. Well, it might be time to add another thing to the list: remote monitoring
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Joystick controls on outboard boats have grown shockingly popular, and using joystick outboards while fishing delivers a number of additional advantages. Most importantly it gives you virtual anchoring abilities so you can press a button and the boat hovers in
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For many of us the electric trolling motor at the bow has become a critical fishing tool. And while most of these are built great, like any propulsion system, glitches do arise. If your trolling motor has a common issue
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Maximizing Docking Efficiency: Essential Tips for Boat Owners Want to dock your boat like a pro without the stress? Every boat owner has been there. You’re approaching the dock, your heart rate is climbing, and you’re praying you don’t crash
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Enhancing Boating Safety: The Role of Sonar Technology Want to avoid becoming another boating accident statistic? Every year, boating accidents are on the rise. The Coast Guard just released data showing 556 boating fatalities in 2024 alone. Here’s the scary
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We first talked about gyroscopic boat stabilization systems all the way back in 2017. Back then, gyros were only for the well-to-do, to say the least. Seakeeper introduced systems that would reduce a boat’s rocking and rolling dramatically, often to
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Well, maybe we should say Mercury is going “bigger.” Their latest electric outboard to join the Avator family, the 48-volt 110e, is 11,000 watts, which equates to around 15 hp. That’s not exactly ginormous in the world of outboards, but
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Where’s the best place to store a boat, on a trailer, on a lift, or in a slip? I’ve had trailer boats for over 35 years, had a boat in a slip for close to 20, and have had one
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Outboard engine manufacturers never sit still for long, and the 2025 Miami International Boat Show provided plenty of evidence. What’s hot and what’s new? Here are the cool goodies we saw. The most surprising thing that came to light was
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