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
Should You Get a Power Pole for your Boat? Read More »
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′
Strange Fun on a Boat: Trot-Line for Crabs Read More »
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
Ran Aground? Make Sure You… Read More »
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! –
Suzuki 2.5 HP Outboard: A New Mini-Might Read More »
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
Offshore Fishing Boat Check Read More »
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
The World’s Most Powerful Outboard: Seven Marine 627 Read More »
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
A Rockin’ Cool New Mako – Yes, Mako – Fishboat Read More »
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
GoPro Video on Boats? Try re-fuel QuickPod Power Grip Read More »
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,
Mistakes Anglers Make – Don’t Do This! Read More »
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
Miami Boat Show Preview: New Fishing Boats from Boston Whaler, Edgewater, Mako Read More »
One of the toughest things about fishing and boating in saltwater is making sure you wash everything down after a day of fishing. And I mean everything. Each and every one of us has found a pair of pliers or
New Plano Tacklebox: 414300 M Series Hydro-Flo 3700 Read More »
If you regularly tow a boat, sooner or later you’ll be faced with choosing a new tow vehicle. Recently I had the chance to park my truck for a week, and tow a number of different boats with a different
Choosing a Tow Vehicle? A Few Things to Keep in Mind Read More »
Small outboard motors are not all created equally—not by a long shot—and if you’re going to spend thousands of dollars on a new one, you want to choose carefully. So, what makes for a good outboard in the 25 HP
Small Outboards: What to Look for in 25 HP and Under Read More »
I’m going to show you something really, really ugly… are you ready? Yikes! Sorry, fellow boater, I know that’s tough to look at. It causes us pain to see something so horrid, especially on our boats. But if we’re not
Battling Corrosion: Do this, to Save Your Boat! Read More »
The answer to this question used to be a pretty easy “no”. Unless you regularly ran through rocky rivers, jet drives on outboard powered fishing boats didn’t make much sense. And inboard jet drives may have a huge advantage when
Should You Consider a Jet Boat for Fishing? Read More »
Considering how many of us regularly run boats in all different bodies of water and weather conditions, it’s really rather shocking there aren’t a whole lot more disasters on the water. You’ve heard me talk about a few relevant topics
How to Break Your Boat (Don’t do this) Read More »
How many times have I clogged up this blog with a book review? Um… never. And truth be told, that’s because it’s pretty dang rare I run across a book I like so much I really want to share it
Saltwater Tales: A Worthy Read Read More »
