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January 31, 2017

2017 Model Year Boats Are Coming: 3 Trends to Look For

At this point we’ve seen a number of boats designed for the 2017 model year. Many are prototypes and yes, there will be a few changes between now and next spring. And we’ll see another large […]
January 17, 2017

Why You Absolutely, Positively MUST Buy a New Boat This Year

With 2016 fading into the rear-view and a new year upon us, it’s time to take a moment and seriously consider your future. Do you have a boat? If not, skip down to the section on […]
July 19, 2016

Is a Power Catamaran Right for You?

Power catamaran fishing boats hold a small but dedicated sliver of the market. Most folks — by far — opt for monohulls, yet those who own cats tend to love them and buy cats in the future when […]
June 16, 2016

2017 Ram Power Wagon stretches the envelope

When you are an outdoor writer that writes about trucks, summer is season of wish lists, and this will be no exception since Ram is introducing a new 2017 Power Wagon. I expect to be first […]
May 12, 2016

Strange Fun on a Boat: Trot-Line for Crabs

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 […]
May 10, 2016

Bucket List: Destination, Alaska

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 […]
May 3, 2016

Ran Aground? Make Sure You…

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 […]
April 12, 2016

Suzuki 2.5 HP Outboard: A New Mini-Might

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 – […]
April 5, 2016

Are Two Outboard Engines Really Better than One?

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, […]
March 29, 2016

Offshore Fishing Boat Check

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 […]