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 26, 2016

How to Run a Trot Line for Blue Crabs

Steamed crabs are and awesome feast, and if you know how to run a trot line for blue crabs, you can catch them by the bushel. Want to give trot-lining a shot? Here’s the basic run-down. […]

April 19, 2016

Keep the Gel Coat Shiny (And Make More $$!)

Sad, but true: the resale value of your boat depends more on how it looks than on any other factor. Buying a boat is an emotional decision, and if yours looks old and chalky, people won’t […]

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 […]

March 22, 2016

New 3-D Fishfinders: How Well Do They Work?

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 […]

March 15, 2016

The World’s Most Powerful Outboard: Seven Marine 627

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 […]

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