Fishing

7 Wacky Ways to Have Fun on a Boat (Don’t Tell Mom!)

7 Wacky Ways to Have Fun on a Boat (Don’t Tell Mom!)

May 27th 2013
Whether you have a bowrider, a center console, a cabin cruiser, or a speed boat, one or more of these nutty nautical nuggets will have ...(more)

Using Your Electronics to Catch More Fish: AIS, Autopilot, Chartplotter, Radar, and Sonar

Using Your Electronics to Catch More Fish: AIS, Autopilot, Chartplotter, Radar, and Sonar

May 19th 2013
There is a lot more to effectively using your electronics than merely staring at your fishfinder screen. Use these tricks and tips to boost your ...(more)

Saltwater Fishing Boats: 10 Things to Look For

Saltwater Fishing Boats: 10 Things to Look For

May 11th 2013
Whether you plan to use your boat for trolling in bluewater big-game fishing grounds, casting in the back-country, or jigging in the bay, make sure ...(more)

Power Cat Versus Monohull: Which is the Better Fishing Boat?

Power Cat Versus Monohull: Which is the Better Fishing Boat?

May 1st 2013
The power cat versus monohull debate rages on, especially among diehard anglers looking for a new outboard-powered fishing boat in the 20-something range. (more)

Top 10 Skills Every Angler Needs – and Tips to Acquire Them

Top 10 Skills Every Angler Needs – and Tips to Acquire Them

March 31st 2013
Whether you like to troll for tuna, fish the flats for speckled trout and redfish, or camp out in a smelly chum slick, every angler ...(more)

Maritime Rules of the Road: A Primer for Boaters

Maritime Rules of the Road: A Primer for Boaters

January 25th 2013
A professional mariner and U.S. Coast Guard masters license instructor explains the view from the bridge, and lays out the basics of watch-keeping and the ...(more)

Five Fishing Apps for your Smartphone

Five Fishing Apps for your Smartphone

December 30th 2012
Can your phone really help you catch more fish? (more)

Red Dawn

Red Dawn

December 11th 2012
A fierce new predator is stalking the Chesapeake Bay, sowing confusion and mayhem. (more)

2013 Crestliner 1860 Retriever Center Console Boat Test Notes

2013 Crestliner 1860 Retriever Center Console Boat Test Notes

November 13th 2012
More details about the redesigned 18 foot Retriever that Charles Plueddeman reviewed in Minnesota. (more)

6 Tips for Tuning your Fishfinder

6 Tips for Tuning your Fishfinder

November 5th 2012
Is your fishfinder showing you a clear view of the undersea world? If not, learning to tune it properly will help. (more)