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How to Maintain and Equip Your Fishing Boat
Sport Fishing's Boat TipsJim HendricksOne of this month's Boat Tips focuses on how to spread out baits and lures._Sport Fishing'_s Boat Tips department focuses on accessories, equipment, do-it-yourself...
View ArticleExpert Advice for Rigging Your Boat and Catching More Fish
Here are four helpful tips that can help keep your live bait healthier, make your boat deck less slippery, prolong the life of your boat-trailer tires and keep gear in place in rough seas.
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Boaters and Ethanol Gas: New Legislation Would Fix Renewable Fuel Standard
Contact Congress Today to Stop Ethanol IdiocyJim HendricksNew bipartisan legislation introduced today would help ensure recreational boaters don’t put unsafe fuel in their boats, according to Boat...
View ArticleLivewell Lessons
Summer fishing on my home coast turned exceptional a few seasons ago — so good that by late morning on many days, we had run out of live bait. The standard 40-gallon live-bait capacity aboard my...
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Access Issue? Toggle ItIt’s always better to through-bolt marine accessories such as grab rails and rod holders, but bulkheads, decks and rail caps with no access from behind pose a problem. One...
View ArticleAnchoring a Boat
If you anchor a lot when fishing, the anchor line can become twisted and unmanageable from the ground tackle spinning on its way to the bottom. To avoid this problem, add a swivel to your anchor....
View ArticleKeep Lures and Sinkers from Scratching and Chipping Your Boat and Tackle
It’s great to have your tackle rigged and ready to fish as you’re cruising out, but lures and in-line sinkers tend to bang and rattle against the stowed rods in choppy water. It’s annoying and could...
View ArticleSecurely Stow Marine Binoculars on Your Fishing Boat
A pair of binoculars is an item you want readily accessible when scouting for birds and weed lines, but you also need secure storage so the expensive optics don’t fall to the deck (or slide overboard)...
View ArticleClear the Deck for Fishing: How to Stow Your Marine Beanbag Chair
Having a beanbag or two on the boat is great for getting comfortable on those long runs offshore, but once you’re ready to fish, keeping them out of the way is an issue. Try stowing the lightweight...
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New Age Nonskid: EVA Foam Decks for Fishing Boats
Boats EVA foam nonskid adds cushion, color and traction to the decks of saltwater fishing boats. New synthetic materials have emerged for making the decks on saltwater fishing boats safer, more...
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Boat Tips: Expert Advice and Cool Accessories for Boating Anglers
Boats Make your boat a better saltwater fishing machine Expert tips and advice to help improve the effectiveness of your saltwater fishing boat.
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LED Lights for Boats — Choosing Yours
Electronics Six factors to consider when making the switch to LED. Marine LEDs enhance safety at night and allow boating anglers to add illumination just about anywhere.
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Boat Maintenance Checklist
Boats A guide to prepare for the boating season ahead Now is a great time to thoroughly examine all of the boat’s systems and equipment and possibly replace items that might show excessive wear or...
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Seven Tips for Preventing and Fighting Boat Fires
Boats Keep ahead on maintenance and prepare yourself and crew for emergencies. Here's how to stay safe, protect your boat and handle any onboard fire emergency.
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Maintaining a Glossy Gelcoat Finish
Boats Keep your boat boat's coat looking brand new with these tips Keep your boat boat's coat looking brand new with these tips.
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Pressurizing an Old-School Livewell
How-To Follow this process to turn a conventional livewell into a pressurized one for enhanced performance. Follow this process to turn a conventional livewell into a pressurized one for enhanced...
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Helpful Marine Hardware for Anglers
Boats Eight pieces of marine hardware that solve pesky problems for boating anglers Eight pieces of marine hardware that solve pesky problems for boating anglers.
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Carbon Craze in Fishing-Boat Industry
Boats Carbon-fiber technology decreases weight and increases stiffness in boats and accessories Carbon-fiber technology decreases weight and increases stiffness in boats and accessories.
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Vessel Safety Check an Annual Benefit for Boating Anglers
Boats Stay as safe as possible on the water with an annual United States Coast Guard inspection. Learn about the process of an annual vessel safety check with the United States Coast Guard and some of...
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