Maybe you’ve seen the large surfboard-looking things on the floor of a Bass Pro Shops or even watched as an angler stood enviably on a small platform in a lake, casting to fish as easily as if he…
This past weekend I attended the annual conference of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio (OWO). As the current president of OWO, I'm involved with the planning of most of the organization's activities.…
Every boater on the water should be able to read and understand colored navigational aids. Knowing what these aids mean is very important to the safety of everyone on the water.
Graphic via U.S.…
Slipping quietly over a shallow weed bed, you feel the subtle brush of vegetation below your feet. With the sweep of a paddle a swirling vortex, water spins past the side of your small vessel as you…
The safety industry is continually improving Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) — also commonly called life jackets or life vests — for water activities and water conditions to encourage the full-time…
If you haven't already, you owe it to yourself to give kayak fishing a try. As far as a fishing platform goes, today's recreational or angling-specific models are lightyears ahead of products…
Boat and sport shows are in high gear typically from January through March, with tens of thousands of people attending. These are the people who are most knowledgeable about buying a new boat;…
Last month, I covered how I rig the bow of my boat for optimum boat control. This month, let’s look toward the back of the boat.
One thing on our fishing boats the past couple seasons that stands…
Every year, it seems I spend more and more time using walleye fishing tactics that have me fishing from the bow of my boat – tactics that require pin-point boat control and positioning. Add to that…
While there are numerous safety and regulatory rules governing boats that focus on keeping everyone aboard safe, there are also many misunderstandings and myths. If you deviate into one of the gray…
A couple hours dedicated to insure both boat and trailer are ready for the water is a wise investment in time, one likely to pay dividends in hassle-free boating and fishing throughout the season.…
Stocking the boat with certain items can make the difference between a fun day on the water or a quick end to the trip. Here are some suggestions that have been game savers for myself.
Electrical…
