Boating

News & Tips: Safe Boating
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Safe Boating

By Tom Keer for TakeMeFishing.org Every time I go fishing I expect to catch fish. Some days I catch a lot while other days I catch squat. Every time I go boating I expect to return to the dock. So…
News & Tips: How to Turn Your Phone Into a Boating Safety Kit...
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How to Turn Your Phone Into a Boating Safety Kit

When planning a trip out on the water, most typically start their checklist with the basics: fishing license, spinning rod, bait-casting rod, back-up rod, bait, snacks, sunscreen, nautical maps, tide…
News & Tips: Boat Launch Etiquette
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Boat Launch Etiquette

For all the relaxation fishing and boating can provide, it's amazing the level of stress often experienced at the launch ramp. Much of the tension can be avoided by simply adhering to a code of boat…
News & Tips: Boat Trailer Accessory Buyer's Guide
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Boat Trailer Accessory Buyer's Guide

When outfitting your boat trailer, security and safety are two important factors to keep in mind. Many boaters can recall the serenity of quiet mornings, clear skies and calm water. The flipside to…
News & Tips: Paddle Sports a Top Camping Activity
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Paddle Sports a Top Camping Activity

The beaver waddled up out of the lake to investigate lakeside vegetation for breakfast. He poked around and nibbled on a few green strands before slipping back in to the water. It paddled along the…
News & Tips: Dry Bag Buying Guide
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Dry Bag Buying Guide

Dry bags come in a number of sizes for different needs. For all of us that dream of floating down rough rivers, either fishing or roaring through whitewater rapids, a quality dry bag is an absolute…
News & Tips: 8 Easy Steps to Packing a Canoe
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8 Easy Steps to Packing a Canoe

Making the decision to go on a canoe-camping trip is a worthy outdoor commitment. If you're new to this type of camping, beyond choosing what canoe to buy, how to pack it for a multi-day trip is the…
News & Tips: Being a Good Boat Partner
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Being a Good Boat Partner

Accepting an invitation to join a friend on his or her boat for a day of fishing is a privilege.  As with many potential relationships, your conduct during the outing will have a lot to do with being…
News & Tips: Boater's Guide to the Bimini Crossing
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Boater's Guide to the Bimini Crossing

Bimini, a chain of islands located in the westernmost district of the Bahamas, lies only 48 nautical miles east of Miami, Florida. For U.S. boaters making their first crossing to the Bahamas, Bimini…
News & Tips: How to Measure Boat Trailer Tongue Weight...
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How to Measure Boat Trailer Tongue Weight

Pulling a trailered boat or ATV is a fact of life for anglers and hunters. Checking tie downs, lights, and ensuring a secured load is a daily safety check before each of our adventures. For many,…
News & Tips: How to Buy a Bass Boat (video)
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How to Buy a Bass Boat (video)

For years, you’ve dreamed about owning a boat. You’ve scrimped, saved, and borrowed. Now, you’re finally ready to do some serious bass boat shopping.  Whether you're going to buy today or you're just…
News & Tips: Paddlesports: Getting Started, Affordably...
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Paddlesports: Getting Started, Affordably

Kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding are excellent activities that get you into the outdoors, provide you with the opportunity to take in gorgeous scenery and wildlife viewings, and give…