It happened so quickly. The sudden plunge took your breath away. You lost your footing in the trout stream, ventured over a section of thin ice, or leaned out a little too far to snag the last duck…
Anglers who travel may think of Miami Beach as a sparkling fun destination. Indeed, the only time they might visit this hip city is for the annual Miami Boat Show. But the undisputed and overlooked…
A bight is defined as a contour or a bay “indenting into a shoreline.” And the northern reaches of Florida Bay that border the mainland of the Sunshine State are loaded with fish-filled bights. East…
St. Augustine is known as the America’s oldest city, yet the best news for Bass Pro readers is that it is a boating and fishing paradise that features fish-filled and “eye candy” cruising waters all…
John C. Pfeifer, president of Mercury Marine.
Jeff Angers, president of Center for Coastal Conservation.
This week on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio, John C. Pfeifer, president of Mercury…
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;…
Hydrographic maps are crucial to catching fish. Anglers use these maps to strategize when and where to fish based on the types of fishing structure available. This guide provides a few tips on…
How to Tie a Sheet Bend Rope Knot
The Sheet Bend is a useful rope knot for tying two ropes together, even when rope sizes and materials differ greatly. It is suitable for most non-critical…
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…
Boat show season is just ramping up!
Whether you’re in the market for a brand-new boat or you’re just checking out what’s new this year, we’ve rounded up a few tips for those headed to a boat show…
How to Tie Two Half Hitches Rope Knot
Although the half hitch is a knot in its own right, it is rarely used alone as it is unsafe when used alone. Two half hitches can be used to tie a rope to a…
How to Tie the Figure Eight Follow Through Rope Knot
The figure eight follow through rope knot is one of the strongest knots. It forms a secure, non-slip loop at the end of a rope. Also known as the…
