Boating Information

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 asked again. This compilation of dos and don'ts should help ensure that second date.

Do Chip in for Fuel

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 is the destination of choice for many reasons. For one, the Bahamas are one of the most "boating-friendly" of America's adjacent subtropical neighbors. If you've not been there before, you're in for a splendorous treat.

Pulling a trailered boat or ATV is a fact of life for anglers and

For years, you’ve dreamed about owning a boat. You’ve scrimped, saved, and borrowed.

Fishing has gotten good on your favorite lake, and you've been bitten hard by the bass boat bug. A bass boat is a major purchase -- perhaps the biggest recreational purchase you'll ever make.

Boat control is a critical success factor no matter which species you're chasing. Being able to maneuver a boat as well as maintain its position on rich fishing grounds are skills every angler should strive to master. Like many things, expertise comes with practice and plenty of time on the water.

Quality boat seats can make a big difference when it comes to boating comfort. Anglers, hunters and pleasure boaters all rely on seats to keep their watercraft comfortable for their back and backsides. Whatever your boat seat needs, rest assured there are plenty of options to fit the bill. This guide provides an overview of the various styles, constructions and uses for boat seats.

January typically signals a hiatus in my guide trips, a break that lasts a couple of months. But it doesn't signal an end to my fishing.

Any attempt to describe how to run shallow rivers is beyond the scope of this article, perhaps any article, since this is a classic example of experience being the best teacher. The trick is gaining that experience navigating a shallow draft boat without cracking a hull or smacking the jet's intake foot. The following tips should help you accomplish that.

Boat Navigation Considerations