By Capt. Gus Cane The first priority for any successful fishing trip is to return to the ramp or marina safely. Coastal waters needn’t be feared, but they sure better be respected.  Accidents, unforeseen equipment failure, and inclement weather can occur without warning, so it’s always prudent to be prepared and protected. Let’s start with […]

Many people applauded Costa Rica for outlawing shrimp trawling in 2018. The new ruling has  survived many court challenges and even today the shrimp industry and INCOPESCA, the government agency that manages the country’s fisheries, is conducting technical studies on alternative sustainable methods of trawling. Henry Marin, a social economic expert and project manager for […]

By Craig Lamb Getting to see shiny new boats at a boat show is a given, but what about getting to take a test ride, and do it in sunny, warm weather during this frigid winter? That plus more is on the agenda  at the 2019 Progressive Miami International Boat Show. There you can see […]

Check Out Tidewater Boats in the “The Magic City” By Amy Lignor It is the 78th year of the annual Miami International Boat Show and Tidewater Boats will be there with several models for you to check out for 2019!  With 136,000 people expected to attend, the Miami International Boat Show is located at the […]

Boating Safety Services Offered by America’s Boating Club Improving your boating experience has been the cornerstone of United States Power Squadrons – America’s Boating Club since their founding in 1914. As the largest non-profit boating organization in the United States, the 30,000 members and 350 local squadrons or clubs are committed to spreading the message […]

By Capt. Ted Lund “Can you call me back? I just got my Tidewater back to the dock and have a cooler full of fish to clean,” said the voice on the other end of the phone in a soft, Southern drawl. The southern drawl belonged to fishing guide Terry Caulder of Catch 22 Striper […]

MAINTENANCE MATTERS: Enjoy the New and Improved YamahaOutboards.com By Capt. Ted Lund For years, Yamaha Outboards has been a leader in on-the-water performance, as well as in online support. Yamaha’s commitment just got even stronger with the relaunch of a new and improved YamahaOutboards.com website. It is easy to see why Yamaha is the world […]

By Capt. Ted Lund For more than 30 years, Carolina Skiff has earned a reputation for building some of the best-performing, family-friendly fun/fishing boats in the industry. Out of the more than 60 different models from Carolina Skiff that stands out meeting the needs of serious anglers, family cruise enthusiasts or wake tubing and boarding […]

Skeeter Sponsors 2019 Major League Fishing Events Nine Skeeter/Yamaha Pros to Compete in 2019 MLF Bass Pro Tour Skeeter Boats has announced that the company, as a leader in performance fishing boats, is set to become an Official Boat sponsor of the all-new 2019 Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tournaments and Bass Pro Championship. Nine […]

It’s Boat Show Season!  Make your plans to check out Carolina Skiff! By Capt. Ted Lund Whether in the market for a first-time boat or looking to upgrade your current vessel, it’s boat show season, including the largest boat show, the Miami International Boat Show held Thursday, Feb. 14 until Monday, Feb. 18 at the […]