By Capt. Gus Cane Pick any offshore hot zone these days, and you’ll see big brawny center consoles working the rips. From the Mid-Atlantic canyons to South Florida and the Bahamas, the oil rigs in the central Gulf or spicy Baja, center consoles are bigger and more capable than ever. If there’s a common denominator, […]

A Perfect Match for the Tidewater Line of Boats By Amy Lignor When learning about the state of Maine, the motto is one thing that truly stands out: “Dirigo.” This Latin word meaning “I Direct” or “I Lead” certainly fits perfectly when speaking about a true leader in the boating community that can be found […]

By Ted Lund Yamaha Marine Pro Angler Mark Menendez has a serious conservation message for boaters and anglers around the country related to an invasive species — the Asian carp. “Our waterways are in peril,” says Menedez. “The Asian carp problem has gotten to magnificent proportions. The economic impact of these fish is unbelievable.” Asian […]

Revolutionary Design Results in Improved Fishability, Enhanced Performance Skeeter introduces the all-new FXR, the latest addition to the company’s premier bass boat line. Powered by the award-winning Yamaha V MAX SHO® 250 four-stroke outboard, the FXR redefines the standard. As a leader in performance fishing boats, Skeeter went the distance to create a boat that […]

Yamaha Pro Patrick Walters Believes Current Makes Bass Easier to Locate If it’s summer, don’t look for Patrick Walters to be fishing anywhere on the main body of a lake.  Instead, you’ll find the Yamaha Pro far upriver where he can work moving water.  “Moving water is normally cooler, has more oxygen and baitfish, and […]

What is the Big Difference in Tidewater Boats By Craig Lamb What truly separates Tidewater Boats from other saltwater boats? It’s the unseen features and quality materials that make a Tidewater not just a boat, but a long-term investment.  Tidewater was established in 2006 with a vision to create a family friendly fishing boat with […]

Yamaha/Skeeter pro-Cliff Pace wins Major League Fishing event By Byron Brown Consistency matters in the unique bracket-style format of Major League Fishing. Keep at it, find your groove, and maintain the pace. True to his name, Cliff Pace proved how rewarding that keeping up the pace can be, by winning the 2019 regular-season finale and […]

Largest Bay Boat in Skeeter Line is Ideal Flats or Blue Water Fishing, Extends SX Family Skeeter, a leader in performance fishing boats, announced the official introduction of the SX2550 Fish/Family, a new in- or off-shore boat that comes with the high-performance features signature to Skeeter’s top-quality bay boats.  At 24 feet, 6 inches, the […]

Learn Day Dropping Techniques By Capt. Gus Cane The spotlight—and sunlight—is on. Daytime deep-dropping for swordfish, first developed in the Florida Keys, has exploded in popularity the last few years. In addition to South Florida, enterprising anglers are consistently scoring broadbills all across the Gulf of Mexico and up the Atlantic seaboard into the Carolinas. […]

“Providing Quality Products for Work or Play!” By Amy Lignor When it comes to shopping for those “dream” outdoor items on everyone’s bucket list, Wilson Marine is one place to go for those adventurers who want to have fun outdoors. This locally, the family-owned and operated business has a fantastic background. Part of the Wilson […]