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Big Features, Big Water, Big Fish
Alumacraft Voyageur 175 The Voyageur 175 is an all-new boat available in tiller, “CS” side-console and “Sport” dual-console configurations (pictured). Each model shares a large, open cockpit and deep-V aluminum hull for rugged performance in larger waters. Other highlights include a big bow storage platform, built-in cooler, 19-gallon aerated livewell with timer and light, […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
The Nautical Heart of the Great Lakes
Charming towns, islands, inlets, rivers and parks become together to make Lake St. Clair a glorious getaway spot. Tagged the “nautical heart of the Great Lakes,” there’s not only a bounty of water activities — it’s one of the top bass fishing destinations in the U.S. — but also shopping, dining and cultural fun […] Read More
Tying One On in Lake Taneycomo
From behind the cover of a boulder, the largemouth slipped into the edge of the current, inspected my midgefly and then drifted back to the shelter of the rock. The rise left a dimple on the surface that soon dissipated, but it lasted long enough for me to spot the quarry. I […] Read More
'Near- or Below-Normal' Hurricane Season Forecasted
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near normal or below normal hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean in 2014. NOAA released its season forecast at on May 22. The main driver of this year’s outlook is the anticipated development of El Nino this summer, NOAA said. El Nino causes […] Read More
Review: Larson FX 1750 TL
Hardcore anglers look upon the Larson FX 1750 TL model with envy, for they can see in its lines and layout that it is designed from the semi-vee hull up for serious fishing. The first clue that the 17-footer is set up for avid angling is the lack of a steering console — let […] Read More
Review: Skeeter MX 1825
The wind at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., proved pretty unpredictable. One minute it blew benignly, and the next it created a challenging chop. Not ideal for fishing, but what a blessing for a boat test! Skeeter’s MX 1825 wants to be all things to all anglers and, in fact, pulls that […] Read More
What to Look for in a Marina
Readers who own a waterfront home with a great dock offering convenient access to awesome fishing, cruising and waterfront dining can stop reading here. Likewise those trailer boaters who live close to their favorite launch ramp and have the necessary space and friendly city/subdivision regulations that allow them to keep their boat at home, […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Joy to the World
The mission statement of the modern recreational marine industry? Make boating as easy and comfortable for the customer as possible. Hence innovations such as GPS, depth sounders, VHF radios, planing hulls, outboard motors, boats with steering wheels instead of tillers, and the list goes on. The most stressful period in most boaters’ […] Read More