Lifestyle
Best Places to Fish and Boat
Country music star Luke Bryan likes J Percy Priest Reservoir in Tennessee, while fellow singer Justin Moore prefers De Gray Lake in Arkansas. Bob Jenson, TV host of “Fishing in the Midwest,” picks Clear Lake in Iowa. Columbia Sportswear athlete and professional angler Cindy Ngyuyen? Texas City Dike in Texas. What exactly are we talking […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Hooking Adults on Fishing
A unique, if annual, opportunity to hook your non-fishing friends on the sport presents itself this month across many Heartland waters. National Fishing & Boating Week is celebrated the first full week of June, and, as part of the festivities, most states offer what are called “Free Fishing Days.” On these days, resident adults who […] Read More
Walleye: An Indigenous Freshwater Delicacy
It was late summer, 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with high humidity. What do you do when you’re fishing for a creature that’s been called a golden prize? The answer depends on the lake you’re fishing and the ecosystem in place. Many walleye anglers search for baitfish off deep-water ledges. Most anglers on the water that day […] Read More
Barbecuing on Your Boat
Outdoor grilling has never been more popular as a food prep opportunity — and that’s as true for boaters as it is for backyard barbecue chefs. Not only are there more after-market on-board grills for boats available than ever before, but more boat models are now coming with standard or optional built-in grills on deck. […] Read More
Holiday Gifts for Boaters
This year’s guide features a selection of would-be presents designed to make holiday gifting perfect for every boating enthusiast on your list. GIFTS FOR HER Bass Pro Shops affords an easy shopping excursion for online, catalog and in-store purchases via a gift card that can be loaded in budget-friendly denominations. Choose the Traditional Gift Card […] Read More
Paddle4Blue Comes to the Heartland
Last year, Margo Pellegrino, an advocate for clean water, paddled two months in an outrigger canoe from Newark, New Jersey, to Chicago as part of the Paddle4Blue awareness campaign. She will make the second leg of her journey, from Chicago to New Orleans via the Mississippi River and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, from mid-August to mid-October […] Read More
Paddleboarding in Safety
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has been our nation’s fastest-growing outdoor sport for the past several years, according to the Outdoor Recreation Association. And as these human-powered watercraft become more common in crowded harbors, busy waterfronts and other navigable waterways, we all need to be aware of the safety requirements and precautions. BoatUS offers a unique look […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Inland Inspirations: Those Who Helped Shape Boating on Heartland Waters
For some people, boating is a pastime enjoyed casually and, perhaps, briefly. For others, it’s a calling that becomes a lifelong passion. Among the latter group, here are a few of the individuals and families who stand out as major contributors to boating on Heartland waters. RON & EVA STOB Ron and Eva Stob opened […] Read More