Boating Information

Two anglers fishing from a Ranger boat in Louisiana
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Bass Pro Shops and The National Fish Habitat Partnership: Empowering a Bright Future for Fishing in America

The National Fish Habitat Partnership is the most comprehensive freshwater conservation program in the United States. The partnership began with a spark of inspiration from Johnny Morris, founder of…
Three Kids Swimming from Tahoe Boat
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How to Choose the Right Boat for You

Many people begin their boat buying search by looking for the perfect boat. Does such a thing really exist? We’ve decided to write this article to save you from hours of online research and to let…
Fisherman reading Humminbird sonar on boat
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How to Set Up Live Sonar on Your Boat: A Guide

Live sonar has revolutionized the fishing landscape. While the result is easy to understand—you can view fish underwater in real time—you’ll need to compile a number of compatible pieces of hardware…
Family of boaters jumps from boat into a lake
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Why You Should Buy a Boat in 2023

Time spent outside makes life better. In a world over run with distraction and overstimulation—e-mails, text messages, electronic calendar invitations, time outdoors helps people unwind and live in…
Family of four loading a boat with boating gear for a trip to the lake
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Are You Boating Safety Smart? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

Do you know what the required safety equipment you must have on a boat is? The United States Coast Guard has outlined the safety precautions and gear you need in this extensive printable PDF guide…
News & Tips: Which Boat Brand Fits You Best? (survey)...
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Which Boat Brand Fits You Best? (survey)

Which Brand of Boat Do You Relate to More? Do you relate more to an aluminum or fiberglass fishing boat? A pontoon or a sport boat? Take this quick survey to find out the best boat brand that fits…
Two men fishing from a Tracker boat in a quiet cover on the lake
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5 Revealing Questions to Ask When Buying a Fishing Boat

Are You Wanting to Buy a Fishing Boat? White River Marine Group spokesperson and Product Development Manager, Steve Mason, knows fishing boats. He was once one of the nation’s largest Tracker boat…
News & Tips: What's Your Favorite REGENCY Pontoon Activity? (poll)...
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What's Your Favorite REGENCY Pontoon Activity? (poll)

Will You be Relaxing With Friends Onboard Your Pontoon This Summer? Do you prefer to relax with family and/or friends onboard your pontoon boat to cruising? Or maybe you’d rather use your boat for…
News & Tips: What's Your Favorite Pontooning Activity? (poll)...
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What's Your Favorite Pontooning Activity? (poll)

Will You be On the Water With Your Pontoon This Summer? Fishing. Tubing. Napping. Grilling. Swimming. Or just spending the day with your grandkids. The options for a day of fun onboard a pontoon boat…
News & Tips: What's Your Favorite Way to Water Ski? (poll)...
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What's Your Favorite Way to Water Ski? (poll)

Will You be Water Skiing this Summer? TAHOE is interested in how you water ski. Do you ski on one ski or two ski, or prefer not to ski at all? Only one vote counts so make it a good one! TAHOE boats…
News & Tips: Boat Control: Guide to Buying & Using Drift Socks (video)...
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Boat Control: Guide to Buying & Using Drift Socks (video)

Most anglers curse the existence of the wind. It can make boat positioning frustrating at the best of times, and casting and retrieving baits impossible at the worst. But there is hope. The light at…
News & Tips: Boating: It's Safety First With These Navionics Features (video)...
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Boating: It's Safety First With These Navionics Features (video)

Ever drive your boat up on a dry mudbank, shoal or sandbar? Hit an unmarked hazard? Get lost in the fog? Lose your electronics due to a lightning strike and not be able to find your way back? If you…