OK, so it’s not a very sexy subject, but for many of us here in the Northland, it’s the “off-season” or the “hard-water season.”
The boat and trailer are either in storage somewhere or, if we’re…
Although winter's grip is still strong, spring will be here soon, folks. One important off-season "to-do" is to plan boat projects and complete them if you're fortunate to have warm working space.…
From the basic "cement-in-a-bucket" to the tried-and-true fluke or grapnel, boat anchors come in a wide variety of shapes and styles. No matter what size boat you skim across your favorite lake in,…
Today's kayaks are outfitted with more comfort, balance and big fish-catching capacity than ever before.
Most of my experience with marine fishing vessels was from pushing skiffs with a pushpole…
January typically signals a hiatus in my guide trips, a break that lasts a couple of months. But it doesn't signal an end to my fishing. Winter fishing for river walleyes can warm up a cold day.
I'm…
When shopping for a kayak, begin your search using the answers to these two very important questions: How do you intend to use your kayak, and how much money are you willing to spend? With this…
Any attempt to describe how to run shallow rivers is beyond the scope of this article, perhaps any article, since this is a classic example of experience being the best teacher. The trick is gaining…
Jet boats can go where many standard boats can't, opening up miles of undistrubed areas.
Shallow-draft boats driven by a jet stream of water can propel an angler to portions of free-flowing rivers…
Boating is a rewarding hobby and sport. Some of the best times are spent on the water with your friends and family while fishing, waterskiing or just cruising. Learning to boat and get around on the…
I personally take boat maintenance and upkeep very seriously. After a tournament, I pull my boat into my shop and start by cleaning the entire boat inside and out. I use Meguiars products --…
Paddling along with the kids in a canoe can be one of the greatest adventures your family experiences in the summertime. But if you haven’t ventured out on a family canoe trip before, it can be easy…
