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News & Tips: Boat Battery Buying Guide
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Boat Battery Buying Guide

March 5, 2013
Selecting a new 12-volt marine battery for your boat can be a daunting task for first-time buyers. You may be asking questions like "What type of battery is used for a trolling motor"? or, What is a…
Boater raising up a boat anchor
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How to Choose the Right Anchor for Your Boat (video)

January 12, 2013
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,…
News & Tips: Boat Launching in Winter Weather
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Boat Launching in Winter Weather

January 2, 2013
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…
News & Tips: How to Gain Experience Navigating Shallow-Draft Fishing Boats...
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How to Gain Experience Navigating Shallow-Draft Fishing Boats

October 29, 2012
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…
News & Tips: Shallow-Draft Boats & Jet Units
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Shallow-Draft Boats & Jet Units

October 29, 2012
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…
News & Tips: Power Boating Tips for Beginners
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Power Boating Tips for Beginners

October 23, 2012
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…