It’s obvious that by adding more offerings to your spread, whether trolling or live baiting, you’ll exponentially increase your odds of hooking up. In theory you’re trying to imitate a fleeing school of baitfish, so why not add more students to your class? With most boats equipped with four standard gunwale mounted rod holders in the cockpit, two on each side, it can be difficult to put together an enticing spread with such limited options.

One of the ironies of boating is that the main ingredient necessary for such activity – water – is also the biggest cause of problems. Controlling marine growth has challenged mariners since the beginning of time, so properly choosing and using antifouling paint is critical for maximizing efficiency.

E-10 gasoline (containing 10% Ethanol) has recently been introduced to several North Eastern regions of the U.S. With that introduction comes a lot of concerns and troubles for anyone owning a gasoline-powered (small) engine such as a snowmobile, outdoor power equipment or Marine engine (boat).

Today’s mid-size pocket-rockets are better equipped than ever before. Twenty-five to 40-ft. center-consoles, cuddy-cabins and express-style sportfish boats now feature multi-screen fish-finding and navigation displays, underwater lights, multi-media entertainment systems, air-conditioning, bait freezers, and let’s not forget compact hot-water heaters and full-galleys with microwave, refrigerator and electric stovetops for comfortable overnight getaways. Add an anchor windlass, powerful livewell pumps, spreader lights and electric reels and downriggers, and the overall demand for electrical power is greater than ever before.

Wheel bearings may be the single biggest source of anguish for trailer boaters. trust me when I tell you, there is absolutely nothing like the shock of watching one of your trailer’s wheels pass your tow vehicle while cruising down the highway! With the proper preventive maintenance, this will never happen to you.

Composite materials, unique combinations of plastics, resins, and state-of-the-art fibers, are replacing heavy metals in everything from fishing reels to outboard engines. Now composite construction has entered the mainstream marine world in the form of composite propellers.