Boating Lifestyle
There is so much to love, and learn, about boating. That's why we created this library of articles, videos and blog posts to help you throughout your adventures.
Freshwater Fish - Trout
Trout are one of the most sought after angling species and will take a variety of natural and artificial baits. They favor cold, clear moving water—rivers and streams—but some species inhabit the dept
Freshwater Fish - Bass
For sport anglers, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are two of the most prized quarries. Bass spend most of their time in lakes and rivers with plentiful fresh water. They tend to congregate in mos
Why Choosy Parents Choose Boating
Take advantage of time you can spend on the water with family and friends. Here are some of the reasons we recommend the boating lifestyle to any family.
Freshwater Fish - Catfish
Many anglers simply love catfish. There are 37 catfish families, with species found in both freshwater and saltwater. Perhaps their most recognized traits are their catlike whiskers, or barbells, and
Freshwater Fish - Carp
Although carp have been considered a nuisance by North American anglers, they are highly prized as sportfish in Europe, and can be excellent fighters. A growing number of anglers in the US are becomin
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Winterize Your Boat
When the boating season is winding down, it’s time to start thinking about protecting your valuable recreational asset.
Freshwater Fish - Perch
White perch are silvery and frequently have irregular dusky longitudinal lines along its body. They have a slightly projecting lower jaw and small teeth. Their dorsal fins are separate and their anal
Freshwater Fish - Crappie
Taken together, black crappie and white crappie is the third most preferred group of freshwater sportfish, ranking behind only bass and catfish.Crappies’ gill covers have spines. The black crappie can
Parts of a Sailboat
Here's a list of all of the sailing terms you will need to get out on the water!
Freshwater Fish - Eel
Eels can be a great catch for anglers, but are not a particularly popular catch. There are nearly 400 different species of eels.
Freshwater Fish - Drum
Except for color, freshwater drum resembles its marine relative the red drum. The fish is deep-bodied and equipped with a long dorsal fin divided into two sections. The dorsal fin usually has 10 spine
Nine ways to make your kids fall in love with boating
They say if your child hasn’t been bitten by the bug to fish or boat by the time they are 13, they likely never will take up either sport.