Fresh; Salt; Craft; Gear; Safety
Fastest Pontoon Boat in the World Hits 114 MPH
Need something a little bigger than a bass boat? You might want to look into the world’s fastest pontoon boat. If you can only have one boat this year, you should really look into trying to recreate the world’s fastest pontoon boat. This pontoon was officially clocked at 114 miles per hour at the Lake
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Boat Throws Driver at Full Speed, Keeps Driving Aimlessly
The thought of being ejected from your boat at full speed is scary enough, but the boat didn’t stop! There’s nothing more dangerous when you’re fishing out on the water than a boat without a driver. Not only can these machines move at high speeds, but they’re heavy enough to cause serious damage or injury,
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Bass Boat Crashes at 102 MPH
If this doesn’t make you want to take it slow on the water, I don’t know what will. These guys are lucky to still be alive after attempting to break the world record for top speed on a bass boat. Their video claims they already broke the record once, but they wanted to see if
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Getting a Boat on the Trailer is an Acquired Skill for Some Folks
Try not to giggle at this hilarious boat ramp ridiculousness. We’ve all been that newbie at the boat ramp, unsure of the nuances involved in getting a boat off or on the trailer. It’s not as easy as it looks. Chuck Coxie didn’t have beginner’s luck on his side when he attempted to put his
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Evinrude Outboard Engines Discontinued as BRP Signs Agreement With Mercury
BRP recently shared their plans to discontinue the iconic Evinrude engine brand, along with other readjustments in their marine market strategies. BRP recently announced that a shifted focus towards “the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products” will re-orient the business going forward. As a result, the company will discontinue
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Getting organized now yields more time outdoors later
Over the past decade, I’ve found myself embracing more electronics and technology into my passion for the outdoors. No, I’m not referring to weather stations, GPS trackers or boat radar units but simple things, like weather apps, checklists, notes and journals, which have helped me in enormous ways.
Sea Doo’s Fishing Jet Ski is Still as Awesome as It Was When It First Came Out
There’s finally a reason to not hate a jet ski. There are two kinds of boaters that drive fishermen nuts. You’ve been there, too. It’s a perfect evening on the lake. The fish are just starting to move and all of a sudden here comes a pontoon boat full of people hugging the shoreline. They
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Feast Your Eyes on the Fastest Pontoon Boat in the World
Need something a little bigger than a bass boat? You might want to look into the world’s fastest pontoon boat. If you can only have one boat this year, you should really look into trying to recreate the world’s fastest pontoon boat. This pontoon was officially clocked at 114 miles per hour at the Lake
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This Boater Just Realized His Boat Trailer is Still Attached
From the what’s-wrong-with-this-picture department: a boater looked down at the water only to find his boat trailer was still with him. Honestly, if we only knew the language spoken here, we might get a quick answer to the question plaguing us all: how do you get so far from the boat launch without knowing that
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An Ode to the Classic Lakeside Cafe
How many of you have a lakeside cafe you frequent? It took a trip to what’s become a local lakeside icon here in Austin, Texas to remind ourselves: there’s just something great about a cafe that tends to boaters, anglers, and those enjoying themselves near the rivers and lakes that make this country so great.
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