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Scania Marine Engines – New Pleasure Craft Series Diesels
Proven performers relied on by demanding customers all over the world for recreational, commercial and military applications, Scania’s engines are designed to withstand the harshest marine conditions.
Takes A Stand Against AB3030 – Please Call Now
Here is an electronic copy of a letter sent by fishing and outdoor industry leaders in opposition to the AB 3030 legislation.
East Coast Boaters Need To Prepare For Isaias
Isaias is coming on quickly and is looking like some version of an East Coast fly-by. Boat US has offered up a list of preparations boaters can take to weather the storm.
Hurricane Prep List – The Tropics Are Heating Up
The tropics are heating up and those in the hurricane zone should be going down this list to make sure you are prepared for the worst.
New Fishing Tackle & Gear – ICAST 2020 Round-Up
The recent virtual ICAST has finished up and a bunch of great new products have been developed and show a bright future for anglers who will have many new tools to chase fish!
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Raffle Limited Edition Power Pole For Jose Wejebe Foundation
Jose Wejebe had a big heart for helping people and giving back, now Power Pole has joined the effort and sponsored a great raffle to help essential workers who could really use a break!
East Cape Dorado Shootout A Success
Big fish and a big payoff and a larger-than-expected turned marked the running of the annual East Cape Dorado Shootout held Saturday at Hotel Palmas de Cortez.
964-Pound Fish Wins Blue Marlin World Cup 2020
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, 116 teams competed in the 2020 Blue Marlin World Cup Tournament, a one-day event held around the world.
Catalina Ghosts – Fishing Report 6/30
A fresh report on Catalina ghosts by BD'er Jax Mikklesen. A great summary of a recent trip with awesome white seabass to show for it!
Just For The Halibut – A Sweet Success Story
Joe Sarmiento is wrapping up his Pacific Northwest tour and a final shot at halibut fishing pays off, checking a bucket list box.
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Cobia 301CC Center Console Fishing Boat Review
After spending a few hours with the Cobia 301CC, we can confirm several of our suspicions. It’s another very fishy boat from a name you can trust at a price that won’t break the bank.
Tracker Bass Tracker Classic XL – Get Back To Your Roots
Tracker has revived a theme many builders lost sight of long ago: simple and inexpensive works when it comes to small fishing boats.
Trophy T22CC – Run For The Money
The all-new 2020 Trophy T22CC lowers the bar for affordability while raising the bar for Bayliner.
Carolina Skiff JLS 162, 178, & 198 – Slick Set Of Skiffs
Carolina Skiffs have always been well known for their ruggedness, simplicity, and reliability. Now, the JLS series gives these skiffs a new twist.
North Coast 285 – Rugged In Nature
With a North Coast 285 in the slip, you’ll cast off the mooring lines come rain, sleet, or snow. Lenny Rudow takes us through these rugged boats made to take the weather.
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Getting Started On Building Your Own Custom Fishing Rods
Building Custom Fishing Rods As someone who only uses custom built fishing rods, I get a lot of questions from readers about them. The most common of those is usually somewhere along the lines of, “Why should I spend the extra money to build a …
New Fishing Tackle & Gear – ICAST 2020 Round-Up
The recent virtual ICAST has finished up and a bunch of great new products have been developed and show a bright future for anglers who will have many new tools to chase fish!
How To Untwist Mono On A Spinning Reel
For those that are still using monofilament line for certain purposes, Capt. Scott Goodwin offers a quick fishing tip to de-twist your line after a long battle.
PENN Creates Limited Edition Liberty Reels
Limited to 1,000 pieces, the PENN® International® 50VISW Liberty reels are built to turn heads on the water or as a piece of patriotic art in the home. Featuring custom America-themed engraving with a spool wrapped in the pattern of Old Glory, the reel comes in a …
Hook & Tackle American Collection – Fly Your Colors
Hook & Tackle is offering a BD exclusive discount on American Tuna Performance Tee, just in time to celebrate the rest of summer!