Some of my best childhood memories are related to family vacations around Ely, Minnesota. My mother had allergies and our family would escape the corn pollen in southern Minnesota by going far north.
We stayed in austere cabins and took cheap, lightly powered fishing boats out on Burntside Lake with visions of “catching the big one.” [...] Read more »
Dory boats were named for the fish known as dories.
The dory boat is a small, shallow draft boat, about 15 to 22 feet long. It’s a light and versatile boat with high sides, flat bottom and sharp bow and stern. Dory boats are easy to build because of their simple lines and have been used [...] Read more »
Author: Mark R. Khalil
Boat launching is quite simple when you do your homework and preparation ahead of time. Don’t make your life and the life of other boaters difficult by foregoing these steps. Last thing you want to do is create a following of enemies for yourself at the lake!
Your prep work includes what [...] Read more »
I recently decided to start carp fishing again and I was amazed just how much technology of carp fishing has come along since I last went. It was some time ago since I went but following a visit to the tackle shop it was great to see all of the new tackle that is used [...] Read more »
Author: Lisa Herbik
Inflatable boats are often used for fishing and rafting, but when you think outside the box, you can do a lot more with them. Here are 3 memory making ideas for you and your family.
1. Picture perfect. Fall and Spring are great times of year to head out to your favorite lake with [...] Read more »
By Ryan M Shaw
It is true that boating education is important both for owner and passengers in order to prevent any type of trouble. No matter, if one is taking it as hobby or for business, it is important to go through with all the essential knowledge. Boating tutorials are not only important to operate [...] Read more »
Author: Rich McPharlin
Buying an used boat could have its advantages but also some disadvantages. There are a lot of specialized site that presents a variety of used boats from which you can choose. You can find them at low prices starting a couple of thousand dollars, depending on the size you wish.
One of the advantages [...] Read more »
Kayak fishing is simply fishing in a kayak. Its no big deal, you just get into a kayak and head to the fishing grounds. However, it is easier said than done and in recent years, kayak fishing gained a lot of popularity, jumping right out of its 4,000-year history into the 21st century limelight. Originally [...] Read more »
Author: Tim Barrels
Tips
Keeping the following points in mind will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable fishing trip.
* Ensure your boat is sea worthy and service the motor regularly
* Seek local information if fishing in unfamiliar waters
* Ensure you have adequate fresh fuel
* Carry tools and [...] Read more »
Alarms for boats are something you really need if you leave your boat in the water all the time. If you do, you sure don’t need some auto alarm system that’s not designed for boats. You want something that will let you know if someone is stealing your boat and alarms that will let you [...] Read more »
