Dockline Blog

Mice may look cute in cartoons, but there’s nothing amusing about rodents taking up residence in a boat. Rodents – and mice in particular – may seem harmless enough, but make no mistake: Just a few of them, left unchecked ...

Different people have different ideas of what makes an ideal cruising speed for their boats, but most captains take three major considerations into account: efficiency, comfort (considering sea conditions) and time constraints. Comfort and time constraints will vary not only ...

You see a huge fish boil on the surface, cock back your fishing rod and let that lure fly … only to see it plop down well short of the mark. Don’t feel bad. We’ve all been there before. Sometimes, ...

The record demand for popular fishing tackle over the past couple of years has caused most anglers to develop a deeper appreciation for their go-to baits and lures. If you’ve struggled to find your favorite tackle in that time, then ...

For this installment of Cook Your Catch, we join Peter Miller, Mercury Pro Team member, three-time sailfish champion and Emmy-nominated host of Uncharted Waters with Peter Miller, as he prepares a delicious dish – pan-fried mahi mahi fingers, rice and ...

In a perfect world, every lake is full of biting fish and hosts a nicely pitched boat ramp with nobody waiting in line. But we all know perfect is just a fantasy. With more boats on the water and an ...

As a self-described “tuna nerd,” Ali Hussainy is enjoying what could be described as the good old days of bluefin tuna fishing in his hometown waters off the coast of Southern California. Why so good? Since the El Niño weather ...

Anchoring a boat would seem as simple as lowering the anchor to the bottom and cleating off the line, but many boaters have difficulty with the task. And it’s crucial to know how to anchor your boat because if you ...

Today’s boats have no shortage of electronic screens at the helm: fish finders, chartplotters, engine monitors and the list goes on. And when you’re on the water, you’re guaranteed to see water spots and fingerprints, sooner or later. Not to ...

It was like nothing Peter Miller had ever experienced. A challenge, a thrill, an achievement so grand it would make an indelible impression that he’s been chasing since 1986. During a visit to Boca Grande Pass – the world-famous tarpon ...