Dockline Blog

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 ...

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 ...

Redfish are among the most popular saltwater inshore species, and spring is a favorite time to target them by capitalizing on the flutter and flash of weedless spoons. In spring, rising water temperatures bring on a boost in backcountry baitfish ...

The chartplotter at the helm of your boat is an amazing little box of modern tech magic that puts a chart on an LCD screen, uses GPS to track your position and displays that position on the digital chart, making ...

It’s every angler’s dream – to sample unpressured waters where the fish grow big and their appetites bigger. Adapting Virgil’s observation that “fortune favors the bold,” it’s equally true that extraordinary angling opportunity awaits those willing to seek it. This ...

Finally. As winter gives way to spring and temperatures begin to rise, feelings of anticipation and excitement take hold of boaters and make them all but forget the long months of cold they’ve just endured. Finally, it’s time to get ...

According to Mercury Pro Team member Andy Montgomery, who fishes the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, learning to use a baitcaster will improve the skills of any angler. His main contention is that a baitcaster allows you to make ...

Of all the critical parts of a boat, few are more important – or more overlooked – than the humble bilge pump. Not only does it get rid of the small quantities of water that get inside the hull from ...