Mercury Pro Team member Alton Jones, of Lorena, Texas, believes the reverse clinch knot is a great knot for all types of fishing lines. It’s easy and fast to tie and forms a strong connection. The only real doubt in ...
Among the other fun events that mark the holiday season, many waterfront communities across the country host nighttime boat parades that give local boaters the opportunity to deck out their vessels with Christmas lights and show them off. Holiday boat ...
Often depicted in movies and TV shows as ruthless, razor-toothed monsters, sharks long have been feared by humans. But thanks to the scientific research efforts undertaken by facilities like the Bimini Biological Field Station, nicknamed “Shark Lab,” in the Bahamas, ...
Every boat owner should know how to remove and install the boat’s propeller. The prop may become damaged and need to be repaired or replaced. You may decide to upgrade your propeller to improve performance or economy. Inspecting the propeller ...
While changing out fishing line is not high on the list of things most anglers enjoy about fishing, using good line is an integral part of angling success. The line is, after all, vital to making a proper cast and ...
Those warm summer days are a thing of the past. And with winter closing in, we hope you’ve already checked out our How to Store Your Boat for the Winter blog. Winter boat storage is a critical consideration, because when ...
Regardless of the species you like to fish for, spooling a spinning reel is a task you’ll need to tackle from time to time. There are several ways to spool a spinning reel, and while filling the reel with line ...
In October, the Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) broke ground on a new $3.8 million Marine Technology Center on its campus in Cedarville, Michigan. Located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Huron, GLBBS is the only ...
Because it sounds like a negative, “slip” might be the most misunderstood of all propeller terms. But slip is actually essential to propeller function. Propeller slip is the difference between the actual distance the prop travels forward through the water ...
People love their walleye. And for good reason. This freshwater fish, found in the northern United States and Canada, is easy to eat. Known for it’s mild and sweet flavor, the walleye is a favorite at countless fish fries as ...
