There are a lot of reasons why kayak fishing has become so popular in recent years: it’s relatively inexpensive, it’s effective and in some cases even more effective than fishing from other types of boats, and it’s a heck of a lot of fun. As a result of its popularity, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Leaves, Twigs, Scuppers, and Sinking your Boat
Last Saturday I hitched up my boat, hauled it to the ramp, and set out in the pre-dawn hours with a weather forecast of sunny skies and calm winds. As usual, the forecast was off. Way off. In fact, as we cleared the river and hit the bay, the alleged five-knot … Continue reading
Duck Boat Blues
I recently prepped my duck boat for the season, and got several surprises. Unfortunately, none of them were good. In fact, the entire experience reminded me that I should have inspected the boat at least once a month through the summer, to make sure none of these things happened. In … Continue reading
Hot New Boats from the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show: Edgewater, Scout, Sea Ray, and More!
I’ve been in Ft. Lauderdale a lot lately, to check out new introductions at the boat show – one of the biggest in the country. And this year’s show was no disappointment. There were new models galore, in everything from fishing boats to cruisers to runabouts. Here are some of … Continue reading


