It’s hard enough to catch fish without having a boat issue that can scare the fish away. Spooking fish is actually a far more common problem than many people realize, and people often don’t even think about the factors that cause it. Electric trolling motors, for example, aren’t always as silent … Continue reading
Category Archives: boating
Happy Holidays, all you Boaters!
In observance, something special… Twas the Night Before Christmas, Boater Style Twas the night before Christmas and all through the boat, nothing was stirring, not even a bilge pump float. The stockings were hung from the flybridge with care, in hopes that the fishing rods would soon be placed there. The crew was … Continue reading
Can You Make Your Marine Electronics Work Better? YES!
Marine electronics like GPS chartplotters, VHF radios, and fishfinders can be finicky, but I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. The real question is, are your units working up the their full potential? Chances are, the answer is no. Use these three ways, to give yourself a serious … Continue reading
3 Fishing Boats that are (Still) Priced Reasonably
The price of fishing boats has gone through the roof, and today, it’s easy to spend more on a boat than you spend on your home – without even looking at those gigantic convertible sportfishers or quad-engine powerhouses. In fact, few builders have been able to keep their pricing down … Continue reading
5 Tips for Kayak Fishing
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
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
Gage Storm Runner: Stay Dry, Not Hot!
The biggest problem with most heavy-duty rain jackets and bibs is that they’re heavy – and staying dry means staying hot, unless you find foul weather gear like the new Gage Storm Runner. To understand how these jackets and pants can be light but still offer full protection, you have … Continue reading
5 Cool Gadgets for Boaters
Let’s face it: buying stuff for boats is just plain fun. We might complain about how much something costs, we might hesitate at every purchase, but when you walk back to your truck with a bag full of goodies, there’s going to be a smile on your face. You’re looking … Continue reading
What’s in a boat’s seat cushions?
Boat seat cushions may all look more or less the same in the showroom and at a boatshow, but how those seat cushions are made will have a lasting impact on your comfort, and the value of your boat. The comfort part is pretty obvious – how cushy that cushion is or is … Continue reading
The 3 Wackiest Boats in the World
A while back I wrote an article for Boats.com about the 10 coolest and craziest looking boats in the world. The response was, well, let’s just say it was crazy! So, I thought everyone checking out FishGame.com might enjoy hearing about these unusual boats, as well. We took a vote, and here … Continue reading
