Looking Forward to Opening Day of Boating Season

Memories help us all get through the boating offseason. Tim Bower Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. We are well into spring, and everyone at the Lake View Inn has survived March Madness—and I don’t mean the college basketball tournament. […]

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Silver Salmon Fishing in Southeast Alaska

The bait spins slowly in the current, an action that silvers can’t resist. Jim Hendricks Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The scene is primordial to its core. Cool ocean currents scour ancient rocky shores draped […]

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Yamaha Rightwaters sponsors Fishing’s Future

Yamaha Rightwaters has announced its sponsorship of Fishing’s Future, an organization that provides family-oriented fishing activities. Through the new relationship, Yamaha Rightwaters will provide Fishing’s Future with a Yamaha F175 outboard to power its “ICAN” vessel, a 25-foot Triton designed for families with disabilities. The “ICAN” vessel is modified with heightened railings, an open floor […]

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How to launch a boat from a trailer

Keen to take the stress out of slipway work? Boating instructor Jon Mendez shares his essential guide on how to launch a boat from a trailer… For many of us, our introduction to boating would have been a small trailer-launched boat that we towed to the water whenever we fancied getting afloat. If it was […]

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US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Helicopters

The MH-65 is equipped for making challenging rescues. Courtesy US Coast Guard Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. One of the US Coast Guard’s most recognizable aircraft must be the Eurocopter MH-65 SRR Dolphin. A gloss-orange streak racing toward danger, […]

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MTI Celebrates 25th Anniversary In First-Class Fashion

Starting with an enjoyable check-in at the docks owned by company founders Randy and Cherell Scism on Thursday afternoon, followed by two days of fun runs and dinners at Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri, Marine Technology Inc. hosted an incredible 25th anniversary celebration last week that culminated with an enjoyable, first-class gathering at […]

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Battling Tuna Around Oil Rigs in the Gulf of Mexico

Massive oil rigs are havens for a variety of species. Ryan Morie Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The pain in my right ­forearm had become unbearable. I shook it to relieve the discomfort. The spool […]

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How to provision a yacht for a long passage

Long term liveaboard Catherine Lawson talks about how to provision a yacht for a long passage and passes on some of her top tips Provisioning a yacht for a long period away from conventional shops, with limited cold store space, dry goods stowage and galley facilities, can be daunting. In a beautifully illustrated new book, […]

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Fishing for Yellowtail on the Sea of Cortez

There’s no better way to end a bachelor party than fishing the remote waters of the Gulf of California. Sam Lungren Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. It was 6 a.m. on day five of a […]

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5 World-famous Actors Who Enjoy Fishing

5 World famous Actors Who Enjoy Fishing If you are a passionate angler, then you will know that fishing is not just a hobby; it is a way of life! Not everyone has a true understanding or appreciation of the sport. Many will raise their eyebrows or frown at the idea of sitting beside an […]

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Sailing the Seas of Excitement: A Comprehensive Guide for Saltwater Fishing

Comprehensive Guide for Saltwater Fishing Saltwater fishing is a thrilling sport that challenges anglers to showcase their skills against formidable and elusive creatures in expansive, unobstructed waters. It provides enthusiasts with a distinct and gratifying experience, ranging from casting lines along sandy shorelines to venturing offshore in pursuit of colossal fish. This thorough guide will […]

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Prepare for Launch

Boating is a great way to enjoy our Southwest Florida waters. Whether you enjoy fishing, water skiing, or cruising, getting out on a boat can be a fun and relaxing experience. However, with the increasing popularity of boating, boat ramps are getting busier and more crowded than ever before. Launching a boat can be intimidating, […]

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How to Tie the FG Knot

Laz here, to talk about the FG Knot, my go-to connection whether I’m fishing inshore or offshore, for connecting braid and fluorocarbon. One of the advantages of this knot is that its low profile allows it to slip easily through the guides avoiding hang ups, busted guide inserts, and all that bad stuff. HERE ARE […]

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On Board With: Addy White

White repurposes microplastics into amazing jewelry. Courtesy Addy White Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. I met Addy during the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, where she had set up a small table in the Suzuki Marine booth to display […]

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