Selecting the Right Transducer Frequency for Deepwater Fishing

Daytime swordfishing calls for sonar transducer frequencies and wattage ratings that can penetrate the deepest depths. Kevin Dodge 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. Today, saltwater ­anglers ply ever-increasing depths to catch fish. California rockfish anglers […]

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RBFF wraps up State Marketing Workshop

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ComFish Alaska 2023 Takes On Climate Change, Legal Challenges to State’s Fisheries

Image: ComFish Alaska. Participants in ComFish Alaska 2023, undeterred by a spring snowstorm that halted jet traffic in and out of Kodiak for a day, tackled climate challenges to fisheries, including plastics pollution and prospective economic and environmental benefits of the mushrooming kelp mariculture efforts. The state’s biggest and longest-running commercial fisheries trade show, which […]

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New Gear: Zeiss SFL 40

  Zeiss’ SFL 40 binoculars stood up to the rigors of life aboard, even during a Northeast winter. Joe Albanese One of Zeiss’ newest offerings, the SFL 40, offers fast-focusing capabilities in a lightweight frame that delivers the impeccable low light performance the company is known for. I tested a pair of the SFL 40 […]

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Costa Sunglasses expands PRO series with launch of Corbina PRO

Costa Sunglasses expands PRO series with launch of Corbina PRO Costa Sunglasses, manufacturer of the first color-enhancing all-polarized glass sunglass lens, brings next-level performance to its legacy frame Corbina Pro for spring 2023. The enhanced Corbina PRO features new performance upgrades that keep your frames locked in place and vision clear so you can stay […]

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ABYC opens nominations for Outstanding Technician Awards

As part of the upcoming International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled April 24-29, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will present the “2023 Outstanding Technician Awards.” Five winners will receive a $100 VISA gift card, technician prize pack with various giveaways, and will be featured on ABYC’s website and social media. Submissions will be […]

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Grundéns Spring 2023 Line is Now Available

March 9, 2023 (Poulsbo, WA) — Grundéns, producer of the world’s leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces the launch of its  Spring 2023 collection available at wholesale retail partners and on Grundéns.com. The new line includes innovations in GORE-TEX outerwear, a unique Women’s bib relief system, continued expansion of their popular and tournament-winning footwear line, and […]

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Airmar appoints Gemeco brand manager

Airmar Technology Corporation has named Suzanne Hawley as the Brand Manager for the company’s wholly-owned distributor, Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists, located in Lake City, S.C. “Hawley is results-oriented and highly collaborative, which makes her a strong fit for our culture,” said Jennifer Matsis, VP of sales and marketing. “We are very happy to welcome Hawley […]

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An Improbable Trip Around the Globe

It started as a 4-month cruise but became a made-for-­Hollywood, 13-year voyage. Roger Moore recounts a once-in-a-lifetime journey with his wife, dog—and a monkey. What started as a 4-month cruise to Mexico turned into a made-for-Hollywood, 13-year voyage around the world. I’d met Roger Moore a few times in passing. The founder of Nautical Ventures–—a […]

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What To Look For When You Need A Boat Yard

Yard Work What to look for in a yard when it’s time to do some serious work on the boat. Boat owners are always tinkering on their vessels, but when the job requires some time in the yard for a more comprehensive repair, there are a few things to consider before using their facilities. Proximity […]

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Sunsation Sun Run Registration Open

The weather forecast for the 2022 Sun Run—Sunsation Boats’ first official customer-gathering in more than 15 years—was bleak. Hard rain forced what was supposed to an indoor/outdoor welcome party at the Sunsation factory in Algonac, Mich., the night before into being an entirely indoor celebration. But though many, if not most, of the 200-plus guests […]

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Logbook: Memory Makers

How is it that a boat has the ability to create the most powerful memories? I have two friends (yes, surprising, I know) who are both my age and who also happen to be buying and selling boats at the same time. The similarities between the friends are uncanny and coincidental. Both are police officers; […]

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Cox Group And Mercury Racing Honor MTI For 25th Anniversary

Unless you’re steeped in the go-fast boating business/media world, you probably aren’t familiar with the Cox Group of Charlotte, N.C. Nor necessarily should you be as the marketing and public relations outfit, led by Rodrick Cox—a familiar name of offshore racing fans for his longtime work for Super Boat International and current involvement with Race […]

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