Forward Facing Sonar EPISODE SUMMARY Len Vinci and Mark Lassagne sit down and give their tips on forward facing sonar for this BAM Podcast episode.One perspective from a technical salesman/fisherman and the other from an on the water professional tournament angler. EPISODE NOTES Garmin LiveScope One of the most talked about products in fishing today […]
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Lowrance Unveils Next Generation of the Ultimate Fishing System Lowrance, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, has rolled out its next generation of fishing electronics this week – Lowrance Unveils Next Generation of the Ultimate Fishing System. The new HDS PRO® chartplotter/fishfinder, highest resolution ActiveTarget™ 2 Live Sonar and, ultra high-definition Active Imaging™ HD provide anglers the complete package of the latest […]
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Dec. 1, 2022) — Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today announced its 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. The guide offers gift ideas for every angler or boater in your life, from an engine maintenance kit to a wireless trolling motor, youth apparel and even accessories for your four-legged friend. Give the Gift […]
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Spencer Shuffield 8211 Featured on Bass Edge Radio Podcast Bass Edge Radio, presented by Megaware KeelGuard is excited to chat with 2022 MLF/Pro Circuit Title Champion and 2023 MLF/Bass Pro Tour qualifier Spencer Shuffield in the featured Angler Spotlight of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove breakdown Spencer’s success over […]
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Casting for rockfish and halibut while pounding through the offshore waters of the Pacific Northwest, Shane Scott discovers just how tough the Lindell 41 is. Photos by Cade Lucero and Mason Tuttle Fish HardBoat Harder Casting for rockfish and halibut while pounding through the offshore waters of the Pacific Northwest, Shane Scott discovers just how […]
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MLF/BPT Angler Josh Bertrand is a top angler using forward facing sonar WILDWOOD, Mo. – Bass Edge Radio interviews 2022 Won Bass US Open Champion and MLF/Bass Pro Tour Angler Josh Bertrand as the featured angler in their latest podcast presented by Megaware KeelGuard. Show hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove breakdown with Josh the finer details of […]
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Depth sounders are pretty crucial bits of kit for all of us. If you want to have an idea of how much water is beneath your keel then you will need a depth sounder of some sort – unless you want to go old school and send someone to the bow with a longline […]
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Black Friday is a great time to pick up a cut-price fish finder. We pick out some of the best fish finder deals available right now… Modern fish finders aren’t exactly cheap, but you get what you pay for, with premium options like GPS and chartplotting functionality often built-in. In the run-up to the busiest […]
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Texas sleds, like this one piloted by Capt. Brian Barrera, are perfect vehicles for getting anglers into the shallows where redfish, trout, and other skinny-water species are found. Capt. Brian Barrera With a name like Texas sled or scooter, it is obvious the boat was designed to access the super-skinny water along the Gulf Coast […]
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Fresh off an epic season, kayak-angling legend Drew Gregory opens the knowledge vault Ladson, SC (November 7, 2022) – Drew Gregory is the first to admit his stealth-like, away-from-the-crowds approach to kayak angling is becoming something of an exception to the sport’s early culture. It’s an interesting twist of irony: That a game created to give […]
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The International Marine Electronics Alliance (IMEA), a 501 (c) (3) supporting organization of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), has awarded six marine electronics industry scholarships to students currently enrolled in marine trade school technology programs. The six scholarship winners included Charles Horton from the Landing School in Arundel, Maine; Andrew Vogel of Suncoast Technical […]
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Sailfish anglers in the South battle winter winds and waves for the best action of the year. Harry Hindmarsh 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. Successful live-bait sailfishing requires deep knowledge of this unique billfish’s migratory […]
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In my all of our decades of boating, we’ve never heard a fellow boater look at his collection of gear, apparel and apparatuses, and say, “You know what, I’m good.” If you’re serious about finding things that help you get on the water and stay on, too much stuff is never enough. In this spirit, […]
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Bass fishing may not offer many definitive statements, but here’s one you can take to the bank: During the fall season, find the bait and you’ll find the bass. By late summer, schools of shad, herring and other forage species start heading into the creeks, pockets and backwaters of reservoirs throughout the U.S. Soon, the […]
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The LiveScope XR is easy to install and integrate with compatible Garmin MFDs. Courtesy Garmin 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. Garmin has extended the range of live sonar to unprecedented distances. The new LiveScope XR live sonar can boom […]
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Garmin’s array of award-winning fish finders ranges from the simplest depth sounder to high-tech command centers that control your entire vessel. Garmin is an undisputed leader in marine electronics. In fact, it has won the National Marine Electronics Association’s Manufacturer of the Year award for seven years running. In 2017, Garmin further solidified its market […]
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The best GPS fish finders incorporate either simple waypoint tracking or full-scale chart plotting. Here’s how to choose the right unit for your vessel. Photo: Stephen Vincent / Alamy Stock Photo Not all GPS fish finders are created equal. In the recreational boating market, navigation electronics fall into two broad categories: chart plotters and fish […]
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National Boating Industry Safety Awards 2022 Winners Courtesy Sea Tow Foundation 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. Southold, NY (October 18, 2022) – The Sea Tow Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting boating safety, in conjunction with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, […]
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TargetLock enables independent operation of Humminbird’s Mega Live transducer and lets you lock on to structure. Courtesy Humminbird 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. Fish finders offer virtual snapshots of the underwater world, but live sonar provides the equivalent of […]
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The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is packed with the latest high-tech items. Courtesy Informa 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. The boat show season starts with one of the biggest—the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Oct. 26 to 30, 2022). […]
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