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Boating
January 25, 2012
Terms to Know When Buying a Boat
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Buying a boat is nothing like buying a car. Boats have their own language, and are in a class of their own. A rope is not a rope when on board a boat; it is a line! Little things like that are good to know when you are out looking for a boat. After reading this article you will be better educated on the common terminology associated with boating. This dinghy was made by the incredible people at Chesapeake Boat Builders.… Read More
December 19, 2011
Fishing 101: Etiquette
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I was talking to a friend about “fishing etiquette” the other day. The subject is definitely one we’ve ALL talked about before. But, this conversation probably wasn’t quite the discussion that you’re thinking of... The People You Fish With: Fishing Partners There are two kinds of “fishing etiquette.” There’s the obvious one we all think about when the phrase is mentioned – and the not-so obvious one – the interaction… Read More
August 11, 2011
Safe Harbor
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When Vance Tice and me decided not to get on the water yesterday, it turned out to be a great idea, as winds reached at least 20 knots at the Harborage at Bayboro High and Dry where I keep my 21' Robalo BayHunter. Today I was coming home from a trip to the veterinarian I heard a weather comment that you don't often hear: "Boaters are advised to seek Safe Harbor". I was coming home to downtown Saint Pete from Madeira… Read More
Boating Safety
May 04, 2012
Anglers Lost at Sea
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There is a Chinese curse that says something like "may your children be born into 'interesting' times." Looking around, the older I get, the more I am convinced that my dad - whoever the hell he was - had run into somebody at a poker game or somewhere that spoke Mandarin. The other guy left pissed off but in possession of ancient spell books. Because man, are times interesting. Just how interesting they are could not… Read More
August 12, 2011
Jet Skies and Brain Cells
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If you're one of the dozens of us that have been quietly scouting one of our favorite and pristine grassy flats when a jet ski afficianado came roaring across the waterscape, scaring everything living within four square miles, you will probably like this short video. Attempts by local authorities to limit their access is an issue that I am split about; limiting access is limiting rights. And our rights are no more… Read More
January 02, 2011
Free Coast Guard Safety Education For Boaters
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This is the time of year to get your boats up to par with safety equipment you could need in time of peril and if inspected by a Fish & Game officer, you will pass with flying colors. It also maybe a good time to freshen up on your boating skills and take a Boating Safety Course, not only for your sake but your families too. According to statistics Florida has more boating accidents of any other state. Florida has… Read More
September 16, 2010
Experience isn't enough...
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From the Publisher: This story was sent to Captain David this afternoon. If you spend time on this site, you'll quickly see there are hundreds of years -- literally -- of some of the most challenging fishing experiences anywhere on the Internet. From Jose Wejebe fishing with our troops at Gitmo to Jon Shein dragging 30lb Halibut alongside a kayak in Alaska's frigid waters, the people here spend a lot of time on a lot of… Read More
August 21, 2010
Safety First and Foremost
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File a Float Plan How many of us put safety first when we go fishing? Not enough. I hear all the time from anglers and guides: safety always comes first. In reality that turns out not to be true in most cases. Oh they will have their life jackets and fire extinguishers. The first aid kit is there along with the throw cushions and flares. Even extra stuff like a jump start pack. That is all great. How about a EPRIB… Read More
March 21, 2010
Safely Trailering Your Boat
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Bad Trailering is never a good idea. Read these comments to learn the right way. Ever spend some time at the boat ramp? It can evoke all the emotions of the theatre. Pathos, humor, drama, action, and possible entries to the "Worlds funniest video's" thrown in for good measure. Why do many people make the boat ramp a day's entertainment at rock bottom prices? Because many boaters just don't practice, don't plan, and don't… Read More
