If you haven’t had a leaf spring break on your boat trailer yet, from my perspective you’re lucky. I’ve had 2 of them break on me in the 17 years I’ve been hauling the boat around. The first was only at a year old. It was a single leaf design, that even the manufacturer admitted […]
Boating Tips
Boat Seats and Carpet by Charlie King
Like many other fishermen out there today, a brand-new bass boat is not always in the budget but with a little bit of time and money you can keep your boat looking great with multiple types of upgrades. Last year I found myself not only wanting but needing new seats for my 1998 Stratos 201, […]
Has Tournament Bass Fishing Become An Elitist Sport?
Don’t laugh…this is a legitimate question. Why? How? The average price for a new tournament-ready bass boat out the door is between $60,000 – $80,000. The most expensive bass boat on the market right now sells for over $100,000. You heard me correctly, that is not a typo…over $100K! I did not say it […]
Boat Cover Care by Mike Tremont
Boat Cover Care Just wanted to pass along a little info to help yoiu keep certain types of boat covers nice and waterproof. Mine is almost 17 years old. The sun and one of my cats claws are rough on the surface. Last I checked, it would be well over $1000 to have my custom […]
Russell Marine Power Pole Blade Anchor Light Installation by Charles Cornelison
Tools Required: Phillips screw driver, 7/16” wrench, Black duct tape, ¼” heat shrink, Zip ties 6”or 8”, Flush Zip tie cutters, solder or high quality connectors, test light or Digital Multimeter, Cordless drill (optional) Install difficulty 2 out of 5 Install time: 45 min to 1 hour per Blade wired (experienced installer) Russell Marine products […]
Hotfoot Maintenance by Mike Tremont
Boat Maintenance and Your Hot Foot. Just wanted to share an experience I had out on the water that I didn’t expect. I’m big on preventive maintenance, but this experience may help you stay out on the water longer. The throttle started sticking as I was motoring. It progressed to minor annoyance to a serious […]
Battery Maintenance for Bass Boats
There’s more to it than just catching fish these days.As tournament Anglers it only takes one weak link in the chain to ruin your day on the Lake and keep you out of the money.With all the new electronics,GPS,aerators,bilge pumps,sonic wave and lights.Our battery’s are working harder and longer than ever before and need our […]
Tournament Bass Tips to Improve your success
Tournament Bass Fishing Tips by “Ron Howe” I am by no means any famous super Pro Bass Angler, but Ive had a lot of Tournament success in recent years and I want to share what has made me better and hope it can help you be a better Tournament Bass Angler. We all start […]
BPS Bass in the Grass Tips on Fishing Aquatic Vegetation (Kevin Van Dam)
BPS Bass in the Grass Tips on Fishing Aquatic Vegetation (Kevin Van Dam)
Ten Fuel-Saving Tips for Towing the Boat to the Lake
With fuel prices high, trailering a boat has become more expensive. However, there are some easy ways to stretch that tank of gas with your tow vehicle. Here are ten tips from BoatUS: Basic maintenance: Keep your tow vehicle’s engine tuned and replace the engine air filter on a periodic basis. Drive ahead: Moderate your […]