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Check our inspiring and educational blog articles about fishing and boating written by experts. Get fishing tips and tricks and read personal stories from anglers who live and breathe fishing and boating. Learn new fishing skills, boating resources, fishing etiquette, conservation and more.
Learn the basic surf fishing tips for beginners like the best time to go, where to cast a line, gear, bait and techniques.
The economy may ebb and flow, but through it all, boating maintains its popularity. That’s what I learned from our recent study of boater attitudes.
I wanted to share with you some impressive results from our recent Anglers’ Legacy survey. The Anglers’ Legacy program, as you may already know, asks avid anglers to become “Ambassadors” who pledge to introduce at least one newcomer a year to fishing.
My job at Discovery Education provides me with a lot of unique opportunities to work with some amazing organizations on some pretty incredible projects.
The summer is officially over, kids are back in school, and the winter holidays are quickly approaching. If you are a boater like me, you also think in terms of “it’s only 8 more months until boating season” or “it’s only 4 more months until the boat goes back in the water.”
What’s the easiest way to find the right campground for your upcoming fishing trip?
I grew up in Florida, and as the daughter of a fishing guide, my dad took me to the Miami Boat Show nearly every year, just for fun.
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE the fall. I love the temperate weather, I love football season (and baseball playoffs, when my team is in the hunt) and I love scenic drives to take in all the fall colors. Boaters, in my opinion though, have the best views of the autumn scenery.
If you and your family have spent time on the water, share your story for a chance to win a trip for four to Yellowstone National Park.
With Labor Day behind us and back-to-school mode in full swing, it’s actually STARTING to feel like fall.
The BoatUS Foundation recently tested and rated the top on-the-water weather services – everything from cellular phone text messaging to Sirius satellite weather on a chart plotter
The love of active sports and being in the great outdoors is bred in Tim Grave’s bones – even after those bones have let him down.
Need help planning your next cruising or fishing adventure? Well, look no further! TakeMeFishing.org recently teamed up with Marinalife – the leading online concierge and trip planning service for boaters – to help make your on-the-water outings hassle-free.
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