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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.
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.
Children today often spend more time inside than outside, and think life without a video game is not possible.
I’ve always been fascinated with the weather, constantly checking the forecast and “broadcasting” incoming storms to anyone who will listen.
Boating and Fishing Patches for ScoutsThis is certainly a special year for the Boy Scouts of America – as they celebrate their 100th anniversary at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
It turns out that not all fish stories are lies and that in fact, some of the most outlandish ones are actually true – like the one about a bass worth a million dollars. Imagine a fish worth a million dollars in prize money.
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