I have debated writing this post for years. It’s not a fun story. It’s not about fishing or gear. It is a memory that haunts me to this day. But I’m writing it because I see people make the same mistake at the boat ramp every single summer. And every time I see it, I […]
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⚠️ Safety Warning: The Great Lakes (Erie, Ontario, Superior, Huron, Michigan) are known for rapid weather changes. A bass boat’s low freeboard makes it susceptible to swamping in rough water. Always check the marine forecast, but remember: forecasts can be wrong. Let me start with a simple statement: I am not a fan of drowning.
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There is a moment of panic every boater knows: you run your hand along the hull and feel a snag. Or worse, you see the spiderweb crack that wasn’t there last season. When I bought my Kevlar canoe, I knew exactly what I was getting into. It was a “factory second” with a 4-inch crack
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If you’ve ever portaged a 70lb fiberglass canoe more than 500 meters, you know exactly why people buy Kevlar. Your shoulders scream, your knees buckle, and you start wondering if you can just leave the boat in the woods and walk home. But then you look at the price tag. A new Kevlar prospector canoe
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I used to be obsessed with underwater drones. I owned and tested four of them. My absolute favorite was the PowerRay—until the day it shorted out 50 feet down. There is a specific kind of heartbreak when you watch a $1,000 gadget die in the deep dark. After that, I realized something important: generally, boaters
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Learn about the differences between eisenglass vs. vinyl for boat repair at Boating.Guide.
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Driving down the road, we’ve all seen the various signs that help direct traffic. But how do you know where to go when you’re in a boat? Boat buoys and markers, that’s how. Boating buoys can be confusing, though. There are many different types and meanings, including telling boaters where the rocks are so they
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