The Blue Wave 2400 Pure Bay is the flagship at Blue Wave and embodies the latest in modern bay-boat design and construction. The Seminole, Okla., boat-builder set out to design the ultimate 24-foot bay boat and followed that mandate well this time. […]
Fishermen will find a lot to like about with the 227 Xtreme Tournament Series bay boat from Nautic Star in Amory, Miss. This is the newest addition to Nautic Star’s XTS series; it offers standard features like forward and aft fishing decks, 3-across jump seats aft, a deluxe leaning post, a dash big enough for 12-inch electronics, and an optional console large enough for a head.[…]
Sam Roberson’s favorite pieces of gear on which he depends for crappie fishing in deep water.[…]
The 2350 Bay Ranger from Ranger Boats in Flippin, Ark., is a serious bay boat, yet also brings an innovative, family-friendly, do-it-all inshore/offshore design to all kinds of anglers. The 2350 packs a bunch of features, is rated for 300 horsepower and has impressive performance in terms of speed and economy. […]
Years of fishing success has led Sam Roberson in what he said is a more important direction.[…]
The Shearwater 260, the newest boat in Shearwater’s line, is a product of two years of development to establish a new standard in bay boats. Built by American Marine Sports in Groveland, Fla., the 260 includes more fishing-friendly and creature-comfort features than any other bay boat.[…]
The areas around bridges are popular fishing spots, and there is a good reason. You don’t need a depth finder to locate them and they hold fish.[…]
As the only catamaran, the Tideline 235 Hybrid is the odd boat out in this review. Don’t take that to reflect anything negative; it may be a strong positive. The hybrid designation of the 235 is different, too.[…]
Carolina Composites of Walterboro, S.C., make no bones about its Bulls Bay line. Several classic hull designs that have been popular for a while have been located, retooled and modernized to produce a line of affordable boats with the features needed for comfortable and successful fishing.[…]
The Cape Horn 36os is the excellent big brother of the company’s legendary 31-footers. One look is all it takes to realize mighty oaks grow from acorns and those acorns usually sprout right beside the family tree.[…]
One good hard bait deserves another, and that is what Chas Champagne of Slidell has done with the introduction this month of the Matrix Minnow.[…]
When the Notre Dame football players leave the locker room and head for the field they pass under a sign that reads, “Play like a champion today.”[…]
As we do every January, we recognize fly-fishing achievements in Louisiana with our FLC (Fly Lines Column) Awards.[…]
If you have a handheld GPS unit, you can really put it to use for your hunting. Even in preparing for the next season.[…]
The Wetland Seat from Delta Waterfowl Gear by ALPS OutdoorZ is a lightweight, easy carrying seat perfect for flooded timber and marsh hunting.[…]
The Daiwa Tatula CT Casting Reel delivers the same level of performance that made the original a hit, but now is lighter than ever and available in a fast 8.1:1 gear ratio.[…]