Bass Fishing
The black Pearl — Pearl River fishing recovers from Temple-Inland Paper Mill spill
A black pearl is one of the rarest of gems. But in August of 2011, Louisianans found their beloved Pearl River became black.[…]
Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Top trolling tackle
Just because Harold Schoeffler uses simple gear such as homemade marker buoys and bamboo pole depth sounders, don’t be fooled into thinking he isn’t particular about his tackle.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Say alert when trolling for speckled trout
While trolling can seem monotonous, it’s just as important to stay alert with this fishing technique as with others, Harold Schoeffler cautioned.[…]
Fishing
Nitro Z19
The Z19 is a latest offering from Nitro, a member of the White River Marine Group built in Clinton, Mo. Nitro specializes in high-performance freshwater fishing boats. At 19-foot-4, the Z19 is the smallest of their Z models available in the pro package for a package price that should be in the range of many budgets and exceed expectations.[…]
Fishing
Stratos 186 VLO
The Stratos 186 VLO is one of the latest offerings from the Flippin, Ark.-based boat builder. They are packaged with features and options, plus accessories, requested by serious fishermen.[…]
Fishing
BlackJack 256
The BlackJack 256 is the flagship of the BlackJack line of high-performance bay boats. Constructed by skilled craftsmen in Knoxville, Ark., the 256 is the largest of the BlackJack models and is made for the fisherman who wants to push the boundaries of the bay boat and explore bigger waters. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Gearing up for crappie success
Sam Roberson’s favorite pieces of gear on which he depends for crappie fishing in deep water.[…]
Fishing
Blue Wave 2400 Pure Bay
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. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Seeking more than a crappie
Years of fishing success has led Sam Roberson in what he said is a more important direction.[…]
Fishing
Nautic Star 227 XTS
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.[…]
Crappie/Bream
‘Don’t pass up a bridge,’ crappie angler says
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.[…]
Fishing
Ranger 2350 Bay Ranger
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. […]
Fishing
Shearwater 260
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.[…]
Fishing
Tideline Boats 235 Hybrid
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.[…]
Fishing
Bulls Bay 230 CC
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.[…]
Bass Fishing
Nip and tuck — Bassmaster Elite Series pro shares jig rigging tips
Flipping a jig in cold water comes naturally to Bassmaster Elite Series pro Todd Faircloth, but jig performance takes some concentrated preparation.[…]