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How to Read a Fish Finder

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Here is a a fantastic video brought to us by Wired2Fish on how to read a fish finder. This is one area where I need some serious help, and have the most questions. I am sure I’m not alone. This video explains allot. If your thinking about buying a fish finder with all these newer technologies like down and/or side imaging, definitely watch this video. This video… ...Read More

Skipping and Pitching docks

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Skipping and pitching docks and overhangs is a technique that you must master. The big ones hide under there, this is a fact. This technique requires practice, practice, and more practice to perfect it. I can only do it with a spinning setup, I tried a few times with a baitcaster, but it became really expensive changing line each and every time I got a massive… ...Read More

Primer Bulb Primer

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TinBoats member Johnny threw together a Primer bulb Primer. This will help those that that are having issues on our forum. This is just a quick article that describes what a Primer bulb does. Hopefully, it can assist you to simplify the troubleshooting process. Once again I want to thank Johnny for taking the time to write up this article for all the forum members… ...Read More

9 lb 3 oz Bass Attacks Frog in the Air

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This video of a 9 lb 3 oz Bass Attacks Frog in the Air is awesome!  Its a few years old, but it’s one that must be seen if you are into topwater frog fishing.  If you have been thinking about getting into frog fishing, this is the video that will motivate you to hone your frog fishing technique. Lure: Lunkerhunt Frog http://bit.ly/Lunker_Frog Rod: 7′… ...Read More

How to Keep your feet warm

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I came across a video on youtube on how to keep your feet warm during the colder months. I subscribe to Intense Angler Outdoors and this video caught my eye because it seems that this is a cheap solution, and the theory behind it seems logical. There is nothing worse than being outdoors whether its fishing or hunting and having cold feet. I don’t care how much… ...Read More

Varnish vs. Polyurethane

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Here is a great article TinBoats member Johnny put together to highlight the difference between Varnish vs. Polyurethane. If you have any questions for Johnny, feel free to enter comments below, or better yet reach out to him on our forum. Before we dig into the details, let’s talk about why we need a different varnish for outdoor applications. Any wood that… ...Read More

Peacock Bass Fishing in PR

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The better half and I went Peacock Bass Fishing in Puerto Rico. We were super satisfied with Captain Paco and his guide service at Peacock Bass and Tarpon Tours. We will call on him again to do a guided Tarpon trip next time we go to Puerto Rico. We were on fish as soon as we got to the prime areas on the water and it was non-stop action all day long. We caught many species… ...Read More

17 lb Largemouth Bass on a Swimbait

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Where can you catch a 17 lb Largemouth Bass on a swimbait? California if you put your time, research, and effort into it. This is a fish of a lifetime. My goal is to break the 10 lb mark. I doubt it will happen, but I will die trying. Looks to be on a Tin also. Take the 5 minutes and watch the video. Does this not want to make you go fishing right now?… ...Read More

Eagle Lodge and Camps

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I decided it was time to take my son on a true Maine fishing experience and while doing some research, I came across Eagle Lodge and Camps based out of Lincoln, Maine. I was looking for something rustic with a feel of “yesteryear” but with the added benefits of comfort, some modern amenities, cleanliness, and convenience. This is exactly what I found… ...Read More

Cabelas AGM Battery

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I need to buy a new battery for my boat and I see that the Cabelas AGM Battery is on sale. I am not sure if there is anything special about this battery, but it’s on sale so that brings it to the top of my list. Something else I noticed while surfing the Cabelas website was that the AGM battery gets mostly great reviews. Since this battery is the only thing that is… ...Read More