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I used to love my nearest Cabela's, but the last time I went I found the same thing. I haven't been back since.

I am new to fly fishing and one of the things that helped far more than any books or videos was to fish with a guide for a day. I learned so much! I would find a guide that fly fishes for tarpon and spend a day watching and learning

I have a 12' semi v, with wood benches. If I use rod holders, it is when I am catfishing. I fish down stream, off of the back of the boat. I had a hard time finding a place to put the rod holders because the type of base didn't work out well with the shape of the gunnel. What I ended up...

Personally I think that technique specific rods are a marketing ploy. I am sure the guys on the pro bass circuit notice a difference, but I don't have the money or the time. My two main rods are: Batson Light XF tip with 20lb power pro braid: one is spinning and one is casting. I use these...

My understanding is this: IM6 is more durable, but less sensitive than an IM8. My better rods are IM7, and I have quite a few IM6 also. I don't notice a huge difference. Although, you will probably get a lighter rod and more choices of actions if you go with a higher IM. I also use Power Pro...

I am always threatening my wife that I will use her loofah to clean my boat. :)

I think my first project in the spring will be to add a bilge pump to my 12', but I have some questions. I usually am not out in the rain, and my boat doesn't have any significant leaks. So first of all I am not sure where it should be put. By the transom I figure, but in the center? left...

I have a 50lb BPS Prowler transom mount on my 12'. I have had it for two seasons and haven't had any troubles with it. The mechanism that adjust the angle was hard to engage so I put some WD40 on it, and now it will drop down a notch when I am cruising up river. Not a big deal, I just set it...

I couldn't agree more. My boat gets filthy and carpet would be a nightmare. I use outside door mats instead.

I recently wired up nav. lights on my 12' semi v because I didn't like the clamp on battery lights I had been using. After completing the project my daughter asked "What are you going to add next Daddy?" I don't know... any ideas? Here is what I have added (sorry I don't have any recent pics)...

I have never been through a hurricane, as I live in the midwest, but I have been through straight line wind storms. Last year we had one that had sustained 130mph winds for at least 30 minutes. Luckily, my boat was in the garage at the time. A neighbor had two boats on trailers, neither of...

I have one that operates on good ole man power...

If there is current or wind you won't stay there very long. As the boat rides up and down with the waves the anchor will go with it.

I have a friend who fishes a lot more than I do, and he really likes the Okumas for the $$. I haven't tried them myself though...

it is a late 60's ('68 I think) Johnson 6hp. Sorry I forgot to mention that.

I am relatively new to boating, and I am going to change out the lower unit oil in my outboard when I put it away for the season. I have seen it done and have a pump. I just don't know what type of oil do I need?

I have seen a lot of people add guide-ons, but has anyone made their own side bunks? If so I would like to see pics and hear about how you did it?

I have a 12'er too and I keep everything as far forward as possible. The gas tank and battery are at my feet. My tackle bag sits infront of the middle bench. My two anchors and dry boxes are in the bow. That seems to work pretty good and my 6hp will get it on plane. I have a friend with a...

I would get something that is automatic and goes into a maintenance mode once it is charged. I am not sure, and I have a variation of opinions regarding this, but I think I ruined my first battery by leaving it on a 2amp charge all the time with my original manual charger. I was asking...

off topic but... this reminds me of a story. A friend of mine went camping. 2 guys. 4 girls. Each guy brought 1 roll of toilet paper. The girls didn't bring any. You get the idea...