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How not to launch a boat

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There are right ways and there are not so right ways to launch a boat, but this right here is one way how not to launch a boat. I get it, we all make mistakes, but when you put together heavy weight and a steep ramp, gravity always wins. Here is a small piece of advice, never unhook the winch until the boat is in the water. I’ve seen this happen time and time again.… ...Read More

Painting the Inside of a Boat

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Pretty cool video of one person as they paint the inside of a boat. Very cool visual for those of us who learn by seeing. Thanks for posting it on YouTube.  Check out the video and then his channel on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel because there are a bunch more useful videos/tutorials for you to check out. I hope he joins our forum, he would be a fantastic resource.… ...Read More

2017 Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW

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Boattest.com did a quick performance review and walkthrough of the 2017 Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW, and I figured I would share their video here. I have always been a big fan of the Tracker line of boats. There is a reason they are the number one selling aluminum boat and that is because you get a decent boat for the money. 2017 Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW Here is some information… ...Read More

Alumacraft Prowler 175

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If you are looking for a budget aluminum bass boat with all the basic features, you might want to consider the Alumacraft Prowler 175. Allot of us cannot or will not spend big money on a tournament ready aluminum rig. For the rest of of us, boats in this price range will work. I really like the simplicity of this boat, and you can upgrade everything as you want it or as… ...Read More

Crestliner PT 18

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For 2017 Crestliner has just announce the Crestliner PT 18. If you are in the market for an aluminum bass boat, the PT 18 might be one you want to take a look at. The Crestliner PT 18 has a huge 33-gallon livewell, and tons of storage for gear and rods. This boat has a massive bow deck, with a recessed trolling motor tray, a bow tray, and space for your electronics. Can… ...Read More

2016 Alumacraft Competitor 205 Tiller

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Take a moment to watch this 2016 Alumacraft Competitor 205 Tiller Walkthrough.  This is one beast of boat! Think of the potential with all that cavernous space and all those storage compartments. One thing I really like is the way you can hide the fish finder after a day of fishing. Nice job Alumacraft! Check out the layout of the command center and the and the slider… ...Read More

Pflueger President review

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I was on the hunt for a new spinning reel so I asked the members of our trusty forum for a recommendation. The only criteria for me was a set price, and it had to be under $75. I have more expensive reels, but I knew I could get a solid reel for below the $75 price point. After reading the member recommendations and doing a boat load of online research, I settled on the Pflueger… ...Read More

2016 Tracker Pro Team 195 TXW

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Tracker boats has just released the 2016 Tracker Pro Team 195 TXW. I am sitting here at my computer drooling. This is one beautiful boat. The Tracker Pro Team 195 TXW is a 19 foot aluminum boat with an 8′ 2″ beam. Can you say wide and stable? It has tons of storage and can hod up to 12 rods up to 8 feet. The tracker also boasts a 27 gallon livewell and the VERSTRACK… ...Read More

Ranger RT178 Cut Away Boat

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While searching for some information on Rangers line of aluminum boats I came across some cut away pictures of a Ranger RT178 aluminum boat. I was instantly in awe, and it looks like the boat I will seriously be considering for my next purchase. I contacted Pete Peterson from Anglers Port Marine to ask if I could have permission to use his photos on this site. With… ...Read More

9 Pound Smallmouth Bass!

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Are you kidding me? This fish is a pig! For sure a fish of a lifetime. We know smallmouth bass are one of the best fighting fish out there, imagine one that is 9 pounds. Congrats man! Eric Haataja (Plano/Frabill Pro staffer) and Ben Royce (Plano Synergy Pro Staff Coordinator) caught a giant smallmouth bass in Southern Wisconsin on May 16th, 2014. It was caught on… ...Read More