Prep Your Tow Vehicle

February 22nd, 2012 by
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Ready your rig for a safe trailer-boating getaway

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The magic of a trailer boat is its mobility. If tarpon are erupting on the other side of the state, you can tow across to reach them. If striped bass are thick 150 miles down the coast, you can intercept them at highway speeds. If it’s snowing up north, you can trailer south to fish in warmer weather.

Yet, to complete these long hauls safely, your rig needs to be capable and well maintained.

Author: 
Jim Hendricks

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Big News from Pursuit

February 20th, 2012 by
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It’s hard not to focus on the great new designs being unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show, but I think a very different kind of boating story warrants attention.

While Pursuit did announce an exciting new hull (the C260 center console) and its winning the 2012 Boat of the Year for its ST310, most unusual was the company’s committment announced by Tom Slikkers, Pursuit president, to help fund breast cancer research.
 

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Doug Olander

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IGFA Codifies New Release Rules and Recommendations

February 20th, 2012 by
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At its recent annual board meeting in January, the IGFA Board of Trustees approved the following

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Recreational anglers – whether weekend fishermen, world record hunters, or tournament competitors – are becoming increasingly conscious of the need to conserve the fish they love to pursue. As they call for more and better science to strengthen the health of fisheries the world over, they have also looked for ways to reduce the impact of their hobby on game fish species. In particular, more and more tournaments are adopting an all-release format, necessitating a standard for released catches.

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