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Fishing 101: Best Way to Gut a Fish

8/8/2022

By takemefishing. Cleaning a fish is easy. In this article, we'll give you basic information and simple steps on how to clean and store your catch as well as how to clean fish before cooking. For the best possible meal, start by treating the fish right from the moment you… SEE MORE

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Maritime Administration Issues Small Shipyard Grants

8/8/2022

By Ashto.org. The Maritime Administration, known as MARAD, recently issued $19.6 million in grants to 24 small shipyards in 19 states via its Small Shipyard Grant Program. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy, and small shipyards play a critical role in America’s maritime industry, helping us get… SEE MORE

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Fishing 101: How To Throw Back A Fish

8/6/2022

By Paul Greenberg. Catch and release can be kill and waste if you are not careful. Sometimes I wish that the fish on the end of my line was the one that got away. Take a night earlier this month. It was the full moon out in Montauk, Long Island,… SEE MORE

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Record Amount Of Seaweed In The Caribbean

8/5/2022

By Dánica Coto. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Near-record amounts of seaweed are smothering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados, killing fish and other wildlife, choking tourism and releasing stinky, noxious gases. More than 24 million tons of sargassum blanketed the Atlantic in June, shattering the all-time record,… SEE MORE

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Boating Safety 101: How to Recognize Heat Stroke

8/3/2022

By Ace Boater. Heat stroke is also known as sunstroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency which requires immediate attention. It occurs mostly in the very young, or the elderly with health problems. Working or exercising in hot weather or hot conditions without drinking the necessary amounts of fluids is the… SEE MORE

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NOAA: US High Tide Flooding Breaks Records

8/2/2022

By NOAA.  Trend expected to continue into 2023 and beyond Coastal communities in three locations along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts saw record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue into 2023 and beyond without improved flood defenses, according to NOAA. The newly released information… SEE MORE

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Easy Catfish Recipe to Grill on Your Boat

8/2/2022

By Paul Schultz. This is a recipe that I obtained from a very good Cajun friend who is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. His family adopted me (friendly) many years ago and we have swapped Cajun and Creole recipes through the years. Prep: 10 mins Cook: 10 mins Total: 20 mins Yield: 4 servings… SEE MORE

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Eight Great Catfishing Spots in New York

8/2/2022

By Richard Corrigan. Of all the fish that swim in New York’s waters, channel catfish are among those that get the least amount of fishing attention and publicity. That’s a shame, because the Empire State has a greater catfish population than is widely known. Identifiable by their whiskered mouths, gray/olive… SEE MORE

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August is National Catfish Month

8/1/2022

By Nationaldaycalendar. NATIONAL CATFISH MONTH National Catfish Month is an annual designation observed in August. Around the country, catfish finds its way onto menus and dinner tables providing tasty, tasty healthy meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner! Farm-raised catfish not only provide improved opportunities for employment, but the tender white meat… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: What to Do if You Run Aground

7/28/2022

By BoatUS Many groundings happen on soft bottoms, so often you can get off without help — if you move quickly and employ the right tactics. A moment's inattention and you find yourself straying from the channel, firmly stuck in the mud. Now what? First things first: Don't Waste Time… SEE MORE

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Fall 2022 Boat Shows

7/26/2022

Fall is a great time to go to a boat show! Here is a selection of premier fall boat shows all across the US, for boat and fishing enthusiasts of all stripes, as well as lots of fun for the whole family. Port Townsend, WA - The Port Townsend Wooden… SEE MORE

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Humpback Whale Lands on Small Boat

7/26/2022

By gCaptain. Environmental agencies in Massachussetts are urging mariners to use caution when operating vessels or personal watercraft near humbback whales after one of the mammals breached and landed on a 19-foot recreational boat near Plymouth Harbor on Sunday. You may have seen the viral video of the incident. Thankfully… SEE MORE

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