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We Honor the Coast Guard in August
By National Day Calendar. National Coast Guard Day on August 4th celebrates and honors the courageous work of the service members of Coast Guard. The United States Coast Guard is one of the six US Armed Forces. While this maritime service is a branch of the military, they are a… SEE MORE
The History of Classic Salmon Reels Starts in Maine
By Steve Woit. Maine’s storied history of fishing tackle includes men who designed and built early salmon reels. Maine has a storied history of fishing tackle makers, including Hiram Leonard and modern tackle retailers like L.L. Bean, but much less is known about the men who designed and built the… SEE MORE
Safety 101: Summer Grilling on your Boat
By Boatest. The mouthwatering aroma of grilling burgers wafting through the evening air, the sound of brats hissing and popping as they near peak perfection. Because grills are located above decks, boaters tend to treat them with a more cavalier attitude when it comes to safety — bad move. According… SEE MORE
Everything You Need To Know About Red Tide
By NOAA Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, occur when colonies of algae—simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater—grow out of control while producing toxic or harmful effects on people, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and birds. The human illnesses caused by HABs, though rare, can be debilitating or even… SEE MORE
Best Barbecue Ideas for Your Boat
By Anchorsupcarolina.com. Bring along a boat grill rather than eating a cold-cut sandwich when you are out boating in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia. Boat grills are specially designed to mount to rod holders or railings. Prepare grillable foods in the comfort of your own home before setting foot… SEE MORE
Your Old Diesel Motor: Replace or Rebuild?
By Practical Boat Owner At what point is keeping an old boat engine throwing good money after bad? PBO expert Stu Davies has some tips to help you decide… Most of us will know someone – and may have been that someone ourselves – with a rusty, rattly, oily or… SEE MORE
July Surf Fishing Report
By Brevard Edition, Coastal Angler. July surf fishing typically holds trophy catches for those looking for large snook and tarpon. The summertime surf conditions create a perfect scenario for these predatory species to roam the beaches feeding on baitfish. July and August are personally my favorite times of the year… SEE MORE
Rare Black Gar Caught in Texas
By Captain Experiences Angler Surprise: Rare Black Alligator Gar Caught in Texas During another successful day of fly fishing for redfish, Captain Justin and angler Terrel Maguire happened upon an actual fish of a lifetime. Justin will tell you that seeing gator gar in the Texas coastal marsh is “very… SEE MORE
Record Number of New Boaters Expected July 4th
By the Water Sports Foundation Millions of boaters are expected to head out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, including more than 830,000 first-time boat buyers who purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in crowds coupled with the number of inexperienced new boaters has caught the attention… SEE MORE
Current Red Tide Status in Florida
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida over the past week. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations offshore of Hillsborough County. For additional information, view the Southwest… SEE MORE
Rising Water Levels in the Great Lakes
By bridgemi.com New research into Great Lakes water levels looks farther into the future to predict how much climate change will increase lake levels in four of the five Great Lakes. The predictions for the levels between now and 2050 show average increases from 2010-2019 levels of Lake Superior rising… SEE MORE
Melting Arctic Ice Could Yield New Trade Routes
By Science Daily. Melting ice in the Arctic Ocean could yield new trade routes in international waters, reducing the shipping industry's carbon footprint and weakening Russia's control over trade routes through the Arctic, a study found. With climate change rapidly warming the world's oceans, the future of the Arctic Ocean… SEE MORE
