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Fishing 101: How to Release a Fish

6/12/2022

By takemefishing.org. When learning how to release fish, there are conservation-minded steps that should be followed to help ensure higher survival rates for your catches. These specific actions, starting with tackle selection and continuing through resuscitation, will contribute to sustainable fishing efforts. Learning how to fish involves more than catching… SEE MORE

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Fishing 101: Best Lures to Use for Summer Bass Fishing

6/11/2022

By Debbie Hanson. Warm and balmy days are on the way, which means it's time to add the best summer bass lures to your tackle box. Not sure which lures will help you score a largemouth on the warmest days of the year? Check out five bass fishing lures that… SEE MORE

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Free Fishing Days in 2022 in Your State

6/10/2022

Free fishing days are a perfect opportunity for beginners to try out fishing for the first time. Please note that the individual states may place certain restrictions and other regulations may apply, so be sure to contact your state fish and wildlife agency for specific state regulations. 2022 Remaining Free… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: Boat Launch Etiquette

6/10/2022

By Discover Boating Every boater should know the rules of the road—or what's also come to be known as basic "boating etiquette" for safe, courteous navigation—before pulling away from the dock. However, there's another set of mostly unwritten rules comes into play at the launch ramp. A popular boat ramp can be a busy… SEE MORE

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Fishing 101: Best Times to Fish

6/9/2022

By Takemefishing.org Since weather, tide, and other conditions affect species behavior, knowing the best times to fish is essential. Today, anglers can access an array of resources to help pinpoint the best fishing days, best times for freshwater fishing, and best saltwater fishing times locally. Too many hot days can… SEE MORE

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The Best Harbor in the US for 2022 is Padanaram, MA

2022 "Best Harbors in the U.S." Announced

6/7/2022

Popular Vote Determines Winners of the 2022 "Best Harbor in the US" Contest Rockland, ME — After 6 weeks of online voting the 4th annual “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest has been decided! Over 2,500 people voted for their favorite harbors, and by popular vote the following harbors claimed this year's… SEE MORE

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In Massachusetts, recreational and commercial fishers take more than 175,000 striped bass a year.

Fishing 101: 7 Best Fish to Target in the Summertime

6/4/2022

By Baitcloud In North America, we’re blessed with millions of acres of fishable water. From pristine mountain streams and massive reservoirs, to natural lakes beyond count – there’s almost certain to be a fishable body of water within 10 miles of where you are sitting reading this. Because of the… SEE MORE

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Safety 101: How To Prepare Your Boat for a Hurricane

6/3/2022

The experts at BoatUS offer their top tips on how to give your pride and joy its best chance for surviving a storm. U.S. Navy Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who commanded allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II, said it best: “The time for taking all measures… SEE MORE

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Will Hurricane Season Be Starting Earlier?

5/27/2022

No, you’re not going crazy. The current six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season, set in 1965, begins June 1 and runs through November 30. But if you have a recreational boat on the Eastern Seaboard or Gulf, you’ve likely noticed that the last seven annual hurricane seasons have experienced some type of tropical… SEE MORE

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May 2022 - News from Our Coasts

5/24/2022

NEWS & UPDATES FOR MAY We have just one week left in our search for the BEST HARBOR in the US! Click HERE to vote for your community today! Every entry is included in a drawing for a free inflatable SUP!  **No purchase or payment necessary to enter. Must be… SEE MORE

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A few lucky sailors are already out on their moorings, commissioning their boats for a great boating season ahead.

Safety 101: 8 Boating Safety Tips and Tools

5/21/2022

It’s National Safe Boating Week, and NOAA has partnered with the National Safe Boating Council, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, to make it easy to remember what to do when you’re out in a sail or motor boat, canoe, kayak or other sea-worthy vessel this summer. Here’s NOAA's checklist for anyone going… SEE MORE

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Chemical-Free Cleaning Products to Keep Your Boat Looking Great

5/20/2022

Use the best in innovative cleaning products to keep you and your family safe from harsh chemicals, while keeping your boat looking beautiful! Zoppinh.com brings you this amazing collection from Ewbank, a UK company that has been providing tools for chemical-free cleaning since 1850.    The Steam Chief, a 1800W Stem… SEE MORE

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