Enjoy fishing and building by constructing your own small fishing boat. Though the task takes time and plenty of effort, constructing your own boat for kids can both be a challenging and enjoyable project. Choose from a wide selection of boat plans that best accommodate all your fishing gear and the space necessary for the kids to fit comfortably inside. read more
Night fishing keeps the action on the water going long after sunset. For effective night fishing, you need a light that will illuminate your fishing line without casting too bright a light over the water, which may scare away the fish. Halogen lights are effective for this purpose; you can make your own using some old flashlight tubes and materials found at… read more
When you are ready to get your feet wet in boat building, consider making a small fishing boat to start. A popular small boat design for fishing is a sea dory. These are small and handle swells and waves with aplomb. This style boat has been popular in Nova Scotia, Maine and Newfoundland for decades, with many local fishermen taking to sea in them. Fo… read more
A V-Hull boat has a recessed bottom that creates a valley in the boat's hull. A V-Hull provides an extra level of stability, while allowing the boat t…
A fish finder makes life easy for anglers. Discovering where the fish are is always half the battle once you're on the water. A fish finder simplifies…
Your Jon Boat gets you out into the waters where bass and crappie wait for your line and lure. After a few hours of casting from the thwarts or hard s…
Fishing line clippers look a bit like toe- and finger-nail clippers. Some line clippers for fly fishing have curved blades or sharpened razor hooks us…
A canoe sits low in the water making it easy to access untapped fishing holes and move rapidly across currents, a big advantage when fly fishing. Cano…
You don't have to hire a professional to build a dock. Whether your preference is for a place to cast out for largemouth bass, to moor a small boat, t…
The Eagle 128 fish finder is discontinued, as of 2010, but the unit still is available through second-party sales sites, or in select sporting and mar…
Dependable, strong knots are the foundation of fishing. Poorly tied knots can and will fail, causing the loss of fish and tackle. It is important for…
A used fishing boat can be the best or worst purchase you'll ever make. Knowing what to search for and which questions to ask, as well as seeking prof…
Learning how to read a Humminbird Sonar fish finder is not difficult. Designed with simplicity in mind, these fathometers are accessible even to the t…
Whether you're camping in the back woods or hiking along a wilderness trail, knowing the essentials of wilderness survival is an important skill to po…
While you do not need a permit to fish in a kayak in Texas, you do need a basic understanding of the paddling resources available to paddlers througho…
Light tackle fishing off the coast of Maui is ideal for children, teens and anglers who prefer a challenge. A less cumbersome alternative to its deep…
Many anglers are drawn to aluminum fishing boats for their durability and ease of care. These boats can take a beating without significant damage and,…
A fishing hook on the end of the line can often be one of the more overlooked pieces of tackle used during a fishing trip. Through ordinary use, hooks…
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