November 12, 2017
Until seeing the Angler Qwest, most of us won’t really think of pontoon boats as serious fishing machines. In fact, we’re more likely to poke fun at a pontoon than to consider it as competition. But…
November 11, 2017
The Nautic Star 265 XTS is an all-new boat for the 2018 model year, and while this brand may not be incredibly familiar to us Mid-Atlantic dwellers, it’s made quite a name for itself down south. A…
November 3, 2017
This is the time of year when many of us turn our attention to waterfowl hunting as well as fishing. Yes, we know hunting is a lot of fun—but shame on you, for wasting good fishing time! Still, we…
September 23, 2017
The new Yamaha F25 outboard engine is a serious improvement over last year’s model, and will be of interest to anyone looking for a powerful portable outboard for their fishing skiff, duck boat, or…
September 23, 2017
If I were buying a new 20-something boat for Chesapeake Bay fishing and runs offshore once in a while, I wouldn’t sign on any dotted lines before giving a close look at the Tideline 235 Hybrid. Now,…
September 12, 2017
The stripers are biting so gingerly that you need to set the hook at the slightest provocation, be on your toes at all times, and DANG IT! I just missed another one! That’s two in a row—and it’s all…
August 7, 2017
Sportsman fishing boats have only been around for about five years, yet center consoles like the new Sportsman Heritage 251 have already made a mark on the industry. That's what happens when a pair…
August 2, 2017
Combining the best of the classics with the height of modernity is no easy chore, but it’s exactly what Judge Yachts does with the Chesapeake 36. Looking at this boat is akin to jamming a rock and…
July 30, 2017
The Viking 37 Billfish raises an age-old question (as well as raising billfish): which is the better offshore fishing machine: a convertible, or an express? A convertible gets you more cabin space,…
July 20, 2017
The BOTE Rover, a stand up paddleboard boat, took top honors at this year's ICAST fishing tackle show, winning the Best in Show award. Why? Check out this short video, and you'll understand it in no…
July 16, 2017
What looks like a flying saucer, has a top-end of about five MPH, can be turned on its side and rolled down the boat ramp, and is also a floating fishing machine? Why, the Ultraskiff 360, of course…
June 26, 2017
Whether you plan to enjoy some Chesapeake Bay Fishing or you're just going for a sea trial on a new boat like the NorthCoast 24CC, a north-east wind of 20 knots is not what you're hoping for as you…
June 24, 2017
If you’ve ever spent any time aboard a Southport, you know these are brawny boats built to attack anything with fins and scales ranging from white perch in Chesapeake Bay to white marlin at Baltimore…
June 19, 2017
Editor's Update: As of 2020, Evinrude ceased production of outboard motors.
The Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboards, now available in the 150 to 300 hp range, often stir mixed emotions among anglers. They…
May 24, 2017
by Lenny Rudow
Aluminum boats don’t get nearly the respect they deserve, especially models like the Tracker 1754. It’s big enough to run out into the open bay on decent weather days, but it’s light…
May 24, 2017
by Lenny Rudow
Why are there a million and one Chesapeake Bay fishing fanatics plying the waters on 22 to 24 foot center consoles? Because this size range is a sweet-spot; the boat’s big enough to…
May 24, 2017
by Lenny Rudow
Stand in front of a new World Cat 280 CC-X, and you’ll get an eerily sense of what a skippie must feel like when a big mako circles nearby. The bow of this boat looks rather shark-…
May 24, 2017
by Lenny Rudow
You can’t fault Scout Boats for being too traditional, and their new 215 XSF is evidence that no matter how long this company keeps building boats, they continue to come up with cool…