Boat Trailering - Boat Launching
Tips for launching your boat from a trailer quickly and safely every time. Includes information about tie downs, safety procedures, safety chains, winch cables, immersion depths, and more.
Boat Trailering - Roller vs Bunk Trailers
Comparison and applications for roller trailers as opposed to bunk trailers for boats. Roller trailers are typically the best choice if you trailer frequently, use poorly maintained ramps, or have to deal with difficult wind/tide conditions when launching.
Boat Trailering - Tiedown Straps
Proper use of tie downs to ensure your boat remains on the trailer. This is one of the most critical elements when trailering. Attention to this detail is often overlooked with disasterous results.
Boat Trailering - Checklist
Use a trailering checklist to ensure that your boat gets to and from the fish in one piece. Items on the checklist include coupler, safety chains, tie-downs, trailer position, brakes, load capacities, and more.
Boat Trailering - Basic Tips
Basic tips for trailering your boat to and from the fish with safety and confidence. Tips include towing capacity, weight distribution, jack and lug wrenches, spare tires, tools, and more.
Choosing the Correct Net Handle
Select the correct length and type of fishing net handle based on your boat and the species you are pursuing. Handles should be long enough so the entire hoop can be submerged Center consoles only…
Selecting the Proper Net Mesh
Get the most out of your fishing nets by selecting the proper mesh based on the species and technique you are using. Mesh 1″ and larger are perfect for big striped bass and small tuna…
Choosing the Correct Net Hoop Size
Choose the correct fishing net hoop size for your landing nets and it will make a big difference when it comes to putting fish in the boat. Larger hoop sizes will increase chances of netting…
Chunk Bait and Chum Knives
Select the correct knife for cutting fishing chunk baits and chum regardless of whether the bait is fresh or frozen. Brought to you by Dexter Russel
Knives for Striped Bass
Select the correct filet knife for stripers, blues, weakfish, cod, and other fish that do not require a flexible blade. Brought to you by Dexter Russell.
Knives for Flatfish
Select the correct filet knife for filleting flatfish like fluke and flounder. Brought to you by Dexter Russell.
Knives for Big Fish
Select the correct filet fishing knife for big fish like tuna or swordfish. Brought to you by Dexter Russell.