Pontoon boats serve as terrific multi-purpose vessels. However, a pontoon boat can make a great fishing boat for some circumstances due to its roominess and stability. Some pontoon boat builders build ...

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If there were a Swiss army knife of the fishing world, it would have to be the humble jon boat. Typically no larger than 15 feet long, these flat-bottomed vessels give anglers a step up in confidence ...

Taking a prospective boat out for a test drive will reveal its cruising efficiency, seakeeping ability, and more. Courtesy Contender During my 29 years as a boating writer, I've been lucky enough to ...

Today’s boat buyers enjoy more options than ever when it comes to fishing-boat designs and layouts — a good thing for those of us who think of boats as an indispensable tool. Likewise, the ...

Several facts about fishing hold true no matter where you go or what species you chase. Leave behind, stay behind: true for yellowfin and bonefish. You gotta’ drive over them: holds water for pacific ...

The easiest way to get into boating is with a jon boat. They’re simple, inexpensive, efficient, and easy to own. A jon boat has a square bow and stern with a flat bottom, providing tons of room on a ...

The 2026 Boat & Fishing Show brought buyers and dealers under one roof to kick off boating season with the search for the ...

Owning a boat is an unreachable dream for many outdoors enthusiasts. Fortunately, there are plenty of cheap boats on the market that can fulfill your wildest dreams. Whether you require financing or ...

The Pelican Boat Intruder 12 comes equipped with four vertical rod holders, which can be used for both trolling and multi-rod fishing. This jon boat has four bench seats, oarlock receptacles, two ...