Situated in the southern part of the United States near the Gulf Coast, Alabama is a beautiful place with amazing scenic lakes that are great for a quick getaway from the hullabaloo of daily life. If you happen to enjoy boating, fishing, or taking a dip, Alabama is the ideal place to plant a vacation! …
There are really only two main types of propulsion used for boats, and that is either with a propeller or water jet. Both of which have their pros and cons, but propeller boats are by far more common. This is primarily because of efficiency and availability. So, is a jet or propeller boat better? For …
Fishing, cruising, relaxing, and riding are all great activities boaters enjoy out on the Great Lakes. Many boats are great at a couple of these things, but not many that can do them all. That is except for a center console boat. What makes center consoles so good for the Great Lakes? First of all, …
Any paddler will tell you being on the water feels like heaven. Catching a rapid or drifting under the sun is like living a dream. When we get out on the water, nothing else matters. We escape all the cares in the world. There’s still a question that most paddlers have been trying to answer …
Wakeboarding, skiing, and water tubing are all fun and all, but not everyone wants to go out and blow a ton of money on a new ski boat. What many people don’t know is that you don’t need a ski boat to do this. I know people who learned how to ski behind a 14-foot …
Photo Credit: @kyle_fox Although many wakeboarding boats can kick up a pretty large wake, it usually doesn’t compare to the massive wakes some yachts make. With a larger wake, it makes wake surfing so much easier and opens you up to many new tricks that are now possible. But can you wake surf behind a …
Although tubing is many times viewed as safe when compared to other water activities such as wakeboarding and water skiing, it actually is just as dangerous if not more dangerous. A study from the National Institutes of Health showed that tubing actually led to a higher chance of severe injury when compared to water skiing. …
Yes, fishing with a jet ski is possible, and it’s actually not that bad. After getting the new Sea-Doo Fish Pro, I have lots of experience fishing with it out on Lake Michigan. Mostly for catching smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and some walleye. Not only is it great for the Great Lakes, but it’s also …
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of people double tubing on my lake, and I didn’t think it was very safe. I was very skeptical, and I wasn’t even sure if it was legal. I did some research, and after looking deeper into it, double tubing can be pretty safe, but some precautions need to …
There are two kinds of bass boats, the regular bass boat, and the deep V bass boat. Both have their pros and cons, but which one is the best for you? The right answer can completely depend on what kind of fisherman you are, where you fish, and how much you fish. What’s the difference …
