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 ...

From outriggers to trolling motors and compact fish finders, getting your small boat rigged right can transform your time on the water. The right setup boosts efficiency, safety, and your chances of ...

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 ...

Fisherman's Wharf party boats caught 70 walleye Wednesday despite muddy waters, with fishing improving near Kelleys Island and Mouse Island.

A VHF marine band radio is your first line of communication on the water, allowing you to talk to the Coast Guard and other boat traffic. Use Channel 16 only for hailing and emergencies. Some center ...

Party boat, drift boat, head boat. The names change depending on where you are in the country, but they’re all the same thing: large fishing vessels sailing for a variety of saltwater species that ...

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 ...

There are some really neat experienced boats that with a little love — and usually a bunch of money — stand ready to be reborn. A boat’s engines often represent the largest area of investment, so a ...