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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, is pleased to announce Lowrance Pro Ron Nelson clinched the 2020 Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Angler of the Year (AOY) Title at the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Super Tournament at Lake Erie, August 11-14, 2020. It is the second consecutive year the Berrien Springs,

tags: Awards, Fishing, Lake Erie

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Season 2 of "Furuno Connections" is well underway, and if you haven't tuned in yet, it's time to get on board! If you've missed any of the action, be sure to catch up now by cruising over to Furuno's YouTube channel, where you'll find four virtually identical boats, each tricked out with the latest electronics packages from four major

tags: Electronics, Fishing

Monday, August 24, 2020

Have you ever wondered how old, discarded fishing line is recycled and reused? You may be surprised to learn that turning fishing line into new products is labor intensive, requiring a series of workers to comb through, sort, clean, remove hooks and weights, and separate out miles of encrusted debris in entangled fishing line. There

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Environmental Impact, Fishing, Promotions & Giveaways

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

If you’re fishing for lake sturgeon and muskellunge this season, don’t forget to register your harvest within 24 hours — it’s required. You can register two ways: online at Michigan.gov/RegisterFish, or by calling the new number at 906-287-0816. “Anglers who register their catch provide important

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Law & Politics

Friday, August 7, 2020

Sharing shorelines with four of the five Great Lakes, fisheries-wise what happens in Michigan definitely doesn’t stay in Michigan. The Wolverine State has developed a fantastic Great Lakes sport fishery, which includes native lake trout, brown trout, steelhead, and several salmon species that have been introduced to our inland

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Fishing

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Summer is in full swing and many of us are finally able to get out on the water. After the spring we’ve had, most of us will take any lake time we can—we need it! And, while out, some may say “a boat is a boat,” but depending on your on-the-water activity of choice, some boats are better suited for its purpose

by: Jordan Balbresky

tags: Fishing, New Boat Models

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

BRP announces the launch of an exciting extension of the popular Competitor model with the new Alumacraft Competitor FSX 175/185 (Fish/Ski Crossover) boats, providing maximum flexibility for families who love the feeling of being out on the water. Built for all levels of multi-species anglers, Alumacraft Competitor series boats

tags: Fishing, Kids & Pets, New Boat Models

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

They say any boat represents a compromise. By design, a particular vessel will be better suited for accommodating one activity over another. However, one of the joys of boating and boat ownership is that the majority of watercraft are adaptable, allowing passengers the opportunity to engage in multiple on-water pursuits. For example,

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Accessories, Fishing, Retrofitting, Towables, Water Toys

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Please remember to practice social distancing when fishing, including remaining six feet away from other anglers. If you arrive at a fishing area that is congested, please consider finding another area to fish. Lake Superior Summer fishing on Lake Superior can present successful fishing trips for anglers using a variety of tactics.

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Great Lakes

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Axiom+ Offers Superior Visibility and Upgraded Performance; Raymarine LightHouse Charts Bring Heightened Levels of Clarity and Control to Marine Navigation FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) recently announced Raymarine Axiom+, a powerful new series of multifunction displays (MFDs) for anglers, cruisers and sailors, plus updated Raymarine

tags: Books & Charts, Electronics, Fishing, Navigation, Travel

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