With the regulated catch quotas of contemporary fisheries, design versatility for a fishing boat can be important. A new 19.8 x 7.3-m (65 x 24-ft.) combination crab trap and groundfish trawler ...

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 ...

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 ...

ASTORIA, Ore. — This week, we travel to the famous salmon fishing mecca on the Lower Columbia River called “Buoy 10” to see a unique floating art gallery and meet the artist who makes fishing dreams ...

Small fishing boats are often just as capable as larger ones that cost quadruple the price. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to take out a loan to buy the latest fiberglass bass boat or a deep-v ...

Supersizing: It’s a uniquely American phenomenon. Burgers expand into triple-deckers. TVs stretch into expansive big screens. RVs transform into rolling mansions. And now bay boats—among America’s ...

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