Solace 37CS
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Jim Hendricks
17h ago
The 37CS offers a comfortable to and from the fishing grounds. Courtesy Solace Visit Solace Find a Solace Dealer The 37CS represents the latest model to emerge from Solace Boats, based in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. True to the innovative Stephen Dougherty-led design team at Solace, this center-console brings to the industry cutting-edge elements, including a twin-step ventilated hull with tracking chines for predictable, comfortable turns at speed. Along the hullside where the chines emerge from under the running surface, Solace has incorporated spray rails that deflect the aerated water aw ..read more
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Vermillion Rockfish Limit Cut in Half in California Waters
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Jim Hendricks
2d ago
Anglers in the Golden State will likely face reduced bag limits on vermillion rockfish this coming season. Jim Hendricks No species is more closely associated with California rockfishing than the popular vermillion (aka red) rockfish. But with the 2024 season about to get underway (on April 1 in the state’s southern waters), anglers in much of the Golden State are learning that they can keep far fewer of these popular ocean bottom fish. Fishery regulators have slashed the daily sub-limit for vermillion rockfish to just two per day in four of California’s five Groundfish Management Areas. In t ..read more
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SeaVee 400Z
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Karl Anderson
4d ago
Powered by triple Merc 400 hp V-10 Verados, the SeaVee 400Z reached a top speed of 65.1 mph with three crew, 335 gallons of fuel and 60 gallons of water on board. Courtesy SeaVee Visit SeaVee Build Your SeaVee Find a SeaVee Dealer Celebrating a ­half-century in the boatbuilding business this year, SeaVee ranks as one of the most vaunted names in the center-console fishing-boat market. Such longevity is not to be taken ­lightly, as many boat brands have come and gone in the 50 years since SeaVee launched its first model. Perhaps that’s because SeaVee ­never lost sight of its mission of build ..read more
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Five Underrated Fish
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Ric Burnley
5d ago
Fish are fickle and so are fishermen. Everyone has seen a sportfish turn its nose at a perfectly good bait. And, everyone knows an angler who turns his nose at targeting a perfectly good sportfish. While tarpon, white marlin, striped bass and other high-profile species get all the love, lowly targets like false albacore, ribbonfish, sheepshead and bluefish don’t get the respect they deserve. In some cases, these lowly species gain attention during the offseason. On other accounts, the unappreciated species is a plan B after a high-profile species is depleted or strictly regulated. But a small ..read more
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Salt Water Sportsman On Board: Boston Whaler 365 Conquest
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Staff
5d ago
Visit Boston Whaler Build Your Boston Whaler Find a Boston Whaler Dealer Walkthrough Summary The Boston Whaler 365 Conquest—a vessel that revolutionizes versatility and innovation. Tailored for both fishing and entertaining, it features a customizable cockpit, versatile helm deck, and an optional upper station for an elevated vantage point. Fully equipped with Simrad electronics and an award-winning dynamic cabin, this boat promises unparalleled on-water experiences with powerful performance and an estimated 350-nautical-mile range. Key Features Portside multifunctional cockpit seating are ..read more
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EdgeWater 325CC
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Randy Vance
1w ago
EdgeWater uses vacuum-resin-infused fiberglass construction for long-term durability. Courtesy EdgeWater Boats Visit EdgeWater Build Your EdgeWater Find an EdgeWater Dealer EdgeWater Boats has built tough, stylish saltwater fishing boats for nearly 35 years. Its stable of engineers and designers are steeped in the secrets of durable construction, have a seasoned eye for style, and are schooled in the needs of saltwater anglers. So, when I stepped aboard the 325CC, I wasn’t surprised to find it battle-ready for offshore action and equipped with features that also make it an ideal family fun ..read more
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Unusual Tuna Hotspots
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Morgan Lyle
1w ago
Various tuna species swim in oceans around the world. The Atlantic bluefin tuna is the grandest of them all; huge, sleek, warm-blooded, the king of Atlantic waters both warm and cold. Some places are known for their big tuna: the Outer Banks, the Canadian Maritimes, and the Gulf coast, for example. But lately, tuna are turning up in surprising places, as efforts to reverse overfishing begin to pay off. With numbers of Atlantic bluefin on the increase, the leviathans are turning up in surprising locations along European coasts. Here’s a look at a few of them. The Oresund, Denmark The Oresund B ..read more
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Top Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tips
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by George Poveromo
1w ago
Double up on Spanish mackerel while you can; eventually, these speedsters get suspicious of wire leaders. George Poveromo Florida anglers, ­especially those in the Florida Keys, can practically set their watches to the start of the Spanish mackerel run. Once water temperatures drop into the low 70s, staggering quantities invade Florida Bay. Materializing by December, they’ll remain through May, barring a warm winter. After Florida, Spanish ­mackerel head to North Carolina in April, then as far north as Massachusetts in June. Catching Spanish ­mackerel in Florida Bay involves anchoring in very ..read more
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What Can Boating Anglers Expect From NMEA OneNet?
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Jim Hendricks
1w ago
OneNet offers greater bandwidth than N2K. Chris Malbon/Debut Art For years, NMEA 2000 has served as the proven and trusted digital “language” for networking marine electronics, as well as other onboard systems such as engines, pumps, air conditioning and more, tying them together for monitoring and control. Also known as N2K, NMEA 2000 was developed by National Marine Electronics Association (hence the acronym), which counts among its members all of the major marine electronics manufacturers and retailers.  Today, however, a new system has emerged from the NMEA. It’s called OneNet, and i ..read more
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10 Common Solutions for Boat Engine Problems
Salt Water Sportsman Magazine
by Alan Jones
2w ago
Some tricks can fix a motor on the spot. But if all else fails, a tow back home is in order. A membership with a towing service is worth the investment. Courtesy Sea Tow Services International Inc. One of the worst feelings in fishing is when you turn the key to head home and nothing happens. Fortunately, if a modern DFI four-stroke outboard is cranking, it will invariably start. That’s not to say you can’t have an issue. But if your motor successfully took you offshore and is turning over, there’s every likelihood it’s going to fire up, provided your batteries are up to snuff and you have ga ..read more
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