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A trip to Florida’s Key West is an angler’s dream.  Story and photos by Ron Ballanti There are plenty of great reasons to head down to Key West, Florida, especially in winter when many parts of the country are still freezing...
The weather is getting cooler but that shouldn’t stop you from checking out these great restaurants you can visit with your center-console boat.  Captain Archie’s If you’ve been up and down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), the only thing more frustrating than boat...
Learn how to catch and release a shark from an expert.  By Gordon McBride Florida’s Key West is known for its many attractions: Ernest Hemingway Museum, Margaritaville, world-class racing, and of course fantastic offshore fishing. But did you know that Key...
Louisiana’s Livingston Parish is a place like no other for boating and fishing.  Story and photos by Gregg Mansfield If you are looking for a place where the fishing is great and the people you meet are instant friends, Louisiana’s Livingston...
A worry-free guide to fishing the Bahamas for the first time.  By Gregg Mansfield Photos courtesy The Island of the Bahamas and Betty Bauman When it comes to big game fishing, the Bahamas are arguably some of the greatest waters in the...
Use these tips to land the perfect marina slip.  By Gregg Mansfield Shopping for a marina slip is like being a first-time homebuyer. It’s a mixture of excitement and nervousness as you find a home for your center-console boat. Not to...
Get the center-console boat out and visit these four waterfront restaurants.  By Gregg Mansfield and Barry Gibson  It’s been a rough couple of years for the restaurant industry as the pandemic limited dine-options or caused outright closures. With the country full...

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