April 2009 Archive | Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine
  • Oregon Boat Rentals at Loon Lake Open for the Season

    April 30, 2009
    News
    REEDSPORT, Ore., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- After a highly successful first year, the second season of Oregon boat rentals for water sports fun has begu
  • Going Boating? A Crew Safety Briefing Could Save Lives

    April 29, 2009
    News
    ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 29, 2009 - Having friends and family aboard is what boating is all about. But in an emergency could they quickly locate a fire
  • El Dorado youth spokesperson for C.A.S.T. for Kids

    April 27, 2009
    News
    El Dorado, Kan. - At age 11, El Dorado youth Riley Brown has already been fishing for many years. That love of fishing was apparent to the organizers
  • Drought, economy can't scuttle boating business

    April 23, 2009
    News
    When Dave Sieniawski drives home from work on RM 620, he often catches a glimpse of the sun reflecting off Lake Travis. At that point, he says, he fee
  • Lake Delton's rebirth begins

    April 22, 2009
    News
    Lake Delton, WI. - The four pontoon boats moored at the dock outside Lake Delton Watersports; the once-again aptly named Lakeside Motel; the millions
  • Boatbuilders ready for good times

    April 21, 2009
    News
    A Nelson, New Zealand boatbuilding business has used a couple of quiet months as an opportunity to expand and prepare for when the economy rebounds.
  • Organizers upbeat about Atlantic Coast Boat Show

    April 20, 2009
    News
    Free admission and steep discounts on boats helped boost attendance and sales at the recent Atlantic Coast Boat Show in Daytona Beach, Fla.
  • New State Marina now open for business

    April 17, 2009
    News
    The $3 million State Marina in Storm Lake, Iowa is now finally open for business after some delays set it behind, originally scheduled to open last su
  • Thefts at local marinas under investigation

    April 16, 2009
    News
    Arno and Angela Justman enjoyed Saturday afternoon out on their boat on Norfork Lake, relaxing and listening to satellite radio plugged into a power a
  • Honda Marine names "Master Techs"

    April 15, 2009
    News
    Honda Marine congratulates two dealer technicians for achieving "Master Tech" status. Tyler Anderson of King Salmon Marine, Inc., Tacoma, WA, and Der
  • San Jose will soon have San Francisco Bay boating access again

    April 14, 2009
    News
    Stillman Kelly remembers how, in the 1970s, he loved to set out in a wooden boat from San Jose's waterfront and spend countless hours enjoying San Fra
  • Bargains help keep boat sales afloat

    April 13, 2009
    News
    Boat sales are down, and watercraft repossessions are on the rise because of difficult economic times in Michigan and across the country. But dealers
  • Food for Thought

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    A friend recently mentioned that in many of my columns I use a lot of space discussing food.
  • Amazing GOOP Marine

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Pontoon boats are pretty durable, but no matter how well you make something or even take care of something, it'll eventually needs maintaining.
  • Bobber Primer

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Those colorful pieces of plastic, foam or cork known as "bobbers" are among the most visible angling accessories-and for good reason: bobbers are all about being seen.
  • Destination Yachts Top Deck 3510

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Destination Yachts should be listed in the dictionary under the word "luxury."
  • Foul Weather

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    It goes without saying that foul weather affects fishermen far more than the fish we seek, but there are instances where Mother Nature can shut down the angling action faster than you can yell "Fish On!"
  • HIDES 3-IN-1 SYSTEM

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Sunglasses-at least, high-quality sunglasses-don't run cheap.
  • How To Catch A Snag

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Like the saying goes: if you're not snagging your bait or lure occasionally, you're not fishing where the fish are.
  • It's Evinrude Time

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Sixty seconds equals a minute.
  • Kids + Fishing= FUN!

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    According to studies conducted by the American Sportfishing Association, 70 percent of those of us who fish were introduced to the sport by the time we were 12.
  • Premier Boundary Waters 310 Sky Dek

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Count yourself lucky when get your hands on a Premier Boundary Water 310 Sky Dek.
  • Right Anglers

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Greeks in ancient times believed the god of the sea, Poseidon, and Amphritrite, goddess of the sea, sired a mighty Greek god-Triton-who became known as the messenger of the deep.
  • Start Your Engines!

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    The snow is receding.
  • Sun Tracker Party Hut 30 Regency

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Sun Tracker offers a comfortable option for a two-level pontoon that won't have you wondering where your money went.
  • THERMACELL

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    It's sometimes hard to find a good mosquito repellant.
  • Absolute Domination

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    The VMC Dominator Series integrates modern angling technology with premium hooks to provide every angler a jig for any circumstance.
  • Do You Have the Right Prop?

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Selecting the right propeller for your boat's motor is sometimes as much art as it is science.
  • Extreme Commotion

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Look out below-the Salmon Super Vibrax is standing by and getting ready to take a deep plunge below the surface.
  • From The Forums- Catfish

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    If you've ever listened to animal rights activists, you'd think anglers (and hunters, naturally) were the most blood-thirsty monsters the planet has ever seen, people who live to see animals cringe in pain.
  • G3 228 Fish and Cruise

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    The 228 Fish and Cruise from G3 Boats is an outstanding addition to G3's line of value-priced pontoons.
  • How often do you like to fish each week?

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
  • Hungry or Not, It's Time to Eat

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Reports of salivating fish have been documented around the world as anglers prepare to flip on the "eat" switch with the first biodegradable, environmentally-friendly soft bait, infused with scent-emitting Ultrabite Pheromones.
  • Lock And Load

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Storm has redefined the meaning of "interchangeable" with the new WildEye Pro Paddle Tail and the WildEye Pro Curl Tail, featuring the one-of-a-kind Bait and Switch system.
  • Now's The Time For Reel Care

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    I know, I know: about this time of year, all you really want to do is wet a line and hook a fish-any fish for that matter-for it has been months since you last felt connected to those finned critters that bring us all together in this column every issue.
  • Recap of the 2009 Atlanta Boat Show

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Avalon VP Director of Sales and Marketing Greg Knight takes a moment during the unveiling of his new Sandbar model line to pose for a photo.
  • Sending Shock Waves

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Anglers will stop, stare and marvel at how Rapala has once again redefined the laws of lure design with the creation of the new lipless Clackin' Rap.
  • Shootout Online?

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    We've been holding our annual Shootout Boat Test for a dozen or so years and that's not going to change.
  • Tax Break?

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Recreational boat owners who paid state sales taxes on a boat purchase, or those who secured a bank loan to finance a boat, may have some tax deductions available when filing their 2008 federal income tax return this month.
  • The Right Touch

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    IMT, Inc. recently announced its incredible new boat cover and protection system for free standing lifts, DC or AC driven lifts, and modular floating docks: The Touchless Boat Cover.
  • Young Boaters Wanted

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    It's good to start reading to children at an early age and there are a ton of books out there to choose from.
  • How's Your Online Lingo?

    April 09, 2009 Published in the April 2009 issue
    Brady L. Kay
    I still stand by my statement that boaters are some of the friendliest and most helpful people you'll ever come across.
  • Fantasy Fishing Trips

    April 09, 2009
    News
    While at the Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show, I stopped by several booths and chatted with fishing guides and outfitters. Of course I wanted to go fis
  • Lake Hopatcong is low, angering marina owners, locals

    April 08, 2009
    News
    Marina owners and local officials say the state mishandled a planned drawdown of Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey, creating unusually low water levels the
  • Lake cleanup a resounding success

    April 07, 2009
    News
    LOGAN MARTIN LAKE, Al. - Although the official numbers are not in yet, the Logan Martin Lake Protection Association (LMLPA) annual lake cleanup was a
  • Teens rescue 82-year-old man from Shioc River

    April 06, 2009
    News
    SHIOCTON, Wis. (AP) - Two teens rescued an 82-year-old fisherman from an icy Shioc (sheye-AWK') River in Outagamie County.
  • Pontoon Boats: How Business Came Before Pleasure

    April 03, 2009
    News
    When pontoon boats were first developed, most people used them for recreational activities. You could find pontoons on any lake, river or even oceans
  • Online Registration For National Marina Day Events Now Available

    April 02, 2009
    News
    Online registration is now available for marinas that are holding events for National Marina Day, August 8th, 2009.
  • U.K.-based electronics retailer coming to U.S.

    April 01, 2009
    News
    Cactus Navigation & Communication in the United Kingdom is expanding its global reach with a new sales, service and installation center in the United
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