Category: Fishing

Yamaha Introduces New, Updated V6 Offshore Outboards for 2021

Yamaha introduces new, updated V6 Offshore outboards, new flush, side-mount Digital Electronic Control (DEC) for Helm Master® EX and Saltwater Series II™ HP propellers. (Photo: Business Wire)

Also adds new flush, side-mount Digital Electronic Control (DEC) for Helm Master® EX, Saltwater Series II™ HP propellers to product line

KENNESAW, Ga.– Yamaha Marine kicks off 2021 with brand new product offerings including updated V6 Offshore outboards that combine new benefits with a reliable performance legacy. The new F250 and F300 V6 Offshore Digital Electronic Control (DEC) models boast built-in Digital Electric Steering (DES), Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust (TERE) and other XTO Offshore®-inspired features.

“The new, updated F300 and F250 4.2-liter V6 Offshore outboards now have many of the benefits previously only available on the XTO Offshore. Combining a high performance, big block V6 engine featuring outstanding power and fuel efficiency, Yamaha brings new levels of convenience and control to a proven performer,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “The introduction of these outboards in addition to a new flush, side-mount DEC for Helm Master EX and Saltwater Series II HP propellers allows Yamaha to start the year with new innovative products that meet customer demand.”

New Yamaha V6 Offshore

The same smooth, fast and precise Digital Electric Steering (DES) introduced on the XTO Offshore is now built-in to F300 and F250 V6 variants. The latest boat steering technology provides smooth, fast steering and, unlike some conventional steering systems, draws battery amperage only when actively in use. DES is significantly easier to rig than conventional steering systems and creates an uncluttered bilge with no steering pumps, hoses, hydraulic lines or connections, no bleeding procedure, less complexity and straightforward serviceability. There’s also a bolt-on version of DES for conventional DEC models of the new V6 Offshore. Read more

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Anglers Inn International Establishes COVID-19 Testing Program to Satisfy CDC Travel Requirements

COEUR D’ ALENE, Idaho (January 25, 2021) – Billy Chapman, Jr. founder and

owner of Anglers Inn International, has announced the implementation of a COVID-

19 testing program that satisfies CDC International Travel Requirements. The

testing program will allow Anglers Inn customers to board their flights to return

home after enjoying their great angling experience.

“On January 12 th the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) instituted a new

policy requiring all air passengers entering the United States to obtain a negative

COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their flight’s departure to the U.S,” explained

Chapman. Read more

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Michigan: Black Lake sturgeon season opens Feb. 6

Eager for the chance to catch one of Michigan’s most unique fish? The lake sturgeon season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, and registration is open until Feb. 5.

A new online registration processis required to participate, as well as a current Michigan fishing license for anyone 17 or older. Anglers must certify that they understand and will abide by the rules and safety requirements.

The catch quota this year is six lake sturgeon total. In the past, the season quota often has been met within the first day – sometimes in just a few hours! However, the season will last until the sixth fish is harvested, or five fish have been harvested at the end of any day from Feb. 6-10. Daily season fishing hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the season will end at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, or when one of the two scenarios previously mentioned is met.

Anglers will receive text messages announcing the beginning of the season, and as each fish is harvested until the season closes. Read more

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Utah: Weighing Invasive Fish at Annual Burbot Bash

What: Known for its ugly face and tasty flesh, the eel-like burbot is a menace to the other fish in Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It has a huge appetite and sharp teeth that are carving into the reservoir’s sportfish populations. To do their part in combating this invasive fish — and have a chance at cash and prizes — hundreds of anglers will participate in the Burbot Bash from Jan. 29–31. DWR employees will be working at the fish weigh-in stations for the competition and will get a close look at all the fish that come in. Read more

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2021 Michigan Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 6

Anglers must register online to participate

The 2021 lake sturgeon season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. All anglers must register online to participate in this season.

The total 2021 season allocation on Black Lake is seven lake sturgeon. However, to reduce the chance of exceeding this allocation, officials will close the season when one of two scenarios occurs:

  1. The sixth fish is harvested.
  2. Five fish have been harvested at the end of any fishing day.

Fishing hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day of the season. The season will end either at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, or when one of the above scenarios is met, at which point anglers will be notified via text message and on the ice by DNR personnel that they must immediately stop fishing for lake sturgeon. Participating anglers age 17 or older must have a valid Michigan fishing license. Read more
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Marine Electronics: Save Cash Before the Spring Splash

Boaters can earn up to $2,000 back when they purchase select new electronics during the Raymarine Big Splash Sales Event

While North American boaters are preparing their vessels for the upcoming season, Raymarine® and FLIR are making it easier than ever for them to upgrade to new marine electronics. The Big Splash Sales Event offers rebates up to $2,000 on qualifying new Raymarine and FLIR products purchased now through April 4, 2021. The more customers spend, the bigger the rebate. The deals—and the timing—couldn’t be better. Read more

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Giving the Outdoor Bug

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

During the past year of upheaval, in which many of us became reclusive to avoid the possibility of contracting COVID-19, we had time for a bit of soul searching.  Gone were the trips to the local watering holes, sports arenas, eateries, and many places where good times were commonplace. However, as these doors were closed, others opened; isn’t that the way of life?

Many of us were forced to inner-act with our family members on a scale we’ve not experienced heretofore.  To some it could have meant getting on each other’s nerves more than usual, but to others it became an opportunity to become more acquainted with the outdoors.  And, that’s exactly what has happened, as millions of us escaped the daily fear foisted upon us by hitting the streams, lakes and woods.  There we were safe to learn and to play together with those closest to us.

If you are one who hunts, fishes, or simply enjoys the fresh outdoor air and wildlife, you had to be introduced to these activities somewhere along the line.  Here is a case in point, which led me to my love of the outdoors.

My father did not hunt or fish, so for me to participate in these activities, someone else had to step up and it was my next-door neighbors, the Satterfields.  They decided to ask me if I’d like to go fishing with them.  As a child of 10-12 years of age, I recall handling the rods and closed-faced fishing reels they stored in their garage in anticipation of my first fishing trip.  Of course it helped to catch a fair amount of fish that day to fan the flames of my excitement.

Before I reached the age to drive a car, I would hitchhike to Upper Straits Lake in Oakland County – rod and reel in hand.  Faith got me back and forth regularly, but one day in particular stands out in my mind some 60+ years later.

I rented a rowboat from Bill Shaw’s boat livery like I did so many times before.  The action was slower than usual and overcast skies threatened the outing, but held off.  I gave up early and began exercising my thumb along Long Lake Road, when a middle-age man pulled over ahead of me in a Buick Riviera.  As we put my gear in the spacious trunk, he asked me if I would take him fishing!  In return, he promised to take me home afterward – all the way to the house.  Since I already paid the daily rental fee for the boat, I agreed.  Back at the lake the fishing was still slow that day and rain persuaded us to call it quits.  And, as promised, I got an unprecedented ride home.

My point is that this scene would not have played out had the Satterfields not taken the step for me to join them that day.  Here are two ideas to acquaint others to the outdoors.

*  Buy a license for someone and invite them to go with you.

*  Give someone a hunting or fishing trip and you be the host.

After decades of declining revenue for wildlife management, because people were losing touch with outdoor world, we’ve seen a 10-percent increase in license sales in year 2020 nationwide.  Now, we need to continue the exciting trend, because license sales fuel wildlife conservation.

We never know what the future may hold and what roads we may choose in life, but my neighbors had exposed me to something that was there all along; I simply did not know it.  That inner fire still burns as strong as it ever did, and today you have the ability to spark such a flame in others.

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Tigress Poseidon Dredge Boom is a Game Changer for Smaller Boats

Lake Worth, Fl. – Tigress Outriggers & Gear powers into the new year with their innovative Poseidon Dredge Boom. Tigress’ Poseidon Dredge Boom allows smaller center console boats to fish like larger vessels, giving the performance needed to put fish in the box and get that podium finish. The Poseidon Dredge Boom will out pull any other dredge boom on the market, easily handling the heaviest of dredges. Read more

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Kayak Anglers Can “Grab and Go” With Hobie’s New Mirage® iTrek Inflatables

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Hobie envy is real. Anyone who owns a MirageDrive® kayak has experienced it. You pull up to a gas station, boat landing or bait shop and heads turn. Universally, on-lookers are impressed, but sometimes, the curious are intimidated by the size of your craft.

That’s about to change with the January launch of Hobie’s new Mirage® iTrek series inflatable kayaks. Lightweight, rugged, rigid and stable, five new pedal-powered platforms, the iTrek 9 Ultralight, iTrek 11, iTrek 14 Duo, Mirage Fiesta, and Mirage iEclipse pedalboard, are designed to go anywhere and transport in anything – including your trunk, back seat or flatbed.

The new iTrek kayaks feature Hobie’s signature MirageDrive® with Glide Technology and Kick-Up Fins to maximize agility, speed and responsiveness on the water, a removeable rudder system, lightweight aluminum frame elevated seating with breathable mono-mesh fabric, EVA standing pads, and seat-mounted cup holders. A high-pressure hand pump, high-volume electric pump, and durable storage bag are also provided with each purchase. Read more

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Fish Art Contest Recognizes Educators with New Richard Hart Award

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN – Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest is proud to announce the new Richard M Hart Educator of the Year Award. By teaching the Art of Conservation®, educators connect young people to the outdoors and help inspire the next generation of stewards.

Richard M. Hart was a successful businessman and family man who had a passion for fishing and conservation. Mr. Hart’s belief in youth education spilled over into the Fish Art Program as he worked extensively to promote the Texas division, hosted by the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Connecting with schools and families from across the country, it was Mr. Hart’s belief that educators are the key to encourage and inspire youth conservation education.

Recognizing his contributions and legacy impact on the Fish Art Contest, the Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year Award shall be a National Award to honor one exemplary educator in 2021. This award shall recognize an educator who participates in the Fish Art Contest and actively strives to expose youth to nature and the joys of fishing.

The winning educator shall receive a gift card for $1,000 to use for supplies for their classroom and a $900 stipend to facilitate outdoor learning for their school. Educators can apply for this prestigious award or be nominated by their students, parents, or coworkers. Nominate a deserving educator here: https://bit.ly/2MNdzFd

“Mr. Hart believed fishing was art. He saw that when children used art to learn about fishing and the outdoors that the ripples of conservation could last a lifetime,” said President and CEO of Wildlife Forever, Pat Conzemius. Read more

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