Combs goes wire-to-wire on Sam Rayburn Combs goes wire-to-wire on Sam Rayburn Winning the Toyota Series event presented by A.R.E. Keith Combs really didn't need all of it to win the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. event on Sam Rayburn. With a total of 63-3, Combs won by more than 8 pounds to take home $36,764 and his first win with MLF. by Major League Fishing Posted 5 May 10:01 UTC Fish bill to promote robust sportfish populations Fish bill to promote robust sportfish populations Backed by Recreational Fishing & Boating Groups Last week, the recreational fishing and boating community applauded the introduction of the Forage Fish Conservation Act by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.). by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 4 May 15:53 UTC 16th BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship 16th BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Two hundred top collegiate bass fishing teams will descend on Lake Murray Two hundred top collegiate bass fishing teams will descend on Lake Murray, May 26-27 seeking top honors in college's fishing's longest running national championship, the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. by Scott Croft Posted 4 May 14:02 UTC Bayliss 75' construction update Bayliss 75' construction update The exterior carpentry department has been busy glassing the cabin to the hull Advancements to the exterior of Bayliss 75' continued this past month. Now that the cabin and bow deck have been installed, she is ready for lower level paint to begin. by Bayliss Boatworks Posted 3 May 14:37 UTC Lowrance announces fishing system giveaway Lowrance announces fishing system giveaway Get a $170 C-MAP® chart, plus the chance for a free weekend fishing trip Effective May 1 through June 30, 2021, Lowrance is offering a C-MAP® Reveal Lakes chart card ($170 value) to consumers who purchase an HDS LIVE display, plus the opportunity to win a second HDS LIVE display and a weekend fishing trip for two. by Lowrance Posted 2 May 19:36 UTC Bayliss 72' Old Reliable construction update Bayliss 72' Old Reliable construction update The paint department have been hard at work getting ready for the top coat Progress on Old Reliable (Bayliss 72') has been coming along steadily, and she is starting to take shape with her recently installed tower and hardtop. by Bayliss Boatworks Posted 2 May 10:27 UTC Boating Groups back Forage Fish Bill Boating Groups back Forage Fish Bill To promote robust sportfish populations Today, the recreational fishing and boating community applauded the introduction of the Forage Fish Conservation Act by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.). by American Sportfishing Association Posted 30 Apr 16:28 UTC Fishing industry pledges to keep waterways clean Fishing industry pledges to keep waterways clean Conservation-focused techniques help retain and recycle soft plastic baits Americans are more conscious than ever about properly disposing of and recycling non-reusable plastic. The recreational fishing industry wants anglers everywhere to apply this same habit to the proper disposal of soft plastic baits. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 30 Apr 14:46 UTC Top 10 Baits from Lake Murray Top 10 Baits from Lake Murray Herring spawn or bass spawn, anglers were dialed in to one or the other this week It seems the entire lake and both major tributaries were in play as the pros in the Top 10 of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by Bad Boy Mowers were able to focus on one or sometimes sample both to get ahead. by Major League Fishing Posted 29 Apr 11:02 UTC National Safe Boating Week in the USA preview National Safe Boating Week in the USA preview Three tips for boating safety and clean water all summer long The annual event helps remind boaters to keep boating safety front and center all season long. How can you be a safety hero aboard your boat? Here are three tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. by Scott Croft Posted 28 Apr 22:55 UTC TowBoatUS Santee Cooper Lakes opens TowBoatUS Santee Cooper Lakes opens Charleston owners expand inland, carefully considering their boat names When Capts. Joseph Abeyta and Thomas Griffin became new owners of TowBoatUS Charleston in January 2020, growing the on-water recreational boat towing business was always part of the plan. by Scott Croft Posted 28 Apr 21:38 UTC Blue Guard Innovations launches Smart Skipper™ Blue Guard Innovations launches Smart Skipper™ The biggest leap forward in boat monitoring and control Blue Guard Innovations announces the introduction of its boat monitoring and control system, Smart Skipper™, to enable owners, operators and captains to monitor security and safety of their unattended vessels. by Blue Guard Posted 28 Apr 06:13 UTC Maritimo M55 - Backwards to go forwards Maritimo M55 - Backwards to go forwards This was absolutely the most prevalent thought I had whilst spending a joyous morning aboard. This was absolutely the most prevalent thought I had whilst spending a joyous morning with Maritimo's new M55. There are two reasons for this... by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 28 Apr 06:12 UTC Shimano School returns for 2021 Shimano School returns for 2021 Live streaming seminars designed to inform and entertain multispecies anglers Shimano School is returning for another season of informative and entertaining events in 2021. JP DeRose hosts these live streaming video workshops, with compelling topics and special guests from across the spectrum of the fishing world. by Shimano Posted 27 Apr 13:48 UTC New 427 Nomad FE Enclosed New 427 Nomad FE Enclosed Your comfort on the water like never before The new 427 Nomad FE Enclosed model is more of everything you're after in a high-performance center console, with an innovative, glass-wrapped helm station designed to keep the elements at bay and ensure your comfort on the water like never before! by Intrepid Powerboats Posted 24 Apr 21:17 UTC Jarrett Bay Boatworks: New construction updates Jarrett Bay Boatworks: New construction updates 56' Renegade open convertible features a lower helm station in the salon The 56' Renegade open convertible features a lower helm station in the salon along with an upper helm station on the flybridge. by Jarrett Bay Boatworks Posted 24 Apr 15:49 UTC America's Wildlife Act introduced in Congress America's Wildlife Act introduced in Congress The bill will provide much-needed funding for proactive fish and wildlife conservation On Earth Day, an unprecedented alliance of business, academic, tribal & conservation leaders – of which ASA is a member – have united to provide a solution to one of America's greatest threats – decline of our fish and wildlife and their natural habitats. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 22 Apr 23:18 UTC Chris Lane shares his favorite topwater baits Chris Lane shares his favorite topwater baits The Alabama-based Mercury pro has three favorites to cover a variety of fishing conditions Many anglers think of pitching plastics to bass on beds when they think of springtime fishing. Sure, that'll work when the bass are on the beds, but spring also means topwaters to MLF veteran Chris Lane. by Major League Fishing Posted 22 Apr 18:33 UTC 2021 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2021 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Includes Dr. Barbara Block, Jose Campos, Ken Hinman, Patrick Gay A.M. Join us honoring the 2021 Class of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame which includes Dr. Barbara Block, Jose Campos, Ken Hinman, Patrick Gay A.M. and Dave Whitlock. by The IGFA Posted 22 Apr 18:26 UTC Four fun water activities to help you staycation Four fun water activities to help you staycation How will you spend your summer? Summer is right around the corner, and that means fun days on the water lie ahead. See the activities to get tips and tricks on how to make the most of your favorite boating pastime. by MarineMax Posted 22 Apr 16:43 UTC