Looking for a great gift for an angler or fishing boat owner this holiday season? We make it easy with original ideas that are compatible with a variety of boats and fishing styles.
So, what makes a fillet table “ultimate?” For Florida Sport Fishing TV’s Capt. Mike Genoun, longevity is the number one concern, but he also loves the 6-foot cutting surface and lockable drawers on his Boat Outfitters Ultimate Fillet Table.
Love your drop-in bait prep table but hate losing a rod holder when you’re using it? One South Carolina inshore guide came up with an “off-label” use for our 3-Rod Kite Fishing Holder that actually adds two rod holders plus a rigging and bait prep station.
Are you one of those anglers who doesn’t want to be bothered with eating while fishing? Try these suggestions for quick, non-messy and filling lunches and snacks you can eat between casts or on the run to the next stop.
Whether it’s on a hook, a pair of pliers, or some other piece of tackle, rust destroys both form and function of anything it gets ahold of. Here are some tips for preventing rust on your fishing tackle and tools and for addressing it when it does occur.
Even on today’s luxurious, fully loaded pontoon boats, there’s always room for customizations and upgrades. Check out our suggestions ranging from folding tables to fishing rod holders and grills to garbage can cabinets.
Sometimes a custom design project works out so well that the resulting part goes into production. This raised, multi-purpose table that drops into transom-mounted rod holders is a perfect example.
Today’s high-tech fishing scales have little in common with that old spring-loaded scale that slid around in the bottom of your dad’s tackle box accumulating rust. Here’s what they can do and why it matters.
Chances are that you can thank someone from your early years for your love of fishing and boating. If so, you should be paying that gift forward to the next generation. Here are some tips from a father of five.
Your goal in outfitting your boat with safety equipment should be keeping you and your crew safe, not just complying with the law. What additional safety equipment you’ll need depends on how and where you use your boat.
Adopting a flexible tackle storage system based on swappable trays that are properly pre-organized ensures that you can customize your tackle box, bag or pack for the specific mission ahead.
Reading a fish finder is a bit like reading the stars. There’s a whole lot of information in there, but interpreting it can be mysterious and daunting. Here are some tips on how to read a fish finder.
This year, Boat Outfitters partnered with Major League Fishing pro and 2023 Toyota Series champion Christian Greico to field test a variety of new bass-specific products, many of which are now available to consumers.
It’s easy to assume that anybody who rents a boat is a new boater. But experienced boaters rent boats for all kinds of reasons. Whatever the reason, if you’re an experienced boater or boat owner considering renting a boat, this article is for you.
The fact is, if you buy quality, mid-priced saltwater rods and reels, they are pretty darned tough. Knowing what to avoid, what to do daily, and what to do on a periodic basis will minimize your maintenance time and maximize the longevity — and looks — of your equipment.
Boating- and fishing-related nonprofit organizations play several important roles. In time for Giving Tuesday, here’s a quick overview of what these nonprofits do and how your donation can help.
Learn about the best tackle box options for different fishing styles and why! Get the most out of your angling experience with this Boat Outfitters guide.
Metro Boating sells more Blackjack bay boats than anyone else in the country. Being higher-end boats, Metro offers custom options & additional accessories to their customers. Read how Boat Outfitters helped make Metro Boating the nation's top Blackjack dealer.
It’s no secret that the pontoon market is hot these days. One important driver of the trend is the growing popularity of pontoons as fishing platforms.
Most of today’s bass boats come from the factory with some kind of tackle organization system in one or more of their lockers. Boat Outfitters engineers believed they could build a better tackle organizer.
Although the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) is first and foremost a trade show for the fishing industry, it’s also a great place to see new innovations in boats and boating.
If you have ever broken a nice rod or damaged your favorite reel, then you know the sick-to-your-stomach feeling that ensues afterwards. Like any investment, quality fishing equipment requires protection against damage and loss, and the best “insurance” policy is forethought and care.
One of the best things about a boat is its versatility. Often, what makes a boat good at what it does has less to do with the boat’s intrinsic design, and more to do with accessories. There are a wide variety of mounts that allow you to quickly transform your boat with ease.
If you have a father in your life who owns a boat, it’s a pretty safe bet that for Father’s Day he’d like something boat-related! You’ll need to look for a gift that can work with almost any boat and requires little or no effort to install.
