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. To address that need, Boat Outfitters designed the new Pontoon Tackle Storage Unit, which was recently named the best tackle management solution in the New Product Showcase at the ICAST international sportfishing tradeshow.
Most of today’s bass boats come from the factory with some kind of tackle organization system in one or more of their lockers — generally the center forward locker. There’s always room for improvement, though, and 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.
You’ve got a boat. Will you ever need to book a fishing guide or charter a boat again? There will be occasions when it’s just nice to put the whole shebang in someone else’s hands.
Looking to pimp out your Yeti Cooler? Our team discusses the different accessories available you can add to your cooler. From rod holders and drink holders to cutting boards and foam pads, we have what you've been looking for.
When most of us think of upgrading our boats, we tend to think of the big-ticket stuff. The small upgrades often have the biggest impact, since they tend to address the minor issues that inconvenience or annoy you every day. Here are 8 of our favorite easy, low-cost, high-impact quality-of-life upgrades.
It’s one of the first questions you’re likely to consider while shopping for a boat: Aluminum or fiberglass? Fiberglass has a couple of clear advantages. But aluminum has come a long way in aesthetics and performance.
Looking for a simple and cost-effective way to accessorize your boat? Listen to our team discuss some options for boating & fishing accessories that require no installation. From fillet tables to entertainment stations, there are plenty of options for those looking to make the most of their next trip on the water.
To understand how we’re different, you need to know how Boat Outfitters grew out of a larger company called Teak Isle, whose primary business is supplying boat builders with OEM parts like inset tackle box and drawer units, hatches and doors, dash and switch panels, swim platforms and ladders, cabinetry, and fishing rod and tool holders.
At the start of the 2023 season, Greico, who fishes all over the country on Major League Fishing’s Tackle Warehouse Invitational circuit, agreed to try an innovative solution he hoped would mean more time casting and less time checking his wells.
There’s something at once thrilling and intimidating about venturing out of sight of land in your own boat for the first time. With some planning and preparation, though, your first trip offshore can be safe and fun. This third part concerns ways to make your boat safer.
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.
In the first part of this three-part series, we discussed boat requirements, trip planning, and preparation. This section addresses safety gear that can save your boat or your life in the event something goes wrong.
Many people feel they can never have enough rod holders on their boats. The question comes up, "what angle do I use and why do I pick a 0-degree versus a 15 versus a 30-degree rod holder?"
Thinking about adding a fillet table to your dock? We discuss the different mounting styles and install tips for overhang and dock fillet tables - the perfect addition to any dock!
There’s something at once thrilling and intimidating about venturing out of sight of land in your own boat for the first time. With some planning and preparation, though, your first trip offshore can be safe and fun. In this first of three parts, we’ll discuss boat concerns and pre-planning.
Outriggers are an essential piece of gear on any offshore fishing boat, allowing anglers to increase the amount of water covered while trolling. Here we have a look at what to consider for picking the best setup based on your boat, your fishing style, and your budget!
Here are some tools, tips, spots, and do’s and don’ts for baggin’ your bugs! This crash course is the perfect guide for going lobstering in the Florida Keys.
It’s tough to imagine a better low-key, family-and-friends boating activity than scalloping on Florida’s west coast. Harvesting scallops is challenging enough to be fun but easy enough for kids and adults. Make sure you have all the right gear for your next adventure!
Is there any boat accessory more useful and versatile than the good ol’ 5-gallon bucket? Nothing is perfect, though, and there’s always room for improvement — even with a 5-gallon bucket. Here are a few ways to make yours even better!
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.
Fishing pontoons are made, not born. All of those basic fishing boat features — rod and tackle storage, bait and live wells, trolling motor rigging, and so on — have to be added. Among your first priorities should be a convenient, secure place to stow rods where they’re easily accessible.
We get it, winter is over and you're itching to get back on the water! Here are some tips on what you should be doing this spring to put more fish in the boat. We'll go over some fish to target and ways to catch them this spring.
Tracking down some of the fastest fish in the ocean can be a feat. The key is to find, approach and follow the birds. They're the ones that will lead you to the tuna!
