Center Console Fishing Boats News
- Pair of Texas-based anglers known for catching tarpon Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 2:39AMJeremy Ebert grinned and shook his head as he gazed at what, moments before, had been a froth-rimmed hole in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Casting for 'convicts' Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 12:09AMA boat buzzed beneath the bridge, creating a wake that was fortunately mitigated by a treated wood seawall guarding the concrete pilings against potential errors in navigation by large commercial traffic.
- Hingham man, son land huge tuna Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 1:33PM Most fishermen would agree that fishing has a lot to do with luck.
- Ranger still building great boats Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:55AMIn this series we have covered everything from kayaks to canyon runners, but we have yet to profile a style of boat that is perhaps the most popular across the country.
- Fishing for a good cause Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 10:41AMThe Nassau Sport Fishing Association was established in 1983 "to develop and promote saltwater fishing in the Nassau County area while adhering to state, federal and local regulations, to encourage compliance with rules of water safety by club members and the general public, and to promote youth related community activities."
- Closer to port Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 12:25AMThe cost of boating in a slumping economy has kept many boaters off the water, or changed the way they use their crafts, as they adjust to a reality that can mean spending $1,000 to fill the tank.
- Economy keeping many boats docked or dry Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 6:54AMWith gas prices rising like a hurricane tide, recreational anglers are cutting down on fishing trips and boat sales are slumping across the country.
- Outdoors: No surprises on toxin levels in fish (w/ report) Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 1:38AMThe Texas Department of State Health Services this past week issued an advisory concerning consumption of speckled trout and gafftop catfish taken by anglers anywhere in the Galveston Bay system.
- PortSide: New tour company showcases Savannah's ports Friday, July 11, 2008 @ 7:14AM There's a new company in town that offers a unique way to get up close and personal with the city's waterfront. With an armada of boats - from a 54-foot luxury yacht to an 18-foot runabout - at its disposal, Savannah Port Tours provides on-the-water experiences tailor-made to individual clients' needs, Mikell Cates said. Cates and partner Bart Wetherington, a Savannah chiropractor, started ...
- Bluewater 2350 packs plenty in small package Friday, July 11, 2008 @ 4:48AMFive fully lined fish boxes, storage for 16 rods, and a side-entry console with enough storage room for all kinds of fishing gear or an optional head, even a walk-through transom, surely we're talking about something bigger than a 23-foot boat, right? No, Fort. Pierce Florida boat builder's Bluewater 2350 offers one of the largest aft cockpits of any boat of similar length and still gives you ...
- Alternatives take some hassles out of boat ownership Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 5:31PMWhen previously landlocked retirees finally get a chance to live near the water, they dream about cruising up and down the Intracoastal Waterway, fishing in the ocean and sailing up the Cape Fear River, so they decide to buy a boat.And therein lies the problem. They can't find a boat that will let them do all of those things.
- Pro-Line 35 Express builder's finest effort Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 4:49AMMost who think of Homosassa Florida boat builder Pro-Line tend to think of moderately priced entry-level, center console and walk around models in the 20- to 25-foot range. The introduction of the 2008 35 Express will change those opinions in a hurry.
- Big Bend Saltwater Classic a Family Affair Monday, June 23, 2008 @ 1:17PMThe 20th annual Big Bend Saltwater Classic last weekend was an exciting event this year. Dicey weather and high fuel prices did little to dampen the spirits of the participating anglers.
- Rocking the boat Monday, June 23, 2008 @ 6:08AM PORTSMOUTH — The Port City's working waterfront is working a little differently on Sagamore Avenue.
- Latitude Industries, Inc. Enters Into Negotiation Talks With Honda Marine Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 10:30AM Latitude Industries, Inc. (Pinksheets: LTDI), manufacturer of offshore high performance sport and center console quality-made boats, announced today that it has been approached by Honda Marine and they have formally entered into negotiation talks.
- Find safety and economy in the Marathon 196 Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 4:35AMWhile Boston Whaler gets the unsinkable headlines and a massive following, McKee Craft has solidly established its line of boats in the world of closed cell foam fishing vessels. Since 1966 they have been building one of the safest, most practical, durable and easy to maintain boats in the industry.
- Gene Mueller: Location is key to catching croakers Thursday, June 19, 2008 @ 5:35AMDespite some grumbling from Chesapeake Bay and tidal river croaker fanatics, read what our St. Mary's County friend Ken Lamb of Lexington Park's Tackle Box passed along. "The bottom fishing is terrific for croakers, spot and perch," he said. "The croakers are super-hot on the Middle Grounds, where night fishermen are getting their 25-fish limits."
- Fuel costs keep boats at the dock Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 12:45AMBob Mormino of Kirtland fishes from his boat Friday at the Mentor Lagoons Marina. Mormino’s new boat is more fuel efficient than the one it replaces. Make no mistake, Don Wank is not discontinuing his boating hobby.
- Latitude Industries, Inc. Announces Possible Buyout Interest Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ 4:30PM Latitude Industries, Inc., manufacturer of offshore high performance sport and center console quality-made boats, announced today that it has received interest from an international group regarding a possible buyout of Latitude Industries, Inc.
- Boaters Take Notice By Mark Fike The Journal Wednesday, June 4, 2008 @ 12:54PMThis past week I received a press release from The Walker Agency, which handles marketing for a number of reputable outdoor companies and organizations. They represent BoatU.S, which is “the nation’s leading advocate for recreational boaters with over 650,000 members.”
- Torrey Pines says it's well on track to hit hiring goals Sunday, June 1, 2008 @ 6:24PMA year after the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies hired its first employees in Florida, the research outfit's staff has climbed to 26 - and it expects to meet its state-mandated hiring targets with ease.
- Offshore fishing: Port O'Connor Sunday, June 1, 2008 @ 5:58AMPORT O'CONNOR -- My concept of time can become distorted on offshore trips. Perhaps this is a side effect of the Scopolamine patch behind my ear, but more likely this time it was a result of the cocoon I had wrapped myself inside to guard against the rigors of a banshee boat ride into rough seas.
- Now playing: The Great Outdoors Saturday, May 31, 2008 @ 2:34AMCampgrounds Camp Lakewood 1217 W. Rickelman Ave., Effingham, on Lake Pauline; from Interstate 57, take exit 162, turn north (right) on U.S. Route 45 to the traffic light near Pilot Truck Stop. Turn left at the light on to Rickelman Avenue and go straight for 2 miles, turn left at sign. 62 RV sites, three tent sites, water, cable, electric, sewer, wireless Internet; two cabins; playground; lake ...
- Latitude Industries, Inc. Once Again Is Featured in Hot Boat Magazine June Edition Friday, May 30, 2008 @ 9:00AM Latitude Industries, Inc., manufacturer of offshore high performance sport and center console quality-made boats, announced today that the outstanding Latitude 35SS has been featured in the June edition of the most important performance magazine in the powerboat industry, Hot Boat Magazine.
- Gas Price Hikes A Challenge For Boaters Sunday, May 25, 2008 @ 5:34AMThe next time you feel like complaining about what it costs to fill your gas tank, consider the situation of Ken and Wendy Pratt.
- Raymarine Congratulates Team Rock Star on 2008 World Sailfish Championship Win Monday, May 19, 2008 @ 8:30AM Raymarine, Inc., a world leader in marine electronics, congratulates Captain Scott Leon's Team Rock Star on their incredible comeback victory at the World Sailfish Championship on April 19, 2008.
- Sarley: Dam restrictions don't add up Monday, May 19, 2008 @ 6:10AMAs I wrote last week, the State of Illinois is attempting to establish distance restrictions at most Illinois dams. They are attempting to restrict water usage 50-feet below the dams and 300-feet above the dams. We are in the middle of a 15-day review period and then this will go into law.
- Fishing hits bottom Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 2:31PMAsk most fishermen who drop baits to the bottom of the ocean what they are fishing for, and they'll most likely say grouper. One such fisherman is Anthony Ng of Winterville, who specializes in bottom fishing. quot Grouper fishing is so much fun, quot Ng said. quot You drop baits on the bottom and never know what you're going to catch next. quot
- Regulator for those who live to fish Friday, May 2, 2008 @ 4:32AMRegulator, known for building the finest offshore center console fishing boats in the market, has introduced the all-new 30' Express. It's the first in an expanding line of models that will appeal to the serious angler who demands the top fishing platform in class, together with a terrific touch of cruising comfort.
- Regional News Briefs Thursday, May 1, 2008 @ 1:41AMMILWAUKEE COUNTYArrest made in April 19 homicide on south sideMilwaukee police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death last month of a 20-year-old Germantown man, department spokeswoman Anne E. Schwartz s...
- Pocket Change Wednesday, April 30, 2008 @ 9:36AMJeff Messmer remembers well the Seattle Boat Show in January 2006. He was unveiling a 25-foot tug at one of the biggest boat show on the West Coast, where a thousand vessels vie for the attention of buyers.
- Latitude Industries, Inc. Simultaneously Showcasing Their Alluring Powerboats at The Texas International Boat Show and ... Thursday, April 24, 2008 @ 4:00PM Latitude Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality, Offshore Sport Fisherman and Center Console boats, announces today that it is be exhibiting at The Texas International Boat Show in Corpus Christi April 24-27.
- Search continues for other immigrants off Bahamas Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @ 12:31AMThe U.S. Coast Guard continued its search overnight for Haitian immigrants who may have been in a boat that capsized over the weekend near Nassau, Bahamas, killing at least 14.
- Carolina Skiff offers simple, solid boats Friday, April 11, 2008 @ 4:37AMWe stare at the huge luxury boats and sport fishermen that cost millions of dollars, but then consider the struggling economy and rising fuel costs and decide on something a little smaller when choosing a boat to cruise and fish the Jersey Shore waters.
- Rays' reputations overstated Thursday, April 3, 2008 @ 4:10AMIn the wake of a fatal accident last month, most encounters with stingrays can be avoided by wearing protective gear and exercising prudence in wading where some of the protected species frequent. As far back as I can remember there have been semi-mystical stories floating around coastal fishing docks about monster devil rays leaping into boats and stealing the life away from ardent anglers. ...
- Secrets of a sailfish team's success Thursday, April 3, 2008 @ 12:14AMFor Mark Wodlinger and Matt Alligood of the Catch One sailfishing team, dangling small baits under fishing kites, making good decisions on when to move in search of fish and reacting quickly to free-jumping sails has led to recent tournament success.
- Tragedy demonstrated need for boat Sunday, March 30, 2008 @ 7:11AMWhen a man drowned in the Coosa River last summer, the Etowah County Sheriff s Department had to borrow a boat for the investigation.
- Veteran fisherman takes flats canoe to higher level Thursday, March 27, 2008 @ 2:23AMFisherman Ron Hyde of Homestead wasn't thinking about the environment or conserving fuel when he started designing a new motorized flats canoe with a tunnel hull to fish in shallow water. He just wanted to catch more fish.
- Dennis man floats new boat club Sunday, March 16, 2008 @ 2:16AM WEST DENNIS — Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School graduate Matthew Carrick is bucking the trend of 30-somethings leaving the Cape.
- Crescent Harbor marina reopens Wednesday, March 12, 2008 @ 5:25PMAfter years of searching in vain for young, human playmates in the waters near the former Whidbey Island Naval Air Station’s marina, attention-starved fish will have cause for celebration in April when the military-only facility reopens.
- Dinghy Removal Order Challenged Wednesday, March 12, 2008 @ 1:27PMCHATHAM --- For 35 years, Edward Eldridge has moored a boat in Stage Harbor, just east of the Battlefield town landing. For just as long, he tied his dinghy to a pylon he sunk in the sand above high tide, at the base of a coastal bank near his mooring.