Potential Women's World Record Seatrout, Tips for Spotting a Cheap Boat, How Much Drag Pressure Should You Use?

From: Salt Water Sportsman - Thursday Nov 24,2022 06:00 pm

Tested: Pursuit OS 445

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Spot a Cheap Boat

How Do I Spot a Cheap Boat?

It’s easy to miss warning signs of shoddy construction and outfitting when shopping for a boat. Whether new or used, don’t fall for one of the clunkers out there. Here are five tips to help you recognize how and where a boat builder might have cut corners.

Record Seatrout

North Carolina Produces Another Monster Seatrout

Cathy Jones landed a monster speckled trout off her dock fishing live menhaden. The big speck didn’t surpass North Carolina’s state record, but could land her the women’s world record on 20-pound test if approved by the IGFA.

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Trophy Kingfish

The Guide to King Mackerel Fishing

You have to bring your A-game if you really want to score with kingfish. Serious competitors know that consistency is not found, it’s built through preparation and prudent game planning. And integral to this strategy is the right gear, in the right place.

Fishing Reel Drag

How Much Drag Pressure Do I Need?

Have you ever tried fighting a fish using 55 to 60 pounds of drag? It's not easy. Often, the right drag setting isn’t the most you can handle, but instead the smoothest that maintains steady pressure. Master your drag settings to land more fish.

Pursuit OS 445

Pursuit’s New Offshore Series Flagship: the OS 445

While some anglers might view anything other than a center-console as a gentleman’s boat, Pursuit’s OS 445 powered by triple Yamaha 425 XTO outboards is a modern take on an express sport-fisher. Its ability to enclose the bridge deck and sleep six turns it into an all-weather mothership-fishing combo.

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Take the 2022 Boating Safety Survey and Enter to Win

Another year out on the water is almost behind us. Share all about your experiences with us for a chance to win one of five $100 West Marine gift cards.

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