Surprise Dorado Sets State Record, Tested: Scout 281 XSS, Targeting Snook in the Fall

09/07/2023

Unlikely Dorado Crushes Washington State Record

Dorado are more often found off Mexico than they are Washington state, so this one was a surprise. It saved the day—and broke a record.

Scout 281 XSS

The 281 XSS is one of the best-looking badass fishing platforms on the water.

How Much Horsepower Does Your Boat Really Need?

You might be thinking that more is better, but when is it enough? Here are seven things to know before pulling the trigger on an outboard engine for your boat.

Fishing for Snook and Specks in the Fall

When water temperatures drop, snook and seatrout migrate from skinny-water open flats to deeper holes in creeks and rivers. Here’s where to find them.

New Outboard Alternators Provide Increased Power Capabilities

Boats are increasingly power hungry, with all manner of devices requiring electricity. Fortunately, outboards boast more charging capacity than ever.

Score Inshore and Offshore at Crocodile Bay, Puerto Jimenzez, Costa Rica

Crocodile Bay is known the world over for both its numbers and variety of fish, with plenty of inshore and offshore species to keep you interested. Live bait, trolling, casting and fly-fishing—however you want to catch them, you can do so at Croc Bay with Sport Fishing Expeditions.

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