Check out this video of a Fasco Steelflex 2000 application on a jon boat. If you’re looking for a super slick coating and protection for your boat, look no further.
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Let’s talk about a lure called the Original BiCO jig. If you have fished the Original BiCO jig, carry on, you already know what this jig is capable of. If you don’t know what an Original BiCO jig is, It’s time to make this jig part of your fishing arsenal. The Original BiCO jig is different. It’s not a run-of-the-mill football jig, arkey… ...Read More
Here is a a fantastic video brought to us by Wired2Fish on how to read a fish finder. This is one area where I need some serious help, and have the most questions. I am sure I’m not alone. This video explains allot. If your thinking about buying a fish finder with all these newer technologies like down and/or side imaging, definitely watch this video. This video… ...Read More
Time to giveaway some cool stuff. I am going to give away one dozen 36-inch heavy duty vinyl stick-on rulers. You can put these on your boat, cooler, or anywhere you want to measure that fish of a lifetime. This is more than just a ruler, this is a lucky ruler. The next record breaking fish will be measured using this ruler, I have faith in you. Anyway, all you have to… ...Read More
Awesome video from youtuber FIREANT FISHING showing his completed project taking his boat from a Jon boat to a bass boat. This is worth the 8 minute watch if you are thinking of doing a project on your boat. All that boat is missing is a TinBoats decal and 36″ ruler for measuring his fish! If he was a member of our forum, I would send them to him. 😉 Check out the… ...Read More
The Tohatsu 5hp LPG is a propane powered outboard. What do you think of this? There are advantages, but are there disadvantages? You can always bring a portable bbq grill with you on the boat now. I like the idea of ultra-low emissions and supposed no power loss, is that true? Will Tohatsu and others turn to propane for bigger outboards?
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There are right ways and there are not so right ways to launch a boat, but this right here is one way how not to launch a boat. I get it, we all make mistakes, but when you put together heavy weight and a steep ramp, gravity always wins. Here is a small piece of advice, never unhook the winch until the boat is in the water. I’ve seen this happen time and time again.… ...Read More
The new Lowrance HDS Carbon Sweet 16 is all about excess. There is nothing really more to say. With a whopping price tag of around 5k it puts it in an elite group of snobby folks. The question to ask is when is it too much? Soon you will see some joker who has two of them side by side on his fancy rig. Is that what’s needed to fish competitive these days? To win? Seriously?… ...Read More
Here we go, there is a new player coming to town and it’s called the Booyah Prank. My favorite type of fishing is topwater, whether it be a popper or a frog, I will always attempt a topwater bite every time I go fishing. I really can’t tell if I will like the concept of the new Booyah Prank. A top water popper with a lip? I am not feeling it. Of course I will have… ...Read More
TinBoats member Johnny gives us another article on how to build a Transom. Many people wonder what it takes to rebuild a rotted out Transom, and here is a way to go about it. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to post a question below in the comments or reach out to the members on the forum. Thanks for the article Johnny!
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