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Mercury Marine Avator

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The Mercury Marine Avator concept has just been introduced to the public. While the Avator is not the first electric outboard, it’s the first outboard by a major player in the industry. The forums and social media sites are on fire as you can imagine. There are two camps, go electric or stick with gas. In my opinion, they both have their places. I wouldn’t… ...Read More

Fenix HL18R-T Review

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I did a thing, I took the plunge and bought a Fenix HL18R-T headlamp. This was one of those purchases that I was overthinking way too much. As you continue to read below, remember this is my Fenix HL18R-T Review, paid for with my own money and my own opinion.… ...Read More

AFS is growing!

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I have some exciting news, AFS is growing. That’s right, the Aluminum fishing series is expanding into more states this year. There are now three divisions for 2022 and I bet this will continue to grow. There is the Northeast Division (Massachusetts & New Hampshire), the Central Division (Minnesota & Wisconsin), and the Southern Division (Tennessee,… ...Read More

Nako Tungsten weights

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I took the plunge and ordered some Nako Tungsten Weights. The ad came across my Facebook feed and like a typical fisherman, I bit. I’m always on the lookout for cheap tungsten weights. There are certain things I hate spending money on, and tungsten fishing weights are one of them. I get the whole tungsten vs. lead debate, so I just suck it up and pay for tungsten.… ...Read More

Nathan Mann’s 1973 Richline Jon Boat Build

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Check out Nathan Mann’s 1973 Richline Jon Boat Build, it’s just awesome. Nathan who you ask? Nathan from Beards and Bows Outdoors, that’s who. This is one awesome transformation and pretty much all documented on Youtube. Head on over to the Beards and Bows Outdoors page, subscribe to the channel and watch all the videos on this build. This… ...Read More

1982 Duracraft SuperStar 16

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Check out this awesome 1982 Duracraft SuperStar 16 build done by Tyler McGinnis. This boat was owned by his great grandfather, then his grandfather, and now him. It’s special because his grandfather lost his battle with throat cancer in 2018. The Ford Bronco was also his grandfather’s so I won’t ask Tyler to sell it to me even though I want… ...Read More

Float Pods Primer

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Check out this very informative float pods primer on YouTube. This video will help you understand what float pods do and how they can help your boat. It’s not as simple as just slapping some pods on the back of your Jon boat. There is math and science behind it, along with pluses and minuses. Do your homework, and then decide if float pods are suitable for your… ...Read More

Worlds Most INSANE JON BOAT BUILD

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Here we go! Matt Downs (Tinboats sponsor) put together a build for Matt Strykul of sbfishingtv. The sbfishingtv YouTube channel is one of my top ten recommended channels if you are into watching fishing-related videos. I have been a big fan for quite some time now. I’m hoping to fish with Matt one day, it’s on my list.… ...Read More

Brett Cummings the Decked Out King

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Check out this great Youtube interview from the BuckTales Podcast with Brett Cummings, the Decked out King. Brett and I have had many conversations and interactions over the years, and I love what he is doing on Social Media. Brett is OK in my book. If you’re on Facebook, definitely check the Decked out Jon Boats Facebook page and make sure to like the page.… ...Read More
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