fishing

Boat Cover Support

March 10, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

This is an article for Boat Cover Support. Here at TinBoats, I can honestly say we have some of the best forward thinkers out there. They say that necessity is the mother of all inventions. Member SVOMike86 needed to come up with a way to support his boat cover. A little research on the internet and he found what he needed. SVOMike86 does not remember where he saw… ...Read More

Think Tank Lures Triggerfish

March 3, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

A while back I saw a video of a lure that put me in awe. The lure is made from Think Tank Lures and it is called the triggerfish. I knew I had to get my hands on this lure. The issue was that they were still in development. Well, today I got an email from Ian Scott the president of Think Tank lures letting me know that they are now available. If this is not a lure to have in your… ...Read More

Mattlures U2 Gill

February 28, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

Just got an email that Matt has released a newer smaller ultimate bluegill called the Mattlures U2 Gill. These baits look incredible and come in two versions, a sinker and a floater. The picture of the baits in the fish tank is awesome. If that blue gill suspends like that I can just imagine the blowups that you can get from it. I was reading the description on the Mattlures… ...Read More

On-board Grill

December 13, 2010 by jim Leave a Comment

I sometimes come across things that members do that simply amaze me or just plain give me a chuckle. This idea is pure genius. How do you cap the absolute perfect fishing day? By cooking a couple of burgers or dogs on your on-board grill, that’s how. TinBoats member yankefan100 had the right idea when it came to hooking up his boat with all the comforts of home.… ...Read More

Custom Center Console

November 8, 2010 by jim Leave a Comment

Here at TinBoats, we have some of the most skilled members doing incredible modifications and projects to their boats like this custom center console. Below is another example. TinBoats member rook used his creative mind to build a one of a kind center console that just is awesome. You have to see it for your self. What started out as this: Ended up like this: As… ...Read More

Muit’s Mouse

September 15, 2010 by jim Leave a Comment

I have been on a swimbait kick lately and am very excited that the Muit’s Mouse that is about to come out. Here is the first look at the newly redesigned prototype of the muit’s mouse. The muit’s mouse is the brainchild of Bill Quattrucci of Bill’s Bait & Tackle of Norton, Mass. Bill took his original muit mouse and redesigned it to… ...Read More

Mattlures Jitterfish

August 21, 2010 by jim Leave a Comment

Mattlures has introduced a new swimbait called the Mattlures Jitterfish. This bait looks awesome. This bait reminds me of the classic jointed jitterbug, but with a realistic fish appearance and with big fish catching size and weight. The bait comes in at 2.5 ounces, is 8 inches long, and comes in 4 different colors. I bet the Pike will eat this thing up like an appetizer.… ...Read More

Jackall Swimming Ninja G90

July 31, 2010 by jim Leave a Comment

Jackall lures has introduced a new swimbait that again caught my eye for a few reasons, it is called the Jackall swimming ninja G90. This bait is less than 4 inches long and weighs 3/4 oz. I am a fan of the smaller swimbaits because you can throw them all day long and not get tired. The feature that I like best is that this lure has the ability to stand straight up on the… ...Read More

JDBaits Perfection

July 17, 2010 by jim Leave a Comment

JDBaits perfection! If I had to choose one color and one color only for the rest of my fishing career I would choose red shad without a doubt. This is the color I have had the most success with and the color I am most confident using. DennyB sent me these picture of the red shad he has perfected. I must say I am impressed. I cannot wait to get them in my hands. Below are pictures… ...Read More

Shimano Scorpion XT

June 28, 2010 by jim Leave a Comment

I am a Shimano guy. That is all I need to say. I have tried them all, but I keep on going back to my trusty Shimano Scorpion XT reels. I am really a fan of the Japanese models that we can get from certain Vendors and ebay. The price might be a little more, but once in your hand you can tell why. The new Shimano Scorpion XT caught my eye and it will be part of the arsenal one day.… ...Read More