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  Shimano has a new high speed light tackle lever drag reel out called the Talica, and they sent me one to put to the test while on a jigging trip off Cape Hatteras last week. (See a picture of the 148-pounder we gaffed on the trip at http://www.boats.com/boat-content/2010/03/jigging-for-huge-bluefin-tuna/) This is one mini-mite of a dual-speed reel, with 6.2:1/4.1:1 [...] …Read More

File this news story under either “WTF” or “Despicable.” A restaurant in Santa Monica called THE HUMP got busted for serving whale sushi. Hey guys, somebody there must have known whales are endangered. Really cool. Can I get my condor egg-white frittata to go, please? The owners apologize on the Hump website. Um, okay, but why do [...] …Read More

Ranger Tugs recently introduced a variation of the popular Ranger Tugs 25 — a Sport Cockpit version with an extra 16 inches of cockpit room. In the video below, you’ll see that they stole the 16 inches from the galley counter inside the house, but that it doesn’t seem to have taken away any capability. Check [...] …Read More

BoatU.S. recently revealed some interesting news that any boater will find of value — the top five reasons why boats sink in the spring. The information comes from BoatU.S. marine insurance claims files, so I'd say it's legit. …Read More

According to organizers, some exclusive rebates and incentives will be offered to customers looking to buy a personal watercraft or jet boat during the South Florida PWC and Sport Boat Show, scheduled for May 1-2, 2010 in Pompano Beach, Florida. The latest PWC from all four major manufacturers will be on display at the show, as well as sport boats from Sea-Doo and Yamaha. On-water demos will be available nearby, with free shuttle service transporting attendees from the show's Riva Motorsports headquarters to a nearby test lake. Admission and parking is free. A website is now up and running with all the details, including the schedule of instructional seminars on both days. Check it out at www.floridapwcshow.com. …Read More

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As sometimes happens after a bang-up fishing trip, last night, we had a “tuna party” at our house. And the main attraction wasn’t just bluefin tuna – it was the HEAD. Check this out: Yeah, that’s a full-sized roaster pan this thing is perched on top of. The head barely fit into the oven (I had [...] …Read More

Worry all you want about growing sailing. I rest my faith in those who just have to sail. A Harbor Cup start. Photo by Kimball Livingston Today’s example: The Chapman University Sailing Team, which has showed very well in Harbor Cup racing—seven person teams in Catalina 37s—out of the Port of Los Angeles. The nub of [...] …Read More