View all sponsors Advertise on BassResource.com Stormy Weather A quick review of boating safety that might just save your life. A Lesson In Respect Sometimes we forget how dangerous boating can be. This is a true story about a harrowing trip that could have turned out much worse. Dispelling Drowning Myths Contrary to what's portrayed in movies, drowning victims usually don't... Boating Deaths Reduced Boating deaths have been reduced by nearly 50% in Alabama. Find out how they did it and what you can do on your waters inside. Courtesy Is Free There are too many boating accidents involving bass anglers each year. Most accidents can be prevented by following simple common sense. Read all about these helpful boating tips inside. Surviving A Fall Overboard For recreational boaters, a simple fall overboard is the number one boating accident "event" that leads to the most fatalities. Find out how to NOT be a statistic inside. Boating Etiquette Before heading out on the water, read these suggestions that will make your time on the water, and that of others, more meaningful and fun. Boating Pre-Trip Checklist These basic lists will help you to enhance your boating experience and aid in maintaining the safety of you, your family and friends. Boating Tips Here's how to make your fishing day more enjoyable. Boat Positioning Bass Pro Mike Iaconelli explains how to position your boat for executing perfect lure presentations. A BassResource.com exclusive! Get Serious About Depthfinders An in-depth article explaining how depth finders work, and how to use them to catch more bass. How To Install, Use and Interpret Your Fish Locator Learn valuable tips and tricks in this informative article. Electronics: Identifying Forage We asked the pros to describe how they use their fish finders to identify both fish and their prey. Here's what they told us. Electronic Warfare This information will provide you with a better understanding of the capabilities of the depth finder. Reading Electronics Use your electronic eyes wisely and don't get wrapped up in chasing after every blip and bleep you hear or see. Here's how! Choosing Electronics Confused by the myriad of options available on today's electronic equipment for bass boats? You're not alone. Columnist Ronald Dodson shows you what to look for and offers a glimpse into the future in this article. GPS: Where Do You Want To Go Today? Fishermen aren't likely to do away with their paper maps, but GPS can be an aid in finding that exact spot. Finding Your Way Home Getting lost on a new lake is more common than you think, but it doesn't have to be that way... The Dull Boat Blues Has your boat finish lost it's luster? Having trouble reclaiming that showroom look? Columnist Bob Hood shows you exactly how you can end up with a boat that looks once again almost like it did the day it was manufactured. It's In The Details No one has time to clean a boat every day, so here are some tips and tricks that will help it retain that brand-new look. The Tidy Boat Man Here's a collection of unexpected boat cleaners and solvents that do the job quickly and inexpensively. Trailer Basics A malfunctioning trailer can spell disaster and ruin a fishing trip. A subject usually ignored, this article will give a crash course in safe trailer habits, as well as offer a few tips to make a usually dreaded task a little bit easier. Tips For Trailering Want to win the tournament? The first step is making sure you and your boat get there. Towing Your Boat Here are some terrific tips for getting your boat to and from the lake! Installing New Electronics Here, we illustrate the basic steps for installing new graphs in both the console and bow. Eliminating Interference Do you have interference between the trolling motor and the electronics? What causes interference and can we do something about it? Battery Maintenance Besides using the right batteries for the right application, how well you take care of them will determine their useful life. Here are some battery maintenance tips that can help make your days on the water more enjoyable. Trolling Motors Trolling motors and electronics are key tools we use in our on-the-water fishing and boating experiences. Proper Props The correct prop is one of the most important ingredients in optimizing the performance of your boat. Read this to demystify prop selection. Where The Horsepower Meets The Water Find out how to get the best performance from your prop inside! Boat Maintenance The more you do to maintain your rig, the longer it will last and the more pleasure it will give you when you use it. Here's how to keep your boat in top shape. He Keeps Them Running Outboard Marine service guru, Dan Anderson, turns the wrench that keeps the pros props turning. Learn some important boat maintenance tips inside. Winterizing your Boat Do you park your boat after the last tournament or fishing trip of the year, then get it out in the spring and hope everything still works? Getting a boat ready for winter is more than just throwing a tarp over it. This article shows you how to store your boat properly until next spring. S.O.S. Save Our Ships This often-overlooked chore can mean a great deal of disappointment and money come spring. A little effort on your part now can save, save, save next spring. Buying A Boat If you're searching for that perfect boat, there are several factors to consider while you're looking. We explain inside. Buying Your First Bass Boat Buying a boat is an exciting time. But before you head out to purchase that boat, read this article. It could save you headaches later on! A New Boat When looking at a boat, a person should consider the following three things... Boat Show Buying, Blessing or Curse? A boat should be a source of fun for an individual or family and not a point of contention or a money pit. So when you go to the boat show to buy a boat, come prepared. Here's how. Pitfalls When Buying Used Boats If you're not careful when you're buying a used boat, you could end up in prison plus a $10,000 fine! Bass Boat Evolution Today's boat builders have escalated the tradition of quality and improvements beyond the wildest expectations of the original bass boat designers. Ranger's Success Story Forrest L. Wood said he had a very simple formula when he founded the company in 1968... Getting Afloat There's no reason you have to be limited to fishing from on the shore. Here are several economical options for you! Finding A Used Jon Boat You won't believe how easy it is to find a used Jon boat after reading this article! A Perfect Boat Only a few wood boat builders exist. Their passion and tradition are more important than profit; it's a noble quest that will leave a legacy of beauty that speaks for itself. Picking A Boat You have lots of choices out there. For each thoughtful boat on a pond, there are several others which didn't fit the needs of that particular owner. Project Bass Boat Don't have $40,000 lying around to plunk down on a new bass boat? This is the first in a three-part series in which we take a used aluminum boat and convert it into a practical and fun fishing boat. Project Bass Boat Part 2 The second in a three-part series in which we take a used aluminum boat and convert it into a practical and fun fishing boat. Project Bass Boat Part 3 The final installment in which we take a used aluminum boat and convert it into a practical and fun fishing boat. Deck Carpet Redo Any boat will look 100 percent better with a fresh deck of carpet, but many anglers get frustrated with such a project, and rightly so. Here then are tips to make the job easier. Oh, My Aching Back Many anglers are affected by back pain after a day of fishing. Finally there's relief in sight. Just read this article. Back To Top