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Spring Fishing Guide: Trends, Destinations, & Tech
Understanding the nuances of springtime fishing, including weather, water temperature, and water clarity, can significantly improve your chances of success for catching bass, panfish, trout, and other species. As the [...]
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How Much To Tip a Boat Captain?
· Mar 16, 2024 · Updated Jun 17, 2024 Renting a boat is a great way to enjoy some quality outdoor time, no matter if you’re trying to make a trophy catch or looking to get a nice tan [...]
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Chicago’s Green River: St. Patrick’s Day History & Boating Guide
· Mar 14, 2024 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, held every year on March 17, are naturally associated with good old-fashioned fun. Green-wearing celebrants march in lively downtown parades in large cities and small towns [...]
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Amplifying the Voices of Women Owners: This Is Amal
· Mar 8, 2024 · Updated Mar 27, 2024 In 2021 the US Census Bureau reported a spike in women-owned businesses from 6,861 to 1.1 million between 2017 and 2018. In an effort to continue this trend and, in [...]
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Boater’s Guide to Experiencing the 2024 April 8 Solar Eclipse on the Water
· Mar 5, 2024 · Updated Mar 11, 2024 Calling all boaters and anglers! Are you eagerly anticipating the epic spectacle of the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8? If so, you’re in for an unforgettable experience on the [...]
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5 Best Beaches in Key Largo
· Mar 3, 2024 · Updated Nov 17, 2025 Key Largo is more than just the first stop in the Florida Keys — it’s a tropical escape with calm waters, coral reefs, and endless ways to explore the coast. [...]
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Best Spring Break Destinations for Families
· Feb 16, 2024 · Updated Oct 28, 2024 Six jaw-dropping wonders for a fun and safe Spring Break trip, plus unique boat rentals the entire family will love. San Diego, CA Tampa, FL Panama City Beach, FL Naples, [...]
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Anchoring: How Much Chain Do I Need?
· Feb 6, 2024 Anchoring a boat is pretty easy once you know the steps and practice. Even then, people get overwhelmed with doubt particularly with this question: How much chain do I need? [...]
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Boatsetter’s Top 15 Fishing Destinations for 2024
· Feb 1, 2024 · Updated Feb 15, 2024 A new year means new fishing opportunities for anglers. From remote paradises to well-known hotspots teeming with marine life, our top 2024 fishing destinations roundup covers it all. Tampa, FL [...]
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Boatsetter Unveils the Top 10 Boating Destinations for 2024
· Jan 31, 2024 · Updated Oct 31, 2024 Miami, FL – January 31, 2024 – Boatsetter, the leading mobile app for boat rentals, charters, and on-water experiences, today released its list of Top 10 Boating Destinations for 2024 [...]
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3 Strategies on Leveraging Local Events to Boost Bookings
· Jan 19, 2024 · Updated Jan 23, 2024 For Owners coming up with new boat operator strategies is essential to success. One great, and yet often overlooked opportunity are local events. Here, we’ll share with you three easy [...]
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5 Best Bioluminescent Viewing Destinations in the US
· Jan 18, 2024 If you crave a rare and unforgettable experience, then bioluminescent boating should be next on your itinerary. Imagine you’re cruising through quiet coves underneath a blanket of stars, you’re surrounded [...]
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