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Denver Fly Fishing Show: An Exhibitor’s Recap

Luke Campbell · Feb 18, 2022 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Each year, The Fly Fishing Show is held at multiple locations across the United States as an event for anglers to meet and talk with representatives from brands focused on [...]

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Boat Taxes- Everything You Need to Know

Boat Taxes: Everything You Need to Know

Boatsetter Team · Feb 18, 2022 · Updated Sep 28, 2023

Taxes are a fact of life as well as a part of boat ownership but there may be some good news, especially in certain purchase situations and if you use [...]

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Tuna Fishing in San Diego- 10 Tips for Catching Bluefin

Tuna Fishing in San Diego: 10 Tips for Catching Bluefin

Lenny Rudow · Feb 17, 2022

San Diego bluefin tuna fishing is world class, and can lead to utterly epic catches. Tuna fishing San Diego waters is one of the ultimate deep sea fishing experiences, and [...]

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best fishing boats for 2022

10 Best Fishing Boats 2024

Lenny Rudow · Feb 15, 2022 · Updated Jul 11, 2024

Choosing the best fishing boats from a very crowded field is no easy task, and if you plan to find a fishing boat rental so you can try before you [...]

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how to get a boating license

How to Get a Boating License or Boater Safety Certificate

Kim Kavin · Feb 15, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

When you rent a boat with Boatsetter, you always have the option of adding a captain—which means you don’t actually need a boating license to enjoy a day out on [...]

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deep sea fishing san diego

Deep Sea Fishing San Diego: Tips & Charter Information

Lenny Rudow · Feb 15, 2022

There’s a very simple explanation for why there are so many fishing charters in San Diego, California: the bite here is often as good as just about anywhere on the [...]

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electric boats for rent on boatsetter

3 Unique Electric Boats Available for Rent on Boatsetter Right Now

Zuzana Prochazka · Feb 14, 2022

Electric vehicles have become a common sight today and electric boats aren’t far behind. Electric marine propulsion (powered by large battery banks) or hybrid propulsion (a combination of a combustion [...]

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st pete restaurants on the water

5 Best St. Pete Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat

Boatsetter Team · Feb 14, 2022 · Updated May 2, 2023

The weather in Southwest Florida is beautiful most of the year, and many love to get out on the water for a day of fun in the sun. Renting a [...]

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Best Fort Myers Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat

Best Fort Myers Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat

Boatsetter Team · Feb 14, 2022

The Fort Myers area provides plenty of opportunities to spend the day on the water having true Southwest Florida adventure. During your adventures, there is nothing better than being able [...]

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using a trolling motor

Using a Trolling Motor: Sizes, Types & How to Operate

Charles Plueddeman · Feb 11, 2022

An electric trolling motor is a common feature of many freshwater fishing boats, and may also be found on boats used to fish in shallow saltwater. If you are renting [...]

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Best West Palm Beach Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat

5 Best West Palm Beach Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat

Boatsetter Team · Feb 11, 2022 · Updated Feb 14, 2022

The waters surrounding the West Palm Beach, Florida area are beautiful and offer many opportunities for boaters to get out on the water and spend time with friends and family. [...]

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Fly Fishing Guides and Boat Rentals

Edward Hill · Feb 9, 2022 · Updated Jun 22, 2022

An Introduction to Fly Fishing Fly fishing is a type of fishing where anglers cast and present a fly (artificial lure) to the fish to eat – whether on a [...]

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