Salt Water Sportsman

08/01/2025

Trailer jacks are a boon to boaters, helping them hitch up, unhook, and store their trailers. In this episode of Ask the Experts, Jim Hendricks, Electronics Editor at Boating Magazine, walks us through selecting and replacing the trailer jack with Sierra parts. Jim Hendricks, Boating Magazine‘s Electronics Editor, demonstrates how to choose and replace a trailer jack with Sierra parts in this episode of Ask the Experts. Trailer jacks are incredibly useful for boaters, simplifying the hitching, unhitching, and storage of their trailers.

Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvG5VZNfdYw

07/31/2025

The Dry Tortugas is no longer the final frontier, but the bottomfishing is still worth the trip.

The Dry Tortugas used to be considered the final frontier for anglers. Now, thanks to modern-day center-consoles, it can be an exciting day trip for many.

07/30/2025

Ready to test your boating know-how? Test your Aye-Aye-Q for a chance to win a $1,000 West Marine gift card! From safety tips to channel markers — let’s see if you’ve got what it takes.

Learn more: https://boatingsafetymag.com/boating-safety-quiz/

07/30/2025

How does a tsunami episode affect fishing? Our West Coast Editor Jim Hendricks offers his first-hand report.

Don’t try this at home: First-hand account of fishing during a tsunami episode.

07/30/2025

Pilings, rocks and current add up to great fishing. Just don’t get caught in the structure.

Bridge Fishing brings all the elements salt water gamefish require to the same location. Pros share their tactics for more success fishing bridges.

07/29/2025

A roundup of some of our favorite feature-rich fishing hoodies from some of fishing's top brands.

A roundup of new feature-rich, sun-protective fishing hoodies from some of the top brands in fishing.

07/28/2025

Boat Planet cures the symptoms caused by waiting for service repair technicians to return your calls, provide consistent communication or even show up for scheduled appointments. Ask your doctor about Boat Planet. Side effects may include more time on the water.

Learn more: https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/sponsored-post/boat-planet-offers-cure-for-service-related-anxiety/

07/28/2025

Boat Planet cures the symptoms caused by waiting for service repair technicians to return your calls, provide consistent communication or even show up for scheduled appointments. Ask your doctor about Boat Planet. Side effects may include more time on the water.

Learn more: https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/sponsored-post/boat-planet-offers-cure-for-service-related-anxiety/

07/25/2025

Soft-sided tackle bags and backpacks are great for transporting lots of tackle and gear. Here are eight options we like.

The soft-sided tackle bags and backpacks on the market today offer anglers better ways to organize, store and transport tackle.

07/25/2025

07/24/2025

"Don’t show off for the drone because now we’re using you as an example of how a clown drives a boat." Episode 2 of Real Captains React is full of jaw-dropping surprises.

Learn more: https://www.boatingmag.com/real-marine-pros-react-to-the-qualified-captain/