If you want to make the time aboard your boat more enjoyable and catch more fish while you’re at it, a trolling motor is well worth the investment. It takes the work out of maneuvering a boat, lets ...

“I attached it to a 15-foot aluminum boat and a 12V battery…used the boat the whole day.” Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, ...

Whether you’re sneaking around shallow flats or anchoring on an offshore reef, saltwater trolling motors can get you where you need. Unlike their gas-powered counterparts, trolling motors run off of ...

It had been at least 10 years since I launched a flat-bottomed boat. Years of fishing seem to push every angler toward high-end fiberglass and electronics. However, the second I found myself back on a ...

In boat terminology 101, the transom is the part where the sides of the hull join. It’s part of the stern—the rear end of the boat—and includes the vertical area. The area is ideal for mounting an ...

Kayak fishing has seen a boon in popularity over the past few years. Less expensive than a conventional boat, these one-person fishing platforms allow anglers to make their way into the skinny water ...

The easiest way to get into boating is with a jon boat. They’re simple, inexpensive, efficient, and easy to own. A jon boat has a square bow and stern with a flat bottom, providing tons of room on a ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Fishing can be as simple as a rod, a reel, a worm, and some luck ...