December 2011 December 2011

Time to start dreaming about a new boat in the new year with our annual Boat and Power Preview. Read about the hot December striper bite in the Cape May Rips and pick up some tips on the best blackfish baits, then flip to our Key West “Angler Abroad” article for a warm-up!

Features

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  Blackfish Candy

  by Bob Misak

  Try some alternative baits to tempt big tautog from the jetties to the reefs.

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  Fishing The Rips

  by Captain Ricky Wheeler

  Find late-season striper success in the Cape May rips.

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  Ice Trolling

  by Tim Allard

  Take advantage of ice-fishing technology to stay mobile and ice more fish.

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  Trailering Tips for the Long Haul

  by Captain Terry Nugent

  Get your boat and trailer road-trip ready

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  Boat Basics: Installing A Stereo

  by Patrick Ledger

  Master these installation techniques and you’ll be able to install any piece of electronic equipment on your vessel.

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  Black Watch 30: Restoration Files, Part Five

  by Neal Larsson

  The story of the purchase and refit of the On The Water Company Boat.

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  Northeast Angler Abroad: Key West

  by Tim Coleman

  Paradise at the end of the road.

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  2012 Boat & Power Preview

  by OTW Staff

  Today’s boats and engines as a whole are stronger, lighter and just plain made better than ever before. New technologies in resins and in the manufacturing and engineering processes have combined to give consumers more confidence that the boats and motors they purchase today will give them many years of reliable service. The downturn in the economy swept away some good manufacturers, unfortunately, but overall it was a case of “survival of the fittest” and most quality boat lines survived. I can honestly say that there has never been a better time to buy a new boat. The following feature will give you a good idea of what’s out there for new boats and motors as we go into the 2012 boat show season.