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Dates: February 20-23, 2014 Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305 Tickets: $12, Adults; Free, Youth and Children under 16; Free, Active Military with Military ID Parking: Free parking is included with paid admission. No pets, please. Features: Our 14th annual Sportsmen's Expo will include the Arizona Boat Show, hosted by the valley's top dealers. Show-goers will capture the best buys on boats for fishing and family fun, accessories and more. Plus, there... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo will be held on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The free event offers loads of activities, presentations and exhibits for everyone ranging from novices to seasoned outdoor recreationists. Activities and attractions include the following: • Live wildlife exhibits (hawks, reptiles, small mammals, more), • Take the kids to two huge catch-and-release fishing tanks; • Learn target arche... Full story
By Nick Walter, AZGFD Hello, anglers, Get ready for more winter trout stockings; they began Jan. 13 in the Verde River (Clarkdale to Camp Verde), Fain Lake, the Lower Salt River, Saguaro Lake, Patagonia Lake, Pena Blanca Lake, Fortuna Pond and Redondo Pond. See our nifty Fish&Boat Arizona map for finding the state's best fishing and boating spots. In addition to an incredible turnout for the kickoff fishing clinic and trout stocking at Pioneer Lake in Peoria, we received some great anglers... Full story
Ron Colby started the Lake Powell fishing season off right by catching his personal best striper which weighed 13.33 pounds. It had been a while since Colby and friends had fished at Lake Powell so they were excited to finally get back out on the smooth clear water reflecting images of tall red rocks. They started fishing in Navajo Canyon where striper fishing reports were good from the week before but his group had no success there. After a fishless morning, they ran back to the starting point... Full story
TORONTO (January 14, 2014) – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today released its 2013 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract providing data that offers an in-depth look at the position of the recreational boating industry. “The 2013 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the Canadian recreational boating industry, providing an unparalleled resource for industry stakeholders,” said Sara Anghel, executive direc... Full story
The U.S. Coast Guard is providing this notice to ensure that mariners, marine employers, Medical Reviewing Officers and the public are knowledgeable of the continuing prohibition of marijuana use by those serving in safety-sensitive positions in the maritime transportation industry. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee serving in the maritime industry and subject to... Full story
The Lake Havasu Boat Show has an established 22-year tradition of success in the recreational boating industry, started by members of the Lake Havasu Marine Association. Originally conceived as a local boat show to promote sales at Lake Havasu City based marine businesses, today, the Lake Havasu Boat Show has grown to become one of the premier boat shows in the Southwest, attracting as many as fifty different boat brands (including fishing boats, pontoons, family runabouts, wakeboard/ski boats,... Full story
Vancouver, WA, 22 January 2014 – International Sportsmen's Expositions (ISE) is ready to launch a major expansion to its 13-year-old Arizona consumer show, held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, site of the 2015 Super Bowl. The 2014 ISE event, February 20-23, will feature large indoor displays of sportfishing and pleasure boats, with related marine products and services. 250 exhibiting companies from throughout North America will fill more than 160,000 sq. ft. of stadium s... Full story
You never know when a storm is going to hit, even if you pay close attention to all the weather forecasts. One day in Abaco, Bahamas, we knew there was a storm coming and, like other boaters, picked what we thought would be a safe marina. It would have been safe, if the storm had done what it was forecasted to do. The following story is from our log written as the storm was happening. Our knots came in very handy because we had no time to even think. We just had to tie the right knots and tie... Full story
International Sportsmen's Expositions (ISE) is pleased to announce a major expansion to its 13-year-old Arizona consumer show, held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, site of the 2015 Super Bowl. The 2014 ISE event, Feb. 20-23, will feature large indoor displays of sportfishing and pleasure boats, with related marine products and services. Two-hundred-fifty (250) exhibiting companies from throughout North America will fill more than 160,000 square feet of stadium space. "Valley... Full story
A new restaurant and store at Bartlett Lake is now under construction. In addition to indoor seating, large outdoor patios will provide beautiful views of Bartlett Lake and the marina. Keep checking Western Outdoor Times for updates and progress on this exciting new dining destination. Also in the planning stage for Bartlett Lake Marina is a wakeboard cable park. If you would like to see this take place, please contact Bryan Church (bryan@bartlettlake.com) to show your support for this... Full story
Join us on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Jan. 17-18-19, 2014 for the 54th AYC Birthday Regatta and 15th Leukemia Cup -- three days of racing, cruising and desert hospitality! The Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta has been raced continuously for over fifty years, held each year on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. It's Arizona Yacht Club's premier event. The expected classes include Capri 14.2, Laser, Buccaneer, Portsmouth, Thistle, Catalina 22, Viper 640, Merit 25, Montgomery 17, Santana 20,... Full story
The blending of ethanol into the nation's gasoline supply was the topic of a hearing held today by the EPA to discuss the 2014 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. Last month, EPA released the 2014 proposed standards that reduced the amount of corn ethanol mandated under the RFS for the first time since the law was implemented. This was a small but tide-changing victory for boat owners whose vessels cannot operate with ethanol above a 10 percent blend level without serious... Full story
The Lake Pleasant Fall season concluded with a windy weekend. Congratulations to the fleet winners: Steve Grothe, C22; George Tingom, C22 Saturday-only; Martin Lorch, Santana 20; Brett Johnston, Multi-hull; Victor Felice, PHRF Non-Spin; Norm Anderson, PHRF Spin; Trey Harlow, Thistle; Greg Jackson, Sport Boat. Congratulations and thanks to Peter Lehrach who earned his US Sailing Powerboat Instructor’s certification over Thanksgiving weekend in California. Peter joins Rob Gibbs and me as the club’s currently-certified powerboat instructors. Final... Full story
Dates: February 20-23, 2014 Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305 Hours: Thursday - Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tickets: $12, Adults; Free, Youth and Children under 16; Free, Active Military with Military ID Parking: Free parking is included with paid admission. No pets, please. Features: Our 14th annual Sportsmen's Expo will include the Arizona Boat Show, hosted by the valley's top dealers. Show-goers will capture the... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo will be held on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The free event offers loads of activities, presentations and exhibits for everyone ranging from novices to seasoned outdoor recreationists. Activities and attractions include the following: • Live wildlife exhibits (hawks, reptiles, small mammals, more), • Take the kids to two huge catch-and-release fishing tanks; • Learn target arche... Full story
HOUSTON — David Matthew Geissen, 21, has been arrested following the return of an indictment alleging he communicated a false distress message to the Coast Guard, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Geissen, of Danbury, was arrested Thursday without incident. The sealed indictment was returned Dec. 12, 2013, and unsealed upon his arrest. He made his initial appearance in Galveston Thursday before U.S. Magistrate Judge John R. Froeschner, at which time he was permitted release o... Full story
Whether cruising or performing tricky maneuvers, boating should be a pleasurable pastime. External, joystick-controlled bow thrusters from Sideshift help keep even the most intricate docking and piloting simple and stress-free. With three different models to choose from, the SS230, SS340 and SS350, Sideshift's bow thrusters fit cruisers, sailboats, sport boats, pontoon boats, houseboats, catamarans and trawlers from 20' to 50'. This innovative product requires no tunnel, avoiding the leakage... Full story
Refrigeration needs aboard every boat vary, depending on the type and duration of each outing. The supremely versatile bench-style cockpit freezer/refrigerators from Frigibar Industries do it all. Keeping cold and frozen items ready for use at precisely the right temperature, these rugged boxes can be used as a freezer or a refrigerator. Requested by many of today's most distinguished boatbuilders, Frigibar freezer/refrigerators are renowned for their hand craftsmanship, sleek design and... Full story
For the next 5 weeks (expiring January 31, 2014) Bartlett Lake is offering a $75 discount on half day pontoon rentals. So print out this story, and bring it in for $75 off a half-day pontoon rental! This coupon can only be used between December 24, 2013 and January 31, 2014. Enjoy Bartlett Lake with your whole family! Make your reservation now since this is a limited time offer! See you there! PS If you haven't been in the lake during the middle of the week you will LOVE it! So save yourself... Full story
The U.S. recreational boating industry reports 5 percent sales increase in 2013, anticipates steady growth in 2014. CHICAGO – December 26, 2013 – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announces that as 2013 comes to a close, the U.S. recreational boating industry will continue its post-recession climb with an estimated 5 percent increase in new powerboat retail sales. The increase comes on the heels of the industry’s 2012 rebound when new powerboat retail sales incre... Full story
I started fishing off Cape Town, South Africa, when I was six years old, and haven't quit since. Emigrating to the United States in 1977, I was delighted to discover the excellent boating and fishing in Southern Calif. I presently reside in North San Diego County, which I consider "God's country" for weather, boating and fishing. I purchased Reel Busy new in 2007 and covered approximately 11,000 miles with 1,600 engine hours. (Suzuki's engines are good for 5,000-7,000 trouble-free hours, with pr... Full story
As Christmas approaches, the Southwest boating communities send their special holiday greetings with magical lighted-boat parades. Following is a list of some of them where you can experience the wonder on some waterways near you. Arizona LAKE HAVASU CITY: Dec. 6-7 - 31st Annual Boat Parade of Lights – Bridgewater Channel, English Village and London Bridge, a must-see event of the holiday season; 50+ boats brightly decorated in their holiday best delights children and adults alike, join t... Full story
The States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) has presented the Arizona Game and Fish Department with their annual Outstanding Project Award for the Pena Blanca Lake Boating Access Renovation project. SOBA Outstanding Project awards were given to agencies or organizations involved in boating-access projects that are of high quality, innovative, unique and economical. The Pena Blanca Lake project, completed entirely by Arizona Game and Fish Department in coordination with the Coronado... Full story
The debate over aluminum versus steel trailers has been ongoing for years - each side arguing better quality over the other. At Kokopelli Trailers, we have done research and stand behind our product and quality. Why a Kokopelli Aluminum Trailer you may ask? Here is your answer. Aluminum trailers are approximately 30 percent lighter than steel trailers. By having a trailer that is lighter in weight, you have a higher carrying capacity. You will save not only in gas mileage while trailing your... Full story