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The warm breezes of spring are blowing into town, and the choppy ocean is beginning to calm down for spring, making you want to rush to take your boat out. Halt. Wait a minute. Not so fast. There are a couple of things you need to do before you back My Pride And Joy down the ramp or turn the ignition key. Even those of us in parts of the country where we can cruise virtually year round, need to take a step back and give a thorough once over to the boat we count on so far from shore. Happily, spr... Full story
It’s nearly spring (actually, it feels like spring now) in Arizona. With the ideal weather at this time of year, getting out on the lake is an excellent idea. Two holidays coming up would be enhanced by a party on Bartlett Lake Marina’s top-deck party boat: Presidents’ Day weekend, Saturday, Feb. 18 through Monday, Feb. 20. Or, for a special St. Patrick’s celebration, how about Saturday, March 17? And, when it’s spring in Arizona, we know summer is not far behind. Booking now for a summer cr... Full story
According to Stew Kohnke, our Alamo Lake wildlife manager (and one of my favorite fishing partners when he doesn't outfish me too badly), some boats are catching 20-plus crappies in a day. Most boats are catching 10-15 in a day. Crappie have been ranging from ¾ lbs to 2 pounds. Jigs tipped with minnows in 14 to 20 feet have been working the best. Others are having some luck by the buoy lines in 25- to 30-feet. Bass Could Stage Soon Kohnke said that the water temperature is 54 to 56 in most... Full story
Start Your Boating New Year Right: Safely At this time of year, be aware of weather emergencies — even in Arizona! Arizona Boating Education This National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA)-approved course includes instruction on general nautical information, different boat types, knot tying, anchoring, waste and oil disposal, risk management, weather emergencies, registration requirements, boating laws and regulations, equipment requirements, navigation rules, aids to... Full story
New Searchable Guide To Arizona’s Best Hikes Millions of Americans may associate Lake Havasu City with powerboat racing, personal watercraft competitions, spring break, and other, well, noisy pastimes, but there’s a little-known quiet side to the area that is gaining in popularity. In fact, to meet the growing demand for a true get-back-to-nature experience, the Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a new feature on GoLakeHavasu.com that covers hiking trails throughout thi... Full story