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3 Tips for Operating your Boat’s Trolling Motor

When you're ready to head out on the water, you will need to know how to operate your boat's trolling motor. This motor is used to maneuver your fishing boat throughout the water. You might also find a trolling motor on a flatboat or another type of boat.

Trolling motors are powered by electricity and controlled by a foot pedal, manually, or with a hand control. Before you start out on your day of fishing or fun on the water, use these three tips to better operate your trolling motor.

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Top Landmarks to explore at Fort George Island

Fort George Island Cultural State Park is a Jacksonville gem that dates back 5000 years. It was populated by many over the years and today this lush island park is a popular tourist destination for those in our area.

It’s located over at 11241 Fort George Road in Jacksonville open every day of the year from 8 am to sundown. Named after a fort built in 1736 and was later the site of vacation clubhouse in the 1920s that has since been restored. See why visitors today love coming to Fort George Island and visiting these top landmarks below.

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Best Practices for Getting Started with Water Skis

Best Practices for Getting Started with Water Skis

You've seen the water ski shows and you've always wanted to try it, but you've never had the equipment or the opportunity. Maybe you do now and you're wondering what the best practices are when getting started with water skis.

Getting up on water skis isn't easy for beginners, but you can do it with a little help. Let’s look at some of the things you should know about getting up on water skis so you can enjoy plenty of fun out on the water.