Use these proven tips for winterizing a boat before putting yours up for the cold months and you'll be ready when spring boating season arrives.

In the latest fishing industry news, the inagural Mr. Crappie Invitational is on tap in Arkansas and Hall of Fame pro angler Kevin van Dam has joined Lew's Reels.

With its fishing tackle service center at its facility west of Charleston, S.C., Shimano has the ability to provide maintenance and repair work for its fishing reels nationwide.

In the latest fishing industry news, Shimano has awarded its "Varsity Program" scholarships and Toyota has extended its support of Bassmaster tournaments.

The new Trophy Haul Bearclaw net from Frabill is designed specifically for solo anglers to comfortably land fish one-handed.

In the latest fishing industry news, Clam Outdoors has acquired All-Terrain Tackle and Brunswick has formed a new Aluminum Boat Group.

In the latest fishing industry news, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation is using smart technology to reel in boaters and anglers. Also, Kluch offers new apparel highlighting one of the most colorful fish in the ocean.

Removing fish from a livewell or getting bait from a tank sometimes can be tough, but the new Angler's Buddy may solve those problems.

In the latest fishing industry news, Jim Lupinski has joined Shimano North American Fishing and Mammoth Coolers has signed professional angler Bill Lowen to a sponsorship deal.

In the latest fishing industry news, Simms has aligned with the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust to help sponsor its Florida Keys Initiative and Bryan Thrift wins his first FLW Cup championship.