The Pacific Northwest provides a stunning backdrop for boaters, anglers, and on-the-water adventurers of every kind. Located very close to the United States-Canada border, Anacortes is a genuine hidden gem for in-the-know locals. On May 16, Anacortes comes alive with the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, which boasts a wide variety of boats to see — and things to do, too!
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Does one type of method have a strategic advantage over the other? In other words, how do you know when it’s better to sit down and take a slower approach to fishing, or stand up and wrestle for the monster catches? As it turns out, there’s a time and place for every approach! Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the basic benefits of sitting and standing to fish, and when to do each on one of our Blackfin fishing boats.
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It’s finally that time of year again — time to return to the water, that is! What’s the first stop on your spring fishing itinerary? Maybe you’re most excited to bring your Blackfin Boat to a local, well-loved fishing hole — or perhaps you have your sights set on a tropical getaway where big-time catches abound. But if you’re still planning your perfect trip and don’t know where to go, why not visit an East Coast destination that’s a frequent flyer on many a best-of-the-South or best-beach-town list?
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Spring has sprung! Yet unlike most years, where we seek to enjoy as much sunshine as possible, this April will be defined by an event where the sun is completely blocked — well, at least for a few moments. That’s right: The 2024 total solar eclipse (the country’s first total solar eclipse in 7 years) will be visible from several American cities on April 8. One of them is Buffalo, New York, and much of the surrounding Niagara Falls region — known for its intersection of profound natural beauty and historical charm, too.
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They say April showers bring May flowers — and, well, the old adage is certainly a handy reminder of the beauty that awaits this spring and summer. But here at Blackfin Boats, we think that a soggy spring day is the perfect time to look to a new kind of bait approach: the aptly nicknamed “rain bait.”
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