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Yamaha Marine Group Immediate Past President Phil Dyskow to Serve on National Boating Safety Advisory Council

Kennesaw, Ga., June 18, 2012 – Yamaha Marine Group announced today that Immediate Past President Phil Dyskow will serve on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). Established in 1971, the NBSAC is responsible for advising the U.S. Coast Guard on developing and promulgating standards and regulations pertaining to the construction of recreational boats.

06/18/2012

Saltwater Fishin’ Vol 4, No. 5

Try Structure Fishing for Flounder

Few fish generate more interest from small boat anglers than flounder. They are easily accessible and can be found close to shore, in bays and estuarine rivers. They respond as readily to artificial lures like plastic bodied jigs and bucktails as they do to a variety of baits fished from a drifting boat. To top it off, they are great table fare. Flounder fillets fried or sautéed in a coating of breadcrumbs are one fish dinner the whole family can enjoy.

06/08/2012

Fishin’ Vol 5, No. 10

Old-Fashioned Paper Maps Help This Pro Find Bass

Whenever anyone asks Mark Davis why he spends so much time studying “old fashioned” paper maps instead of relying more on the newer GPS/sonar “map chips” in his boat electronics, the Yamaha Pro tells the story of his 1995 Bassmaster Classic® victory.

05/18/2012

Fishin’ Vol 5, No. 9

Unusual Action Makes Wacky Rigs Top Choice for Spring Bass

It’s been six years since Michael Iaconelli caught the heaviest bass of his life, 14 pounds, one ounce, but the Yamaha Pro has never forgotten the excitement of that catch, or the way he caught it. The big fish hit a wacky rig, a finesse-type presentation with a plastic worm, light spinning tackle, and thin line.

05/10/2012

The Boater’s Log Vol 4, No. 6

Installing a Portable Outboard

Quick, Easy, and Nearly Fool-Proof – You Can Handle This One

Small outboards – less than about 20 hp – are super simple to install, especially if the outboard is a tiller-steer, pull-start model.

These are general guidelines; please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for instructions specific to your outboard.

In the Middle

05/03/2012

Fishin’ Vol 5, No 8

Follow This Pro’s Advice for Pre-Spawn Swim Bait Action

Of all the lures available for successful pre-spawn fishing, tournament veteran Mark Menendez believes swim baits may be the most over-looked. They’re among his first choices. After using the large wobbling, swimming-tail baits in early spring tournaments from California to Florida, the Yamaha Pro has caught enough big bass to realize just how effective they can be.

05/01/2012

Palaniuk Wins Elite at Bull Shoals as Yamaha Dominance Continues

Mountain Home, Ark., April 23, 2012– Yamaha pro Brandon Palaniuk brought only 12 pounds, 15 ounces to the scales Sunday afternoon but it was more than enough to win the Bassmaster® Elite Series tournament at Bull Shoals Lake. The 24-year old angler from Rathdrum, Idaho finished with a four-day total of 74 pounds, six ounces.

04/23/2012

Saltwater Fishin’ Vol 4, No. 4

Pro Recommends Deep Diving Plugs for Spring Stripers

Capt. Brian Rice uses light tackle to troll for early season striped bass - Here’s how he does it

04/13/2012

The Boater’s Log Vol 4, No. 5

Getting Stuck - A Look at Ground Tackle for Outboard Boats

“Getting stuck” isn’t usually a welcome boating term unless you are anchoring your boat. Unfortunately, too many boaters are unfamiliar with anchoring systems, how to select the right components and how to deploy them correctly. The anchor serves a variety of functions when boating and fishing, but your anchor can also be a safety item of last resort should you find yourself without power with the wind blowing your boat ashore, or on a river being swept away into whatever lies around the next bend. Needless to say, it’s important to be prepared with the right ground tackle.

04/11/2012

Fishin’ Vol 5, No. 6

Pre-Spawn Bass Cannot Resist Jerkbaits

For tournament pro Cliff Crochet, jerkbaits offer the best of both worlds for pre-spawn bass because he can fish them in both shallow and deep water and fish hit them in both areas. In fact, laughs the Yamaha Pro, this is practically the only time of the year he uses the slender, minnow-imitation lures.

04/04/2012