In boat terminology 101, the transom is the part where the sides of the hull join. It’s part of the stern—the rear end of the boat—and includes the vertical area. The area is ideal for mounting an ...

It don’t mean a thing if ain’t got that ping. With apologies to the first lady of song, the late great Ella Fitzgerald, that sums up fish-finder performance. The world’s finest sonar is useless ...

Choosing between a thru-hull transducer (top) and a transom-mount transducer (bottom) is a key decision for boating anglers. There are benefits and downsides to both. Courtesy Airmar A fish finder is ...

Preparing a trailer boat for on-road safety while towing to and from a launch ramp calls for securing the transom eyes to the trailer with a pair of properly rated transom ­tie-down straps, in ...

So you’ve dusted off the old fishing rods, launched your boat, and cast a couple of dozen lines only to find yourself coming home empty-handed. While fishing requires patience, anglers use many tools ...