Rich Batcheller describes the inception of his experimental fishing boat as a “classic pandemic story.” Like many Americans, Batcheller watched all his business suddenly evaporate when Covid-19 shut ...

Research indicates that boats exclusively used in salt water, which are not maintained and cleansed with fresh water, may depreciate more rapidly. This could influence the book value 10% to 15%. Take ...

Take advantage of real dealer pricing and shop special offers on new and used boats. Select your boat to get started. A boat's history affects it's value—check the history of this 2003 Clackacraft ...

Drift boats have revolutionized the trout fishing game – no question about it. Floating a river gives you shots at more fish, and it allows access to fish you could never reach on your own two feet.

This is the primary reason to fish from an inflatable raft. It rides higher in the water than a hard-sided drift boat, so you can float through shallow stretches without hanging up. When water levels ...

Drift fishing baits naturally with the current is a great way to cover active bottom to catch reef species like this mutton snapper. Jim Hendricks Modern technology elevates the potential for drift ...

A documentary on one of Oregon’s most famous creations, the McKenzie River Drift Boat, is coming to Stayton, Astoria and Springfield over the next couple of weeks. The film, “Oregon’s Boat,” will be ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with Randy Dersham, director of the documentary film "Oregon's Boat." The film, which won the award for Best Feature at the Oregon ...

If you fish big trout rivers, chances are you either have a drift boat or are wildly jealous of anglers that do. They’re good-looking, practical boats that let you cover miles of water in a single day ...