Curtis Niedermier

Sep 19, 2024 | boattrader.com | Curtis Niedermier

Have you been putting off that engine upgrade because you think you can’t afford it? You might be surprised by the financing options available. There are many great reasons to repower your boat with a new outboard. Whether your current engine is delivering sub-par performance, constantly needs repairs, or you’re eager to experience the latest technology, repowering can keep your boat on the water longer. It’s a smart way to enhance performance and ensure many more years of enjoyment on the water.

Sep 16, 2024 | boattrader.com | Curtis Niedermier

These days, it’s not in the cards for everyone to purchase a new boat. Nor do you need to trade in your current boat when your engine reaches the end of its warranty period or service life. You can actually enjoy the same type of performance and reliability that come with a new boat at a much lower overall price if you repower a used boat. Above: A man and his dog on a repowered Lund boat with a new Mercury 75hp outboard engine. Photo by Mercury Marine.

Sep 3, 2024 | fieldandstream.com | Steve Culton |Curtis Niedermier |Joe Cermele |Jonathan Miles

Summer can be cruel to a devout trout fisherman. I found that out during the relentless drought of 2016. By July, flows on the Farmington River—my home water in Connecticut—were reduced to a pathetic 60 cubic feet per second. It looked more like a rock garden than a river, forcing its browns to huddle up in scattered cool-water refuges. I had no choice but to give them a rest. Still, it was summer and I wanted to fly fish. Luckily the nearby Housatonic was there to give me a fix.

Aug 19, 2024 | fieldandstream.com | Will Brantley |Curtis Niedermier |Jonathan Miles

_We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›_As the water begins to warm in late February, Southern bass anglers go on the hunt. Bill BuckleyThere are some skills Southern kids learn early, like cooking and good manners. They’re also quick to ditch the Snoopy rod and get comfortable using a baitcaster.

Aug 19, 2024 | fieldandstream.com | Joe Cermele |Curtis Niedermier |Steve Culton |Jonathan Miles

_We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›_Carp are total jerks. Stalk them on the flats or in a clear river when they’re feeding on forage, like nymphs and crayfish, and they’ll snub your bugs, spook when you cast, and drive you to the brink of rod-­snapping madness. Or you can look for some under a mulberry tree, where they’ll feed with the same carefree vigor as a school of farm-pond bluegills.