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Old Salt: Capt. Randy Jendersee

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By Carol M. Bareuther, RD
Photos by Richard Gibson

Capt. Randy Jendersee spent the first two decades of his life in the dark about the world of saltwater fishing. It’s no wonder. The television in the Jendersee family’s farmhouse in the tiny town of Corsica, South Dakota, some 90 miles west of Sioux Falls, only received three channels. And that was when the bunny ear antennas cooperated. Early 1960’s shows like “The American Sportsman” and even fresh-water favorites like “The Fisherman’s Friend,” hosted by former South Dakota Governor Joe Foss, didn’t reach the family’s living room.

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Help Hurricane Ian FWC First Responders

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Hurricane Ian was one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes ever to hit Florida. Thousands of people remain without power, water or shelter, including many first responders, biologists and other FWC staff. Please help those who risk their lives for us in times like these. Your donations are needed to provide emergency housing, food, water and other necessities. No gift is too small. Thank you!

Safest wishes,
Andrew Walker
President & CEO

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Two-Minute Warning: Gotta Have It

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(Photo/Pepper Ailor)

By Capt. Scott “Fraz” Murie

Walking up and down the docks, I keep seeing that owners are having their boats outfitted with a few things they feel are must-haves to compete and keep their rigs running smoothly. First is the Furuno omnidirectional sonar. This machine is a real difference-maker when it comes to finding, targeting and catching fish. If you don’t have one, then it’s hard to bet against the guys that do—especially the captains who know how to use them! There is nothing automatic about these units. It takes time to learn to operate this machine, but once you get dialed in look out! The cost for one of these units is around $125,000 depending on the specific installation requirements.

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Tackle Tips: Two Sharpies are Better than One

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By Capt. Tucker Colquhoun

Speed is everything when it comes to tournament fishing. One of the easiest, most simple ways to insure your baits are positioned quickly is to mark your lines with a Sharpie marker. Capt. Tucker Colquhoun likes to add a second color marker into the mix to distinguish between short and long rigger positions. In this case, red color is used for short, and the long rigger position is black color. Regardless of different rods being rotated through the cockpit positions, each angler can easily position a bait by looking for a specific color.

Ceramic Coating: Is It Time to Stop Waxing?

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By Capt. Dale Wills

Wouldn’t it be great if you never had to wax your boat ever again?! Sounds too good to be true? As the early adopters of ceramic coating technology are finding out, it is kinda too good to be true. If something is kinda too good to be true, that also means that it is kind of true. When it comes to ceramic coatings, the “kinda” aspects relate to a universal truism: no matter what you apply to your boat, you still need to wash and maintain it.

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Chef’s Take: Dolphin

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by Nichole Osinski

Mahi-mahi, dolphin, dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, whatever you call it, this fish is a favorite among those who like to eat what they catch. Whether you’re out on the boat wanting an easy-to-make meal or at home and in the mood for a more complicated dish, bringing mahi to the table is always a win in our book. This surface-dwelling fish is a versatile protein that isn’t limited to a single style of cooking.

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Electrosea Introduces ElectroStrainer

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ElectroSea, the company that revolutionized onboard seawater protection with its ClearLine antifouling System has introduced a new product poised to prevent marine growth from its strainer basket and through all seawater lines. ElectroStrainer provides peace of mind to yacht owners, who know their strainer basket and seawater pipes remain free of marine growth with optimal flow rates, so the A/C blows cold, and they’ll never have to descale again.

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ZF Marine Has Quality Transmissions and 24/7 Service

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Since 1935, ZF Marine has offered some of the top performing marine transmissions for sports fishing boats. While the models have changed from the original lightweight versions to today’s full portfolio of transmissions, controls, propellers and control systems, the product quality and customer support remain unchanged. Today, owners can turn to the transmission experts at ZF for new build projects, repowers, consultations and repairs.

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Boating Market Report: Demand Continues to Move Inventory at Record Pace

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  • Strong consumer demand continues to move boat inventory faster than before the pandemic
  • Global average boat value is 28.9% higher than 2019
  • Boats sold in the first half of the year total over $6 billion globally
  • Average price of boats in the 26-foot range continues to rise, up 71.5% in the U.S. and 140.6% internationally

On August 1, 2022—Boats Group, a global leader in online boating marketplaces, announced findings from its latest market report, analyzing the first half of 2022 while comparing pre-pandemic trends alongside pandemic-driven growth. The rising value of boats has yet to affect consumer demand, with listed boats moving off the market faster and sales remaining higher than before the pandemic in 2019.

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First Build: Release Boatworks Goldfish

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By Nichole Osinski

Over a casual lunch on the waterfront at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, Release Boatworks founder Jim Turner was asked what advice he would give to someone wanting to get into the boat building industry. “Lay down, take a nap and wait for the thought to go away,” he laughs before delving into a more earnest answer. “If you want to be in the boat building business you have to be driven by a passion, a real passion.”

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