All (shooting) Aboard for the Party
No commentsBy Phillip Conrad
The words “party boating” conjure up images of wild on board antics with alcohol abounding and beautiful ladies dancing in skimpy bikinis. Come on, you know that’s what you were thinking about! The reality is that party boating is a lot of that, but it truly is so much more.
We need to begin this article by stressing that if you are captaining a water craft, you should keep your alcohol consumption to a minimum. Boating while intoxicated is a serious issue, and you risk injury and even death to you as well as your fellow partiers. A boat is just as dangerous as a car - even more so - because you have the added factor of choppy waters instead of stable roads. Boat responsibly and drink less.
Party boating is a great way to connect with friends in a way that helps everyone have fun. Generally, the best party boating is done on a pontoon boat or a yacht. Pontoon boats are more affordable for the everyday Joe, but if you’re lucky enough to have a yacht - party away!
The best elements of great party boating are lots of food and drink. Of course, you’ll have to have the room which is why a big pontoon boat that can accommodate a lot of people and a lot of food with ease. Make up a few hors d’ouevres like chicken wings, chips and dip, and a cheese platter and lay them out on a table on board.
You’ll want to have lots of coolers on hand to hold your beverages. It’s a good idea to keep things simple since you’re going to be on the water. Bringing along tons of mixers for drinks just isn’t practical, so keep it to aluminum cans for beer and soda and wine coolers for those non-beer drinkers.
No party is complete without music and when you are party boating, the situation is no different. If your boat doesn’t have its own stereo system, bring along a portable stereo and have plenty of batteries on hand. Have a variety of music available to meet the needs of your fellow partiers and let the music play!
Be sure you have life jackets for everyone on board, and make sure that no one does anything stupid. One of the cardinal rules of party boating is no drunken skiing or tubing and definitely no drunken swimming. Keep an eye on your guests and keep them safe.
Owning a boat is a wonderful advantage when you want to party boat, but there are ways that you can go party boating and have a blast without causing any problems for anyone else. Remember to be mindful of your fellow boaters and stay safe. And then, let the good times roll!
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Fly Fishing Gear from the Sage Company
By Phillip Conrad
The Sage company has been producing quality fly fishing gear for many years. They offer quality, top of the line fly fishing rods, reels, and lines to the beginning and experienced fly fisher. They take pride in the quality of their equipment producing rods and reels that many fly fishermen use exclusively.
They design and test their hand built gear with one thought in mind: maximum fishability. That term was coined by the company to represent the type of performance that will help you cast better, fish more effectively, and have more fun while fly fishing.
Their company offers the fly fisherman all sorts of advice and tips on how to select the right rod for you and what is important to look for in your fly fishing equipment. Sage rods and reels have long been the choice of many fly fishermen all over the world.
When you are just beginning to get interested in fly fishing, it’s easy to get frustrated at the amount of information you need to know. However, those same frustrations are also felt by experienced fly fishers that provides them with the challenge and excitement that makes the sport so compelling.
As we’ve said, Sage rods are hand built which makes them quality products. They manufacture nine different series of rods in a variety of models and sizes for every fishing situation. They have medium to ultra fast action rods to suit many types of fly fishers.
Their website, which can be found at www.sageflyfish dot com also boasts many new product lines and accessories that all fly fishermen can use. They carry hats, t-shirts, rod and reel cases, fly lines, and much, much more.
Their new Z-Axis series of rods has breakthrough technology that is significantly stronger, lighter, and easier to cast. That makes this new line of rods great for beginners, and also experienced fly fishermen. They implement their exclusive Generation 5 technology that makes their rods unique and high end.
When you buy a Sage fly fishing rod, you are getting a quality piece of fishing gear. But that quality doesn’t come cheap. Rods range in price from $400 to $700, but they do come with a guarantee. Plus, if anything happens to your rod, they offer a rod repair service.
Many sporting goods stores and specialty fishing shops carry Sage fly fishing rods as do many online retailers. You can go to their website and click on the “Buy” link to find a retailer near you that carries their equipment.
Sage fly fishing equipment is well known in the fly fishing world as a trusted manufacturer of valuable fly fishing gear. Check them out for the best in the sport!
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