Month: December 2015

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the boater in your life? Have you bought them everything you can think of, and need a few ideas for this season?

Then your friends at Scout Boats want to help. Since we are boaters ourselves, we know what boaters love!

Here are a few ideas to get the gift shopping started.

Boating or Fishing Magazines

There are plenty of boating and fishing magazines that provide entertaining and informative reading for boaters of all types. From publications focusing on luxury yachts to magazines that are all about bass fishing, you can find yearlong reading that caters to your angler’s favorite topic.

Monthly Tackle Subscription

If the boater in your life loves to fish, then you can order a subscription to fishing lure delivery companies that will send a monthly box of lures and other fishing accessories. Many of these subscriptions include fresh and saltwater options.

New Fishing Rod and Reel

What boater couldn’t use a new rod and reel? Give the boater in your life a new toy for the spring by finding them a new fishing pole. You can look at their current collection to see what type they like, or ask them if anything is missing from their rod set.

Underwater Video Camera

Boaters love sharing their experiences, and filming footage of fishing and boating adventures is often a big part of their enjoyment. There are many high-quality cameras that can film underwater, giving your boater a new way to record the excitement.

Scout Boats Apparel

If your boater has a Scout, they will love our boating apparel. You can find everything from hats to hoodies; all designed to show your pride for Scout Boats. We have items for men, women, and children, so there is something for every boater to enjoy.

Tide Clock

Designed to keep track of the Moon’s rotation around the Earth, tide clocks give boaters an accurate reading on high and low tides, as well as information related to rising and falling tides. This makes a perfect gift for a boater’s office or shop.

Boating-Themed Christmas Ornaments

Want to add a little boating style to your Christmas tree? Then a boating-themed ornament will be a perfect gift. There are thousands, if not millions of options available, and you can find ornaments in the shape of shells, anchors, dolphins, starfish, sailboats, and much more.

Waterproof Cases

It might be a dry day, but ocean sprays and splashes from fish can quickly soak a boater. Help them keep valuables dry by giving them the practical gift of waterproof cases for their phones, wallets, money, keys, or other important items.

Put the Boat Name on Anything

These days, you can go online and customize just about anything. Hats, shirts, beer glasses, coffee mugs, towels; you name it, and there is a company that will print on it. Give your favorite boater a customized gift with the name of their boat and you’ll be their favorite passenger long after the holidays.

High-Quality Fishing Boats for Anglers All Over the Country

Looking for the perfect fishing boat? Look no further than Scout, one of the leading brands for comfort, performance, and efficiency. When you want the best vessel for any adventure, Scout Boats is here to help.

Think winter is the time to put away your rods and store your boat?

Think again.

At Scout, we make fishing part of every boat we create, and we want to help you enjoy your vessel all year long. With that in mind, here are seven saltwater fish that you can target throughout the winter months.

Sheepshead

While other fish may be off-limits during the winter months, sheepshead offers a great substitute for bringing home a meal. These fish love to feed on crabs and shrimp, but their subtle nibble and chewing method (thanks to their eerily human-like teeth) make it difficult to detect a bite. Despite the challenges, they can be found in good numbers during the winter, so you should have plenty of chances to work on your hook-set.

Redfish

As one of the most popular saltwater game fish and the official saltwater species of North Carolina, the redfish is a top species for winter anglers all over the southeastern United States. These fish remain active in the winter, especially in the shallow flats, which warm up quickly on sunny days.

Bonefish

The elusive bonefish is one of the most skittish and wary prizes you can find in the flats, but they offer excellent sport, especially through late fall and winter. Use these fish to test your fly-fishing skills, as they often target light tackle. They can also be caught with hooked shrimp and crab, but you always need an accurate cast and a stealthy approach, often with a cane pole instead of a trolling motor.

Striped Bass

If you ever find yourself in Virginia during the winter, take your Scout out for some striped bass fishing. These titans of the bass kingdom deliver exciting fights and hard-pulling challenges, and winter is a great time to target them in the southern regions. As they start working their way down from New England, they will often concentrate around bait pods. Look for diving birds and use jigs, eels, or flies to catch a striper.

Snapper

If you have a smaller boat that isn’t made for offshore fishing, you can find snapper in the winter by targeting shallow spots and inshore areas. Snappers will work their way from deeper waters into these locations to feed and stay warm, and you can often find plenty of snappers hanging out near reefs, wrecks, and other structures.

Cobia

During the winter, cobias will start to rev their feeding engines, giving you a great opportunity to haul in one of these elegant trophies. You can use various lures and baits to catch these fish in the winter. Heavy jigs and trolling lures are often effective, but you can also go for live baits to attract these lively predators.

Barracuda

While these fast, toothy trophies seem to be feeding year-round, the months of December through March are excellent for targeting the barracuda. In clear water, you can usually see these ferocious feeders from a great distance, and they are often found stalking the reefs and flats of the Florida Keys.

Find Your Saltwater Fishing Boat Today

Ready for the ultimate fishing boat? Visit Scout Boats today and take a look at our complete selection of dual-console and center-console fishing boats. You can even use our Build Your Scout feature to choose all the right features for your specific needs.

Everyone has different needs, tastes, and preferences. This goes for food, cars, houses, hobbies, and clothing. It also goes for boats.

You may need a small boat for fishing in intertidal areas. You may need a large boat for offshore adventures. Maybe you want to host family gatherings and need a boat that can accommodate your large group, or maybe you want to just go fishing with a good friend and a few rods.

Some people like dark-colored upholstery, while others prefer a lighter tone. Some want a sharp silver finish, while others prefer the clean look of black. No matter what your specific preferences, Scout can help you build the exact boat you want.

With our Build Your Scout feature, you can go through the entire boat-building process, selecting all the right features, materials, colors, and accessories to meet your specific needs.

Let’s take a closer look at how this feature will help you get the exact boat you have always wanted.

Select Your Scout

First things first. The Build Your Scout feature lets you pick the exact model you want, from the 175 Sportfish all the way up to the 420 LFX. At Scout, our research department is always working on new models, and we currently have 20 different boats to choose from. You can pick center console, dual console, bay boats, and more, all designed to give you comfort and luxury on the water.

Pick the Right Engines

You will now have the option to select the engines that work best for your needs. Different models will have different variations of engines, so availability will change by what you selected. For example, the 275 Dorado has six available engine packages, including options from Yamaha and Mercury, while the 195 SF has four different packages.

Choose the Color that Suits You Best

Now that you know what boat and engines you want, it’s time to choose the best color. This is obviously more about personal taste than needs, but you should still take your time and select a color that will make you happy. After all, our boats are some of the more reliable vessels on the water, so you’re probably going to have it for a long time. The most common color choices include black, aristo blue, rascal blue, and silver anniversary.

Choose Your Options

Now the fun really begins. After you have chosen the model, engine, and color, you can start choosing your options and features. Every boat will have different available options, but this section lets you choose everything from bow cushions to battery switches. You can pick the right boat cover, powder coating, trailers, and even sport packages. This is where you really make the Scout your own!

Create the Perfect Fishing Boat

Need help selecting the right Scout? Contact us today and let us help you decide which options are best for your needs. Our boats are made with the finest engineering and materials, so when you want the best on the water, Scout Boats is here to help you design the boat of your dreams.