The February issue of PropTalk hits Bay Country docks this week. You can pick up your free copy at anyone of our 850 distribution points, or click on the cover above to read it in its entirety online. Here's what you'll find inside this month:
New Year, New Boat: Finance and Insure Your New Boat--If you successfully navigated the first installment of our New Year, New Boat series in the January issue of PropTalk, you’ve likely navigated the Internet, talked with brokers, and perhaps even found your dream boat. Wondering how to pay for and protect her? Read here to find out about the things you should consider when borrowing money and securing insurance. by Gary Reich
PropTalk’s 2013 Winter Boat and Fishing Show Planner--As winter doldrums set in, anglers and boating enthusiasts get the pesky itch of cabin fever. If you’re aching to get out of the house, check in here to find out when and where you can escape by visiting some of the best boating and fishing shows around Chesapeake Country… and beyond. by Ruth Christie
Cuddy Cabins and Express Cruisers--While they don’t always get thumbs up for their design queues among power boaters, cuddy cabin and express cruiser boats are dearly loved and well-used by their owners for exploring the Bay and beyond. Have a look to see how these enthusiastic owners use their vessels and why you might want to consider one for your boating adventures. by Beth Crabtree
Saltwater Fly Fishing 101: Part 3--Celebrating Oysters: The Bay’s Quintessential Bivalve: Crassostrea virginica—the Eastern oyster. Turn here to find out just about everything you’d want to know about these tasty and Bay-beneficial mollusks, how to enjoy them at home, and what you can do to help conserve them for future generations. by Gary Reich
Saltwater Fly Fishing 101: Part 3--If you’ve been following PropTalk’s Saltwater Fly Fishing 101 series over the last couple of months, hopefully you’ve secured a rod, reel, fly line, and have been practicing your casting. Now for the fun part—catching saltwater species on the fly. Check in here to find out all about the tactics used to trick these feisty fish. by Gary Reich