Guides & Tips | Deep Blue Outdoors

When you are on the water most of the year instead of a few summer weekends, how your gear mounts matters as much as what it does. Here is why no drill rail accessories make more sense for warm climate boaters.

Corrosion, weight, and cost all factor into aluminum versus stainless steel dock hardware. Here's how to choose the right material for each part of your setup.

From Lake Travis to Lake Conroe, Texas boaters get one of the longest seasons in the country and some of the hottest days on the water. Here is how to gear up a pontoon rail for it.

Not all "marine grade" accessories are built the same. Here is what sun and salt exposure actually do to plastic and metal boat hardware, and how to tell durable gear from gear that just looks the part on the shelf.

Searching for the best fishing rod holder? This guide compares pontoon rail mounts, dock post holders and portable caddies so you can match the right setup to your rod count and rigging.

Freshwater lake boats and Gulf Coast pontoons live very different lives. Here is what actually matters when you are outfitting a pontoon for saltwater, brackish, or year round warm climate use.

Rod holders are not one size fits all. The right choice depends on whether you are mounting to a dock post, a pontoon rail, or looking for something portable. Here is how to figure out which one is right for you

Walk down most docks and you will spot the same thing: rod holders made from PVC pipe and hose clamps. Here is what happens when dock accessories are actually designed for the job, and a few other ways to spruce up your dock that have nothing to do with our products.