I am a kayak angler and have been for the last decade, but I have found myself longing to go further into the marsh and explore beyond what I can paddle and reach in a day. The next logical step was a small skiff, but where to start? I wanted something easy to handle both on and off the water, lightweight, and I didn’t want to sacrifice the obvious benefits of a kayak. They can … [Read more...]

Blurring the line between a flats boat and a bay boat, the Hill Tide 22' is a low sided, fast tournament style crossover with all of the amenities necessary for the inshore angler. Her low profile makes it easy to land fish while the wide spray rails keep occupants dry. The wide 8'7" beam results in more square footage than most 24' boats and also makes her one of the … [Read more...]

Maverick Boats: The Maverick HPX-S is the most complete super skinny water tool ever developed. © Capt. Jay Withers with Silver Lining Charters That's a BOLD statement. Maverick claims their HPX-S has cracked the code in skiff building by providing a super shallow draft while still providing comfort, range and poling performance. This was achieved by combining a crack … [Read more...]

If you are researching your next inshore boat and looking for the best in quality with an established reputation, Chittum Skiffs is going to come on your radar.  Owned by Hell's Bay Co-founder, Hal Chittum, the Chittum line of technical poling skiffs offer an exciting array of options built upon proven skiff designs.  As you'll see in this feature, Chittum continues … [Read more...]

If you live in Florida, chances are you've seen Glasser Boatworks impressive array of fiberglass repairs to top of the line skiffs such as Hells Bay and Beavertail Skiffs.  The shop is so consistent with quality that they now build a number of parts for manufacturers around the country. Glasser felt that the market is restricting the average guy from having a … [Read more...]

With a quality fit and finish that rivals the most expensive skiffs on the market, the reasonably priced Bonefish Bohemian 17' is quickly becoming one of the most attractive options for the inshore angler looking to explore and fish the shallows. The Bohemian 17' was specifically designed to run, float and pole in extremely skinny water by design with it's unique running … [Read more...]

Editor's Note: Updating and improving on a product line is the sign of a healthy boat company.  When professional guides who make their living out of these skiffs choose a new rig, it is wise to find out why.  One of our favorite Guides', Willy Le is all about fish and the skiff.  Here is what he has to say about his new 2015 Maverick Mirage 17 HPX-V.  Congrats, Captain! … [Read more...]

Drake Boatworks has released a new model called the Outlaw. This is a smaller skiff that’s built for use with 25 to 30 HP tiller control. The Outlaw is 17.3” long with a 59” beam at the cap. and 2° of deadrise. Estimates put the skiff around 330 pounds before motor. The Outlaw is built with the same laminate and methods as their Nomad. These guys … [Read more...]