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Living in an area that doesn’t have a winter season can seem like a blessing to boaters. You don’t have to worry about winterizing your boat or protecting it from the snow and freezing temperatures. However, living in sunny climates can also be a bad thing for your boat. Constant exposure from the sun’s UV rays can cause damage to different parts of your boat, resulting in avoidable repairs and costs.

The winter season can bring about trouble for boat owners who live in areas that experience cold winters. The freezing of water can cause serious damage to your boat in addition to the rough winter weather. Winterizing your boat is key to long term protection during the off season and to prevent any costly repairs. No matter what type of boat or engine you have, these general steps will help maintain your boat over the winter and have it ready to hit the water next season.

S6:E7- “Ted Lincoln In The Sunshine State” (2020)

Miles meets up with professional artist and bass fishing aficionado Ted Lincoln.

S6:E6- “Kissimmee Tournament Training’ ” (2020)

Joey teaches his son Zeke what a real day of tournament practice is like.

S6:E5- “The Sweetwater Challenge ” (2020)

Miles and Joey hit the Kissimmee Chain in Florida for a friendly competition day on the water

S6:E5- “The Sweetwater Challenge ” (2020)

Miles and Joey hit the Kissimmee Chain in Florida for a friendly competition day on the water

In this episode of Sweetwater, hosts Joey Nania and Miles Burghoff spend a day fishing on Nickajack Lake to hit the late fall bass bite. After unhitching their Nitro boat off their B&W trailer hitch, they head out for a versatile day on the water with changing weather conditions forcing them to shift their strategies, acting as a great example of how an angler can adjust to stay with the fish… Read the full article HERE

S6:E3- “Touring The TVA ” (2020)

Joey takes a trip up to Miles' neck of the woods & the two pick apart Nickajack & Chickamauga Lakes.

In this episode of Sweetwater, Joey Nania takes his two sons, Zeke and Eli, fishing out on Lake Chickamauga. With two very excited young boys, Nania’s passion evident in them, it makes for an exciting and uniquely rewarding day for the Sweetwater host. Miles Burghoff joins Nania to talk about the importance of teaching kids to fish and some of the best ways to do that. “It’s so important to take your kids fishing,” says Burghoff, “and at least allow them to experience the outdoors from an early age.” Here is some advice from the Sweetwater team on how to teach your kids to fish.… Read the full article HERE

S6:E2- “Fishin’ Friends And Family ” (2020)

Miles & Joey take Joey's kids out for a fun day of bobber fishing for crappie.

Sweetwater hosts Joey Nania and Miles Burghoff head out to Nickajack Lake just outside of Chattanooga, TN to meet up with 4-time FLW Tournament winner Buddy Gross for some bass fishing. “Any time you go to a new body of water, it’s best to go fishing with one of the experts of that specific place,” says Nania… Read the full article HERE

When I'm traveling all around the country, there's nothing more important to me than reliability out there on the road when I'm trying to tow my boat to the next tournament to the next fun fishing trip or here filming Sweetwater.

S6:E1- “Our Pal Buddy ” (2020)

The Sweetwater guys are joined by professional bass angler and Tennessee Valley guru Buddy Gross.

Ned Rig fishing has taken the fishing industry by storm over the past few years and one of my favorite variations is what I call the “Ned Meek.” With the Ned Meek I use the Z-Man TRD MinnowZ, I use this because it is the best bait to imitate shad. The thing about shad is that they don’t lay on the bottom and they are always moving. It’s a great vertical technique for dropping down and holding the bait about a foot off the bottom and teasing fish into bitting.

The weather is one of the most unpredictable parts about fishing. Having cold fronts leads to muddy waters, and brings uncertainty about bass finding your bait. For these types of conditions, Black and Blue is one of the best baits to use. This bait is dark enough for the bass to distinguish, but has that pop of blue that catches their attention.