Jim Baugh Outdoors TV Welcomes Tideline Boats as our New Marine Sponsor! The Cat is Outta the Bag!

 

Jim Baugh Outdoors TV is proud to announce our new marine sponsor,

Tideline Catamaran Boats!

 

2017 marks our 29^th year and we have already began filming our 30^th anniversary specials for 2018. JBOTV will be featuring many programs highlighting the Tideline Cat as well as factory tours and performance test.



Over the 30 years of producing outdoor television at times I was a bit envious of my contemporaries Frank White of the Southern Sportsman and Dr. Jim Wright of the High Hopes because at times they both featured large catamarans. Our show was under various marine contractual obligations and the timing was such that we just could not ever put a Cat sponsorship together. Well fortunately in time  things change and opportunities arise.



Our quest for a new marine sponsor took over six months and we had talked with and reviewed product with over 10 boating manufactures. Suffice to say, we found Tideline Boats right in our back yard, here in the mid atlantic. Yes, they build boats and fish the same waters we do! The mid atlantic also is an incredibly diverse aquatic geographical area from very skinny water in the rivers and bays to the offshore canyon in 1500 to 10,000 feet of water. Finding one boat that can do it all is next to impossible, unless we are talking about a Cat.



Two of the most important aspects of Tideline Boats are versatility and construction build.

1)      Versatility: No longer is there a need of having two boats. For example the 235 Tideline catamaran has a draft of only 14 inches and can handle skinny water as easily as any shallow draft bay or flats boat. When it comes to offshore, this is where mono hulls run into trouble and cataramans shine! There is simply no mono hull in a similar class size wise that can outperform a cat hull in rough offshore seas. 

 

In case you are not that familiar with boating and you ever wondered what those bean bag chairs are for sitting in the back of that $800,000 32 foot center console??? Well, they are there so you don’t shatter or herniate your L4 disk. That’s right, these boats will snap your back like a pretzel. Spend close to a million bucks on your new boat and guess what, you still have to stop by Wallyworld and buy bean bag chairs in order to avoid back surgery. So when you do order your Tideline Catamaran, bean bags are not necessary. 
 

 

Catamarans are simply the softest ride in the world due to their design. The actual basic design of the cat has been around since the seafaring Polynesians. In history only one mono hull had a larger claim to fame and that was Noahs Ark. 

2)      Build Quality: Tideline Boats are custom boats that are made to order built one at a time by experienced marine craftsmen that use the highest quality standards and materials throughout the build process. These hulls are not hand laid, they are built with state of the art advanced vacuum infused resign technology making for a stronger and lighter boat. There is just no better way to produce the perfect fiberglass hull. 

 

In addition to the strength and superior quality of the fiberglass, the hull and deck of each Tideline Boat are glassed together in addition to being thru-bolted. Each hull is also glassed to an internal composite stringer grid, which adds additional strength to the final structure. While most mass produced boats have consoles and leaning posts that are screwed to the deck of the boat, the console and leaning post of a Tideline are glassed to the deck. So in essence, each Tideline Boat is one solid fiberglass part and is as durable and as overbuilt as a boat can be. In addition to the strength and durability that this process provides, it gives the boat a much cleaner appearance and a look that is only found in the highest quality custom built boats. 



If you look at the electrical system on most assembly line mass production boats, you will see where cost are cut and little attention to design. Only in very expensive boats do you see very accessible smartly laid out easily maintainable electrical systems. Again, here is where Tideline shines by crafting top quality professionally laid out rugged and easily maintainable electrical systems. 

Experience counts!  Tideline Boats are built by some of the finest, most experienced craftsmen in the industry. Production managers Doug and Carlton Layton have over 55 years of experience between them, with Carlton previously having 20 years with Albemarle Sportfishing Boats where he was in charge of production. 

Factory Direct- Built to Order

Each Tideline Boat is built to order.   This means each customer can design their boat exactly as they want it, rather than accepting whatever boat the dealer has in inventory. The Tideline  team will work with you through the purchasing process and through the build process to ensure that the boat you are buying is the right boat for you and your needs. Also every Tideline comes with a 10 year transferrable warranty.

 

Tideline custom built boats from the 235 Hybrid to the 360 offshore offer unparalleled quality and versatility that keeps the value of your investment up. Each boat is made to order and while build times can vary, overall once ordered the boats are approximately 5 months out, so contact Tideline today!

 

Simply put… if you like to fish in both skinny and offshore waters, Tideline catamarans is your answer to have it all in one vessel.

 

 

Tight lines and calm seas.

Godspeed,

Jim Baugh

JBOTV

Contact Info:

Tideline Boats

www.tidelineboats.com

 103 Anchors Way Drive

 Edenton, NC 27932

info@tidelineboats.com

Michael Collins (tel)

(252) 230-8566

George Stronach (tel)

(252) 916-2997

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tideline Articles

North Carolina Sportsman

Sport Fishing Magazine

New England Boating Magazine

SL Outdoors

Florida Sport fishing Magazine

PROP TALK

“No cookie cutter boats from George and Michael just outstanding custom boats made to your specifications at reasonable prices. If you like a smooth ride and are tired of getting beaten up by choppy rough water, then this is the boat for you.”

~ Scott Baughman reviewed Tideline Boats, Inc. — 5 star

“Passion and a thirst for excellence is what defines Michael, George and the team behind Tideline Boats. The only custom catamaran boat building company in North America that combines top notch quality materials, superb craftmanship, uncomplicated, classic and elegant design elements deeply rooted in the history of the North Carolina shores.  Both principles combined, allow Tideline Boats, to create an unmatched capable and rugged catamaran style platform who will surely far exceed the expectations of the toughest seafaring critics.”

~ Juan F Galvis reviewed Tideline Boats, Inc. — 5 star

“I had the chance to test ride a 235 hybrid in North Carolina and immediately put in an order! Michael takes great pride in these boats and there is no comparison in terms of quality. I could not believe how solid this boat is and the attention to detail that was put into it. I had looked at other cats, the Carolina Cat in particular, and they are in 2 different worlds. I'm anxiously awaiting my delivery and sea trial.”

~ Joshua Luft reviewed Tideline Boats, Inc. — 5 star

 

JBOTV Kicking off May wth 2 tourneys!

Fishing season is here in our Mid Atlantic home base and Jim Baugh Outdoors will be filming two offshore tourneys this week. One flounder, and the other deep droppin offshore for Sea Bass. We will produce programs on both events and invite everyone to come join us for the first annual Captain Jim Brincefield Memorial Seabass Tournament. Just click below for info and registration. Also included is a show we produced with our friend the late Captain Jim, the number one most downloaded show we have, and we have over 200 of them online! Both shows we film will broadcast during our 2016 series.

Info for Sea Bass Tourney

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SEA BASS RECIPE Click Here

This is the original recipe that was featured on our show by Bubby Vereen owner of the Sunnyside Seafood Restaurant that is a local legend in Myrles Inlet South Carolina. 

 

 

 

Mid-Atlantic Boat Show Hampton Virginia 2016

It was great to see everyone at the show and a special shout out to John Tiger at Coastal Angler Magazine. Great to see ya and everyone be sure to pick up the new April Issue, out now! The JBOTV section has some great new info about new Sea Chaser product plus our all time favorite sea bass recipe!

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Special appearance concert and book signing benefit for the Peninsula Youth Orchestra Jan 2th

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Chesapeake Bay Rockfishing 2015, 2016, 2017 means 20% less harvest but with 100% great adventures to come! Book today!

Rockfishing in the Chesapeake Bay has been a staple of outdoor recreation for years. Anglers flock to the bridge pilings, cast in the tributaries, and troll open water all in an effort to bring home some delicious white tasty fillets. Rockfishing is a huge boost to tourism in many areas around the Bay especially during the fall and spring seasons. Many of us anglers have enjoyed the resurgence of Rockfish over the last decade, however that soon may be changing, at least by 20%.

Recently I spoke with a VMRC official who clearly explained to me that the Rockfish quota for Recreational fisherman will be reduced by 20% for 2015, 2016, and 2017. Commercial quotas will be reduced as well. The thing is for now, we don’t really know how that will shake out as to what the limits will be. VMRC is doing their due diligence in determining how bag limits will be changed regarding the amount of catch, and the size. All these variables will be considered based on the hope that reduced take will help aid in the rebound of the declining brood stock.

Regulating authorities don’t only look at just the Chesapeake Bay, their research is based on both resident and migratory fish. This means the overall numbers include the tributaries, Bay, and offshore Rockfish. VMRC wants your input and is very happy to listen to what anglers have to say. The bottom line is everyone wants a healthier stock, however can this be done and also maintain a healthy economic fishery for business that profit from the seasonal Rockfishng?

A 20% reduction may or may not cause a big alarm in the charter community. This all depends on how the rules and regulations are broken out and this we do not yet know so it is important to give VMRC your input. The best way is to attend the next finfish meeting, send emails, etc, so our voice can be heard. (www.mrc.virginia.gov)

One problem that I see is that currently the limit is only two fish per person. That is not a lot of fish per person when you consider the cost of charters, travel, accommodations, lodging, meals etc. Heading out for a day of Rockfish can be an expensive trip for only two keepers. If the quota calls for less take per person this probably would not be good for the charter business. Hopefully the new regulations will allow the two fish limit with different regulations regards to minimum maximum size, length of season, etc. Governing authorities will favor on the side of protecting the species and that is what they should do. However they also do take in consideration the fishing community’s needs and do their best to find a balance that still will best benefit the increased numbers of brood stock.

So for everyone that benefits from a healthy Rockfish season, here is what you can do. Make your voices heard! This is exactly what VMRC told me to say in this article. Contact VMRC in regards to all meetings, hearings, and anything pertaining to the new regulations being discussed for the 2015 season and beyond. They are more than happy to hear from you.

What else can you do?

Catch your limit then go back to the dock and enjoy the rest of the day. For chartering I highly recommended half day trips. These trips are good for the anglers, the charter, and the tourism industry. By scheduling two half day trips a boat can simply fish more anglers and more tourism dollars coming to an area to fish. Half day trips are also more economical for most anglers and it usually does not take that long to limit out anyway during the hot time of the season.

What you don’t want to do is catch and release a ton of Rockfish only to see a large percent of them float on by further down the Bay. I myself years ago have been guilty of this and charters sometime like to do it because the paying customers want some more “Pullage” past their limit. This also made great filming for our TV show, simply constantly catching and releasing Rockfish non stop made for exciting viewing.

But, I learned in time that this was not the right thing to do. I have seen WAY to many Rockfish that never lived to bite another hook due to catch and release. The best thing you can do is to happily catch your limit, then go back to the dock, clean the boat and get ready for a delicious Rockfish dinner. Now I know that there are a lot of fisherman that will disagree with this because the like to enjoy catching Rockfish over and over again, just like I do. But, overall it is just not a good practice. The reason for limits is to protect the species and simply abiding to keeping or catching\releasing your limit and moving on, is what’s best for the fishery.

One other important thing that you can do is to support your local charter captain and tackle store. Any businesses that are local and there to cater to the outdoor recreational sportsman please support. The “Ma and Pops” need your tourist and angling dollars more than ever, especially when looking at an additional 20% reduction in recreational take. If the keep quota gets cut, still go out and book a charter! Support the captains so they will be here in the future. The fact is it is not really about how many fish you bring home, it is the experience of the outing. These are the things one remembers most about a great day on the water.

The times and experiences you will share on the water are memories that last for a lifetime and it is not all just about the fish, its’ about the experience.

For example this year I had the opportunity to fish again with Captain Buddy Harrison and filmed on board his charter for our 25^th anniversary special. We went out in the Bay and limited out in only a few minutes and that was fine. But it was not the number or size of fish that made a huge impression on me. No, it was not. What memories that will last a lifetime was talking with Captain Buddy in the helm station about his many years on the water and some of the outrageous stories he told. Yes, we were spinning some serious yarn. I learned a lot from Buddy and his son that day and those memories do last a lifetime.

Sadly Captain Buddy passed only months after we filmed the show. I certainly will remember my time with Buddy much more than the Rockfish we caught, but when you have both!! Now there is a day!! And folks THAT is what it is all about!

So, regardless of the 20% reduction in Rockfish for the upcoming years, get out there and enjoy the experience of a great outdoor adventure and support the people who make a living on the water. Support the marine industry and the fishery with every opportunity you can.

Memories that last a lifetime!

One other note for all of you traveling outdoor enthusiast. Contact the local tourism authority for good information as to where to stay, local attractions that the family can enjoy, accommodations info, etc. They are there to aid in your travels and usually glad to help. Also when you leave your destination, it is always a productive idea to contact the local CVB or tourism agency and tell them what you thought of your visit, things you liked and things you would like to see improved. It does matter and local authorities need to hear from our sportsman as to what our needs are regarding where we are staying, launching, etc.

Make your outdoor voice heard!

At the time of this article, Rockfish season for 2014 is still rockin and the bite is on!

Plan on making some new memories that will last a lifetime today!

See you on the water,

Tight Lines and Godspeed.

Jim Baugh

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PS: CLICK HERE for one of our all time most requested recipes on Jim’s Galley, ROCKFISH TACOS!

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JBO TV Outer Banks Feature, FIRST LOOK! Watch Now!

FIRST LOOK!!

 Jim Baugh Outdoors 25^th anniversary feature highlighting the Outer Banks of North Carolina! Watch now on You Tube. The program in it’s entirety will also highlight Virginia’s New River Valley. We are post producing that segment now in Cedar Key and will be up for viewing later this week. Broadcast will air by July. This OBX segment is how it will air on TV however we have removed commercial breaks from this on line stream. Donna and I had an awesome experience filming for this program on the Outer Banks and filmed many new things for the first time on JBOTV. OBX is certainly an ultimate family beach experience and one heck of a coastal couples get away! Now enjoy this program featuring new attractions and some of our best OBX fishing over the last twenty five years! Godspeed! JB

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