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An angler narrates how he caught his first white seabass fish almost by accident in Southern California in United States of America.

An overview on the fishing treasures at Puerto Escondido Island, located in the Sea of Cortez, of theMexican Coast is presented.

Magdalena Bay, located on Baja's remote southwest coast, is proposed for its exciting range of inshore and nearshore game fish. Fishes such as, yellowtail, white seabass and huge broomtail grouper are available around the surf-washed outer islands.

For boaters in much of North America, autumn means winterizing and storing the boat and hunkering down for four or five months of holidays, heavy coats and hopefully a boat [...]

No matter how much your boat's steering wheel looks like the one in your car, turning it does something quite different. When you turn the steering wheel in your car, [...]

Picture this: You're in the middle of your local lake, cruising at 25 mph toward a favorite lunch cove a few miles away, when you spot a large pontoon boat [...]

It's not the sunny, calm afternoons in a perfectly functioning boat that test your boating skills. It's when things go wrong with your boat, your surroundings, your crew or yourself [...]

OK, so you know the pointy end is the bow and the other end is the stern, and you've probably got 'gunwale,' 'transom' and 'freeboard' down too. But how about [...]

For ocean boaters, GPS receivers are essentially standard equipment these days. But, many lake and river boaters who purchase GPS units as optional equipment on new boats or as aftermarket [...]

Nothing else captures the fun and camaraderie of the boating lifestyle quite like a good raft-up. Whether it's a planned event or an impromptu gathering, rafting-up with other boaters means [...]

Objectives. The goal of the current pilot project was to probe the resting-state magnetoencephalography (MEG) in individuals with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and ascertain if there is evidence for frontal temporal cortical hyperexcitability, as evidenced by increased focal coherence in these regions. Methods. Six patients with PNES and without any evidence of epilepsy were included. Nine healthy control (HC) subjects (age matched as a group) were also included. Subjects underwent 10 minutes of eyes open and 10 minutes of eyes closed MEG recording without any specific cognitive tasks (ie, resting state). Results. Analysis shows posterior-occipital alpha power to be decreased but fronto-temporal delta/theta power increased in people with PNES compared with HC subjects. Analyses of mean interregional functional connectivity of 54 brain regions, patients with PNES tended to have reduced mean coherence in extra-fronto-temporal regions (ex-FTRs) while increased mean coherence in fronto-temporal regions (FTRs) compared with HC. Furthermore, all 6 patients with PNES had their highest coherence structure within the FTRs. This is in contrast to the HC subjects where only 3 of the 9 subjects had their highest coherence value structure in the FTRs (χ2= 6.67, P= .010). Conclusions. The above findings are consistent with a disbalance between frontotemporal and posterior brain regions in this population with possible increased excitability in the FTRs. The data support the need for further investigations of the pathophysiology of PNES. The identification of a biomarker for PNES would not only provide for more informed therapeutic approaches, but it could also eliminate the stigma associated with the diagnosis of PNES.

A fishing trip to Mulege on the Baja coast is described. The fisherman Sam seemed to have conjured up the yellowfin that were caught and his boat was the only one to catch them.

Who wants to practice boating? It's supposed to be fun, right? Well, yes, but like so many other things, the better you are at it, the more fun it gets. [...]

The article discusses traffic rules for boating. It cites that for boats crossing from starboard, one should give way to boats crossing from starboard. The boat being overtaken always have the right of way. If sailboats and powerboats are actually sailing, sailboats always have the right of way. Stand-on-vessels should reportedly maintain their course and speed until they see that the other boat is not making the needed steps to stay out of way.

Presents article on the experience of fishing at Magdalena Bay in Baja California, Mexico. INSET: THE ROAD TO MAG BAY.

Presents an article about friends who made jokes at each other during a fishing trip.

Presents an article on salt water fishing.

Presents an article on inheriting a 1969 Mako 19 fishing boat.

The article suggests ways for boaters to help judge whether or not they are on a collision course. These include the need to monitor relative bearing to judge the risk of collision as well as the use of the rule of thumb to estimate distance to an object with a device such as a Global Positioning System (GPS). Another recommendation is to watch the horizon to be able to judge distance to shorelines.

The article offers tips for enjoying boating experience in rivers. It is advisable to use navigation aids to stay safe in the channel. The author says that boaters should remember that powerboats cruising downstream have the right of way over powerboats cruising upstream. He adds that boaters also need to learn to recognize the location of obstacles created on the surface by water flowing over shallow areas.

The article offers tips on how to float a boat that has run aground. Three different kinds of running aground are described including the dangerous kind, the minor annoyance kind, and the in-between kind. Checking for damage below the waterline is recommended followed by a survey of the area to figure out where the deeper water is. The use of horsepower is suggested if manpower cannot get the job done. Investigation is also advised if engine power is not working. A last ditch measure is to get another boater to drive past at a safe distance.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Boats Crossing From Starboard" in the March 2009 issue, and "Rules of the Road."

The article offers some basic knowledge about the weather and how to use it for safety in recreational boating in the U.S. It says that it is time to get off the water when a storm is developing to the west or northwest, while it is quite okay to stay when the storm is moving east or southeast. According to the author, the presence of a halo around the moon or the sun usually means that it is about to rain. Information on how to estimate the distance of lightning is also presented.

The article offers tips to allow guests to have a fun-filled and relaxing day of boating. It states that the first thing to remember is to get the guests aboard safely. The safety gear should reportedly be shown to the guests, as well as safe places to sit and stand. It is also noted that the man overboard (MOB) situation should be explained to the guests so that they can shout "man overboard" when someone falls into the water.

The article offers tips for easier launching and loading of boats. Boats come off trailers easier with the drive trimmed down as this makes the bow lighter so it slides off the forward bunks more easily. Fragile props and rudders are completely unprotected in reverse and it is suggested to use reverse as sparingly as possible. Reverse should be used to hold position in the wind, which is important especially in confined launching basins.

The article offers tips on tying two or more boats together at anchor. According to the author, rafting up should be done in broad daylight with flat water. It stresses the importance of asking the skipper's permission when tying up to another boat. He recommends using dock lines that should be quality nylon rope and at least 15 feet long.

The article offers tips on how to enjoy easy, fun and safe solo boating. It says that everything must be ready before launching the boat, which is critical when going solo as it involves double- and triple-checking everything including battery power, keys and dock lines. According to the author, it is also necessary to tie the boat to the tow vehicle or trailer, which prevents the boat from drifting away helplessly after floating free from the tow vehicle. The reason why it is best to climb aboard the boat in case there is no dock is also discussed.

The article discusses the use of spring lines to tighten the docking of recreational boats. It says that the primary function of spring lines is to keep the boat from sliding backward or forward against another boat or along the dock. According to the author, it is best to use spring lines when tying up a boat to a dock during choppy conditions and when the current or wind is strong. Ways to perform a parallel parking in a crowded dock and how to leave a dock against the wind are also discussed.

The article offers tips on weathering out thunderstorms during boating season. At the onset of a thunderstorm, the author says that everyone must be brought aboard the vessel and exhaust means for getting to shore. Should there be reduced visibility or windy conditions, he claims that it is best to stay calm and slow down. He also advises that antennas on the boat should be lowered and that crew members must seek the shelter of the cabins.

The article provides information on nautical miles and fathoms and their significance to recreational boaters. It says that a nautical mile makes a lot of sense as a unit of measure for mariners, which is approximately the length of a minute of latitude. Meanwhile, the author adds that the fathom is equivalent to 2 yards or 6 feet, which is actually an easier conversion compared to the nautical mile. The origin of knots and their equivalent in miles per hour are also discussed.

The article presents facts about rope and line for boating. The types of rope include nylon, polypropylene, dyneema, aramid and other synthetic-fiber ropes. Laid, which means twisted is described as less expensive and perfectly adequate. Braided rope is said to be stronger and stretches a little. Double-braided rope is more costly than regular braided rope.

The article gives tips on what to do should one find himself boating at night. It says that nighttime boating means that visibility is extremely limited and advises the boater to go at a very slow speed to avoid obstacles that can only be seen during daytime. One needs to maximize one's natural night vision by eliminating as much as light as possible on board except for the running lights. It says that wearing a personal flotation device before rowing out into the night is a must since it is harder to put them on in the dark.

The article reveals the things to keep in mind while steering the boat. It is suggested not to slip sideways much because turning a boat's wheel will directly affect the path of the stern. At slow speed, the pivot point of a boat is one third of the way aft from the bow. The stern will kick out to port if the wheel is tuned hard to starboard at idle speed. Drivers should always remember that they are basically steering the stern of the boat and not the bow.