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2021 Trends for Fishing, Boating, and Safety

December 31, 2020 By DeDee

While most of us are anxious to put the year 2020 behind us, it has been a stellar year for the fishing industry. More fishing licenses were sold than ever before. More children and women learned how to fish or got better at it. In a year where there wasn’t much to do, fishing became one of the premier social distancing sports.

So, the question is, what will 2021 and beyond bring?

By all indications, there will be growth and awareness in all areas, including safety. Here is what the experts from MarketWatch, Linchpin, and Wired2Fish have to say.

 

Fishing Facts

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  • North America has the highest demand for fishing equipment (37%), followed by Europe, China, and Japan.
  • Freshwater fishing accounts for over 64% of all fishing in the world.
  • Fishing equipment worldwide sales are expected to be the equivalent of USD 13.4 billion by the end of 2021 and USD 16.7 billion by the end of 2026, which is an annual growth of 3.1 percent.

2021 Boating Trends

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  • Fishing boats make up the largest percentage of all boat sales and are expected to grow 2 percent over 2019 sales in 2021, making the number of fishing boats sold worldwide at 285,900. Breaking this down further means 782 boats sold per day, or one boat sold every other minute.
  • The average boat cost in 2019 was $146,900; however, that includes everything from yachts to entry-level motorboats. New bass boats typically run from $30,000 to $69,000.
  • Marine fuel will be safer in 2021 because sulfur emissions will be capped at .5 percent of total exhaust volume.
  • Renewable diesel fuel is 100% renewable as it is made from vegetable oils, and it will dominate the marine fuel market.

Safety Statistics

 

  • 2021 is expected to be 3-5% safer than in 2020.
  • Drownings are the number one cause of boating deaths because boaters do not wear floatation devices. The death rate could go down by 150-180 individuals if everyone wore a floatation device.
  • One hundred seventy deaths are due to head injuries due to propeller strikes. Often there is alcohol involved in these deaths as well.
  • The number one cause of boating accidents are two boats colliding. While injuries often occur from these collisions, death does not.
  • Saturdays between 2:30 and 4:30 pm are the most unsafe boating day and periods.

 

2021 Trends Summary

Since COVID-19 will be with us through at least the first half of 2021, fishing is expected to continue to grow as a sport. More boats will be sold with environmental fuel, suitable for everyone and everything (including the fish). Safety and security need to be on everyone’s mind, both in the boat in the water or when the boat is parked in your driveway or outside your motel room.

 

Happy New Year

Sarasota Quality Products celebrates 32 years

 

Your boat is more than a hobby. It’s an expression of who you are. And you want to keep it secure. We understand. We’ve been helping boaters keep their boats safe and achieve greater peace of mind for 35+ years.  Let us know how we can help you.

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The Key Captain Is A State Of The Art Electronic Locking System Ideal For Bass Boats and Other Fishing Boats. If You Need Someone To Walk You Through The Options, call us at 1-440-899-9820. Or let us know if you’d like to have it installed on a new boat or retrofitted onto your boat through a dealer near you.

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10 Great Holiday Gifts for Your Fisherman

November 27, 2020 By DeDee

Whether your fisherman is near or far, a beginner or experienced angler, buying them that special fishing gift may be challenging. Below are holiday gifts to help keep them on the water longer and in more comfort.

Enjoy!

 

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With different lures and baits, look for an easily transportable kit that includes crankbaits, worms, topwater lures, soft bait, shrimp simulation, and lures that are perfect for all types of fishing, including lakes, oceans, and rivers.

Cost: $29-39

 

Sun Protection Fishing Cap

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Fishing gifts don’t come more practical than this hat with a wide brim and back flap for complete sun protection. It should block 98% of UVA/UVB rays and dry quickly. Look for mesh vents for airflow and breathability.

Cost: $21-32

 

Water and Wind Resistant Soft Shell

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Look for one that is lightweight and comfortable during long hours on the water. Look for features like a polyester/spandex shell that’s highly breathable.

Cost: $50-75

 

LCD Fishing Scale

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If you’re looking for an impressive gift, then this scale may be just what you need. Though compact in size, it can accurately weigh fish up to 110 lbs., displaying the weight on a bright LCD screen. It also features a built-in, three-foot-long measuring tape to measure their catch!

Cost: $10-13

 

Foldable Fishing Net

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Look for a nylon net that’s ideal for both catching and releasing fish, easy to store, and a non-absorbent coating.

Cost: $17-90

 

Microfiber Bait Towel

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Whether the bait is worms, minnows, or shrimp, your fisherman’s hands are going to get fishy when they bait that hook. This quick-drying microfiber towel hooks right onto their belt.

Cost: $4-6

 

Outdoor Weather Indicator Watch

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This watch measures temperature, altitude, and air pressure. A large LCD shows at-a-glance readouts of the data produced in each mode. A high-performance pressure sensor provides altitude readings up to 10,000 meters and automatic air pressure readings every two hours. Measurement results are displayed graphically, which can predict upcoming weather with reasonable accuracy.

 

Cost: $65

 

Live Bait Cooler

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Serious anglers know that one sure way to attract the big fish is to use live bait. This cooler keeps the baitfish fresh, alive, and flapping.

Cost: $80

 

Armor Protective Wading Boots

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Made from state of the art, newly developed, cut, and puncture-resistant material, these boots make an excellent gift for anglers. They are protected from the top to the bottom, even under the sole, and the rubberized lower makes the most vulnerable areas even more protective.

Cost: $189

 

The Key Captain

 

The Convenience of remote-controlled security in the palm of your fisherman’s hand

Our one-of-a-kind patented remote control locking system with a Key Fob will lock and unlock a boat’s storage compartments from up to 100 feet away. It can also control auxiliary functions such as engine trim up and down, boat lighting, and live wells.

Cost: $228-$880

Sarasota Quality Products Has the Holiday Gifts

 

If you are looking for more gift ideas for the fishing or boating enthusiast on your list, check out our full online catalog.

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Top 10 Bass Boat Accessories for the 2020 Season

December 22, 2019 By DeDee

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If you are still trying to top off your holiday shopping list for bass boat accessories, here are ten items you may wish to consider asking for from your loved ones. This list is not in order of importance, but rather from lowest to highest price point.

  1. Waterproof smartphone lanyard
    Invest in one you can keep around your neck and still press the buttons through the plastic. You’ll be able to access your fishing apps and snap a picture or two without any difficulty.
    Price range: $8-15
  2. Clamp-on cup holder
    With dual clamping jaws and stiff stainless-steel springs, your refreshments will always be within easy reach. They won’t rust or break and are an absolute must-have gadget!
    Price range: $20-35
  3. Trolling motor propeller protector
    It helps to extend the life of your boat cover with a heavy-duty vinyl protector for your blades.
    Price range: $20-50
  4. Telescopic boat hook
    This gizmo can hook just about anything you can think of from the water. When it’s not in use, you can collapse it down and store it under your seat.
    Price range: $23-45
  5. Onboard marine battery charger
    Most chargers are waterproof, saltwater-tested, and rugged. Fully automatic multistage digital charging includes five sequential stages: analyzing, charging, conditioning, auto maintain (energy-saving mode), and a once-a-month storage reconditioning mode that is safe for short- and long-term storage.
    Price range: $70-200
  6. Anchor winch
    This device makes pulling up the anchor so much easier. Most winches can handle up to 40 pounds in weight. They come in a manual (reel) or electronic forms. The latter allows you to raise and lower your anchor with the press of a button. Most have an anti-reverse internal clutch to prevent free spooling.
    Price range: $80-136
  7. Spare deep cycle marine battery
    It’s designed to support the electrical demands of trolling motors, fish finders, GPS systems, and radios. Having one on board gives you peace of mind if you are miles out away from the shore, and your primary battery dies.
    Price range: $92-300
  8. Keel Protector
    This bass boat accessory will keep your boat from scuff marks and damage that are possible by ramps, rocks, and underwater hazards. These protectors come in different sizes, depending on the length of your boat. They are ready to install straight out of the pack.
    Price range: $120-185
  9. Marine-grade boat cover
    Protect your bass boat from the elements! Find one that is resistant to mildew, mold, and UV rays and will protect your boat when:

    1. in long-term storage
    2. trailered up and traveling, or
    3. moored up at your local lake.
      Price range: $134-300
  1. The Key Captain
    Our state of the art electronic locking system is Ideal For bass boats because you can lock and unlock all your compartments AND turn on and off your boat lighting from 50-100 feet away!One other bonus, with our floating key fob, if you happen to drop your keys in the water during a tense fishing moment, you have the peace of mind they are going to float.
    Price range: $225-880

 

Sarasota Quality Products Has Bass Boat Accessories

We can help you deck out your bass boat! You want to keep it secure. We understand. We’ve been assisting boaters in keeping their boats safe and achieving greater peace of mind for 35+ years.  Let us know how we can help you by calling us at 440-899-9820 today!

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The Perfect Holiday Option for the Hard-to-Buy for Fisherman

December 4, 2019 By DeDee

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The Convenience of a One-Click Boat Security in the Palm of Your Fisherman

The Key Captain is a fishing boat owner’s dream! Our patented remote control Key Fob locks and unlocks a boat’s storage compartments from 50-100 feet away.

It also controls all engine trailer trim up and down with hydraulic control,  boat lighting, and live wells.

 

Three Benefits of the Key Captain for Your Fisherman

  1. Convenience
    The ability to unlock the compartments when your fisherman is on the water and lock them at the end of the day with one touch of the Key Fob saves them valuable time. And once they are out on the water with open compartments, they remain unlocked until your angler hits the fab to lock them up again.
  2. Theft prevention.
    Fishing tackle burglaries do happen. With over ten compartments in most bass or walleye boats, just forgetting to lock one or two can result in losing someone’s winning lures, poles, or reels.
  3. Easy to install.
    Our locks fit into all standard boat lock openings. Please review this brief video from the pro angler, Joe Okada, about the installation process.

If your fisherman is a DIYer, they will find the instructions easy to follow. Not a DIYer, or you’d like to surprise them with an installation on their new boat or retrofitted to their existing one? No problem! Let us know if you’d like to have it installed on a new boat or retrofitted onto your boat through a dealer near you.

The Key Captain Consists of Three Main Components

 

Control Panel: Our unique coding technique protects against unwanted radio interference. It’s permanently sealed and tamperproof.

Key Fob: It’s waterproof, and it floats – making it easy to find if dropped in the water. Two types of remotes are available – a floating Pawl and an automotive-style one.

Electronic Lock Latch: It has a contemporary look with multiple cam choices.

 

Make it a Key Captain Christmas with Our Special Offering

To order The Key Captain electronic locking system for your fisherman’s boat, contact us at 440-899-9820 from 9 am to 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Or order online at www.sarasotaqp.com/product-category/keycaptain.

We offer FREE ground shipping for all orders placed before Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Don’t delay, order The Key Captain today for your fisherman!

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Keep Your Valuables Safe with a Remote Boat Locking System

October 22, 2018 By Jim Schilens

Is your boat less than 26 feet?

Does it have outboard motor power and rest on a trailer?

If you said yes, beware – you could be a target for theft. A newly released study that looked at five years of BoatUS Marine Insurance claims files shows that 75 percent of all boats stolen matched this description.

According to Bass Angler Magazine:

With the long winter lay-up period nearing, BoatUS has five tips to make your boat harder to steal.

  1. Just one lock? Try another, and another. You simply can’t have enough. The whole goal is to make someone else’s boat more attractive than yours, so the more locks a thief sees – on the trailer tongue, outboard engine, or used with chain around the trailer wheels – the better the chance he’ll move on.
  2. Don’t leave the key on a stored boat. Never assume your key’s hiding place is so good that thieves won’t find it. Remember, that’s what these people do for a living.
  3. Make the trailer impossible to move. A removable tongue hitch, or, better yet, removing the trailer tires if the boat’s going into long-term storage turns your rig into 1-ton dead weight. The little things can help, too, such as not parking your boat in the driveway with the hitch facing the street. Consider using removable trailer lights – with most thieves working the nightshift, they want to avoid attracting the attention an unlit trailer would cause.
  4. Don’t stick out. You may want to think twice about hanging a “for sale” sign on the side of your boat. Use a full winter cover to hide attention-getting, splashy graphics. Store all valuables, removable electronics and paperwork at home during the off-season.
  5. Check out new anti-theft technologies. Devices that send alerts to your cell phone, take photos/video, provide tracking, or kill the motor if your boat moves from its virtual boundary can stop a theft in its tracks. Once a boat is gone, the BoatUS study finds that only one in 10 vessels are ever fully recovered.

Nothing is foolproof, but here is an example of newer technology that can make it more difficult for expert thieves to rip you off.

Our patented Key Captain Boat Remote Locking System protects valuables inside your boat’s compartments with just one click using our remote, waterproof key fob.  It allows you to lock all boat compartments simultaneously.

And it works the same as your vehicle remote key fob that locks and unlocks doors. Store your rods and electronics in boat compartments and you’ve made it more difficult for an ill-intention passer-by to steal from you.

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