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The Need for Speed

Posted by Terry Battisti | Sep 2, 2026 | Old Bass Boats |

For those of you who have a need for speed, here’s a blast from the past that might have you...

Bass Boats of 1964

Posted by Terry Battisti | Aug 26, 2026 | Old Bass Boats, Retro Ads |

Today we’re going to continue down the line of old bass boats, specifically the Bass Boats of...

Japan-Only Ranger Bass Boats

Posted by Terry Battisti | Aug 25, 2026 | Japan, Old Bass Boats |

On one of my first trips to Japan (2006) I was lucky enough to spend some time touring the local tackle shops and boat dealerships around Tokyo.

1984 Tide Craft

Posted by Terry Battisti | Aug 17, 2026 | Bass Boat Catalogs, Old Bass Boats |

What we’re looking at is a 1984 Model Year catalog from Minden, Louisiana boat manufacturer Tide Craft. Tide Craft was a maker of boats of all kinds including bass boats in the 70s through the 80s.

The Horsepower Race – 1971

Posted by Terry Battisti | Jul 28, 2026 | Old Bass Boats, Short Strikes |

In The Horsepower Race – 1971 we look at the horsepower race that started as soon as competitive bass fishing began and its concerns.

Old Bass Boat Ads – 1974

Posted by Terry Battisti | Jun 22, 2026 | Old Bass Boats |

when one looks at the ads, we see some companies didn’t seem to pay attention that prices were on the rise, while it’s obvious that other companies were going to wait it out before they made a move to embrace new technology. Then there were the companies who were sitting in a perfect position for an energy crisis.