To include all anglers in their celebration of 50 strong years of fishing success, Seaguar is kicking off a great photo contest where you can send in your favorite fish picture for consideration. The winners will receive a great Seaguar prize pack.
Mercury Marine has just made tidal waves in the marine industry with the release of the Mercury Verado 600 horsepower outboards. With cutting edge technologies never before seen in the outboard market.
Check out just a few of the many incredible trips up for auction in the current IGFA International Auction 2021.
BD is excited to kick off our newest webinar events deemed #BDLive! It was a huge success and thanks to all who attended and to our partner Costa, the Presenting Sponsor.
Zancudo Lodge Costa Rica’s Zancudo Lodge is certainly a fisherman’s paradise with its modern fleet ready to tap the best of this tropical inshore and offshore fishing bonanza, but the lodge is also a great retreat for eco-tourism and relaxation. Zancudo is easy to get to by car or plane and once you arrive, they take care of the rest. 360-Degrees of Scenery No matter which direction you look in Costa Rica, you find yourself surrounded by the epic scenery of jungle-covered mountains and water. This was the scene we witnessed as we were whisked away to Zancudo Lodge on…
BD would like you to help us welcome Lea Anne Powell and our next Fishing Chick. She shares her diverse talents with us and how she fell in love with fishing.
Capt. Chris Trosset guided the Ragged Branch Distillery fishing team to a momentous and lucrative victory in the prestigious 2021 Key West Kingfish Mayhem Tournament, taking the top prize trophy in the Open Division, along with a total of $50,000 in prize money.
BD is excited to introduce you to Peter J and his amazing fish imprinting styles and nautical paintings that are one-of-a-kind. Check out his story and how he evolved into the diverse artist he is today.
The Furuno crew goes fishing with Capt. Jack Carlson and the Two Conchs fishing crews at the end of their marine electronics comparison trip. After four days of putting the major brand electronics through their paces, the crew is anxious to just go fishing.
Ali Hussainy of Local Knowledge Fishing Show introduces some of the new Fathom Low Profile level wind reels and matching rods from PENN.
The staff from the CCA CAL will be traveling to Cope’s Tackle & Rod Shop in Bakersfield, CA to hold an informational meeting about CCA California. That meeting is slated for April 8th, 2021 at 6 pm.
Hobie envy is real. Anyone who owns a MirageDrive® kayak has experienced it. You pull up to a gas station, boat landing or bait shop and heads turn. Universally, on-lookers are impressed, but sometimes, the curious are intimidated by the size of your craft. That’s about to change with the January launch of Hobie’s new Mirage® iTrek series inflatable kayaks. Lightweight, rugged, rigid, and stable, five new pedal-powered platforms, the iTrek 9 Ultralight, iTrek 11, iTrek 14 Duo, Mirage Fiesta, and Mirage iEclipse pedalboard, are designed to go anywhere and transport in anything – including your trunk, back seat or flatbed. The new…
Here’s a great story from Bruce Kuhn about his cabezon record that still holds today. He has been involved with fishing and the science of fishing for many decades. Here is one of his many stories and one for the record books!
Casa Vieja Lodge is proud to welcome a Hooker to the family. The Hooker, a 48’ G&S boat, with 87 IGFA World Records most of them on billfish on light and ultralight tackle.
To all of our HIBT family and friends, With sadness in our hearts, we have to inform you of the passing of one of our old-time members, tremendous fishermen, and all-around great human being, Captain Neal Isaacs. Neal passed away on January 5th after a prolonged battle with his health. He will be sorely missed on this earth as he moves to the great fishing grounds in the sky. Where he has moved from this physical earth, he has left a lasting legacy in our minds and hearts. Neal was a prominent presence in not only our Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament but also…
Chef/angler Matt Moyer joins Ali Hussainy of Local Knowledge to break down and prepare a fresh SoCal bluefin tuna and then turn it into an amazing poke recipe like no other.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of fishing legend Capt. Chris Sheeder. A true legend in the fishing world, but humble despite the fact that so many looked up to him and his knowledge and passion for fishing.
In a move that’s sure to disappoint conservation-minded anglers, President Trump rang in the New Year by vetoing Senate Bill 906, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, which will have banned destructive drift gillnets from the last region of the country that still allows it—the federal ocean waters off California. “I am returning, without my approval, S. 906, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act,” read a letter signed by Trump that accompanied the veto. “America’s fishermen have made great sacrifices to ensure that our Nation’s marine fisheries are a sustainable economic engine for coastal communities. Under my Administration,…
Sunstream Boat Lifts, the leading manufacturer of high-quality portable and installed boat lifts, and the SwiftShield™ Automatic Boat Covering System announced today the launch of its revolutionary new free-standing hydraulic boat lift – the SunLift SLX Series. The SunLift SLX features a clean design, next-generation frame, adjustable width bunks, stainless steel cylinders and hoses, the highest lifting range of any hydraulic lift currently on the market, and can be used in water depths as shallow as zero inches under the hull or skeg. Sunstream, which introduced the first hydraulic free-standing boat lift 25 years ago, applied vast market experience to…
We are excited to kick off the New Year by introducing you to Kellie Douglas, a self-made angler in the works! She shares her attraction to fishing with us.
If you have ever owned a boat, then these 10 boating memes will hit home. If you are aspiring to own one, then pay attention, it’s all true.
BD Outdoors Contributor recounts his recent fishing trip for SoCal bluefin with Ali Hussainy and Capt. Duane Diego. Epic is the only word for it. Get the juicy details.
Accurate Fishing and AO Coolers have teamed up to give away 12 days worth of awesome prizes. All you have to do is follow the link and instructions listed. 12 lucky winners will win prize packages valued up to $1275.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday from the crew at BD! Photo Credit: Fishin Chick Lexi Furukawa
