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In the first installment of this two part series, the guys are bringing it back to where it all began for Local Knowledge. Ali and Rush head to Baja California Sur to meet up with Julio Meza and friends in the towns of La Bocana and Abreojos to target large Gulf and Broomtail grouper in shallow water. This time around the crew trades the stressful drive with boat in tow for a quick flight right into grouper country. About The Local Knowledge Fishing Show: The show Local Knowledge explores the culture of fishing itself and follows real life characters that…

In this episode of “This is RodBuilding,” Gary has a customer that needs a longer butt. He takes up the challenge of extending the length of the rod and shows you how to keep that split grip look and logo for the finish. There are some great tips in this for rod repair, as well as some ideas on how to make it work for you! Check out this series on rod building! They are well put together, highly informative, and will make sure your next purchasing decision is based on performance rather than making sure your rod matches your…

The New Year will be bringing in new regulations with it in regards to Groundfish up and down the California coastline. This popular gamefish will be under a new boat-based season which may provide increased or reduced fishing opportunity depending on the exact species. To check out exactly what changes have been made and how this will effect you, see below. December 20, 2022 via the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Changes to recreational fishing seasons, depth limits and bag limits for a variety of groundfish species will be implemented in 2023. The new regulations were adopted by the…

We’ve got some great fishing weather in the weekend forecast and the bluefin bite marches on. Join Erik Landesfeind this week as he breaks down what’s happening as well as shares a technique to draw reaction strikes from cold water wintertime bass. About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d learned during his years fishing on sport boats, Erik branched out to get his own boat with the intention of…

In the first installment of this two part series, the guys are bringing it back to where it all began for Local Knowledge. Ali and Rush head to Baja California Sur to meet up with Julio Meza and friends in the towns of La Bocana and Abreojos to target large Gulf and Broomtail grouper in shallow water. This time around the crew trades the stressful drive with boat in tow for a quick flight right into grouper country. About The Local Knowledge Fishing Show: The show Local Knowledge explores the culture of fishing itself and follows real life characters that…

In this episode of “This is RodBuilding,” Gary shows techniques and ideas on how to show off your rod builds! Everything from the background, set up, lighting, and even some editing techniques using your phone. This is a great way for rod builders to show off your builds in the best possible way! Check out this series on rod building! They are well put together, highly informative, and will make sure your next purchasing decision is based on performance rather than making sure your rod matches your outfit. Make sure you subscribe to their YOUTUBE channel so you don’t miss…

One of the most rewarding fish to target along both the Southern California Coast and its offshore islands, the California Halibut presents an exciting pursuit for novice and experienced anglers alike. The California Halibut can grow to weigh upwards of 60 pounds and 5 feet in length. As the seasons change, the locations and depths we target halibut adjust as well. In the Summer months, we often fish for halibut in the shallow water areas of the bays and head to deeper coastal waters for the Fall and Winter months. In addition to being one of our favorite gamefish, Halibut…

At the end of this past summer, the BD Outdoors team headed down to Rancho Leonero for a week filled with big adventures and fun days of fishing. It was an amazing trip, from accommodations to fishing, our team had a blast fishing all angles of this plentiful fishery. Despite fishing just a few days after Hurricane Kay had rolled through and mixed up the water, we were able to figure out a pattern and ended up catching numerous species of fish from the beach, kayaks, paddle boards, and charter boats.

With the San Diego long range season in full swing, there’s no better time to brush up on one of the most popular and effective ways to connect your fluorocarbon leader to hollow core braid. While serving fluoro into hollow core is not exclusive to the long range or offshore scene, it is certainly where we see this application used most commonly. When you’re prepping to spend upwards of 10 days on a boat in search of trophy fish in Baja, it’s worth taking the extra time to make sure all of your gear and connections are 100% ready, even…

It’s been a stormy week but we’ve got some good weather in the forecast on Saturday and the fish are biting. With steady rockfishing and even a chance at some bluefin tuna, Erik Landesfeind will give you the low down on what’s happening in our local waters. About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d learned during his years fishing on sport boats, Erik branched out to get his own…

Once again the Crocodile Bay Resort fish report comes to us from Fishing Director Diego Camacho, and over the past month, resort guests have been treated to some amazing fishing. Check out the full report below to see some highlights of the incredible action going on is Costa Rica right now! https://vimeo.com/778229347?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=61698943 From Diego Camacho – Fishing Director, Crocodile Bay Greetings from the most intense fishery and biologically diverse areas in the world – the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Home to the amazing angling at Crocodile Bay and the unmatched beauty of the rainforest where we are located. The…

Bar none, one of the most effective ways to catch giant Pacific Bluefin Tuna both historically and still today has been with the use of a rigged dead flying fish. When fished from a kite, these baits appear to be either floating in place on the surface of the water, or slowly swimming along. Big Bluefin cannot resist the allure of a properly rigged flying fish, but on days when they are picky, how well you’ve rigged your flying fish can be the difference of getting bites or not. In this video, Ali Hussainy gives you the best tips for…

Get ready to binge your favorite fishing TV show Local Knowledge on Waypoint TV all December long! Join BD Outdoors President and Local Knowledge co-host Ali Hussainy and Odyssea Sportfishing owner operator and Local Knowledge co-host Rush Maltz as they travel to fishing destinations all around the world in pursuit of trophy fish and big adventures. Austin, Texas – December 5, 2022 – The world’s leading entertainment destination for hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure programming, Waypoint TV, has added extra airings of the newest seasons of the fan favorite, Local Knowledge, throughout the month of December on Samsung TV Plus…

The California Yellowtail, a true Southern California staple species. These fish are available year round to the lucky anglers who call SoCal home. These drag peeling jacks can be targeted along coastal pinnacles and kelp lines, our offshore and coastal islands, and everywhere in between on floating kelps or debris. While techniques vary across the board depending on where you choose to target them, one thing is for sure, these fish sit atop many anglers list as their favorite species to pursue. The Yellowtail is also known for its delicious firm white meat. Whether you choose to prepare them as…

Welcome back to another installment of Sportboat Roundup! Like Tonie mentioned in her most recent video, her standard report will be shifting more towards tackle tips, gear recommendations, anything and everything Sportboat fishing related. If you have something that you’d really like to see covered, don’t forget to leave a comment and we’ll do our best to cover it in a future video. This week, Tonie talks Bluefin! While the Bluefin are actually biting very well at the outer banks currently, there are not many boats fishing it. So in lieu of a fishing report, Tonie talks Bluefin setups. She…

There hasn’t been much coverage across our local waters this week but that doesn’t mean that the bite is over. Join Erik Landesfeind as he reports on this week’s action from rockfish at the Channel Islands to bluefin tuna on the outer banks. We’ve got a little rain in the forecast, but the weather looks plenty fishable on Saturday. About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d learned during his…

When fishing for Mahi and bailing fish into the boat, it is not uncommon to have a large fish show up in the mix and cause a bit of chaos for the crew. Rush Maltz explains how he keeps a few different bait and leader options on the ready to capitalize on this situation and avoid a scramble on the deck. About The Local Knowledge Fishing Show: The show Local Knowledge explores the culture of fishing itself and follows real life characters that spend their lives dedicated to fishing and the outdoors. Local Knowledge focuses on the differing and often…

Cobia have long been captivating anglers for both their adrenaline pumping fights and also their delicious firm white meat. Seasonally abundant from Virginia all the way down the East Coast and into the Gulf, anglers look forward to chasing these wily Pelagics all year round. Cobia fishing requires both patience, and at times a very high level of skill, but the reward is certainly worth the long hours on the water. In this video, BD Outdoors Pro Contributor, Captain Scott Goodwin, demonstrates how to filet and process a whole fresh Cobia that was caught in Central Florida. He uses the…

With Santa Ana winds forecast to back off on Thursday night, it’s going to make for some great fishing opportunities on Black Friday and into the weekend. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down whats happening and let’s you know where to go to catch a post Thanksgiving bluefin tuna. Also, stay tuned to the end of the video to learn about a new weedless technique for targeting calico bass in the kelp! About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years…

Ali Hussainy shares his go-to setup and technique for “finesse fishing” picky fish that won’t readily eat a bait. By downsizing to lighter conventional outfits, leader, and hooks, you can often present a more natural looking bait to these unmotivated fish and get the job done. About The Local Knowledge Fishing Show: The show Local Knowledge explores the culture of fishing itself and follows real life characters that spend their lives dedicated to fishing and the outdoors. Local Knowledge focuses on the differing and often humorous viewpoints of two drastically different fishermen from opposite sides of the country. Ali Hussainy…

In this episode of “This is Rod Building,” Gary builds an incredible predator rod to giveaway! He starts with the handle build and goes all the way through the build. Make sure you watch all the way through to see the code word! Comment the code word in the YouTube comment section, and the winner will be drawn at random! Check out this series on rod building! They are well put together, highly informative, and will make sure your next purchasing decision is based on performance rather than making sure your rod matches your outfit. Make sure you subscribe to…

Fishermen and women are not always the easiest people to buy gifts for because there’s often specifictackle, apparel, or other gear that we’d like to have. The BD team thought we’d help by compiling a listof products that are applicable to any angler’s lifestyle and can be used on any given day on the water!We’re confident that something in this gear guide will help to put a smile on the face of yourfavorite fisherman, or perhaps even yourself!

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the reopening of many of its license sales offices following their closure in 2020 to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Hunters, anglers and other members of the public can once again visit these CDFW sales offices to purchase hunting and fishing licenses, tags, report cards, hunt applications, lands passes, Warden Stamps and other CDFW offerings. Customer service representatives are available once again in-person to answer questions. CDFW’s six license sales offices are located in Eureka, Rancho Cordova, Fairfield, Stockton, Fresno and San Diego. Locations and hours are…

As San Diego based anglers, one of our favorite things to do is pack up some gear and head South into Baja. Being in such close proximity to some truly world-class fishing is something that we don’t take lightly, and each trip to Baja is something we are truly thankful for. One of the species of fish that we don’t have the opportunity to fish in our local waters, but absolutely love to target below the border, is the Leopard Grouper, commonly known as the Cabrilla. Fishing Cabrilla in skinny water is one of the most thrilling experiences and angler…