Author: BD STAFF

Check out these 5 personal shark encounters gathered from members of the fishing community! Sharks fascinate everyone still and their presence commands respect, but not fear.

I honor of Shark Week, here’s a throwback to last year’s crazy shark sighting. BDOutdoors member Ryan Brandeburg ran into a strange shark while fishing 24 miles off San Diego.  They’ve determined later that they had a fly by experience with the rare megamouth shark.  The megamouth shark stuck to the side of his boat and was very docile. This happened on October 23, 2019, and megamouth sharks are very seldom seen by anyone as they spend most of their time in the deep. Check out the original thread where he posted it at https://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/thr… BD members figured out it…

Hook & Tackle, a leader in the sport fishing apparel industry, has partnered up with the University of Miami School of Marine & Atmospheric Science to produce officially licensed H&T field gear for the university’s Shark Research Program.

This video is another installment of Furuno’s video series comparing the TZtouch3 with other name-brand competitors comparable units.  You can decide for yourself the differences.

The Santa Barbara Chapter of the CCA CAL will continue to host the 1st Annual Goleta Bay Blowout on August 15th, but with a new format to make it work in these crazy times.

There are many who have decided or realized that joining a Freedom Boat Club is all about the fun and none of the work. Check out the new Grand Opening for SoCal.

If you love fishing and coffee as much as we do at BD, give the Fishing Grounds brew a try.  You will begin to wonder if you are waking up early for the coffee or the bite.  The good news is, you get to love both!

Proven performers relied on by demanding customers all over the world for recreational, commercial and military applications, Scania’s engines are designed to withstand the harshest marine conditions.

The crew at Furuno continue their comparison series of the TZtouch3 MFD against leading competitor models and in this one, they explore the Target Analyzer feature.

Here is an electronic copy of a letter sent by fishing and outdoor industry leaders in opposition to the AB 3030 legislation.

Ali Hussainy of Local Knowledge is demonstrating step by step how to build a wind on leader used for many big game scenarios.

Jose Wejebe had a big heart for helping people and giving back, now Power Pole has joined the effort and sponsored a great raffle to help essential workers who could really use a break!

Big fish and a big payoff and a larger-than-expected turned marked the running of the annual East Cape Dorado Shootout held Saturday at Hotel Palmas de Cortez.

The tropics are heating up and those in the hurricane zone should be going down this list to make sure you are prepared for the worst.

I’ve been gathering Fishing Memes for years.  If it makes me chuckle, smile or bust out at my desk, I throw it in a file.  Now I’m going to share them back.

“Learning an appreciation for the outdoors and for the water at a young age is one of the best things we can teach our kids today,”

Furuno Connections Episode 11 -Marine Radar Systems Long Range Comparison The marketing specs state that 3 of the 4 radar dome antennas Furuno tested can see 48 nautical miles, but how far can they really see in a typical installation on a 34′ – 36′ center console boat? The overall distance is just the first test, perhaps more importantly, how far away can you see a moving target, say a 17-foot skiff? This video is Part 3 of Furuno’s 2020 Marine Radar Testing. “We show how other companies compare to our Furuno DRS4DNXT Solid-State Doppler Radar,” says Jeff Kauzlaric of…

This video gives you a quick peek into how well the DRS25ANXT 200 Watt Solid State Open Array, with a 4-foot antenna, performs against Systems A’s 12kW magnetron Open Array with a 4-foot antenna.

The recent virtual ICAST has finished up and a bunch of great new products have been developed and show a bright future for anglers who will have many new tools to chase fish!

Influenced by fishing at an early age and hoping to do the same for the next generation, Ali and Rush spend valuable time on the water their own “little guys.”

Chef Charley aboard the Searcher has developed this fresh herb marinade for serving with grilled yellowtail or dorado.  Anglers on recent trips have been clamoring for the recipe so that they can prepare their own fresh-caught yellowtail when they return home from their Searcher trip! Ingredients Herb Marinade 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley (rinse and remove stems) 1 bunch cilantro (rinse, ok to leave stems) 1/2 bunch fresh oregano (rinse and use leaves only) 4-5 garlic cloves, cleaned and peeled 1-2 shallots, cleaned and peeled 1 good pinch red pepper flake The juice of one half of a lime 1 cup of…

The CCA CAL urges anglers, hunters and other sportsmen throughout the state to take action immediately to oppose California Assembly Bill 3030 which closes 30% of land and water to access.

Limited to 1,000 pieces, the PENN® International® 50VISW Liberty reels are built to turn heads on the water or as a piece of patriotic art in the home. Featuring custom America-themed engraving with a spool wrapped in the pattern of Old Glory, the reel comes in a custom-designed, hinged wooden display box. With a sideplate bearing the inscription of Patrick Henry’s timeless words, “Give me liberty or give me death”, the reel also features the inscription “United We Stand” on top.  The centerpiece features an American Flag themed spool, which has been anodized, hydro-dipped, and ceramic coated so it is safe to…

Ballyhoo are one of the most widely used trolling baits in offshore fishing and here are 10 of our favorite, prepping, rigging, and fishing tips that will help you rig a better ballyhoo.