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Fall is upon us and the weather is changing, but anglers and outdoor lovers are still wanting to be outside.  AFTCO is always in tune with the needs of anglers and has introduced some great new fall apparel for the season. Gamma Ray Fishing Pants Constructed with a super lightweight and quick-drying 100% nylon fabric, the Gamma Ray technical pants will keep you fishing comfortably during those long days on the water. The zippered on-seam pocket, cargo pocket, and dedicated pliers pocket ensure ample storage capacity. Convenient leg hem cinching and an adjustable waist drawcord allow you to dial in…

Serious boaters know that proper care and maintenance of their rigs are the cornerstones of trouble-free boating.   Whether you are an avid angler, watersports enthusiast or family cruiser, you want your boat to start up easily, run great and get great fuel efficiency every time you venture out on the water. Taking care of your boat is even more important when you’re storing it for an extended period of time.   This holds true whether you’re storing your rig for the offseason or just not going to be using it for a while. The first and most important step is to…

The fall 2019 Donnmar giveaway is here! From November 18th through December 2nd you can sign up for a chance to win a set of Donnmar CP900 Titanium pliers worth $360. Not only will the winner take home these amazing pliers, but they will also take home a custom leather sheath and tether.  The total value worth $429.99! These are the last set of pliers you will ever need to own. They are handcrafted in the USA and are constructed from military-grade titanium. You will be surprised how light and strong they really are. They also feature non-slip rubber grips,…

The 2020 Pacific fishing season is right around the corner and for a limited time, Crocodile Bay Resort is offering up a fourth night free when you book three days of fishing. Crocodile Bay Resort is a one-stop, have all the fun and adventure you can stand type of resort, all in the setting of tropical paradise.  The Osa Peninsula offers incredible fishing opportunities for marlin, sailfish, dorado, tuna and more.  Traveling anglers and their families will also enjoy the diversity of nature and eco-activities available at the resort.  Or just relax in the luxury spa and take it all…

AFTCO Shadow Technical Fleece Hoodie Want the Reaper without the face mask? That’s what the Shadow has to offer. Shadow Technical Fleece Hoodie delivers similar technical features like a cinch shock cord anchoring system, AFGUARD stain release, and a 100% poly bonded micro fleece fabric. This sweater also comes with Velcro pocket closures to help protect your belongings. The Shadow Fleece is a perfect standalone or part of a layering system with other AFTCO outerwear. MSRP: $59  Wear as-is or as a crucial layering piece to stay warm on the water. Check out this and more at the AFTCO website.…

The hardest part of buying gifts for the holidays is coming up with a great gift that is something your fishing buddy will appreciate and use. BD and our team of die-hard anglers are here to help you pick a gift that will keep on giving. We know the leaves are just turning, but before you know it, you will be looking for gifts to stuff the stockings and hide under the tree. Check out the list below for gifts of all sizes and budgets with one thing in common: Anglers will love it!! Grundéns Tourney Bibs Grundéns has listened…

Nomad Design’s creator, Damon Olsen, offers some tips and techniques to working the ever-popular Chug Norris topwater lure.  No matter what species and location, there is Chug Norris lure that will apply. “You can walk the dog easily with the Chug Norris 95 for a unique chug and walk presentation or you can use a regular chug and pop method,” says Damon.  “The lure is designed to make its incredible presentation and commotion without requiring too much work from the angler.  The unique body shape and balance of the Chug Norris means that it is ideal for a huge range…

Simrad Yachting recently announced the launch of HALO20+ and HALO20 radars – a pair of compact, pulse compression radome units, perfectly designed for smaller sportfishing and cruising vessels. This new HALO series includes two models that cater to the differing needs of boaters. Both radars provide excellent detection with unrivalled short-range performance, while HALO20+ features the fastest RPM rotation on the market, VelocityTrack™, Dual Range operation and can detect targets from a greater distance than HALO20. HALO20+ radar delivers a full 360-degree sweep every second, thanks to its industry-first 60 RPM rotation at ranges up to 1.5 nautical miles. These…

AFTCO’s Barracuda Geo Cool™ is packed with modern AFTECH features that angler’s demand for game-changing comfort and performance on the water. The AFTCO Barracuda Geo Cool™ performance sun protection shirt features a next-generation drirelease Geo Cool™ fabric that utilizes mineral-infused cooling technology that will absorb and dissipate heat to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable cast after cast. Barracuda is also bluesign® approved providing a truly sustainable performance fishing shirt that helps to minimize the impact on the environment. There are several styles of these innovative performance shirts utilizing the Geo Cool™ fabric.  It may be getting cold some places,…

October Ends With Grand Slams For the second consecutive year Contender Boats hosted their Top Dealer Trip Oct 17-21st at Casa Vieja Lodge. It was a group of colleagues, both new and old friends, and a fantastic time of fishing in between the fun! The group opted for some extra activities to complement their fishing days with a casino night, pig roast, yoga, beach day, and fireworks spectacular! The total number aboard 7 boats: 428 Sailfish Raises, 369 Bites, 261 Releases 25 Blue Marlin Raises, 12 Bites, 6 Releases 3 Striped Marlin Raises, 2 Bites, 2 Releases 1 Black Marlin Raise, 1 Bite, 1 Release…

[RF_CONTEST contest=’C23136383738′] Want to fish the best? Yo-Zuri has got you covered! Five winners will come away with Yo-Zuri Prize packs including Yo-Zuri swag and Premium Hardbaits! The contest ends Friday, November 8th and the winners will be announced the following Monday! Enter through one of the entry methods above and Good Luck! #FishTheBest For Product Information Visit: http://yo-zuri.com/products/

BD’s Ali Hussainy is Co-Host of Local Knowledge and he is still tweaking the incredible 34 SeaVee, recently built for the Local Knowlege show.  They are still setting it up and Ali shares a simple way to set up outriggers on a center console for offshore trolling. “Our carbon fiber Taco outriggers are the awesome options for center console boats.  They are lightweight, incredibly tough and easy to rig,” said Ali.  “Using the Taco rigging kit, the job is really pretty easy.  The kit has everything you need to set up your outriggers for single or double halyards.  You can…

Fellow BD’ers have spoken and the votes have been tallied.  Here are your 2019 Pumpkin Carving Contest winners.  Thanks to all who entered an outdoor-themed carving and to all of you who voted for your top 3 carvings. Thanks to Dexter Outdoors for providing such great prizes for our winners! 1st Place Congrats to: Amanda Brendeburg 1st PRIZE UR Cut 8″ 8″ Tiger Edge with Knife Scabbard Dexter Outdoors Tee and Sticker https://youtu.be/lh1x4LyqTH4 2nd Place Congrats to: Casey Anderson 7″ Flex Fillet w/Edge Guard Dexter Outdoors Tee and Sticker 3rd Place Congrats to: Vanessa Alvarado 6″ Flex Fillet Thanks to all who…

The most advanced sport performance sunglasses yet. Diego features an innovative vented spring hinge system to maximize airflow and enhance fit, plus sweat management channels that wick away moisture to cool and ensure all-day comfort. Diego includes flexible, strap ready temple tips, and top and side shield details to eliminate light leak. Paired with coloring enhancing polarized 580 lenses that provide 100% UV protection, Diego is the next evolution in performance sunglasses. “With a name inspired by San Diego, one of our favorite places to fish, Diego will stop at nothing to keep you out on the water longer whether…

The American Fishing Tackle Company, AFTCO, is widely recognized as a brand that helped build big game fishing—will increase its efforts to solve real-world fishing problems with the hiring of Robby Gant. As Tackle Brand Manager, Gant will oversee all new product development, sales, and tackle operations for the 60+-year-old company. After a recent expansion into consumer hardgoods, AFTCO now looks to capitalize on the success of their Japan-built Saiko Pro 100% Fluorocarbon leader and Fishing Fillet Knifes made from German steel. Gant is a 20+ year industry veteran who previously served as Shimano’s West Coast Regional Sales Manager, Senior…

This year our lucky winner of the random drawing will win an epic fishing trip to Crocodile Bay Resort in the incredible Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Click Here For All Contest Rules There are many incredible places in the world and Crocodile Bay is your gateway to one of the true gems. The diversity in the Osa Peninsula is unmatched in Central America and probably the world.  This untouched natural splendor goes hand in hand with incredible fishing opportunities and eco-adventures.  Crocodile Bay is your ticket to both. Both the fishing and the animal and plant life will amaze visitors to…

Tommy Gomes, the fishmonger, joins us in this great how-to video to demonstrate how he likes to clean a sablefish, AKA black cod.  The sablefish is a very delicate-bodied fish that is caught in the deep from Alaska to Baja. Sablefish are highly prized for their fine eating qualities and Tommy teaches us how to utilize all of the usable parts of the fish.  Beyond the fillets, the skin and the collar of the fish can also be used to enhance the sablefish experience. “I like to use a thin-bladed, flexible fillet knife when cleaning these softer fish.  It helps…

We are kicking off our Annual Pumpkin Contest for 2019. Ready or not, here comes Fall and the BD Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Get out your favorite Dexter knife and get to carving an awesome fishing, outdoor, Bloodydecks or hunting themed pumpkin.  Each year, BD members amaze us with their creativity and carving prowess.  There are always so many great entries, but someone has to win.  It could be you. What will you win? Check it out! The winning pumpkin carvers will each win a BD Tee Shirt and Sticker Plus a premium Dexter Outdoors fillet knife. 1st PRIZE…

In this episode of Okuma How To, Okuma techs walk you through the steps of lubricating and caring for your Makaira Lever Drag Reels. Its a pretty simple process and these steps will keep your reel up and running for a long time. MAKAIRA SEa BLACK The Makaira SEa Black is a limited edition to the already popular Makaira family which are all backed by a 5-year warranty. The silver etched yellowfin tuna glistens as bright as the sea on top of the matte black anodized aluminum frame. This reel is as smooth as it is sleek with its Carbonite Dual…

https://vimeo.com/350374061 On the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, we have two distinct whale migrations: the Southern Antarctic humpback whale (July to November) and the California humpback whale (December to April). Our tropical fiord, the Golfo Dulce, plays a primary role in attracting these giants of the sea, as the warm and clean waters of this gulf make it ideal for raising and nursing the whale calves. When the calf is born, it needs warm waters to accumulate energy as it begins to discover the world around it. Here at Crocodile Bay Resort, we are fortunate to be situated on the…

Local Knowledge host, Ali Hussainy takes a moment to lay out some of his favorite offshore lures from this year’s Local Knowledge adventures.  “These lures may look a little beat up, but that’s the goal for a lure designed to get the bite and take the punishment of big, mean fish.  We have tried them all in the places we have fished and three of Nomad’s designs have proven to us over and over again that they will catch just about anything that swims.  The Riptide, Madscad and Chug Norris have become our go-to lures on the water.  They come…

Fisherfolk love and appreciate our white sea bass conservation pens up and down the coast because the fish released have grown up, made babies and now us anglers are now enjoying the best white seabass fishery of our lives. One of the premier grow-out pens is in Channel Islands Harbor, and it fuels the fishery with new fish in the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and perhaps beyond. The Channel Islands pen must have new holding nets and predator-deterrent netting to remain operational and this is something we all need to support this conservation if we want to…

Anyone who has set out to do a physical task of any kind is bound to appreciate the benefits of having the “right tool for the job”.  One of the most frustrating aspects of any DIY is fighting inferior tools while trying to get the job done.  The same applies to fishing and fishermen take their rigging seriously.  There is a lot on the line, and time is of the essence when it comes to working through your fishing chores. Donnmar offers several lines of pliers built to be the quality tool required for the job at hand.  Fishing includes…

Capt. Dave Hansen has a lifetime of experience in fishing and often times the little tricks and tips gleaned from that experience can help you get the bite when the fish are being picky. Capt. Dave offers up 5 tips that will help you be prepared for a successful trip offshore. He touches on keeping your bait alive, finding fish offshore, learning your electronics, and don’t depend on the radio or other boats to find fish! Fishing Tips For Offshore Fishing Proper bait tank set up Know your electronics before the trip Advice for kelp paddy fishing The VHF is not…