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For this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie gives a brief report on the local fishing and last minute trips heading out. Tonie also does a wrap-up on yet another epic season and goes over what worked best for each species as the year went on. Check out what she has to say and take notes on the patterns and standout tackle from this season! ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos currently works aboard the Grande and is a seasoned angler who brings us weekly updates that include reports, tips, and the most current information about what’s working in the SoCal Sportboat fishery.⁠…

There hasn’t been much coverage on the water this week but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of fish to catch. With light Santa Ana conditions in the weekend weather forecast, conditions should be beautiful. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down your weekend fishing options and gives his thoughts on the potential for some Thanksgiving bluefin tuna! 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 is a never-ending process of refining your techniques and applications. Collaboration is a big part of fishing whether it’s sharing information on recent catches or the newest fishing trends. A great collaboration point is when we start looking at fisheries from other locations around the globe, and this is the case with the FG knot. As anglers in the Southern California Bight experimented with targeting Bluefin tuna, many took to casting lures at them and noticed the knots we were applying in this technique were not ideal. We were using knots such as the Albright knot or the RP…

Possibly more rewarding then an invite to experience a new fishery is one’s ability to return the favor. For Ali and Rush, sharing their home waters with others is one of the best parts of the job. While Rush takes SoCal friends Brandon and Eric Nelson fishing in Key West for Permit, Ali rounds up a familiar Florida Everglades native for some San Diego Bluefin Tuna fishing. 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…

Anglers on the East Coast wait in anticipation all year for Toggin’ season, and for good reason. These trophy fish are not only fun to target, but offer outstanding table fare as well. Check out “Toggin’ Bro”: Insight into Fishing for Tautog for more info on these highly sought after sportfish. In this video, BD Outdoors Contributor Matt Rissell demonstrates how to filet a Tautog using the Dexter Outdoors Dextreme 7 inch filet knife. This knife is a great option for filleting those fish with thick skin or tough scales, as it allows you to keep your fillet edge sharp…

The Evolution of Premium Performance Mercury® 5.7L V10 350 & 400hp Verado® Outboards Imagery: Mercury Marine Imagery: Mercury Marine Mercury Marine has done it yet again, unveiling a new, highly innovative addition to their already proven and award-winning Verado line of outboards. This time, Mercury has created the industry’s very first V10 outboards; consistent with the Verado line, these brand new 5.7L engines are said to be the quietest and smoothest in their class, running 45% quieter at cruise than the leading competitor. “The all-new Mercury V10 Verado outboards are exactly what boaters have been asking for in a 350 and…

Improved Features, New Look With a sharp new appearance and innovative technology, Daiwa’s ever-dependable Saltist LW reels look great and perform better than ever. Arriving at stores in time for the holiday season, the reimagined Daiwa Saltist LW reel series sports a fresh new look and innovative technological improvements for enhanced performance. Long the standard when it comes to affordable levelwind trolling reels that can withstand a saltwater beating, tame Great Lakes trout and salmon or out-muscle a musky, the revamped series lives up to its reputation as extremely dependable while boosting efficiency and an upgraded drag system, all bundled in a…

It’s been a stormy week across Southern California, but the big bluefin don’t seem to mind. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down the effects of our recent weather and explains what to expect in the coming days. While the fishing may not be great this weekend, it should improve in coming days. 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…

A couple big weather systems have interrupted our normal Sportboat program and kept boats off the water. Before the wind, there were still some good hits of Bluefin and scattered Yellowfin both near and far, but the bite is certainly slowing down as the water cools off and we keep getting hit with strong Northeast winds. In this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie shares some tackle tips for anglers fishing aboard Sportboats. She covers the differences between mono and fluoro line, and explains the scenarios in which each has their time and place. ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos currently works aboard…

Possibly more rewarding then an invite to experience a new fishery is one’s ability to return the favor. For Ali and Rush, sharing their home waters with others is one of the best parts of the job. While Rush takes SoCal friends Brandon and Eric Nelson fishing in Key West for Permit, Ali rounds up a familiar Florida Everglades native for some San Diego Bluefin Tuna fishing. 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…

This was certainly the summer of Mahi Mahi here in Southern California, and we’ve been enjoying fresh Mahi for months now. Mahi are some of the most exciting pelagics to target, and offer excellent table fare. In this video, BD Outdoors Contributor Ricky demonstrates how-to process a whole Mahi Mahi using the Dexter Outdoors Dextreme Filet Knife. This knife has a dual edge blade that possesses a serrated edge which can be used when cutting through areas of thick skin or tough scales. This serrated edge is not only extremely useful for filleting tough fish, but will also prolong the…

Funds will go directly to providing supplies and operational support to the ongoing relief and recovery efforts, including support for the local fishing community JUPITER, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2022) – Born on the water and committed to protecting the watery world it calls home, Costa Sunglasses continues supporting Hurricane Ian relief efforts with a $50,000 donation to its longtime conservation partner Captains for Clean Water. The full donation will go towards the organization’s Emergency Disaster Relief Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian get back on their feet.  Costa Conservation + Community Partnerships Manager, Joe Gugino (C) pictured with…

EASY TO TAKE. HARD TO BREAK. YETI’s Newest non-insulated, lightweight drinkware family available in two sizes and four colors YETI Coolers, LLC (“YETI”), a leading premium outdoor brand, today officially announced the introduction of its newest product line, the Yonder™ Drinkware collection. Yonder is YETI’s lightest water bottle yet and features two new sizes – 750mL ($25) and 1L ($28) – in four colorways: Clear, Seafoam, Navy, and Charcoal. Yonder’s thoughtful, lightweight design ensures a premium drinking experience you can take on any adventure, while still delivering on the YETI promise of toughness and performance in both materials and construction.…

Now that you’ve immersed yourself into the rod building world and can see your vision coming together, it’s time to make sure the finished product comes out how you imagined it would. Everybody has different procedures that they take when finishing up a build, and there is no one right way, but ATC is here to give us some pointers and recommendations on finishing up your rod build. In this episode of “This is RodBuilding,” Gary shows how to finish your rod! Gary offers some excellent techniques, ideas, and his go-to way of finishing a rod. This is a step-by-step…

October’s Crocodile Bay Fishing Report comes to us from Fishing Director, Diego Camacho in sunny Costa Rica. Croc Bay’s accomplished fishing guides continued to keep their anglers on the fish last month, and additionally the Mahi-Mahi have entered the fold and are biting very well. Check out the full report and video below to see how hot the fishing action is for yourself! From Diego Camacho – Fishing Director, Crocodile Bay Imagine you’re on a boat in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern coast of Costa Rica. You are amazed by the beauty of the tropical views. You are enjoying…

In this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie reminds us to take a second and appreciate everything that these Sportboat Captains and Crews have have done for their anglers this season…a big THANK YOU to each and every one of you! In addition she recaps the past week of fishing, both short and long range trips. Check out the report, and don’t hang up that fishing gear just yet! Tackle Day at Fisherman’s Landing is on Saturday, November 5th* ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos currently works aboard the Grande and is a seasoned angler who brings us weekly updates that include reports,…

Women now account for 37 percent of anglers in the U.S., the highest level on record according to the Special Report on Fishing announced at ICAST 2022 by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) in collaboration with the Outdoor Foundation. 19.4 million women went fishing in 2021, an 8% increase in fishing outings since 2019. 1.6 million female participants were first timers. The total number of fishing outings for females in 2021 was 288 million. To attract and reengage women and families to the sport of fishing, Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing focuses on attracting women to fishing through educational hands-on…

Winner of the EFTTEX 2022 Best New Product Showcase American Tackle Company adds to the ever-growing international awards won over the last 38 years.  EFFTEX held its 2022 Digital Best New Product Showcase over the previous few months.  American Tackle was named the Winner of the Best Accessory in the General & Course Category. With a panel of industry, trade, competition, angling profession, and media judges, they looked at several products from all over the world and, out of 13 new products in the category, voted for the SRG as the winner! “We are proud of our team here at…

We’ve got our first episode of fall northwest wind barreling down on us on Wednesday and Thursday, but we’re hoping it won’t be significant enough to cool down the hot offshore fishing we’re having. Join Erik Landesfeind as he gives you the run down on this week’s weather and keeps you up to date on what’s biting and where. 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…

Ali Hussainy offers his first impressions of the new YETI Roadie 48 cooler. With some of the newest components and features built in, this new rolling cooler from our friends at YETI may be one of the most versatile ones yet. 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 of San Diego, California is…

The 2022 Annual After Thanksgiving Halibut Classic will be taking place on November 26th! Put your Halibut fishing skill and knowledge to the test against 39 potential opposing teams. Sign ups are open now for $40 an angler, but the entry price will increase to $60/angler after November 16th. Additionally, there will be side jackpots available for each team to enter ranging from $20-$100 per boat. The After Thanksgiving Halibut Classic is operated and ran out of Dana Landing Market & Fuel Dock Inc. The tournament is open to all teams with the intent to cap it at 40 teams.…

The recreational take of Dungeness crab using crab traps will be temporarily restricted statewide when the season opens on Saturday, Nov. 5 due to presence of humpback and blue whales and the potential for entanglement from trap gear. Recreational take of Dungeness crab by other methods, including hoop nets and crab snares, is not affected by the temporary trap restriction and is allowed statewide beginning Nov. 5, 2022. However, the deployment and use of crab traps in any recreational crab fishery (including rock crab) is temporarily restricted in all fishing zones until lifted by the California Department of Fish and…

There’s no question that we are in full Fall time mode here in Southern California, but the offshore bite keeps rolling! Good hits on yellowfin and dorado down South, and really good bluefin fishing taking place on the outer banks has been the story of the past week. See what Tonie has to say about this past week of fishing, and take note on some tackle suggestions she has if you’re headed out on the water anytime soon. ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos currently works aboard the Grande and is a seasoned angler who brings us weekly updates that include…

The offshore fishing zones are tightening up as we settle into cooler fall weather, but the season is far from being over. Offshore fishermen are catching dorado, yellowfin and 300+ pound bluefin tuna in our local waters. Check out this week’s report to find out what’s happening. Erik Landesfeind also shares a lure modification tip that will help you increase your bite to hook up ratio when targeting reds and lingcod. 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…