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As the states begin to cool off, October Fishing is starting to heat up in Guatemala. In the first charters of our 2019-2020 season, each group had their shots at blue marlin with 8 raises, 5 bites, and 3 releases, amongst the daily sailfish and mahi mahi. We have 2 large corporate groups returning this week and next week, and we know they will have a great time fishing with colleagues, and exploring Antigua. We can host your next corporate or large event at the lodge too as we can accommodate up to 37 anglers and we assure you people…

XPS is introducing a new line of care products that have been expertly engineered to extend the life of all types and brands of boats – from aluminum to fiberglass and canvas to vinyl – XPS has developed the right formula. XPS is leveraging its experience and expertise in care products to bring the high-quality specialized products, that had previously only been directed at BRP brands, to owners of all brands of boats, including sterndrives and inboards. The research and development behind these products is the kind only an OEM would put forth to assure maximum life and customer satisfaction,…

Turner’s Outdoorsman Sale Most Southern Californian outdoorsmen are familiar with Turner’s Outdoorsman, Southern California’s leading hunting, shooting, and fishing specialty stores. They began in 1971 as a single store in Long Beach. Turner’s Outdoorsman now has many stores located throughout California. Turners takes pride in being your neighborhood store and is dedicated to their local customers. Turner’s fishing department consists of the finest rods and reels in every price category from all of the major brands. Let one of their seasoned fishing professionals give you advice on the right tackle from an extensive assortment so you can chase the many fishing…

Captain Benny Florentino of Coastal Charters explains how to catch calicos with a spinnerbait. Either fishing structure, or overlay kelp, using a spinnerbait is one of the many lures you can fish to catch calico bass. The spinnerbait closely resembles baitfish that calicos love to prey on and the spinner blades imitate the flash of small baitfish too. “I’m using AFTCO’s new SAIKO Pro fluorocarbon leader in 30# and a 1-ounce Warbait HD spinnerbait,” said Capt. Benny.  “Throwing it with a Shimano Tranx 200 and 50# Maxquatro braid from Powerpro, I find this is the perfect light-line set up for…

It’s that time again and we are excited at BD to announce the location of the next “Race To Somewhere” contest.  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. Win an all expense paid trip to Crocodile Bay Resort in Costa Rica for epic fishing action and incredible natural scenery. 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…

Some may have heard of the recent event that happened as a group of fishermen were riding back towards shore on autopilot when everyone fell asleep at the wheel. What transpired next is a miracle.  The boat, steering itself, ran into the mouth of a seaside cavern going deep into the cliffside. A few feet to either side and the boat would have smashed head-on into the rock. San Diego lifeguards rescued the crew from inside the cave by swimming in, getting the crew members and swimming them back out to a rescue boat waiting outside of the cave.  TowBoatUS…

With over two centuries of experience, the innovative craftsmanship of VMC design show in every product. Forged from the finest grades of Hi Carbon and Vanadium® Steel with cutting edge point technology and advanced designs that incorporate input from pro anglers across the country and around the world result in hooks with faster penetration and less thrown hooks. VMC fishing hooks are designed for one thing, and one thing only—increasing hookups. VMC hooks help you put more fish in the boat with constant innovations, like their unique tempering process and our groundbreaking Spark Point technology.  VMC has a fishing hook…

BD would like to welcome Justin McTeer into the BD Artist Spotlight hall of fame. He shares his story, talents, and love of fishing with us. BD:Where do you live? Justin:I grew up and currently live in Whittier, CA. BD:What mediums do you work in and what is your favorite? Justin:I’ve used many different mediums over the years but for the past 6 years, I have primarily used acrylic ink, India ink, and ink pens.  They are similar to watercolors in application but do not re-wet after it dries.  All of my artwork of fish has been done using these…

Evinrude announced today that it has been awarded the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the Outboard Engine category at the 2019 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). The Innovation Awards program, organized by the NMMA and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), recognizes exceptionally innovative new consumer marine products that best meet the criteria of, “Having innovative distinction from other products currently manufactured in the marine industry; providing benefit to the marine industry and/or consumer; providing practicality of use; and are cost-effective.” The new Evinrude E-TEC G2 lineup is designed to enhance the complete boating experience. No other…

Capt. Rush Maltz is willing to share his vast fishing experience with anyone who is curious about the theories and finer points of setting your drags for a variety of fishing scenarios. “I use a variety of drag settings depending on what kind of fish I’m targeting and what weight tackle I’ve chosen to use.  I test the drag by hand and over time you will get a feel for where to set the pressure before it slips,” said Capt. Rush.  “For bottom fishing, we use a tighter drag than for pelagics, but it still depends on what you’re after. …

The annual Tackle Day at Fisherman’s Landing will take place on Saturday, November 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fisherman’s Landing, located right on the waterfront at 2838 Garrison Street in San Diego. For information, please call 619.221.8506 Fisherman’s Landing Tackle Day *Top 24 Saltwater Vendors On Hand *Huge Raffle, with over $4K in Prizes/Benefits Friends of Rollo *Lets Talk Hookup Live Broadcast(7AM-9PM) *Seminars By The Top Anglers In SoCal *Casting Contest w/Prizes from Shimano * Free Parking Options *Great Food in Every Direction Fisherman’s Landing in conjunction with 24 of the largest fishing tackle manufacturers will be…

Every angler has their list. That bucket list of sorts that includes exotic destinations, fishing experiences of a lifetime, and species to chase. I’ve always had a “Fish List” for as long as I can remember but it wasn’t until I started this little side project that I actually took the time to sit down and formally write it out. So, in December, I did just that. One of my biggest goals with this journey was to intentionally start crossing off the now ever-growing list. It’s not by coincidence that the “Silver King” was atop the list of non-local species.…

Season 4 comes to an end, but the great memories of incredible fishing and friends made will carry the Local Knowledge boys through to the start of Season 5. As Local Knowledge Season Four comes to a close, Ali and Rush look back on the adventures of the year and revisit the concept behind Local Knowledge. While traveling to some of the best fisheries in the world has been amazing, it’s connecting with the experts of those fisheries that have made this season memorable. The highlights are here in this Season 4 Finale episode, “Trust Us”, and there will be…

Season 4 comes to an end, but the great memories of incredible fishing and friends made will carry the Local Knowledge boys through to the start of Season 5. As Local Knowledge Season Four comes to a close, Ali and Rush look back on the adventures of the year and revisit the concept behind Local Knowledge. While traveling to some of the best fisheries in the world has been amazing, it’s connecting with the experts of those fisheries that have made this season memorable. The highlights are here in this Season 4 Finale episode, “Trust Us”, and there will be…

Each year, the OWAC surveys a large body of submitted work from a variety of outdoor writers and adventure media communicators. The Outdoor Writers Association of California or OWAC is the leading organization of professional outdoor media communicators in the western region and they have recently recognized nearly two-dozen recipients in their annual Excellence in Craft Awards. BD Outdoors won an award for Best Outdoor Medium so congrats to the entire BD Team! The awards program acknowledges distinction and professionalism in reportage of outdoor recreation, sports and travel, in both news and feature categories; in the print, web and broadcast…

Fusion, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today that the Apollo RA770 has been awarded the Product of Excellence Award at the 2019 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo in Norfolk, Virginia in the category of Multimedia Entertainment. NMEA members selected the winners of the annual Product of Excellence Awards through an online voting process. The industry award-winning Fusion RA770 is the flagship of the Apollo Series, epitomizing creative design and technological brilliance. The Apollo RA770 Is the world’s first purpose-built marine entertainment system with a one-piece glass touchscreen display, built-in Wi-Fi streaming for high-quality audio…

Captain Benny Florentino offers up a simple but sturdy knot to join your braided mainline to your fluorocarbon leader material. “I need to join my leader to my braided line and I like to use an RP (Royal Polaris) John Collin’s knot,” says Capt. Benny.  “I love the new AFTCO Saiko Pro fluorocarbon leader in a pink color.  I bend the end of the leader over and pass the braided line through the doubled end and around both legs for five wraps.  I then wrap back down for five wraps and pass the tag end of the braid back through…

Thousands of lobster divers and hoop netters are eagerly awaiting the start of the sport season for California’s spiny lobster, which opens at 6 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 and continues through March 18, 2020. According to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Marine Environmental Scientist Jenny Hofmeister, last season was an exceptionally plentiful year. “There was a 16 percent increase in reported recreational catch compared to the previous season,” Hofmeister said. “You might think this is due to more fishing effort, but the average number of lobsters caught per trip increased, too.” A lobster report card is required for…

California’s native Paiute cutthroat trout, the rarest trout in North America, swims once again in its High Sierra home waters for the first time in more than 100 years. California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham and representatives from the USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Golden Gate Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Little Antelope Pack Station joined biologists to release 30 Paiute cutthroat trout of varying sizes into Silver King Creek in Alpine County, Calif., Sept. 18, 2019. “You’ve got to celebrate good times. That’s what…

Passions for the sport of fishing can be unique to every individual. They can be fickle; changing from styles, techniques, new species to getting involved in new communities and much more. Passions can also be rigid and fierce; dedicated to your favorite style day-in-and-day-out. The word passion, in its Latin root “pati”, means to suffer. To be passionate about something is to choose discomfort over comfort. It’s through suffering, trials, and struggles that test our passion and our will power to continue on no matter how painful it is. Tiffany Risch, our latest Fishing Chick, embodies what it means to…

Long range anglers have been familiar with Soft Steel’s fluorocarbon and monofilament lines and now Soft Steel is offering an expanded list of great fishing products. The latest news in fluoro leaders is the new Soft Steel Fluoro-Stretch. Fluoro-Stretch is a unique stretchable fluorocarbon leader that provides anglers with a 30% improved breaking strength for knots over standard fluorocarbon.  This little bit of stretch will help anglers stay hooked up and improve the shock resistance of this barely visible material.  Of course, they still have the tried and true Soft Steel Invisible Fluorocarbon offering abrasion resistance and a faster sink…

Ali and Rush join up with their Australian friend and owner of Nomad Tackle, Damon Olsen to target bluefin tuna in San Diego.  The tuna have been around but have been playing hard to get so the guys will need to use every trick they have in their book to get the Nomad lure designer his prize. “The mix of tuna, both species and size, gives something for everyone in SoCal waters,” said Ali Hussainy.  “If it were only giant tuna, it would be hard for everyone to land these big fish.” “But this year has showcased some jumbos and…

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 21 is International Coastal Cleanup Day and you can join volunteers across the country to help clean up our precious coasts.  The crew from Costa HQ will be out and hopes to beat 2018’s 1 million volunteer army that removed 23 million pieces of trash from beaches and waterways. Visit the Costa website for more information on the cleanup or Kicking Plastic.  Maybe you will find your creative side like Cory Redwine, turning Trash To Art!

Ali and Rush join up with their Australian friend and owner of Nomad Tackle, Damon Olsen to target bluefin tuna in San Diego.  The tuna have been around but have been playing hard to get so the guys will need to use every trick they have in their book to get the Nomad lure designer his prize. “The mix of tuna, both species and size, gives something for everyone in SoCal waters,” said Ali Hussainy.  “If it were only giant tuna, it would be hard for everyone to land these big fish.” “But this year has showcased some jumbos and…