Author: BD STAFF

Iconic fishing and tackle brand, PENN® will debut eight new spinning products for 2019, making saltwater fishing more accessible than ever. The PENN spinning expansion ensures that anglers of all levels can count on quality PENN rods and reels. At any price point, PENN provides best-in-class durability and a superior fishing experience. Several PENN favorites receive thoughtful upgrades for 2019, including Machined EVA handle knobs, and Winn® grips for added comfort and color. “We are excited to offer anglers wider offerings of PENN spinning products at a wider price point,” said Mike Rice, director of brand development at PENN. “The…

Crocodile Bay Resort is celebrating 20 years! They want to see your past adventures with them—the older the better! “Be one of the first 20 people to submit your eligible photo(s), and we will send you a $200 Resort Credit to be used on your next stay with us,” said Crocodile Bay. Rules: 1. Follow @crocodilebay on Instagram 2. Post an Instagram photo, mentioning @crocodilebay in the caption with hashtag #CrocodileBayTurns20 – Account must be public so we can see your post. 3. You must be the owner of the photograph. 4. By posting, you agree to grant us rights to share…

The last three fishing seasons in SoCal have been highlighted by the presence of a huge biomass of bluefin tuna.  Each season, they have gotten progressively larger, many already this season breaking the 300-pound “super-cow” mark. SoCal has not seen a tuna run like this since the late 1800s and early 1900s. Capt. Dave Hansen of Your Saltwater Guide shares his theory on why the bluefin have continued to feed and create epic fishing opportunities for SoCal anglers.  “I think the epic bluefin bite is a direct result of the bait that is hanging here in our area as well…

In this continuation of the show, Rush and Ali have been visiting the small town of McClellanville in the low country of South Carolina to fish with buddy Chris Morrison for some familiar bottom species like red snapper, scamp grouper and more. Using familiar Key West tactics, the guys set up on the spot and begin to build life-like they do at home.  They started off with a flurry of incredible scamp grouper and then the jumbo red snapper take over and give the boys a workout. All the while they reminisce about Chris’s years living in the Keys and his…

In this continuation of the show, Rush and Ali have been visiting the small town of McClellanville in the low country of South Carolina to fish with buddy Chris Morrison for some familiar bottom species like red snapper, scamp grouper and more. Using familiar Key West tactics, the guys set up on the spot and begin to build life-like they do at home.  They started off with a flurry of incredible scamp grouper and then the jumbo red snapper take over and give the boys a workout. All the while they reminisce about Chris’s years living in the Keys and his…

THE OCEARCH® SWITCHFOOT STORY Sometimes it’s best to put your other foot forward. OCEARCH® Switchfoot gives you all the style, without any sacrifices in performance. Featuring a unique double-bridge along with inset Hydrolite® nose pads, 100% UV protection polarized lenses and adjustable temple tips, these frames help you switch things up for sun-filled days on and off the water.  Costa® believes in products with a purpose and is proud to help support OCEARCH® in its mission to protect the sharks that keep our ocean ecosystems balanced. The OCEARCH® Collection helps fund research expeditions that generate critical data and put science…

2019 Fall Flyer. Prices effective: August 9 – September 19, 2019. Starting today, Augst 9, 2019, Turner’s Outdoorsman is offering their Fall Flyer sale with 48 pages of deals to get you ready for fall no matter what you like to do outdoors. 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.

Chris Bishop sales manager at Yo-Zuri recently caught this massive 91-pound wahoo while snapper fishing out of Daytona, Florida. “Big thanks to Kyle Wagner and Trey Waller for helping get this one in the boat,” said Chris Bishop, Sales Manager at Yo-Zuri. ‘The wahoo swam up to the boat and starting eating bonita chunks intended for red snapper. Kyle chummed half a flat of sardines to keep it by boat. We pulled hook on it once and figured it was gone., but a half-hour later it smoked the bonita carcass we threw in and then it ate my pitch bait…

T-H Marine Supplies, Inc. recently announced the complete redesign and reintroduction of their STEER STOP® Outboard Hydraulic Steering Lock. Using two stabilizer clips that attach to an outboard motor’s hydraulic steering rams, STEER STOP® works by keeping the engine centered and preventing damage that occurs when a motor swings left and right during transport. The new and improved STEER STOP® is now available online and will also be available through a variety of retailers. “The original STEER STOP® paved the way, but it was time to make improvements so it could be even more reliable, more durable, and easier to…

Jake Zalesky and Rodney Marquez from BD traveled to Port Canaveral to experience Florida’s east coast and try one style of offshore fishing. Trolling live baits over hard bottom areas to target a sampler platter of Central Florida gamefish including kingfish, snapper, goliath grouper, and sailfish! Jake and Rodney Marquez were assisted by Captain Scott Goodwin and Andrew Redwine. The crew was also testing out the new Accurate Tern 500 and 600 as well as the Valiant 600 reels. “We had an outstanding day on the water with great fishing and company,” said Jake Zalesky, BD’s Social Media Manager.  We…

Shimano’s Digital Control (DC) braking system is now within reach of all anglers and all budgets with the new ICAST award-winning SLX DC 150 series, which are now available at tackle shops throughout the U.S. and Canada. Built on the proven ‘Can’t Stop Fishing’ SLX low-profile platform with a sturdy all-metal HAGANE Body, the reels utilize the same I-DC4 digital brake control system used on Shimano’s popular Curado DC reels to drastically reduces the learning curves for anglers new to baitcasting reels, and also raises the performance level in casting dynamics among experienced anglers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCzkBNuWIXo The new reels include…

Yo-Zuri is proud to be a sponsor of Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge. Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge is a beautiful resort located just twelve miles off the Pacific coast of Panama and a short boat ride to the famous fishing grounds of Hannibal Bank. Check out the incredible actions of Yo-Zuri’s, Chris Bishop, and videographer, Tyler Freeman, as they spend a week fishing for trophy tuna and roosterfish, all while throwing Yo-Zuri hard baits. Learn more about Yo-Zuri lures, lines, and leaders on their website, or check out more Yo-Zuri articles on BD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unLq_WgyQCE Don’t miss the popular Turf & Surf BBQ at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Sunday, August 18th from 12 PM to 5 PM. It’s all you can eat samples from the best restaurants and top pitmasters in the area. There will also be live cooking demos and craft beer tasters. VIP & General Admission tickets are available at BETONBBQ.com. Use the code “RIBS5” for a $5 discount!

© Cameron Karsten Photography and Grundens new recreational GoreTex line in the Pacific Northwest Grundéns, the producer of the world’s best fishing foul weather gear, recently announced a new, rugged line of fishing rain gear in partnership with Gore-Tex®. Three jackets and two bibs, all designed with specific fishing features and utilizing Gore-Tex’s® proprietary waterproof breathable technology, will provide exceptional wet weather protection to anglers in a variety of climates. “Gore-Tex® is synonymous with waterproof breathable protection and the Guaranteed to Keep You Dry™promise. By combining our years of experience building apparel for one of the toughest jobs on the…

If you’ve been to Casa Vieja Lodge this past season then you have seen and taken part in the Kick Plastic program, pioneered by Costa Sunglasses, as they eliminated single-use plastic water bottles, nevertheless, in Guatemala! “We hope you are continuing to do your part and using your custom Casa Vieja YETI and helping to save our oceans one plastic bottle at a time,” says Casa Vieja’s Capt. David Salazar. “When you arrive at Casa Vieja we give you the kick start to Kick Plastic in your own backyard. Every client is gifted with an 18oz YETI Rambler Bottle to…

There are many good reasons why so many fishermen, both recreational and commercial have gravitated to and swear by Dexter Outdoors knives.

Two new reels, Two winners!! Enter in our Accurate Fishing giveaway where two lucky anglers will come away with one Tern 500 reel and one Tern 600! Here’s How to Enter: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hUwVzFQwT/ 1. Follow @Accuratefishing 2. Share on your story (or repost to your page. Both = 2 entries tag us so we can see it!) 3. Tag your buddies in the comments section below. (each tag = 1 entry, more tags=more entries) Winners will be announced next Monday, August 5th. Good Luck!

CCA Fundraiser “Live in the 805” Please join CCA California on Saturday, August 3, 2019, for our Channel Island’s Chapters “Live in the 805” fundraiser.  Enjoy wonderful food and music by the Riptones in the beautiful Channel Islands Yacht Club from 5-9pm.  Savor cool refreshments, surf and turf, and some great auction items from AFTCO, Costa, Okuma, Accurate, Engel, Savage Gear, Papa’s Pilar’s Rum and many more. Tickets for the event may be purchased in advance by going to ccacalifornia.org and clicking on the “805” ticket banner.  Adults are just $50 and $25 for kids.  Tickets may also be purchased…

Hook & Tackle has introduced a new long sleeve shirt, the Phenom fishing shirt.  The shirt is created with Hook & Tackle’s Cool-Touch fabric technology with a 360-degree super-stretch. The fabric wicks moisture while keeping you cool. The shirt features an industry-first, sonic welded cuffs, and hems, meaning, there is no stitching on these areas of this shirt. One of the softest fabric you will ever feel. It offers UPF 50+ sun protection, quick-dry and is odor resistant and the perforated ventilation holes under the arms will create maximum comfort and breathabilty. Hook & Tackle’s® Phenom features the Hook &…

Simrad has just released the latest technology in remote, real-time vessel monitoring. Simrad BoatConnect™ provides boat owners with the ultimate peace of mind at an unparalleled value, keeping users informed of their boat’s location, battery level, trip history and more. Delivering important updates on a boat’s status to a compatible smartphone, BoatConnect is comprised of an easy-to-install hub and an easy-to-use app. Once installed, the Simrad BoatConnect™ provides at-a-glance information to enhance your boating experience. Perfect for trip planning, users can quickly access real-time weather in the vicinity of their boat, as well as confirm the current status of onboard…

Williamson Lures, born on the rugged coast of South Africa, has been a major player in the big fish game for years and has brought its experience with a vast array of species to its versatile metal jig lineup with designs that fit the needs of West Coast anglers. Metal jigs have long been an integral factor in West Coast fishing, and lately, the incredible fishing for offshore bluefin tuna from 80 to 300-pounds has raised the awareness of jig fishing to another level. Farther up the coast in the Northwest, BC and Alaska, lingcod and king salmon jigging have…

Bigger and Better Than Ever! ONCE A YEAR, ONE DAY ONLY! Mark your calendars! Shimano Day is back at  Angler’s Choice in San Diego, August 4, 2019,  from 8 AM – 3 PM @ Angler’s Choice. The Angler’s Choice Tackle event will have the NEW Shimano Speedmaster, SLX DC Reel,  Baby Orca, Pop Orca Slim, New Colors of Pop Orca, Grappler Rods, Terez, Flat Fall new sizes, plus the New Stadic Saltwater Spinning Reel. The ICAST 2019 “Best of Show” Winner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f232x9TpuGY The event will feature deep discounts and impressive In-store specials. Shimano Pros will be on hand to answer…

The popular Japanese technique of slow jig finesse fishing is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. due to its relaxed and calculated approach. Jaguar Design jumped at the opportunity to design a new Revelation blank series specific to this extremely effective technique and Bill Batson was excited to show off the new blank at the recent ICAST tackle show in Orlando, Florida. Slow Jig Finesse Blank RX7 Graphite Proprietary Carbon Tape Wrap for Added Strength Thick Wall Designs for Durability Lightweight for All Day Comfort Limited Lifetime Warranty Learn how anglers can go about getting a rod built using a…

Just in time for chasing bluefin tuna in SoCal waters, FUJIFILM has introduced its new FUJINON TECHNO STABI (TS) 16X28 Compact Binoculars, a high powered, stabilized binocular product offering unique performance whether used from moving vehicles, vessels at sea, or in a stationary setting. When glassing for fish on a moving boat, using stabilized binoculars is a crucial improvement over non-stabilized units. The TS 16X28 features a compact and ergonomic design, perfect for nature watching, sports, and concerts. For users that want to utilize an extremely high magnification without the use of a tripod, such as astronomical users, these image…