Author: BD STAFF

Attention West Coast anglers, the Abyss HD series is a direct result of requests from SoCal anglers and features upgraded components and new lengths. Constructed with Toray Graphite/S-Glass composites, the Abyss series is designed for the “West Coast” style of surface irons and live bait anglers. Traditionally, rod blanks of similar actions tend to be much heavier and have a wider base diameter, which often leads to casting fatigue. The Abyss Series utilizes the ideal strength-to-weight balance, yet ensuring superior lifting power. No other rod can compare to the look, feel, and optimum performance of the Abyss series. “The Abyss…

Dan Quinn of Rapala showcases the new Bladed Hybrid Treble Hooks by VMC which won an award for ICAST 2019 Best Terminal Tackle. Dan explains tips and insights on how to use this bladed hybrid treble hook. Pairing it with your favorite crankbait or swimbait, this bladed treble hook can be applied on any application you deem effective and the resin-sealed swivel and blade create maximum rotation and flash. More flash and vibration can easily be added to your favorite lures with the VMC Bladed Hybrid Treble. Bladed Hybrid Treble Hooks 1X Strong Wide Gap Short Shank Inline Eye Forged…

A big part of an angler’s desire is an innate craving for adventure and appreciation of the natural world. There are many incredible places in the world, but Crocodile Bay Resort is certainly one of the true gems. The diversity in the Osa Peninsula is unmatched in Central America. This untouched natural splendor goes hand in hand with incredible fishing opportunities and eco-adventures.  Crocodile Bay is your ticket to both. https://vimeo.com/282029435 Both the fishing and the animal and plant life will amaze visitors to this special place in Costa Rica. Of course, offshore and inshore fishing is what made Crocodile…

The 15th Annual Van Wormer Resorts Dorado Shoot Out was held at Hotel Palmas De Cortez saw the richest jackpot in tournament history awarded to the winners. This year’s tournament saw 125 boats with more than 400 participants all hoping to win a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok 4×4 diesel pickup and more than $145,000 in cash jackpots. The $145k jackpot was the biggest in the tournament history, even though there where 19 fewer boats from the record 144 boats in 2018. This year’s winning team, Team 52 Card Pickup with Anglers Chris Moyers, Aldo Ojeda and Jimmy Diaz was made up…

Barracuda Geo Cool™ fabric that utilizes mineral-infused cooling technology will absorb and dissipate heat to keep you cool, dry and comfortable walking the banks or on the boat, as you find the right angle to catch that fish of a lifetime. Packed with AFTECH features, an angler can stay comfortable with AFBLOCK UPF50, AFCOOL and AFGUARD. Help AFTCO in our conservation efforts by supporting a sustainable performance fishing shirt, minimizing the impact on the environment stamped with the approval from Bluesign® as this shirt was made with conservation in mind. Barracuda Geo Cool Features drirelease Geo Cool™ performance fabric 92% Polyester…

“The bluefin fishery we are seeing has not been like it is for a hundred years!” said Ali Hussainy of BD Outdoors and Co-Host of Local Knowledge. “The size of the tuna in our waters has caught many people off guard, though it really can be fairly simple.  But, even though the tactics are very much like normal live bait methods, the scale of the bluefin fishing gear has to be stepped up to match the pressure that these big bluefin tuna produce.” On bluefin fishing gear “The PENN Fathom lever drag reels in a narrow version are my go-to. …

PENN Fathom II Star Drag Debut At ICAST 2019 “All of your favorite sizes, with some new twists,” says PENN’s Steve Carson as he introduced us to the new PENN Fathom II Star Drag Reel family.   “The size 40, 30, and 25N now feature a choice of either 4.8-1 or 6-1 gear ratios, plus easier servicing and improved free spool lever, still $219.99 retail.” And the smaller sizes. “Size 12 and size 15 are 6-1 gear ratio only, but now have dial-type mag cast control, easier servicing, and improved free spool lever; still $199.99 retail. The “Casting Special” version, in…

Soft Steel Fluoro-Stretch Soft Steel USA has been known in the long range circles for a couple of decades with its high quality product line in Fluorocarbon and Monofilament lines. This years introduction of Stretchable Fluorocarbon will be a game changer for anglers looking for an edge. “The new Stretchable Fluorocarbon is going to really change the way anglers think about their gear,” states Mike Bennett, Product Development Manager. “With the properties of monofilament line, you will be able to get tighter knot and much more shock absorption than standard fluorocarbon lines.” Soft Steel’s new Fluoro-Stretch line is a 100% fluorocarbon…

The launch of FishLab marks the next evolution of lures based on scientific examination and testing. The tagline, “Science of the Strike”, reflects the research and development process of all FishLab products. Rather than continuing to flood the market with ‘me too’ baits based on an individual’s gut instinct or rely solely on the passing fad of social media popularity; FishLab creations are backed by scientifically accurate swim actions, the highest degree of build quality and a wide selection of colors. All these elements combined, give angler’s the best chance at catching their target species. Designed and created to be…

The 2019 ICAST tackle show has just concluded, and Costa continues its run of award-winning sunglass designs with the Waterwoman, which won Best of Category – Eyewear. We got to chat with Costa’s Amanda Rose Sabin who is right to be proud of Costa’s new Waterwoman sunglasses.  “We are showcasing our first ever performance glasses specifically designed for females who love the water,” said Amanda.  “They are elegant and strong, just like the women who love to rock it on the water!” The Waterwoman is offered in four frame colors and a variety of Costa’s famous 580G and 580P lenses.…

The team at Accurate is excited to show off the next step in the evolution of the Tern reel series.  Soon you will be able to get your favorite Tern 500 and 600 reels in a new “narrow” version.  Of course these reels will still offer the same great attributes that are making the Tern an angler favorite. “These narrow versions are going to be awesome for jigging this fall,” said Justin Poe.  “We’ve already caught a lot of nice fish on them and SoCal anglers are going to love them.” The new Tern Narrow star drag reels will round…

On Sunday July 28, 2019 from 4 pm until 8 pm CCA California’s Orange County Chapter will be at the Dana Point Yacht Club for Casino Night!  Come enjoy this event which includes dinner, beverages, raffles, auctions and gaming fun!  Plus, all proceeds help to support CCA’s many projects to enhance fishing in California. Admission includes dinner from Harbor Grill, 2 beverages, $50 in gaming chips and an annual membership to CCA (or an additional year on your current membership) for just $100/person or $1,000 for a VIP table of 10. You may purchase tickets online by going to Coastal…

BEWARE OF SCAM FISHING LICENSE WEBSITE The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has been made aware of several scam fishing license website that improperly charges customers extra fees for online fishing and hunting license purchases and collects sensitive personal information as part of their unauthorized transactions. California hunting and fishing licenses may properly be purchased in only one of four ways: Through a CDFW license sales office, Through an independent license sales agent authorized by CDFW (such as a local sporting goods store, large discount store, or a bait and tackle shop), Online through CDFW’s Automated License Data System (ALDS), or Over the…

Overboard Submersible Shorts The recent ICAST tackle show in Orlando, Florida brought a gathering of the fishing and boating industry.  Many of the all-time greats in fishing and a slew of hopeful start-ups presented their latest and greatest ideas turned into physical forms to be judged by the media and their peers. AFTCO was excited to launch and take home the prize for Best of Category – Technical Apparel – Warm Weather. Built to keep your valuables safe whether you are in or on the water, AFTCO’s new Overboard fishing shorts were developed to push the boundaries of technical fishing…

Shimano introduced the world to its latest creation, the newly innovated  Stradic FL spinning reel and won Best of Category – Saltwater Reel. Shimano brings its best technologies to the newly-designed Stradic FL spinning reels series, offered in five sizes to cover all types of freshwater action and more than ready for inshore saltwater use. The reels feature cutting-edge Shimano capabilities such as MicroModule Gear II for unparalleled smoothness and SilentDrive Technology for microscopic tolerance levels to reduce any handle play and eliminate any clicking noise in all moving parts. Shimano’s X-Protect design provides maximum protection in the harshest saltwater…

For some, fishing is a way of life. It’s hours spent studying charts, memorizing holes, points, and structure and checking forecasts days in advance of a trip. Top anglers meticulously organize tackle for fast access, tie on baits with precision and care, and do whatever it takes to give them an edge. With anglers like this in mind, Plano obliterates the status quo of tackle storage by giving dedicated anglers what they deserve, the EDGE. Plano’s new EDGE is the most technologically advanced tackle storage system to date. The EDGE family consists of ten boxes and each of them are…

In this episode of the Local Knowledge fishing show Rush and Ali head to 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 some 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…

Check out these exciting new products from AFTCO that are being announced at the 2019 ICAST Show in Orlando, Florida. Look for these products and more information to be released this year. Overboard Submersible Shorts Introducing AFTCO Overboard shorts featuring an integrated waterproof / submersible roll-top pocket. Built to keep your valuables safe whether you are in or on the water, AFTCO’s new Overboard fishing shorts were developed to push the boundaries of technical fishing clothing innovation. Overboard is packed to the gills with features like AFLITE ultralight fabric, AFLEX 4-way stretch, AFGUARD stain resistance, Cordura® lined pliers pocket, 21″…

ICAST 2019 is upon us and we are excited to pass on the Shimano 2019 sneak peeks we get of upcoming products that will be released this year.  Here’s a quick peek at Shimano 2019 lineup and look for more in depth coverage as we learn all about them at ICAST. Stay tuned for more info or visit the Shimano website.

While fishermen and boaters all around the country enjoy the peace of mind from knowing BoatUS and TowBoatUS are always there to help, West Coast Boaters benefit a little more due to the unique topography next to the coast and the BoatUS VHF “High Sites” that take advantage of these sea-side elevations. The VHF radio is the most common form of communication for boaters when fishing and cruising offshore. Using various channels or frequencies, anglers can keep up with their fishing buddy’s luck or tune into weather conditions, both current and predicted by NOAA.  These are all nice, but the…

Lowrance, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, announced the next step in Lowrance’s delivery of the ultimate fishing system to the serious angler – the new Lowrance Ghost freshwater trolling motor. Reliable, rugged and built to last, the new ultra-quiet Lowrance Ghost freshwater trolling motor helps anglers fish longer, run faster and get in closer without making a sound. Ghost has a newly designed brushless motor with the most thrust and the longest run time of any trolling motor on the market, plus other benefits including integrated Lowrance sonar options, waypoint anchoring and a three-year warranty. The combination of…

Shimano’s revolutionary Digital Control (DC) Braking System is now within reach of all anglers and all budgets with the new Shimano SLX DC 150 series! Shimano SLX DC Built on the proven, sturdy, HAGANE Body, SLX platform, with the same I-DC4 digital brake control system used on Shimano’s popular Curado DC reels, the SLX DC reels are offered in three gear ratios and in both right-hand retrieve and left-hand retrieve. Utilizing a microcomputer to automatically control brake force at every moment of the cast, the new Curado DC technology is known for durability, dependability, and versatility, and will quickly allow…

Rush and Ali head to 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 some 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 work out. All the while they reminisce about Chris’s years living in the Keys and his recent return to his…

Each year the fishing tackle industry gathers in one location (ICAST) to proudly introduce the newest, upcoming product releases for the year. It’s a very exciting time as we all get sneak peaks at what companies have dreamed up in the new product departments. Okuma excels in new product development and listening to what anglers need as local and global fisheries evolve and change.  Okuma caters to a huge variety of fisheries all around the world. Here are 6 new products from Okuma Fishing for 2020 Cavalla 2-Speed Lever Drag This year Okuma Fishing is introducing the Cavalla 2-Speed Lever…