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https://vimeo.com/332092583 Greetings from the Tropics – April 2019 Fishing Report The action in April has been great! As I mentioned in the March fishing report, we sometimes get a run of marlin in mid-April and this year we were not disappointed. Large numbers of baby dorado moved onto the current lines offshore and with them came the marlin and a nice concentration of sailfish. Several boats were posting double-digit raises on the colorful sailfish and the powerful marlin in a single day. The tuna were here in abundance early in the month but slowed after a couple weeks. Probably with…

Make your time on the water stress-free with the new One-Touch Towing feature in the BoatUS App. Here’s How It Works: If you find yourself broken down or needing assistance on your next fishing trip, just open the BoatUS App, press that big red “Request A Tow” button, answer a few questions, and a TowBoatUS captain will text you an ETA in minutes. Download the free BoatUS App or update to the latest version to keep One-Touch Towing right in your pocket should you ever need it! Check out the BoatUS website or get more info and services from BoatUS…

Attention all fathers, dads, papas, old guy, daddy, whatever you’ve been responding to all these years! Please join us June 14-16th for our 2019 Father’s Day Fishing Frenzy, back by popular demand! Teams of four anglers will have a blast releasing sailfish with friends and family. Teams may consist of grandfathers, fathers, sons and daughters, and of course moms too! You may partner up with friends to create your own team, or have the whole family fish together, you decide. Higher points are given for double and triple sailfish releases that include dad! Give us a call at the Miami…

Local Knowledge goes NASCAR in a unique collaboration with Starcom Racing and Superior Essex as they field a one-of-a-kind mahi wrapped car in the championship race at the Miami Homestead Speedway. Ali and Rush got the unique experience of getting a behind the scenes look at the world of NASCAR.  They did a pre-race charity bass tournament, experienced the raw power and thrill of speed and then shared their fishing world with the race crew. “I really came away with a renewed understanding of why people love NASCAR”, said Ali Hussainy, co-host of Local Knowledge. “Our audiences often cross over,…

Seakeeper, the leader in marine stabilization, announces that SeaHunter Boats will standardize the Seakeeper 2 on all new SeaHunter 31 and 33 models, making the largest standardization to date of Seakeeper’s smallest model. SeaHunter will also standardize Seakeeper on new 35, 39 and 45 models. “Seakeeper is becoming a standard in the industry, and we’re committed to making boat roll a thing of the past,” said Seakeeper President & CEO Andrew Semprevivo. “We’re very happy to partner with SeaHunter, who has proven time and again that not only do they make a rugged offshore boat, but that like us, they’re…

BD:Where do you live? Dwight Hwang:Mission Viejo, California in South Orange County. BD:What mediums do you work in and what is your favorite? Dwight Hwang:I create gyotaku, which is a Japanese form of taxidermy. Rather than stuffing a fish, the surface was inked and printed on sheets of paper made from mulberry bark.  I restrict myself on using solely the same two materials used in the early 1800’s when this art form originated in Japan; Sumi ink (ground pine soot mixed with water) and Washi which literally translates as ‘Japanese Paper”. BD:What are your other hobbies, and are they related…

The next generation of AFTCO fishing shorts has arrived. Nukam checks all the boxes you expect from AFTCO with lightweight comfort, functionality, durability and an all new AFTCO exclusive camo pattern. Expect nothing less than the best with Nukam. 95% Polyester / 5% Elastane 2 pliers pockets, 2 hand pockets, rear pockets AFLEX 2-way stretch AFGUARD 3M™ stain release Outseam 21”, Inseam 10” Active fit – Modern true to size fit Check out the AFTCO website for these awesome shorts and so much more for anglers. Get more about AFTCO products on BD.

THE WATERWOMAN STORY Dedicated to the woman with an active, water-based lifestyle, the Waterwoman is a narrow fitting, medium frame with beautifully angled temples, polarized lenses and seamlessly integrated Hydrolite® accents. The adventurous design and performance features are elegant and strong, like the women who rock them! Costa has tons of styles for the ladies whether your a mom or not.  Check out the variety of styles that Cost offers everyone who loves the outdoors. Get more about Costa on BD.

Captain Damon Olsen came from an engineering background and a dream to create a one-of-a-kind mother-ship operation named Nomad Sportfishing which allows anglers to experience one of the most exotic fishing destinations in the world; the remote reaches of the Coral Sea.  The giant dwellers of the reef are not friendly to any tackle that tries to pry them from their calcareous homes.  Capt. Damon spent years trying to make existing tackle work in this extreme fishery and finally he realized the answer to his problem was to create his own. “I put my engineering degree to good use and…

Most boaters are very familiar with the many benefits that BoatUS provides for its Members.  Many of you reading this have felt the relief of that bright red and white TowBoatUS boat coming to save the day and tow you in or get your vessel back underway. More of you enjoy the protection of BoatUS insurance on your vessels and trailers, providing prompt service and knowledgeable claim teams during weather disasters like hurricanes.  The BoatUS Foundation provides a wide-ranging educational resource and service to many who desire to be safe boaters. Despite BoatUS being an integral part of boating for…

Marina Puerto Escondido will host the Robert Ross Fishing Tournament from May 17th-19th. The tournament hosts are expecting 40-50 four-angler teams for the first annual tournament, and entrants can compete to win prizes upwards of USD $20K. Named after record holding angler Robert Ross, the tournament will offer experienced sportfishers and boaters an exclusive fishing experience on the Sea of Cortez. Jacques Cousteau coined the Sea of Cortez “The Aquarium of the World” in 1987 due to its unmatched variety of marine life. Fishing tournament prizes and optional brown bag pots include: Grand Prize: $8,000 minimum payout (40% of entry…

Grundéns and SeaDek, two companies who have spent many years making anglers safer and more comfortable while they passionately chase fish, have joined forces to create a totally new sandal. Grundéns, producer of the world’s leading foul weather gear, has expanded its Deck-Boss footwear lineup with 2 new models of sandals that incorporate SeaDek® Marine Products to create durable, shock-absorbent sandals. The Deck-Boss Sandal and Deck-Hand Sandal both utilize SeaDek anti-slip, antimicrobial footbeds to produce the feel of walking on a soft, comfortable boat deck with every step. “SeaDek has become well-known for how comfortable it feels underfoot so why…

After taking delivery of the new Local Knowledge 34’ Seavee Z boat, the guys decide to bring it down to the Florida Keys for a proper shakedown before it makes it way to the other side of the country to ply the waters of SoCal and more. Tough weather puts the Seakeeper to the test while Rush and Ali “dial” in the rest of the boat. We are really excited to be breaking in and setting up this incredible fishing machine”, said Ali Hussainy.  “This boat and everything we’ve rigged it with is state-of-the-art and built to chase fish and…

We have some exciting news about Let’s Talk Hookup! Pete, Rick and the crew will be broadcasting at their usual time of 7AM to 9AM Saturday and Sunday from a new radio station starting this weekend. The Fan 97.3 FM- Home of the San Diego Padres. “The Fan is a part of the Entercom Broadcast Group, with 250 plus stations across the country, so this is a huge honor for us to be a part of a fantastic radio group” said co-host Pete Gray. “They also have the giant streaming app, radio.com, which we will also be a part of.…

There are likely hundreds of quotes and variations of that follow the same general philosophy; The journey makes the destination. This being my inaugural Student of Slay trip that required real travel away from local waters, I reflected on that theory as both the journey and destination turned out to be nothing shy of epic (literally epic – not “epic broooo” epic). The destination, the Florida Keys or more specifically, Key West to link up with Captain Rush Maltz of Odyssea Sportfishing. Which may be a familiar name to many fishing junkies (myself included), who are fans of the show…

Most anglers, especially fly fishermen, are familiar with the name Cortland and their American-made products.  They’ve been making fishing products for serious anglers since 1915. What you may not know is that Cortland also makes hi-tech lines for all anglers, applying that same American pride and ingenuity to each product for both fresh and salt water. Saltwater fishing has been revolutionized by the evolution of braided lines and fluorocarbon leaders.  Cortland has been right there too and the culmination of their modern braid technology has reached a pinnacle with Master Braid line and C-16 Super Braid.  Both of these braided…

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After taking delivery of the new Local Knowledge 34’ Seavee Z boat, the guys decide to bring it down to the Florida Keys for a proper shakedown before it makes it way to the other side of the country to ply the waters of SoCal and more. Tough weather puts the Seakeeper to the test while Rush and Ali “dial” in the rest of the boat. We are really excited to be breaking in and setting up this incredible fishing machine”, said Ali Hussainy.  “This boat and everything we’ve rigged it with is state-of-the-art and built to chase fish and…

Accurate Fishing has built its reputation on building lever drag reels that are incredibly strong, rigid and durable, yet lighter and more compact than any others in their class. Now, the new Accurate Tern reel offers that same kind of quality and performance in a star drag reel. Accurate Tern Star Drag Reel Features First ever TwinStarDrag® star drag CVX design Accurate exclusive stainless steel anti-reverse bearing Made from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum 17-4 heat-treated stainless steel gears Billet aluminum power knob Available in 300, 400 & 500 sizes Made in the USA The Tern is unlike any other star drag reel on…

The Baja adventure continues as Ali and Rush search for the bait balls that hold striped marlin in large numbers.  Check out the epic footage of this billfish frenzy from above and below the water.  The marlin fishery in these waters is a thing of legends and only a lucky few can make the trek to experience it first hand. Striped marlin gather on bait balls to pick off a meal while all manner of creatures join in the feeding frenzy. A “Baja sleigh ride” shaves over an hour off their boat run to the fishing grounds, and sets them…

At this time of year, many of the inquiries about vacationing at Crocodile Bay Resort are about our ‘Green Season’. We call it ‘Green’ because it is the time of year when everything comes alive on the Osa Peninsula, and the afternoon showers revive both the flora and the fauna. We decided to list the top ten reasons to visit us here on the Osa Peninsula at Crocodile Bay, a place where you may wish to come for the fishing, but you’ll stay for the opportunity to stand with Mother Nature and share in all the energy of this magical…

Navionics, Inc., a Garmin® company, just announced that it has developed new SonarChart Shading for its exclusive Platinum+ and HotMaps Platinum cartography products for coastal and inland fishing and boating. Embedded within the satellite overlay content layer, SonarChart Shading provides a detailed rendering of the seafloor and lake bottom to deliver a unique perspective of underwater topography at a glance. Created from the high-definition 1’ contour data within SonarChart, varying shades of blue reveal changes in depth, highlighting channels, drop-offs, and other features that help boaters quickly gain a better situational awareness and offers inland and coastal anglers clear, visual…

Local Knowledge Co-Host Ali Hussainy offers SoCal anglers some video fishing tips on fishing yellowtail.  Check out his choice of iron for yellowtail and also some new lures from Nomad Design.  If you also like livebait fishing, you can pin it on a Mustad hook and fire it out there on fluorocarbon leader. Yellowtail fishing tips abound in this new video series from Local Knowledge and BD Outdoors. Get more fishing video tips from the crew at Local Knowledge.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted ocean salmon season recommendations that provide recreational and commercial opportunities for most of the Pacific coast, and achieve conservation goals for the numerous individual salmon stocks on the West Coast. North of Cape Falcon, a large increase in hatchery coho over last year will provide a welcome increase in both recreational and commercial fishing opportunities. Season recommendations will be forwarded to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for approval. “Although some salmon stocks are returning in stronger numbers than last year, balancing fishing opportunities with conservation is always a challenge for the Council, its…