Author: BD STAFF

If you’re a member of the military and enjoy boating, the nation’s largest recreational boating advocacy, services, and safety group has an offer that will make your off-duty boating life better. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) in partnership with GEICO Military is offering active-duty U.S. Armed Forces members a complimentary one-year BoatUS membership ($24 value) as a way to say thanks for serving. With more than a half-million members nationwide, the association offers a range of valuable and practical benefits that will help any service member get more out of his or her love for boating. They include reimbursement…

Yes, it’s hard to believe that Fred Hall Del Mar time is already here and BD Outdoors welcomes you to come see us at the BD Booth! San Diego Del Mar Show – March 28-31, 2019 Come by the BD Outdoors booth and check out the new t-shirt designs for 2019 and many of the classics. Cash in on big savings with our Fred Hall Swag Specials! Stock up on free Bloodydecks stickers and shoot the breeze with the crew. Renew your Fishdope subscription at the show or sign up for the first time.  Either way, a Fishdope subscription will save you…

Fred Hall Del Mar Show Special 2019 Don’t miss out on huge savings on fishing tackle at the Turner’s Outdoorsman inside the Fred Hall Show Del Mar! 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. Check out their website for full details on the many great deals or visit one of their many great stores.

Join Damon Olsen and Ben Currell from Vision Sportfishing in western Arnhemland. The guys test out the new range of Nomad Design Barra lures. Nomad creator Damon Olsen said, “Every lure created starts as a sketch before being 3D modeled, prototyped, perfectly balanced and then rigorously tested in all conditions. The internal weight options are selected, manufactured and hand tested on the water to achieve the perfect action and balance for every style, every time. With the construction locked away, I hand draw meticulously chosen patterns and colors for each style of lure, based on the target species and prevalent…

California Division of Boating and Waterways DBW Cautions With the Sierra Nevada snowpack estimated at 153 percent of average, California’s Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is warning water enthusiasts including anglers to take extra precautions this spring. Rivers will continue to rise as snow melts and will be dangerously cold. Simple actions such as knowing the water conditions (is it too cold or swift?), knowing your limits, wearing a life jacket and simply not entering rivers during spring runoff, can save a life. “Even the strongest swimmers can be stunned by cold water and become incapacitated,” said DBW’s Acting…

For over 60 years Plano has pioneered the industry of tackle storage solutions. This year Plano will continue to lead the way releasing the future of Stowaway boxes. Using advanced technology, Plano has engineered a tackle storage system that blocks rust and stops corrosion 5x longer than a standard tackle box or the competition. The Plano Rustrictor Stowaway is the first of its kind. Completely infused into the storage boxes, the rust stopping compound resides throughout the entire container. Unlike competitors that use a few molded inserts to fight rust, Rustrictor provides 360 degrees of complete protection against rust for…

Fishing on the surface is a pure adrenaline rush. And while trout and bass anglers can talk about their excitement all they want, nothing compares to a big tuna out in the deep blue exploding on a topwater lure.  Its heart-stopping! The HD-ORCA, the newest addition to Shimano’s ORCA offshore lure series, now being introduced by Shimano at fishing/sports shows nationwide offers bluewater anglers the chance for that type of topwater action. Proven on tuna and mahi during extensive field-testing – someone has to do it! – the new HD-ORCA is equipped with Shimano’s proprietary internal propulsion weight transfer system,…

You asked for it and Bubba delivered. This Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Fillet Knife is ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in your hand. The electric fillet knife comes in a premium EVA molded carrying case which allows you to break apart the storage units for easy cleaning. This knife contains a secondary replacement battery, charging cord, and all batteries contain a battery life indicator so you can rest assured that you’ll never run out of juice. Four Blade Styles 7” E-FLEX 9” E-FLEX 9” E-STIFF 12” E-STIFF “We are excited to finally be launching our Cordless Li-Ion Electric Fillet Knife,…

Southern California Saltwater Tournament Series to Feature Techron Marine Product Sampling and Giveaways During 2019 Tournaments Chevron Products Company has partnered with Southern California’s Saltwater Bass Series (SBS) to offer complimentary product samples of new Techron® Marine Protection Plus Fuel Treatment to top local anglers participating in these competitive tournaments throughout the 2019 season. The SBS tournament series brings Southern California’s top private boat anglers together in the spirit of competition and the pursuit of three of the region’s most popular bay, coastal and island gamefish —calico bass, sand bass and spotted bay bass.  The next event on the schedule…

Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands, announced today the passing of Darrell J. Lowrance, founder of its Lowrance brand. Darrell served as President and CEO of Lowrance Electronics from 1964 to 2006, and was responsible for many breakthroughs in marine electronics. In addition to the first recreational sonar product for anglers – the Fish-Lo-K-Tor (also known as the “Little Green Box”) – he led the development of the first graph recorder, the first integrated sonar/GPS unit, and many others. He was President of the American Fishing Tackle Manufacturer’s Association (AFTMA) from 1983-1984. Darrell also served as a member…

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. Check out their website for full details on the many great deals or visit one of their many great stores.

HydroHoist Boat Lifts, leading manufacturer of marine dock equipment, announced recently the release of the most versatile hydro-pneumatic boat lift available – HarborHoist™. During a recent tour of the docks at the Miami International Boat Show, we came upon a genius boat accessory that could revolutionize many issues related to boats stored in the water. HydroHoist Boat Lifts had their new 25,000-pound lift on scene. Kent Jopling, Director of Engineering for HydroHoist, gave us the rundown on the construction and easy function of the lifts.  Expanding on the versatility of configuration to most boat hulls, the ease of use and…

The Coastal Conservation Association of California (CCA CAL) is working with Dr. Barbara Block of Stanford University to support her Tag A Giant (TAG) Pacific bluefin tuna tagging program. The primary goal of this new effort is to tag large bluefin weighing 150-pounds and more with sophisticated pop – up satellite archival tags that detail the bluefin’s journey over a year. The tags are implanted on the fish externally and record light, temperature and pressure. These data along with time allow the team to compute the track, and behaviors diving in the water column for up to 1 year post release. In addition to…

A few years ago, the engineers at Mustad were pondering how to create a hook that did not roll around or shift as much in the mouth of the fish during a fight, but was also stealthy in appearance.  The MTC or Mustad Triangle Concept was born and the three flat surfaces of the new wire proved to increase strength by 20% after treatment from Mustad’s specialized forging techniques.  The triangle hooks are then coated with Mustad’s new T-Steel, non-reflective, low visibility finish that offers excellent saltwater corrosion resistance.  These premium quality hooks are presented in an exclusive box created…

Offering a Grand Prize of $20K+ in U.S. dollars, the Robert Ross Fishing Tournament is open for registration. The event will include an Opening Ceremony, an Award Ceremony, and both daily and species-optional pots. 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. Conveniently located between the Loreto International Airport and event sponsor Owen Perry’s Villa del Palmar Resort, Marina Puerto Escondido will…

Many people applauded Costa Rica for outlawing shrimp trawling in 2018. The new ruling has survived many court challenges and even today the shrimp industry and INCOPESCA, the government agency that manages the country’s fisheries, is conducting technical studies on alternative sustainable methods of trawling. Henry Marin, a social economic expert and project manager for FECOP, the sport fishing advocate and promoter of sustainable fishing in Costa Rica, understands the whole picture when it comes to conservation advances. “Most people don’t realize that the ruling displaced 300 women in Puntarenas who worked as shrimp peelers. Most of them are now…

Angler Capt. Blair Wiggins speaks out on how Seaguar’s new Gold Label Leader has upped his inshore odds. Catering to the expectations of the most demanding saltwater anglers, Seaguar is proud to introduce Gold Label – a 100% fluorocarbon leader that’s as much as 18% thinner than any other Seaguar leader material. It’s their thinnest leader yet and created for stealthier presentations on leader-shy fish.  Gold Label has been subject to rigorous behind-the-scenes testing to ensure optimal performance. One angler who’s put the new leader through the paces is host of Addictive Fishing on Fox Sports, Capt. Blair Wiggins. From…

Fred Hall Show Southern California Don’t miss out on huge savings on fishing tackle at the Turner’s Outdoorsman inside the Fred Hall Show! 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. Check out their website for full details on the many great deals or visit one of their many great stores.

Yes, it’s hard to believe that Fred Hall time is already here and BD Outdoors has once again created the Fred Hall Digital Show Guide for 2019. More than just a list of activities, the Show Guide is full of feature articles on a wide variety of topics of interest for SoCal anglers.  The guide is chocked full of feature articles on boat shopping, new tackle, inshore and offshore fishing, hooking and cooking your catch, fishing destinations, and so much more. Don’t miss the coupon page for Fred Hall specials. LONG BEACH – March 6-10, 2019 @ Long Beach Convention &…

Within the view of Lone Cone Peak, the Rocking R Ranch is perfectly positioned to fulfill a hunter’s dream. Between the Rocking R Ranch and additional privately leased lands, there are 6700 acres of prime habitat for Southwest Colorado’s famous big game populations. In addition, much of the Rocking R borders National Forest that is almost untouchable by the public. This combination of habitat and private access is the dream combo for hunters who desire to have a chance for a monster elk, buck or bear. A wide variety of vegetation creates attractive habitat for wild game. Gambrel oaks, ponderosa…

Pelagic Pursuits Costa Rica has a goal to provide you with the best bluewater fishing and adventure-vacations available on the Central Pacific Coast. Their location in the beautiful Los Sueños Resort and Marina puts you right in the middle of some of the hottest marlin and sailfish fishing action anywhere. Dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo are also available and the inshore fishing is nothing to pass on either with excellent fishing for roosterfish, cubera snapper, jacks, grouper, and more. There are many sport fishing options to suit any angling style and budget.  Pelagic Pursuits offers the complete package; a variety of comfortable accommodations, stunning locations, outstanding service and great value…

Boats that are used and stored in saltwater environments are under constant attack from a variety of corrosive elements.  Every metal component on your boat, right down to the smallest screw or hose clamp, is susceptible to corrosion related damage.  Sometimes, it’s simply a cosmetic issue, like a pitted railing or orange streaks wherever finish screws meet gelcoat.  Corrosion damage can also result in much worse problems, including mechanical breakdowns and engine issues that can ruin a day on the water and/or put a big dent in your bank account. You aren’t powerless against corrosion, however.  Even though it’s a…

Robert Nunes is a commercial fisherman who actively defends his peers in Costa Rica’s fishing industry. A longliner, he volunteers a lot of his spare time traveling the country lobbying for fishermen’s rights. In an effort to develop common interests regarding yellowfin tuna, FECOP, the country’s sport-fishing lobby group, has been meeting with Nunes and other longliners. Longlining is the method where boats deploy long heavy lines supported by floats with shorter drop lines with baited hooks. Hundreds of yards of this gear is soaked for extended periods before it is finally retrieved. It is not selective in determining what…

Graftech has been building rods for over 24 years. Their models are designed specifically for the needs of the Southern Californian fisherman. Always staying ahead of the curve, Graftech Rods will be introducing many new improvements and designs for this upcoming season. Their rods are light-weight and balance perfectly with the most popular new reel designs that are being used. They offer rod models for every type of fishing in Southern California and Mexico. Graftech New Improvements New X-Wrap shrink tube SeaGuide rod guides & reel seats Graftech makes six series of rods; The Wallbangers, The Inshore Series, The Offshore…