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ICAST 2018 Intro  ‘Best New Fishing Line’ PowerPro Super8Slick V2 Now Available – January 2019 Re-engineered with added abrasion toughness so anglers can rip through the heaviest cover with the same force as standard four-end braids, the new PowerPro Super Slick V2 braided fishing line combines a new eight-end dense weave fiber construction with proven ‘Enhanced Body Technology’ (EBT) process. The new braid is offered in nine different pound test designations, and in five spool sizes to fill from one reel, to bulk spools for multiple fills and for reel spooling by your local tackle shop. Named ‘Best New Fishing Line’…

The Komodo SS has been a staple in the saltwater baitcast market for several years with its 350 and 450 size reels dominating the saltwater scene.  Now with the new 200 size Komodo SS, they Komodo family looks to dominate all the way inshore. It’s pretty obvious, but the “SS” in Komodo SS stands for Stainless Steel. The Komodo SS is built around a heavy-duty stainless steel main gear, pinion gear, drive shaft and spool shaft to deliver an internal foundation of unrelenting strength and corrosion-resistance. In short, this is the major point of separation in new Komodo SS reels…

The crew of Local Knowledge fishing show is excited to welcome Bubba Blade, maker of knives and tools, to the show lineup in Season 4 airing this spring. Bubba Blade knives have been sweeping the outdoor world with their popular and easy to recognize, big red grip.  That grip is one of the amazing qualities of a wide variety of fillet and outdoor knives that Bubba Blade offers anglers, hunters and general outdoorsmen. Bubba Blade explains it best, “We started with a full tang blade construction for better balance and weight distribution, added a thermoplastic polymer handle and wrapped that…

Fishing Reports From Crocodile Bay Resort In the waters off the Osa Peninsula, where the marlin action continues, we have had blue marlin being released almost every day in December. The strikingly beautiful blue marlin is the largest of the marlins and one of the biggest fish in the world. The sailfish have been here in solid numbers and have been keeping the anglers busy in between marlin bites. The insane dorado (mahi-mahi) action that started in November, and lasted through most of December, has finally started to slow. Our boats are still seeing plenty of dorado both inshore and offshore, but not…

Garmin Echomap Plus Garmin has just announced that its popular line of ECHOMAP™ Plus sonar combination units will now include its new BlueChart g3 and LakeVü g3 cartography products built-in for coastal and inland boating and fishing. The new g3 charts and maps blend the best of both Garmin and Navionics content together for the first time to deliver unparalleled coverage and detail. The Garmin ECHOMAP Plus series is available in a range of display sizes, and sold both with and without transducers, to accommodate nearly every angler and budget. “The Garmin ECHOMAP Plus is one of our best-selling product…

Introducing AFTCO Proteus lightweight waterproof outerwear system. Don’t let the lightweight discourage you, Proteus delivers 100% waterproof protection from the elements with key features inherited from our popular Anhydrous jacket and bib. The Proteus outerwear system is constructed with a 3-layer 100% nylon fabric with 20,000mm waterproofing and 15,000mm breathability. YKK Aquaguard® coil zippers, fully taped seams, and Cohæsive™ cord lock system provide proven outerwear features that propels Proteus at the top of it’s class with a competitive price point. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, tournament angler, or professional guide, Proteus will become a crucial part of your time on…

Sara Burke Shimano Senior Marketing Manager In a role continuing to position the Shimano fishing brands as industry leaders in innovation and design, Sarah Burke joins the tackle manufacturer as senior marketing manager, announces Steve Ferrara, Shimano North America Fishing, Inc. senior vice president. She is based out of Shimano’s operations in Ladson, S.C. Burke comes to Shimano after overseeing marketing efforts for Vail Resorts Retail and brings consumer goods expertise from experience at Osprey Packs. In her new position, she is leading the marketing staff in efforts for all brands and products, including Shimano rods, reels, lures and lifestyle…

BD would like to introduce Krysten Potega, our next BD Fishing Chick. BD:Where do you live? Krysten Potega:I live in central Wisconsin near Stevens Point. BD:What is your occupation? Krysten Potega:I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biogeoscience with minors in adventure education, geology, and earth materials. As of right now I’m looking into going for my master’s degree or a job in the outdoors. BD:What are your other hobbies? Krysten Potega:My other hobbies include horseback riding, hunting, bowfishing, hiking, shed hunting, or any other activities outdoors. BD:Who or what got you into fishing? Krysten Potega:My family started taking…

[RF_CONTEST contest=’11634′] All winners will receive a Winn Hat, Winn Shirt, Winn 96″ Overwrap and more! Winn Inc., headquartered in Huntington Beach, has been a manufacturer of premium sports grips for over four decades. In recent years, Winn has set its sights on improving the way anglers grip their fishing tackle. Since their entrance into the fishing industry, Winn has taken massive strides to accomplish this goal. Winn is now offering various options for members of virtually every fishing market to utilize the proven performance benefits of Winn’s patented polymer grips. The polymer used in all of Winn grips are…

President Trump Signs The Modern Fish Act The recreational fishing and boating community is celebrating the enactment of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 (Modern Fish Act), which was signed into law by President Trump December 31. The Modern Fish Act finally recognizes in federal law the differences between recreational and commercial fishing and adds more appropriate management tools for policymakers to use in managing federal recreational fisheries. “Millions of American families take part in saltwater recreational fishing and boating activities and support multi-billion dollar industries that generate hundreds of thousands of jobs in our country,” said Jeff Angers,…

watch Season 3 on CBS Sports starting January 5th @ 6:30AM ET The show Local Knowledge explores the culture of fishing itself and follows real life characters that spend their lives dedicated to fishing and the outdoors. Local Knowledge focuses on the differing and often humorous viewpoints of two drastically different fishermen from opposite sides of the country. Ali Hussainy of San Diego, California is the President of BD Outdoors, the largest fishing site on the web. Capt. Rush Maltz is a born and raised Florida Keys fishing guide. Each is a master on their home turf, but the playing…

The avid angler is always craving their next fishing fix. Sometimes fishing your local waters and favorite fishing spots isn’t enough. When that feeling starts to surface, it’s time to seek out new adventures. Here are 5 incredible places in the world to saltwater fish. CASA VIEJA LODGE – GUATEMALA https://www.instagram.com/p/BXbAhMMBlzA/?hl=en&taken-by=casaviejalodge On the Pacific Coast of Guatemala, an easy ride from Guatemala City, there is a paradise that caters just to offshore fisherman.  Casa Vieja Lodge is a luxury resort that offers a fishing experience like no other of it’s kind.  The accommodations are every bit of a 5-star feel…

Editor’s Note: A big thanks to BD member, Coldtuna, for sharing this amazing report in the Bloodydecks forum.  Nice job!  We are envious. I visited Weipa in Northern Queensland Australia recently as part of a trip to Australia. Weipa is a mining town located on the west coast of Northern Queensland and sits at the mouth of an estuary system that pours into the ocean (think something similar to Venice, LA but smaller river systems). Once in Australia, Weipa is easy to get to and is only a 90 minute flight from Cairns. In Weipa, you spend the night in…

SportFishing PNG Fishing Papua New Guinea, protected by her local native villagers and along with it’s ever-changing tropical climate, has been keeping one of the world’s biggest secret from intruding anglers from the modern world.  And it is only recent years with Sport Fishing PNG’s operation that fishing enthusiasts around the world has come to realize that Papua New Guinea is teeming with isolated fishing grounds and untouched rivers, offering unique and sport-fishing experience nowhere found in the world. A Fishing Report From Sportfishing PNG Our Third group to Papua New Guinea for 2017 was a mixed bag of anglers. We…

If you are like many, you dream of the perfect trip with family or friends to fish, dive, explore and learn.  We all crave a little adventure in life and the crew at Baja Adventure Co. is here to make it all happen.  Baja Adventure Co or BACo. is in the business of making your fun go flawlessly and tailored to suit your needs and expectations. BACo. organizes custom trips for those wishing to experience the best that Baja Sur in Mexico has to offer visitors of all walks of life. Whether you want to catch a wide variety of…

RainShadow Blank Review Time for a spotlight on another RainShadow blank rod, this time on The Judge series of Crankbait blanks that Batson came out with a few years ago. 18-months in development, the Rainshadow design team pulled out all the stops to create the best possible crankbait blank.n These rod blanks are manufactured in the USA, featuring our own proprietary blend of custom-formulated S-Glass in the tip, RX7 graphite and our exclusive state-of-the-art Diamond Poly Helix carbon wrap in the butt section for increased lifting power. The search for the ultimate crankbait rod starts with The Judge CB blank.…

Another exciting season is upon us and it has started off with a bang! October began with a great dorado run and the boats were releasing up to thirty dorado a day. Logs, barrels, tree stumps and current lines were all holding fish. Boats would troll around until finding the structure, then stop and put out live baits. They hooked doubles, triples and even up to five at a time. I love the mayhem when multiple dorado are hooked up at the same time. Frantic anglers were passing rods over and under each other, while trying to keep the lines…

Each year we compile a collection of great outdoor gifts for anglers and sportsmen in our BD Holiday Gift Guide.  If you’re struggling with what to get your friend or loved one, check out our list. Go ahead and throw in a little something for yourself too 🙂 Plano Tackle Solutions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC2AJbciz7w The Plano A-Series has it all. Designed for the serious sportsman, these classically styled bags feature a timeless outdoor look handsomely paired with the latest tackle storage options. Available in a backpack, duffel and two tackle bags, the A-Series line caters to every angler’s needs.  Check out the A-SERIES…

The successful rebuilding of several West Coast groundfish stocks that declined precipitously nearly three decades ago is now opening the way for increasing recreational and commercial fishing opportunities for many of the West Coast’s most delicious and nutritious fish species. NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region published a new rule this week that increases catch limits and eases fishing restrictions for many West Coast groundfish, including rockfish, such as Pacific Ocean perch; flatfish, such as petrale sole; and roundfish, such as Pacific cod and sablefish. Groundfish represent one of the West Coast’s most important recreational and commercial fisheries, earning some $140…

Coastal inshore fishing on the West Coast calls for a reel that is tough enough to throw large lures for inshore species such as calico bass, barracuda, and yellowtail, but light enough to cast it all day. The Shimano Tranx 300 baitcast-style reel was created with this in mind. The Tranx features Shimano’s strong and durable HAGANE body, X-Ship bearings supporting the pinion gear, and Shimano’s High Efficiency Gearing (HEG). For further durability, Shimano adds its CoreProtect technology to provide corrosion resistance against the brutal effects of the saltwater environment. Pair the Tranx 300 with the Teramar WC Inshore rod…

Rapala Videos – Kids Fishing Game “Get action. Do things. Be sane. Don’t fritter away your time. Create. Act. Take a place wherever you are, and be somebody. Get action.” -Teddy Roosevelt Even back then, Teddy Roosevelt understood the vital importance of getting younger generations connected to the outdoors. Well, nothing could be truer than that in today’s world of smart phones and video games, where many kid’s idea of the outdoors is loading up Duck Hunt. The outdoorsmen at Rapala get it too, and many of us have fishing memories that revolve around Rapala lures from our childhood. We owe…

Lowrance, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957 — has introduced its new high-performance line of fishfinder/chartplotters, HDS LIVE™. A significant leap forward in fishfinding technology, HDS LIVE delivers powerful real-time sonar, charting and connectivity features including Active Imaging™, LiveSight™, Genesis Live and LiveCast™ smartphone integration. Active Imaging Sonar – Real Time Sonar See structure and cover with a new level of refined detail and at a range unmatched by any other structure imaging technology with Active Imaging. Offering industry-leading clarity without sacrificing range, it delivers unmatched image quality of structure, fish and bottom composition. Active Imaging 3-in-1 sonar combines Lowrance…

Boat Us Membership In the spirit of giving this holiday season, BoatUS is giving away a FREE boat towing membership. Boaters know how important it is to be prepared out on the water. BoatUS has you covered! One lucky angler will take home a 2-year Unlimited Gold Towing Membership plus a $250 Boat Graphics gift card and an awesome swag bag. [RF_CONTEST contest=’12425′]

FLIR Systems just announced the Raymarine Element, a new generation of advanced, combination sonar and GPS displays. Featuring the acclaimed Raymarine RealVision™ 3D and new HyperVision™ sonar technology, the Element series delivers lifelike imaging and helps meet the demands of both coastal and bass fishermen with advanced sonar, versatile mapping capabilities, and a highly intuitive user experience. Building on the success of FLIR’s award-winning Raymarine Axiom® navigation displays, the Raymarine Element incorporates integrated patent pending RealVision 3D sonar technology, improving anglers’ underwater view with 3D bottom imagery and more precise location of fish targets. Element also introduces new patent pending HyperVision…