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BD introduces Amadeo Bachar, a very talented artist who shares his passion for marine ecosystems through his art. Q:Where do you live? A:La Selva Beach, Central California Q:What mediums do you work in and what is your favorite? A:Because my background is in freelance illustration/scientific illustration I’ve found myself working in many mediums from graphite and pen to watercolor, acrylic and oil. In many cases, especially art designed for t-shirts, I will render in photoshop. For the most part, I do my fish identifications in watercolor and gouache. I find that it’s a superior medium for capturing the subtle details…

You’ve heard the saying, “If the shoe fits, wear it” and that translates to boats too.  A local area and its fishing characteristics dictates the abilities a boat must have in order for it to perform and hold up to the high standards of discerning anglers.  The Parker 2320 Sport Cabin has found a home along the West Coast and excels as a tool to keep anglers safe and comfortable while catching fish in a variety of situations. The perfect balance between a boat size and function.  With a much bigger feel than many other 23-foot boats, the Parker 2320…

Tackle Day 2018 Fishermans Landing The 10th annual Tackle Day at Fisherman’s Landing will take place on Saturday, November 3rd from 9 AM to 3 PM. The event will be right at Fisherman’s Landing, located on the waterfront at 2838 Garrison Street in San Diego. Each year Tackle Day attracts the top saltwater fishing companies who show up and offer show-goers all sorts of discounts and specials. Historically, more than 20 individual vendors are on hand with great deals on a wide range of gear including rods, reels, line, lures, clothing, sunglasses and much more.There will also be food available on site. If you’re…

We are proud to announce that SeaVee Boats will be joining the Local Knowledge partner lineup for Season Four. “We are over the top excited about this new partnership with our friends at SeaVee. SeaVee boats combined with Evinrude power and Simrad electronics will make for a dream platform for both the East and West Coast fisheries we target”, said Local Knowledge co-host Ali Hussainy. SeaVee has been an industry leader in the boating world for many years and their center console fishing machines are a perfect fit for the Local Knowledge crew. SeaVee leads the industry in many categories…

On & off the water, this Rapala prize pack has what you need! Rapala is giving away a prize pack for an angler to take home! The pack includes several types of lures like the X-Rap Magnum and X-Rap Long Cast, mono shears, braid, swag and much more. This Rapala prize pack comes in at an estimated $400 retail value! [RF_CONTEST contest=’11550′] Take your fishing game to the next level with one of the most respected fishing brands out there!  Rapala. Visit Rapala to check out all of their great lures and tackle.

Simms Fishing Products, preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical fishing apparel, is pleased to announce the launch of Casting in Jaguey Grande, a film that tells the real story of the changes facing the next generation of Cubans, far from the glossy scenes of vintage cars and hand-rolled cigars that fill the pages of travel magazines. On a sweltering afternoon in a dusty alleyway in the Cuban town of Jaguey Grande, a surprising scene plays out: Cuban kids with fly rods in hand, attempting to master the art of the cast under the instruction of their mentor and…

Season 3 is a wrap, and it has been a hell of a ride, full of fishing adventures and surprises for both Ali and Rush. As we recap some of the moments and milestones of this 3rd season of Local Knowledge, our hosts reflect on their favorite moments of the season and what they learned. A huge thanks to our sponsors and hosts who have made this epic season possible! Sometimes it comes easy and sometimes you have to work for it, but back-to-back & coast-to-coast, the reward is always worth it. Episode 12, It’s Been Real, airs September 30th…

Old meets new as 200-year-old Mustad Fishing begins an important, proper transition into the digital world. A huge change has come to mustad-fishing.com. Alongside an improved blog and facelift, Mustad is proud to announce the launch of an online store for our customers in the U.S.! By giving anglers of all levels a place to learn and Prostaff an outlet to share, Mustad hopes to provide fans, professionals, and company a place to gather that benefits all parties. “Our main goal is to have a new platform for communication with our customers. We want to be efficient while also resonating with…

Season 3 is a wrap, and it has been a hell of a ride, full of fishing adventures and surprises for both Ali and Rush. As we recap some of the moments and milestones of this 3rd season of Local Knowledge, our hosts reflect on their favorite moments of the season and what they learned. A huge thanks to our sponsors and hosts who have made this epic season possible! Sometimes it comes easy and sometimes you have to work for it, but back-to-back & coast-to-coast, the reward is always worth it. Episode 12, It’s Been Real, will air September…

Evoking the spirit of the ocean and integrating West Coast style cues, Costa Sunglasses’® newest frame styles include the Half Moon, Rincon and Remora. These new frames don’t skimp on the performance features Costa is known for, and come in a wide array of colors and lens options. Half Moon channels the inner Maverick in all of us, featuring straight temples and double-cut textures. This new style offers a sporty, stylish look that goes seamlessly from the water to dinner on the beach. Its large fit includes Integrated Spring Hinges that provide outstanding function and comfort with classic aesthetics. The…

This episode of Local knowledge, Paddy Hop, brings the crew back home to Ali’s home town of San Diego.  Riding in style, Ali and Rush explore the town’s best local food spots while planning their next offshore run. “There’s nothing I like more than showing off my home town.  We have so much to offer.  Not only great the great fishing, but so many local flavors to take in” said Ali Hussainy. Cruising offshore waters for clumps of kelp that hold bait and a variety of gamefish is an iconic SoCal fishery.  Dorado, yellowtail are common, but tuna can often…

Evinrude announced recently that it has partnered with Navico, the parent company of Lowrance, Simrad and B&G to create an integrated experience for consumers using the Lowrance and Simrad navigation and sonar products with Evinrude E-TEC G2 engines. Creating a seamless experience for Evinrude E-TEC G2 and Navico digital display end-users, a new software update for select Navico displays allows Evinrude E-TEC G2 engine data to be displayed directly on the chartplotter eliminating the need for additional gauges or hardware. In addition, certain engine features can now be controlled right from the multifunction display. This new functionality gives the operator…

So, the big tuna are foaming off SoCal like never before, and we are not talking about schoolie sized fish.  We are talking full size jumbos with the potential for fish in the upper 200-pound range or better.  Nothing could be more exciting that watching one of these fish ferociously blast a topwater plug. One tool to reach these fish without spooking them is to tap the benefits of a spinning reel, which by its nature can make long casts with ease.  In days of old, a spinning reel could not hold enough line or produce enough drag to even…

Our friends at Okuma have a great new video contest with awesome prizes for the top three winners.  The videos poured in and the five finalists have been chosen. Now its our turn to vote for the winners! Click HERE to check out the contenders and cast your vote for a favorite. Voters can vote once per hour between 9/17/18 (noon) and 9/22/18 (midnight). Our three winners will be announced on 9/24/18! Prizes Grand Prize: A fishing trip to Southern California for two days of fishing with Team Okuma valued at more than $4,000 Second Prize: $1,000 Okuma Gift Card that you…

When it is time to buy a new boat trailer, ABTrailers may be one of the best solutions on the West Coast market for custom saltwater use. With their manufacturing shop located in​ San Bernardino California​, ABTrailers is your one-stop-shop for new boat trailers, trailer service and trailer parts. Let the crew at ABTrailers help you decide which style of trailer will work best for your application. ABTrailers is the preferred choice by professionals in extreme environment or caustic saltwater use. ABTrailers has decades of experience and can make this often difficult decision a breeze. When deciding to purchase a…

BD Outdoors is excited to introduce you to a very talented artist, Courtney Marie Martin. BD:Where do you live? Courtney Marie Martin:I currently reside in Charlotte Harbor on the West coast of Florida.  I grew up on the water in my hometown of New Smyrna Beach, Florida on the East Coast. BD:What mediums do you work in and what is your favorite? Courtney Marie Martin:I’m a self-taught multi-medium artist, with no formal schooling in art, so I’m always teaching myself something new. I currently work with; acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, sketch illustrations, pottery, mosaics, pyrography, stone carving, woodworking, furniture restoration. I…

Check out the amazing Seakeeper at the LA Harbor Boat Show, September 20-23, 2018. You can read through sea trial reports and watch footage of the Seakeeper in action, but the only way to truly understand how this revolutionary technology can transform your boating life forever is to take a ride and experience a Seakeeper demo for yourself! If you can’t make it to a scheduled location, go ahead and fill out the form. We have brand ambassadors across the world who would be glad to take you out when you’re ready, wherever you are. More about Seakeeper in CA.

The next Local Knowledge Episode, Paddy Hop, brings the crew back home to Ali’s home town of San Diego.  Riding in style, Ali and Rush explore the town’s best local food spots while planning their next offshore run. “There’s nothing I like more than showing off my home town.  We have so much to offer.  Not only great the great fishing, but so many local flavors to take in” said Ali Hussainy. Cruising offshore waters for clumps of kelp that hold bait and a variety of gamefish is an iconic SoCal fishery.  Dorado, yellowtail are common, but tuna can often…

Greetings from the Tropics, Yesterday I had the day off and I ventured with my family out to Playa Preciosa or “Precious Beach” as it translates into English. Playa Preciosa is just around the corner from Crocodile Bay Resort and is a short ten minute drive from town. It is one of my favorite places on the Osa. When we go to the beach, we like to make an afternoon of it and bring beach chairs and a picnic lunch. Playa Preciosa is a great beach for swimming, but the spectacular view of gulf is what really makes it special.…

Turners Outdoorsman Fresno Store Turner’s Outdoorsman celebrates the Grand Opening of their new Turners Outdoorsman Fresno store with a Grand Opening Sale on September 14th to the 20th. 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. Over the years, they have grown to many stores, located throughout Southern California. Turners takes pride in being your neighborhood store and is dedicated to their local customers. Turner’s fishing department consists of the finest rods and reels in every price category from all of the…

For a mono, new Sufix® Advance™ Monofilament hits a triple — it’s supple, sensitive and strong. It’s the monofilament line anglers have always sought but never found. Until now. “Sufix Advance is easy to handle and fishes smooth — like mono always has — but it shares some of the qualities of fluorocarbon too, like enhanced sensitivity and abrasion resistance,” says Al Lindner, legendary co-founder of In-Fisherman and host of the influential “Angling Edge” and “Fishing Edge” TV shows. After revolutionizing braided line with 832® Advanced Superline®, Sufix turned its attention to monofilament, creating a durable, low-stretch, abrasion-resistant line that…

The past few years have seen some of the best big bluefin tuna fishing Southern California has ever experienced. While SoCal often sees “schoolie” sized, 15-60-pound bluefin, the last time these bigger, 150-250+-pound models visited SoCal in such numbers was around 100 years ago, when early sportfishing pioneers like Charles Holder, Zane Gray, and other founding members of the Tuna Club of Avalon honed specialized techniques like dangling baits underneath a kite to hook these line-shy beasts. Although fishing technology has evolved leaps and bounds in the years since, bluefin are still as line- and hook-shy as ever, and fishing…

PENN International Reel and Rods Our friends at PENN are giving away a PENN International 12VI reel to one lucky winner. Are you planning on battling beastly tuna? Or going mano a mano with a marlin? Upgrade your Arsenal with a PENN International VI. Enter to Be prepared for the big fights and #LetTheBattleBegin [RF_CONTEST contest=’11335′]

Local Knowledge Cape Full Episode Ali and Rush head to Cape Cod to ride along and experience what it takes to harpoon a giant tuna from a “stick” boat. Only the right conditions will get the job done, and until it all lines up, Ali and Rush deviate from the course for a lobster roll and some striped bass fishing. “Exploring the traditions, seafood and fishing of the Northeastern coast is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time”, said Ali Hussainy of Local Knowledge.  “We met some amazing people who know these waters and have made a living…