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Capt. Rush Maltz demonstrates his preferred method of filleting a wahoo or other similar “long fish.” Working in thirds, Rush shows us how he uses multiple methods for different preparation styles. About The Local Knowledge Fishing Show: 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…

Over the past few years, we have seen heavy metal jig fishing take our fishery by storm. Having the ability to not only get into the bite zone quickly, but also present a jig that possesses an enticing action has been paramount in getting finicky fish to bite. We’ve seen both slow pitch jigging and speed jigging be extremely effective, and now Sea Falcon has presented us with a versatile jig which can do both. The Sea Falcon® Z-Slide jig offers an attractive zig-zag action that is deadly for a variety species and can be fished using various techniques. Depending…

Collection System Would Help Restore Salmon Populations in McCloud River Above Shasta Reservoir ** News Release Issued Jointly by the California Department of Water Resources, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, NOAA Fisheries, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation ** State and federal biologists and engineers, in partnership with the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, have begun testing an experimental system in Shasta Reservoir that could help collect young salmon from the McCloud River in future years. The Juvenile Salmonid Collection System, a pilot project three years in the making, is part of a long-term effort to help fish…

New Low-Profile Reel Delivers Compact Power and Dependability Over the last few years, many of us fell in love with the Shimano Tranx range, now they’ve come out with a new smaller version that’s sure to have the inshore community champing at the bit to get their hands on one. Tranx is synonymous with power and dependability. Shimano designed the entire Tranx family for smooth and reliable performance, exceeding the expectations of every freshwater and saltwater angler. Shimano expands the Tranx family of low-profile reels with the all-new Tranx 150 to meet the specific needs of Texas and Gulf Coast…

Southern California is a fishery like no other, meaning we are one of the only locations we can drive up on our boat and purchase bait, cured, healthy, and ready to go. The fact that we have this luxury all year round, 24 hours a day is astonishing and we should be more than grateful for the service the Everingham Bros. Bait Co. provides. Which leads to a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT, the prices on bait will go up slightly on October 1, 2022. Inflation seems to be affecting everyone across the board, we’re just thankful here at BD Outdoors to…

October may be only a few days away but the fish are biting like it’s the middle of summer. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down your inshore and offshore fishing options as well as recaps this week’s War Heroes on Water tournament and explains how you can get involved to help this great cause. The weekend weather is looking great, so get out there and catch some fish! About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off…

For the first time, Gill Fishing pairs its most advanced waterproof fabric with powerful XPEL stain-blocking technology Gill Fishing, the maker of premium foul weather and technical apparel for anglers, announces an all-new foul weather apparel collection that blends its most advanced breathable waterproof fabrics with powerful XPEL technology, resulting in waterproof rain gear that is highly breathable and blocks stains from blood, slime and other contaminants encountered on the water. The collection is available now at www.gillfishing.com and Gill Fishing’s retail partners.   Gill Fishing’s new foul weather apparel solves a dilemma that anglers have long faced when choosing rain gear: Breathability…

This week’s Sportboat Roundup has got us fired up to hear that the Fall time fishing is in full swing. In addition to big scores of quality grade Mahi-Mahi, this past week our Sportboat Fleet has been seeing more and more Tuna filtering into the zone everyday. ⁠ Hear what Tonie has to say about the fishing throughout the fleet, as well as some tackle recommendations on what has been working best this past week. Things are shaping up to be an amazing Fall…get on the water, and tight lines!⁠ ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos works aboard the Grande and…

The 2022-2023 California Spiny Lobster season opens this Saturday, October 1st at 6:00 AM, and hundreds of people will be looking forward to dropping their first few hoop net sets of the season. Here are a couple things to keep in mind before heading out on the water, as well as some refresher tips to give you the best shot at scoring your limit on opening day. First things first, it’s important to remember that California Spiny Lobster is a highly sought-after resource and is regulated as such. While this may seem like common sense, do not forget to purchase…

With the release of the new Penn Authority spinning reel, Capt. Rush Maltz shares his first impressions of this latest spinning tackle offering from our favorite tackle manufacturer PENN® Fishing. About The Local Knowledge Fishing Show: 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…

Our needs in Southern California are extensive when it comes to outerwear on the water. It can be cold to cool here, or blazing hot literally any month of the year. We may be fishing on a center console skiff inshore or offshore one day, and on a sportboat 100 miles out to sea the next. It can be windy and overcast in the morning, but hot and sunny in the afternoon. With all these variables it’s difficult to say that there is the perfect set of outerwear for us in our region. Grundens’ is from the Pacific Northwest and is known…

It’s been a tougher week of fishing overall, but there are still no shortage of inshore and offshore options. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down what’s happening on the water and what to watch out for weather wise. About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d learned during his years fishing on sport boats, Erik branched out to get his own boat with the intention of fishing saltwater bass…

On Monday, Sept. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2109, providing new protections for white sharks in California waters. White sharks, also called great white sharks, are already a protected species and an important part of the ocean ecosystem as top-level predators. There is enormous public and scientific interest in them. Sponsored by Assembly member Steve Bennett, the bill passed the California legislature with an overwhelming majority of support. The new restrictions aim to get ahead of activities that may lead to increased interactions between white sharks and humans and to give law enforcement more tools to…

In this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie informs us that the flyline sardine is responsible for a majority of the local yellowfin, dorado, and yellowtail being caught. We’ve been seeing some big hits on yellowfin, smaller bluefin, and even dorado still throughout the entire Sportboat Fleet. Tonie shares some tips on the most effective way to fish a live bait for the style of fishing that we are seeing right now. Check out the video and make sure to take these tips with you next time you’re out on the water. Tight lines! ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos works aboard the…

The Panama adventure continues as Ali and Rush switch their focus to the inshore possibilities at the Tucan Lodge in the Gulf Of Chiriqui. With numerous islands, pinnacles, and structures to work live baits and lures, the guys target species such as rooster fish, mullet snapper, and the king of the bottom… the Cubera Snapper. About The Local Knowledge Fishing Show: 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…

Taking place starting at 9:00 AM EST, September 26th and running through 8:00 PM EST September 30th, the Keep America Fishing online auction – hosted by the American Sportfishing Association – features the hottest, and most sought after tackle, gear, accessories and apparel including items from the ICAST 2022 New Product Showcase. You can preview the products that will be available, and register for the auction here. Over 175 of the latest products – some not yet available to the general public – will be auctioned off. Items include ICAST 2022 “Best of Category” winners and much, much more. To…

In this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie updates us on how the Sportboat Fleet has been doing since Hurricane Kay rolled through. The Intrepid headed North away from the storm on an 8-Day and ran into some old friends in the way of Albacore Tuna and Bigeye. The rest of the Fleet had a bit of relocating to do, but got back to business as usual as this epic summertime fishing continues to roll on. Check out what Tonie has to say and get out on the water! ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos works aboard the Grande and is a seasoned…

Anglers across the Southern California Bight are experiencing some of the best offshore fishing action ever. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down what’s happening across our local waters and shares some insight on how to make sure that your catch results in excellent table fare. About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d learned during his years fishing on sport boats, Erik branched out to get his own boat…

Sometimes, a soft approach is better, and the Sea Falcon® Slow Squid offers a softer alternative for slow pitch jigging. Hand-crafted with soft silicon rubber with embedded lead weight, the Slow Squid provides incredibly realistic lively action that cannot be achieved with traditional metal jigs or conventional soft baits. The embedded lead weight balances the Slow Squid for a horizontal fall and allows fishermen to fish it like a metal jig, but its soft silicone surface provides all the wings and whistles of a soft bait. Its small shape will enable anglers to fish in deep water, where its luminous…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpE6OGhuWR0 How much do you really know about your rods, how they’re built, and their components?  Like most of us probably not so much, but as one of the crucial elements in fishing, there’s more there than we probably realize.  The intricacies in a rod can make or break your fishing experience, literally.  The good folks at American Tackle Co. have begun to put together a long overdue series of videos that dive into these details.  Check them out they are well put together, highly informative, and will make sure your next purchasing decision is based on performance rather than…

As Southern California anglers, one of our most anticipated recreational fishing openers is the beginning of Spiny Lobster season. While the weather begins to cool off and offshore fishing winds down, we are greeted with the Spiny Lobster season opener. Whether you choose to hoop net or dive for these tasty bottom dwellers, the season opener brings out anglers from up and down the coast looking to hit a big score. Don’t get caught procrastinating on acquiring your Lobster Report Card, and make sure to be prepared so that you can hit the water running on opening day. California’s 2022-2023…

We’ve got a hurricane headed for our local waters but the offshore fishing is as hot as the weather. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down what to expect weather-wise this weekend and what you’re fishing options will be after this brief storm passes. From dorado and yellowtail to giant bluefin tuna, it’s a great time to be a fisherman in Southern California. About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what…

With the 2022 Bluefin Tuna season underway in Southern California, Capt. Ali Hussainy revisits his “go to” arsenal of lures to target finicky fish. From small metal lures and poppers that can be casted long distances for smaller grade fish, to the new big fish king of the kite baits, Ali shares what has been working so far this season. Season 7 of Local Knowledge launches a new piece of content every Wednesday at 2pm, including one new episode per month. Local Knowledge follows two friends, Capt. Ali Hussainy & Capt. Rush Maltz, as they explore both local and exotic…