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Freshwater Conservation Grants – AFTCO & B.A.S.S. With a long history of supporting conservation efforts by donating 10 percent of company profits through their 10% Pledge, AFTCO continues that tradition with the AFTCO / B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grants. The program was formally announced by AFTCO President Bill Shedd at the recent B.A.S.S. Conservation Summit held during the GEICO Bassmaster Classic in Greenville, South Carolina. “As part of our entrance into the bass fishing clothing world after 60 years focused on saltwater, AFTCO is pleased to partner with B.A.S.S. in this AFTCO/B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program.  We look forward to supporting local B.A.S.S. Nation conservation…

New Stealth Fishing Shorts From AFTCO The original fishing short; re-invented. These fishing shorts with a plier pocket are a fisherman’s dream. Stealth is the new standard in men’s performance fishing shorts combining the latest in high-tech fabrics with modern short style to meet the demands of serious fishermen worldwide. With a longer outseam than our traditional fishing short for men, the Stealth Fisherman Short is constructed from a unique nylon fabric coupled with AFGUARD stain resistance, AFLEX 2-way stretch and AFBLOCK sun protection. Stealth features AFTCO’s Active Fit for a true-to-size fit for optimal on the water performance. This is…

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) has updated this year’s salmon fishing regulations: California’s recreational salmon fishing will open in ocean waters on Saturday, April 7 from Pigeon Point (37° 11’ 00” N. latitude) south to the U.S./Mexico border. The recreational salmon fishery will remain closed in all other areas off California during the month of April. At its meeting this week in Rohnert Park, Calif., the PFMC made the decision to open only a limited section of the California coast on April 7. California’s recent drought combined with poor ocean conditions has resulted in three consecutive years of low abundance for Sacramento…

Lisa Griffith – BD Fishing Chick BD would like to introduce you to Lisa Griffith, a well accomplished angler, boat owner, tournament enthusiast and IGFA record setter. BD:Where do you live? Lisa Griffith:Rancho Santa Fe, California BD:What is your occupation? Lisa Griffith:I am a patent attorney with my own firm and also serve as a Judge Pro Tem with the San Diego Superior Court. BD:What are your other hobbies? Lisa Griffith:Horses have been my passion for as long as I can remember.  Growing up, my family bred and showed Arabians and Half-Arabians/National Show Horses.  I won many national titles showing…

The 14th annual East Cape Dorado Shoot Out has been scheduled for July 21, 2018 at the Van Wormer Resorts in Los Barriles. This is one of the largest fishing tournament in Southern Baja with an average turnout of 130 teams each year. What makes this event so popular is the low entry fee along with a big pay out. This year’s entry free is $500 per team and the winning team will walk away with a brand new, 2018 4×4 Volkswagen Amarok pick up. The tournament also offers optional side jackpots of $200, $300, $500 and $1,000. Last years jackpots reached…

Race to PEI Official Rules The Race to Prince Edward Island- The Return Contest (the “Sweepstakes”) is brought to you by www.BDoutdoors.com, a subsidiary of Bloodydecks LLC (the “Sponsor”). ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE WINNER will win round-trip air airfare and ground transportation to Prince Edward Island, Accommodations, Meals and Three Days Fishing, with an approximate retail value of $8,000. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply; void where prohibited. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY; A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received from www.bdoutdoors.com. PRIZES MAY BE…

Fred Hall Show 2018 The Fred Hall Shows enjoyed huge turn outs and all of the participants came away with positive vibes.  Now everyone is ready to go fishing Boats Galore The Fred Hall show was chocked full of new boat offerings from a wide array of dealers from around California.  A great place to boat shop under one roof. BD Outdoors & Bloodydecks The BD/Bloodydecks and the Fishdope booth were swarmed with fans who wanted to get a crack at the new BD Swag and get their free stickers. Free Stickers!!! Always a huge hit of the Fred Hall…

Canyon Coolers launches New Price Points For Their Great Products Canyon Coolers, known for their durable rotomolded coolers with an emphasis on practical design has announced a great new price structure across the board on their products.  Canyon Coolers has dropped their prices by 20% across their product lines creating an average savings of $100 on coolers as compared to leading competitors. Save 20% across the entire Canyon Cooler product line! That makes products like the Canyon Cooler Outfitter series and even better value, with no loss of function or ice retention. Outfitter Series coolers are quality coolers featuring extreme…

B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing organization, has endorsed proposed legislation that would reopen navigable waters in Louisiana to boaters and anglers. The bill, HB 391, introduced on March 1 by State Rep. Kevin Pearson (R.) of Slidell, would restrict the ability of private landowners to prohibit boater access to navigable waters flowing over or through their lands. It is currently being considered by the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure. “For 50 years, B.A.S.S. has fought for anglers’ rights to access public waters,” said B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland. “Louisiana is one of the most important battlegrounds in the…

Costa®, the leader in world-class performance sunglasses, has once again found a way to improve upon its extensive collection of frames developed specifically for life on or off the water. The company has launched two new wrap-style frames – Cape and Montauk – featuring temple ventilation ports to reduce lens fogging—staying true to Costa’s commitment to help anglers “see what’s out there.” Manufactured from biodegradable resins sourced from reclaimed castor oil.  Manufactured from biodegradable resins sourced from reclaimed castor oil, Costa’s newest frames withstand the elements of adventure while also providing comfort and wearability. Featuring Costa’s new innovative sweat management…

The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT), founded in 1959 is the second oldest big game sport fishing event in the world. This year, the Tournament returns to Kona’s summer fishing season starting Saturday, August 3 through Saturday, August 11, 2018.  Built on prestige, trophies and strict International Game Fish Association (IGFA) rules for world records, HIBT attracts elite fishing enthusiasts from around the world. Since its inception, the tournament has spotlighted Kona as the fishing destination and more recently, encouraged fish conservation by implementing its tag and release point scoring program and its successful satellite tagging through the efforts of…

Simrad Yachting, a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fish-finding systems, recently announced the release of a new software upgrade for NSS evo3, NSS evo2, NSO evo2 and GO Series displays that includes sonar enhancements, new automatic routing functionality, C-MAP® charting improvements and touchscreen control of MotorGuide® Xi5 trolling motors. At the heart of the release is FishReveal™, an exciting new sonar feature that makes fish easier to see on DownScan Imaging™. The upgrade also includes significant enhancements to StructureScan® 3D and StructureScan® HD; the addition of C-MAP Easy Routing and Navionics®…

Like its counterparts in automobiles and electronics, Shimano is constantly evolving its products, and now showcases the ‘next’ in technological advancements in the new Stella FJ reels. The flagship in Shimano’s spinning reel line-up, the five new models – in sizes for everything from trout and panfish, to bass and walleye, to tarpon, stripers and sailfish, include the Stella (STL) 1000FJ, STL-2500HGFJ, STL-C3000XGFJ, STL-4000XGFJ and STL-C5000XGFJ. Setting it apart from past series, anglers will quickly notice new Shimano technology, including MicroModule II gear system, enhanced HAGANE concept constructed gear and body, X-Protect and SilentDrive. “With Stella, anglers around the globe…

AFTCO has brought their proven performance shirt materials to the world of polo shirts.  Kicking things off with two new versions, these good looking shirts will keep you cool and looking good whether your setting the hook or celebrating the tournament win. Divot, an AFTCO Men’s performance polo shirts, comes in several stylish colors. Don’t let these striped polos fool you, made of 51% Polyester/ 49% Nylon these polo shirts come equipped with AFBLOCK for sun protection and AFCOOl quick dry, moisture wicking material for a day out on the boat, in the sun, and that Bass you just reeled…

Local Knowledge Season 3 on Discovery Channel The announcement all you fishing nerds have been waiting for is here!  Local Knowledge Season 3 will air on Sunday, April 8th at 8 AM on the Discovery Channel.  This season will be packed with exciting new fishing locations, experiences, and new knowledge to be had. Local Knowledge, the TV fishing show, was created to celebrate every aspect of fishing: to acknowledge the similarities and the differences in fishing styles around the world and to recognize the characters who pursue this lifelong addiction to fishing and the outdoors. Now entering their third year…

Fred Hall Del Mar Specials 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 23 stores, located throughout Southern California. They take pride in being your neighborhood store and stay dedicated to their local customers. Turner’s Outdoorsman comes to Fred Hall Show in full force with the best deals on everything outdoors. Here are just a few of the many deals and specials For Fred Hall.

Lowrance continued its domination of America’s tournament-fishing circuit as Lowrance Pro Jordan Lee mounted an epic comeback to claim the 2018 Bassmaster Classic Championship. Held on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell, March 16-18, Lee’s winning three-day total of 47-pounds, 1-ounce, comes on the heels of his 2017 victory on Lake Conroe, Texas, and marks the seventh straight Classic championship win for a competitor using Lowrance’s HDS fishfinder/chartplotter displays. The 26-year-old Guntersville, Ala., native is also the youngest angler in Bassmaster history to win the tournament two years in a row. In the Classic’s final standings, six of the top 12 competitors relied…

Something to look forward to every year, the “Mullet Run” is synonymous with lights out fishing for so many species. As massive schools of mullet march through the local zones you can find a variety of game fish like tarpon, snook, jacks, and sharks gorging at will. If you find the bait…you find the fish. Take advantage when the migration rolls though, it can be some of the best fishing of the year and the Nat Geo-like visuals will leave a lasting impression. Partners: AFTCO | Accurate Fishing | Costa | St. Croix Rods | Raymarine Filmed By: Jason Arnold…

The 2018 Melton International Catalog is here and they have everything you need to gear up for Spring and Summer fishing. Don’t wait till the fish are here, stock up now and save big. Visit Melton International Tackle’s website for everything you need to fish.

Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957 — announced the release of a new software update for HDS Carbon™, HDS Gen3 and Elite-Ti displays that includes sonar enhancements, new automatic routing functionality and improvements for C-MAP® charting. At the heart of the release is FishReveal™, an exciting new sonar feature that makes fish easier to see on DownScan Imaging™. The upgrade also includes significant enhancements to StructureScan® 3D and StructureScan HD; the addition of C-MAP Easy Routing and Navionics® Dock-to-Dock Autorouting capability; plus, a new, easy-to-interpret C-MAP navigation palette. FishReveal Smart Target Viewing FishReveal is a massive leap forward…

AFTCO Celebrates 60 Years Fishing Family owned and operated, the American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) represents unparalleled quality, performance and reliability when it counts most. Worn across the globe, AFTCO’s fishing clothing is designed to handle the harshest elements. Whether you’re an elite professional bass angler looking to stay dry in a late fall downpour or an offshore weekend warrior seeking protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays, AFTCO keeps you fishing comfortably. AFTCO products are field tested from our Southern California offices where many of our core saltwater fishing tackle products are still proudly handcrafted and manufactured in our U.S.-based machine shop. AFTCO…

Editor’s Note:  Great news from the crew at Gray FishTag on the growing participation in their new tagging program.  Gray FishTag Research is proud to acknowledge the hard, consistent and productive work that is being done by our Research Centers and their crews. The continued efforts are truly helping our initiative in being able to analyze the data coming in from the tagged fish and providing relevant information. In Costa Rica alone, the four research centers: Marina Pez Vela, Los Sueños Resort and Marina, Crocodile Bay Eco Lodge and Zancudo Lodge have tagged over 1300 fish. That is an incredible…

Incredible Orca Experience Crocodile Bay Costa Rica No day of fishing at Crocodile Bay Resort is ever run of the mill.  One never knows what wonders will show themselves in one of the world’s most diverse areas. Its all about the experience! Costa Rica is often referred to as the Switzerland of Central America. And this little country can boast one of the highest literacy rates on the planet. When it comes to your well-being, it is very easy to keep healthy here; in fact, the World Health Organization praises Costa Rica for actually ranking far better than the U.S…

Toxic algae blooms, polluted water, declining fisheries on Florida’s East and West Coasts; all are a result of massive, unnatural discharges from Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Rivers. Meanwhile, Florida Bay and the Florida Keys have been plagued with seagrass die-offs and algae blooms as a result of decreased freshwater flows through the Everglades. The solutions exist, we just need the political will! Solutions exist to fix these problems by creating filter marshes south of Lake Okeechobee and restoring the natural flow to the Everglades. That’s why Hell’s Bay Boatworks, a Titusville, Florida based skiff manufacturer, has…