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Finding a trolling lure that runs true, goes fast, dives deep and holds up to fish after fish might sound like a pipe dream, but it is a dream come true for Damon Olsen, Founder of Nomad Design Tackle.  He has spent five years designing and testing this trolling minnow lure in his home waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Bone crushing strikes are the norm and any tackle has to be beyond tough! Nomad Design Tackle has been born from the need for fish-catching lures that can endure the harshest battle conditions possible. The result is a…

2018 Miami International Boat Show Our last Trade Show stop is the 2018 Miami International Boat Show. Come and visit us at Tent D-316, next to Capt Harry’s Fishing Supply. Sign-up for show specials, and talk with our famed captains. See the usual suspects joining us below! Friday 3-5pm: Capt. Chris Sheeder, Rum Line & Capt. David Salazar, Poco Loco Saturday & Sunday 1-2pm: Capt. Chris Sheeder, Rum Line & Capt. David Salazar, Poco Loco 2:45- 3:15pm: Captain Rick Murphy & Brie Gabrielle of Sportsman Adventures Looking for plans for Memorial Day Weekend? We can offer warm sunshine, ice cold drinks, and an average of 12-15 sailfish raises per boat per…

Local Knowledge Welcomes SeaDek Local Knowledge it is approaching the start of Season 3 and they have exciting news!  SeaDek, a revolutionary boat product, is coming on board to become a valuable part of the Local Knowledge team. “We like being able to say we are surrounded by the best in the industry, and nothing could be truer when it comes to SeaDek”, said Ali Hussainy, Local Knowledge host.  “Their foam boating products are sweeping the nation and changing the way boating and fishing is done.” What is SeaDek? A closed cell, non-skid PE/EVA foam that transforms boats and accessories into user-friendly…

Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine stabilization, announced the launch of the Seakeeper 2 at the Miami International Boat Show running Feb.15 to Feb. 19. The newest and smallest Seakeeper yet is designed to eliminate up to 95 percent of boat roll on 27- to 32-foot vessels. The Seakeeper 2 is 25 percent lighter (414 lbs.) and 22 percent smaller (24.8” L x 25.5” W x 20” H) than the next smallest model. “We have a relentless drive to of bringing stabilization to the masses,” said Seakeeper Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Semprevivo. “The Seakeeper 2 is the first of our…

BRP, a world leader in powersports, announced its industry-leading line-up of XD engine oil for Evinrude and Johnson outboards has been re-branded as XPS Marine. The same high-quality engine oils now leverage the XPS brand and are offered in three products – XD100, XD50 and XD30. XPS Marine’s XD100 Synthetic Formula Direct Injection Oil ensures long engine life, durability and reliability in Evinrude E-TEC G2 and Evinrude E-TEC outboards. XD100 maintains engine power and acceleration by reducing combustion deposits and friction. Designed specifically for Evinrude outboards, the synthetic formula delivers maximum engine performance with uncompromising lubrication. XD50 Synthetic Blend 2-Stroke…

BD Offer Free Fishing Spot navionics Charts BD Outdoors and cartography giant Navionics (fishing app) have teamed up to bring BD’ers a unique chart application for free. Using Navionics incredibly user-friendly digital chart software (navionics boating), BD has assembled key fishing GPS coordinates for three of our most popular BD areas of viewership: Southern California, Washington and Oregon, and the Florida Keys. Now anyone can access a wealth of data and use the chart software to help plan a day of fishing at home or while visiting one of these popular destinations. Often these spots are well known, but that does…

Editor’s Note: Check out the February Costa Rica fishing report from Crocodile Bay Resort written by Capt. Allan Smith. It was almost six-thirty. Time to go. As we walk down the path to the pier, clearing the last of the trees, we are greeted with a spectacular view of the Golfo Dulce (Spanish for “Sweet Gulf”). In the distance mountains stretching as far as the eye can see with ridges that encircle the Gulf, forming long beautiful flowing lines, running all the way from one end of the gulf to the other. A light breeze is blowing from the north, just…

CCA CAL Marine Conservation Through the generosity of a match from Anthony Hsieh, the Coastal Conservation Association of California (CCA CAL) raised $237,543.50 to further their ability to represent saltwater anglers in CA. On February 6, 2018 CCA CAL Chairman Bill Shedd and Treasurer Don Trojan received a $79,214.50 check from Anthony for the 2-1 match program against the $158,429 raised from current CCA CAL members and concerned saltwater anglers. CCA is a 40 year old organization with 130,000 members nationally. While only a few years old, CCA has already accomplished much. A recent example was CCA CAL helping to…

Serious anglers know that dusk and dawn are dynamite times to be on the water. To help them find and catch more fish during these low-light conditions, Costa Sunglasses developed a revolutionary Sunrise Silver Mirror 580P polycarbonate lens to boost optical contrast in dim light. The breakthrough lens earned Costa the “Best Eyewear” award in the 2017 ICAST New Product Showcase. Costa, the leader in world-class performance sunglasses, has now extended the polarized Sunrise Silver Mirror color into its scratch-resistant 580G glass lenses. John Sanchez, Vice President of Product Development at Costa, explains “Whether you’re poling the flats at sunrise…

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San Diego Chapter LP Fishing – Bloodydecks Fishing The San Diego CCA (Coastal Conservation Association California CCA CAL) chapter is hosting an open member meeting at noon this Saturday, Feb 10 in Oceanside at: LP Fishing Supply 3245 Production Ave, Oceanside, California 92058 Chad Gierlich from Hookup Baits will be sharing his knowledge, techniques, and baits at LP Fishing Supply. There will be food, refreshments, a great raffle and the HookUp Baits Team on hand to share their information. Geoff at LP will be offering a 10% discount during this meeting to all attendees. Learn more or join the CCA…

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As a gift to commemorate the now extra than 50 years Shimano has experienced a presence in the United States — and the 40-12 months anniversary of Shimano-branded deal with currently being offered by fishing dealers nationwide— the business is generating big economical contributions to support the advocacy initiatives of leisure fishing teams in places in which its primary fishing functions are positioned. Also involved with economical support will be the American Sportfishing Association’s Maintain Florida Fishing initiatives, an initiative that was the brainchild of Shimano North American Fishing, Inc. president Dave Pfeiffer when he served on the ASA Board of Directors. “On…

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., and Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® brands, today announced that they have ended a three-year-long patent dispute relating to sonar and auto guidance. The agreement includes a broad cross licensing of patents and other intellectual property, which will allow both companies to bring new innovations to the market faster and benefit all marine customers. “This is an exciting time as new technology is bringing positive change to the marine market,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO. “This resolution allows us to focus all of our energy to…

This year’s California Boating Congress will commence on Tuesday evening, February 27th, with a cocktail reception for all attendees at 6:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, 1209 L. Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The main event will kick off at 8:30 AM, Wednesday, February 28th at the Hyatt Regency, with an opening welcome from MRA President, Mark Sandoval, and Keynote Speech by Robert Newsome, Vice President, Engineering Standards & Membership, National Marine Manufacturers Association. A summary of past and present legislative actions facing recreational boating in the state will be presented by Bret Gladfelty, MRA legislative advocate with the Apex Group, followed by a series of nine separate educational…

Running from February 1 through April 30, 2018, the Simrad NSS evo3 Go With Confidence Sales Promotion offers boaters the year’s biggest savings – including up to $500 off – on NSS evo3 multifunction displays. Throughout the sales promotion, boaters can get a $500 Visa® Reward Card rebate on purchases of NSS16 evo3, $400 on NSS12 evo3, $300 on NSS9 evo3 and $200 on NSS7 evo3. These mail-in rebate offers – limit three per household – are applicable for purchases made in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. “There has never been a better time to upgrade your marine…

CCA California Job Coastal Conservation Association Is Hiring! CCA California is looking for an Assistant Director. The CCA California Assistant Director is responsible for directing volunteer activities related to local CCA California chapters (coastal conservation association jobs), banquet fundraising and organizing chapter events. This position is also responsible for managing the CCA California social media accounts and other electronic communications. CCA California offers benefits along with a competitive salary and is an equal opportunity employer. Want to Learn More? Read the job posting here on their site: www.ccacalifornia.org/employment

Navionics, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating market, is partnering with fellow industry leaders and the South Florida boating community to remap marine and inland waterways impacted by Hurricane Irma. When the hurricane passed through the area September 10, 2017 some marine resources were affected. Some shorelines and bottom contours were also changed. By working together, the remapping initiative will improve boater safety in these areas. The month-long post-Irma remapping event is going on now. Individuals wishing to participate are invited to record their sonar logs and upload data to Navionics, as well as to…

Almost all anglers are introduced to fishing by a family member or close friend. Nothing could be truer than our next pair of Fishing Chicks, Claire and Emily Sears.  Sister-in-laws who are married to avid fishermen, Bryan and Taylor Sears.  We got the opportunity to ask them both about their family fishing tradition. BD:Where do you live? Emily:I live in Pembroke, Massachusetts – a small town that is only a quick 25-minute drive from where we keep our boats in Scituate, Massachusetts. Claire:I live in Hingham, Massachusetts – which is about halfway between Boston and Cape Cod – with my…

OCEARCH is a recognized world leader in generating critical scientific data related to tracking (telemetry) and biological studies of keystone marine species such as great white and tiger sharks, in conjunction with conservation outreach and education at a measurable global scale. In a collaborative environment established by Founding Chairman and Expedition Leader Chris Fischer, OCEARCH shares real-time data through OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker, inspires current and future generations of explorers, scientists, and stewards of the ocean, and enables leading researchers and institutions to generate previously unattainable data. It has completed 28 expeditions, worldwide, as of April 2017. Most recent expedition…

A letter from Todd Staley, Fishing Director of Crocodile Bay Lodge It’s Hasta Luego, It’s not Adios Ever since I remember, I’ve fished and have been lucky enough to spend my entire life near bodies of water that held fish. My mom always called me a “Dreamer”. She was famous for getting her shoe off her foot and on to the side of a head in less than a second. At nearly 95, I think she has lost maybe a tenth of a second over the years. She still beats most Jeopardy contestants to the buzzer while watching the popular…

When warmth and comfort are of the utmost importance, Sumo will come through with a nice touch. The Sumo fleece is constructed with a heavy knit brushed fleece and features a vertical chest storage pocket, full-front zipper, front hand pockets, and an AFTCO fish logo embroidery. Whether you wear it for the morning bite or for your Sunday best, Sumo is a great addition to the AFTECH fleece lineup. Sumo Fleece From AFTCO Features 100% Polyester Heavy sweater knit brushed fleece Vertical chest pocket Chest embroidery Active fit – Modern true to size fit Visit AFTCO for this and many…

The ninth annual Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge tournament took place on January 7 (practice day) 8, 9, 10, (tournament dates), at the world-class Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala. This time for the first time ever, the fishing was slow for Guatemala standards, seems like some cold water moved in and pushed the fish off of their feed for a few days. That said each of the 7 teams in the tournament caught sailfish on 20# tippet on the fly. We had several adjustments which changed some of our teams around. Rufus Wakeman was scheduled to fish aboard Intensity with…

A must watch, must act video from Vanishing Paradise about the daily erosion of Louisiana’s fertile delta and marshes.  So much has been lost already, but it is fixable.  We just have to get out of the way of Nature and let the mighty Mississippi River do what it has done for eons. Louisiana loses a football field worth of land to the sea every 90 minutes. Editor’s Note:  Here is an excerpt from an article I wrote called Louisiana or Bust – A Cajun Fishing Adventure. “This is where I have to give you some backstory into the perils…