Canyon Coolers is kicking off a huge Holiday Sale on a wide variety of their products, all of which would make a great gift for that someone special. Coolers, tumblers, accessories and more at extreme discounted prices! Click HERE for the Canyon Cooler Sale page!
Accurate Fishing has built its reputation on making saltwater reels that are smaller and lighter than others in their class, yet capable of taking on surprisingly large, hard-fighting game fish. Check out the new Accurate BV2-800 series reels. The latest additions to the company’s popular Valiant series – the new BV2-800 / 800N-sized lever drag reels – are no exception. These reels are designed for trolling for tuna, sailfish, and stripe marlin. Designed to accommodate 80# braided line, these compact powerhouses have what it takes to land some of the toughest pelagic predators off the East, West and Gulf Coasts. Like…
Coastal Conservation Association of California and Bill Varney announced this week that the 2018 CCA CAL SportFishing Tide Calendar is now available at tackle stores, landings and all Turner’s Outdoorsman stores. This year’s calendar has more than just great pictures, important dates and tide charts—it has prizes too! CCA of CA will be holding a monthly drawing with prizes from sponsors including AFTCO, Accurate, Sumo Tackle, HookUp Baits, Costa, Promar, Dana Wharf Sportfishing, The Fred Hall Shows and more. Each calendar is marked with a special entry number. Winners will be announced the third Saturday of each month on “Let’s…
Part of the draw in saltwater fishing is the fact that one never knows what might bite your hook next. Thats why diehard fishermen trust Mustad hooks to close the deal when the chips are down. The Local Knowledge crew uses Mustad’s Elite jig heads to sample a wide variety of reef fish during a Florida Keys Grab Bag trip. Always sharp, sturdy and designed to take the punishment of any saltwater bruisers you throw at it, Mustad’s Elite jigs come in a wide variety of sizes and designs for any application. Check out more info about Mustad jig heads…
Seadek MArine has answered the call for more options in color matching and customization. Seadek Marine Products is excited to announce the launch of six new colors to augment their existing palette. The new offerings-Terra, Cappuccino, Cream, Chocolate, Smoke Gray, and Dark Gray-provide new hues to expand upon their already extensive selection, and deliver more versatility with organic earth tones that lend themselves to the sophisticated boat designs that define today’s market. “Seadek was founded on the idea of offering boaters a totally customizable product that could be designed around the tastes and needs of the individual,” said Jason Gardner,…
Vista (men’s loma vista hooded jacket) is packed to the gills with AFTECH features at a great price. Warm, technical and comfortable – Vista is constructed with a midweight polyester microfleece and features a DWR finish, AFGUARD stain release, chest storage pocket and reflective AFTCO logos. The Vista Performance Fleece Day in and day out, the Vista quarter zip fleece will be a new favorite when things cool down. Features Midweight Polyester Microfleece DWR Finish Reflective AFTCO logos AFGUARD Stain release Active Fit Click here for the store locator to find this great product or visit the AFTCO website for more.
Now you have one more way to watch the Local Knowledge fishing show on any device you choose. Waypoint TV is now playing Season 1 of your favorite fishing show, with Season 2 on the way. Click Here for Local Knowledge on Waypoint TV What perfect timing to do a Local Knowledge binge over the holidays. About the 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…
New Boater Tips TowBoatUS captains give their expert new boater tips to those getting into boating. They emphasize how training, experience, familiarity and practice are all important. They also give a few tips on things boaters should remember while out on the water. Excellent Boating Tips For New Boaters To learn more about BoatUS or to become a Member, visit https://www.boatus.com/ Learn lots more about BoatUS on BD.
Catching the colorful and delicious opah in the Pacific still turns heads, even amongst diehard fishermen, but catching one out of Ocean City, Maryland is giving everyone whiplash. Austin Ensor and his buddies are diehard fishermen with plenty of days on the pond between them, but no one could have imagined what was coming out of the depths on their recent trip. Austin retold the story, “ We’ve been fun fishing out of Ocean City, Maryland for years and normally we are catching tuna this time of year until the season ends around Thanksgiving. Tuna have been much slower lately…
Want to fish with Professional Angler Scott Martin / Scott Martin Challenge TV for BIG BASS and win an AFTCO gear package valued at $1,500?!? Like, comment, tag a friend and enter the contest at the link below for this once in a lifetime opportunity! Winner will be announced LIVE at the 2018 Bassmaster Classic. Enter Here: https://aftco.com/pages/scott-martin-challenge
Lowrance has just announced the new HOOK2 series of fishfinders/chartplotters, delivering a new standard for ease of use and affordability. At the heart of the world’s easiest-to-use HOOK2 fishfinder/chartplotter series is Lowrance Autotuning sonar – a new, game-changing solution that actively corrects sonar settings for the clearest underwater view. Now, anglers can spend more time fishing and less time making manual adjustments to their sonar settings. Most models will also feature full navigational capability and pre-loaded, high-detail mapping HOOK2 is not only easy to use, it’s also a powerful performer on the water. Anglers can cover more water in less…
Captain Rick Murphy of Sportsman’s Adventures hosted a trip October 26-30th of Casa Vieja Lodge Rookies from the likes of CCA Texas, CCA Florida, and Building Conservation Trust (CCA’s National Habitat Program). With Tropical Storm Selma lurking on the pacific, it made for not so ideal conditions, but that didn’t stop these tried and true fisherman. Capt. Rick Murphy managed to catch his personal best dorado estimated at 45-50lbs. In fact, the team managed 31 dorados in 3 days, the smallest at 25lbs. On day two, while the crew was trolling cedar plugs on the hunt for tuna, what they…
Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show Each year, a gathering of boats and boat lovers congregate in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to immerse themselves in everything boating. Fishing, cruising, sailing, yachting; if it floats, its here in every form. Ready to Go Its hard to imagine how much boating hardware gathers here and they pack them in. How about this row of sport fishing boats ready to go home with you? Custom Flare There are plenty of custom boats to choose from as well. Absolutely gorgeous works of art as much as they are fully functioning battle wagons for fishing and travel. Full…
Everyone has a busy schedule and the pace of life seems to get faster and faster. It is easy to forget, myself included, that our veterans (Veteran’s thanks) and their families make many, if not the ultimate sacrifices to keep us free. Many suffer physical and mental wounds, that make it difficult to re-enter civilian life. There are many programs and non-profits being developed that use the peaceful and healing experience of fishing, hunting or outdoor adventures to help these soldiers to reconnect themselves to something normal. A fishing trip that we consider a great way to spend a Saturday…
This season, Costa(Costa Holiday Contest) is giving you the chance to experience a gift unlike any other: time giving back and a weekend full of fishing. Two lucky winners get to spend some time helping coastal areas in need, and then hit the water to fish in some of the most beautiful waters on earth. A Costa Pro will help guide your epic adventure. Costa Holiday Contest Enter Here To Win Adventure One: Guatemala Embark on a world class adventure to the stunning Pacific Coast of Guatemala to stay at the 5-star Casa Vieja Lodge. You’ll get to make a difference…
Local Knowledge celebrated the final episode of Season 2 and they are planning #3 as we speak, but just in case you missed a show or wanted to watch your favorite episode again or share it with a friend, we’ve summed it all up for your ease of watching. Season 2 Local Knowledge Fishing Show Sword Wishing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aow2R7l_zkI&t=13s Dakus Bones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tuVG8hVqL4 Tuna Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFgLafPjQo&t=21s Grab Bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4MBa_2UVfg&t=4s Quicksands Treasure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neW0GqzOSzQ&t=17s Yachtsman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MijTlCkUWig&t=1s Cow Tippin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsMVnMLeAMM&t=5s Bridge Rubble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFSC49hHnmQ Skip Skip Boom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzBakrSCFg&t=1s The Three B’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TlgYYFeG6o&t=520s The Off Season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3bY-DQR8xY&t=11s Season Look Back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjDOmjaeCm0&t=11s All episodes of every season and…
Make plans to check out the free (Youth Fishing Derby) children’s fishing derby on November 18, 2017 at El Dorado Regional Park at 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90815. Registration is from 8 to 9 am, fishing goes from 9 to 1 pm and a raffle starts at 1pm. Tackle will be provided for kids to fish with for free and anyone over 16 years old is required to have a CA fishing license. For more info, call the El Dorado Regional Park (562) 570-1771
There can be a big difference between having heard of SeaDek and having experienced SeaDek. Those who have only heard of the many benefits of SeaDek probably think, “that sounds good, I may want to check it out.” Those who have fished on a boat with SeaDek in any capacity most likely say, “I have to have this on my boat now!!” Yes it is that good and probably one of the most versatile boating products that have been invented in years. What is SeaDek? A closed cell, non-skid PE/EVA foam that transforms boats and accessories into user-friendly versions of…
Best Time To Fish In Costa Rica A big part of being an angler and outdoor lover is an innate craving for adventure and appreciation of the natural world. There are many incredible places in the world and Crocodile Bay is your gateway to one of the true gems. The diversity in the Osa Peninsula is unmatched in Central America and probably the world. This untouched natural splendor goes hand in hand with incredible fishing opportunities and eco-adventures. Crocodile Bay is your ticket to both. Crocodile Bay Resort In Costa Rica Crocodile Bay is enjoying its 18th season of hosting…
The Okuma PCH Custom Series Rods are the latest addition to an already deep lineup of saltwater rods designed specifically for hardcore anglers. Today’s anglers want lightweight, sensitive rods that deliver enough strength and backbone to get fish to, and over the rail. The PCH Custom Rods utilize advanced technologies to create refined, powerful rods with both exceptional feel and rock solid durability. The PCH Custom Series Rods were designed with the latest technology and insight from leading fishermen around the country. The backbone to the PCH Custom Rods is the patented blank construction process dubbed Unidirectional Fiber Reinforcement. Owned…
Axiom Pro Raymarine is engineered for captains that want it all. Available with RealVision 3D, 1kW CHIRP sonar, and Raymarine HybridTouch control, Axiom Pro is the new standard for “all-in-one” display. And with a blazing fast quad core processor, a super bright IPS display, and the smart LightHouse OS, Axiom Pro delivers a fluid and intuitive navigation experience. Axiom Pro is easy to expand into an advanced navigation network that includes multiple Axiom displays, CHIRP radar, Evolution autopilot, FLIR thermal night vision technology, and more. See Raymarine’s website for more details.
The Queen is Back Finally, the Release has been released from Casa Vieja Lodge Marine Services and had her maiden voyage this past weekend during the 15th Annual Club Nautico de Guatemala Tournament. The Release, a 37’ Merritt, has completed a 2-year overhaul and reclaimed her reign as queen of the Casa Vieja Lodge fleet. Originally built in 1961, hull #8, she was repowered with new Cummins QSB6.7 Engines, SIMRAD NSS evo2 12-inch electronics, and exquisite teak craftsmanship. Captain Chico is back at the helm and is more excited than ever to re-introduce the queen to anglers this season. Which boat will…
BRP, a world leader in powersports, has released an industry-leading, ten-year, factory-backed extended service coverage offer on all Evinrude E-TEC and Evinrude E-TEC G2 engines. This engine coverage is the longest in the industry. The new Perfect Ten Sales Event runs through April 30th. “Evinrude leads the outboard industry in technological innovation, new functionality and easy and accessible ownership,” said Wendy Wilson, manager public relations, Evinrude. “We listen to our customers and then push hard to exceed their expectations. Offering ten full years of coverage with the purchase of an Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 gives our owners peace of mind…
The Simrad® GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR are the newest additions to the top-selling GO standalone chartplotter series. Loaded with today’s latest boating technologies, the GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR multi-touch chartplotters are the perfect fit for power boaters looking for high-quality, all-in-one navigation products for cruising, fishing and watersports, that are easy to use and offer more features at an affordable price. The GO12 XSE offers a new, 12-inch display option for the GO Series, while the upgraded GO7 XSR features a restyled, glass-helm design, along with radar compatibility, not previously available on the GO7 XSE. Featuring super-bright displays…
