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Check out the story of our next BD Fishing Chick, Allison Stattner and learn what drives her to fish every second possible. BD:Where do you live? Allison Stattner:I live in Coconut Grove, Florida. I am originally from Avalon, New Jersey which is near Cape May. BD:What is you occupation? Allison Stattner:I went to University of Miami for my MBA/JD and worked for a commercial real estate developer managing land use/permits and approvals here in South Florida. After the loss of my father (and fishing partner) and the birth of my daughter, I decided to open a retail business on Miami…

The first razor clam dig of the fall season will get underway October 6-7,2017 at four ocean beaches. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved the dig on evening tides at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks after marine toxin tests showed that clams on those beaches are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed on any beach before noon. The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides: Oct. 6, Friday, 7:49 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks Oct. 7, Saturday, 8:33 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long…

Jimmy Salazar from Promar/Ahi will be sharing his valuable knowledge on how to hoopnet for lobsters in this seminar at the Channel Islands Yacht Club. CCA CAL will be there to update everyone on legislative and conservation efforts and there will be open time for local fishing issues. There will be a great raffle too!

After moving in and out of the top spot on the leaderboard throughout the week, Surfside Marina – Team Miss Behavin wins the 2017 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Team members include Captain David Finkelstein and anglers Stephen “Montauck” Weitzen and Jon Niiyama. Surfside Marina – Team Miss Behavin is perhaps new to the iconic Kona fishing tournament but definitely not new to fishing. Coming to Kona to fish the HIBT has been a collective dream for this team and their tag and release on the final day sealed the win. Surfside Marina – Team Miss Behavin’s tag and release strategy…

The art tying of artificial flies to attract fish might well be the world’s second oldest sport. That centuries-old heritage and tradition will be celebrated at the 27th annual International Fly Tying Symposium in Lancaster, Penn., Nov. 11-12. While fly-tying tools and materials have evolved over the eons, the basic principles of the art of turning fur and feathers into artificial fish-catching insects can be traced to the Macedonians in about the year 200 A.D. The 2018 Symposium is scheduled for the ballroom of the Lancaster Marriott Hotel, 25 So. Queen St., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Sat.; 9 a.m.-4:30…

6th Annual Longfin Customer Appreciation Day & Parking Lot Show Saturday October 14th, 2017, 7 AM To 7 PM. The Longfin Customer Appreciation Day sale (the longfin sale) just keeps getting bigger and bigger! Unbelievable pricing on all participating manufacturers. Giant raffle with hundreds of prizes. Up to 5 free reel services (one for each participating brand) with a minimum purchase. Lots of free giveaways.  All your favorite tackle and reel companies will be set up in booths in the parking lot offering “to good to be true” deals. “Everyone has a great time”, says Longfin’s Eric Miller, ” But…

Great news from the Florida Keys, despite taking the full brunt of Hurricane Irma’s wrath, the Keys will be open to visitors beginning October 1, 2017. If you’ve ever been to the Florida Keys, then I’m sure you have treasured memories of tropical relaxation mixed with the thrill of incredible sportfishing and diving.  If you’ve never been to the Keys, now would be a great time and the guides and businesses who are getting up and running would certainly appreciate the business right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZuq8jjjwqk Florida Keys are opening October 1st!  Come on Down! Local officials said, “Most of the…

Scorpion Sportfishing fleet. El Regalo East Cape Sportfishing Report – September 27, 2017 The weather has cooled off significantly this past week with comfortable temperatures greeting visitors. While the weather and the water is a little cooler, the fishing is red hot. Save a few windy days, bait has been abundant and the fish cooperative. Billfish Blue marlin fishing was on fire towards the end of last week with boats releasing 2-3 per day. Striped marlin and sailfish were also in the mix. The bite slowed a little with a couple of days of north wind. We were still getting…

Editor’s Note: Finally some good news on the fisheries front.  The recent approval of pelagic longlines being allowed back into Florida’s East Coast Closed Zone had presented a threat to thriving swordfish fishery that has rebounded after 16 years of protection from the very same longlines.  The Billfish Foundation rallied its members and mobilized the voice of anglers from all around the state and beyond.  We’ve just received word from the TBF of the withdrawal of the “research” by NOVA University.  Our thanks to everyone who helped stop this!  Below is the release from TBF: The Billfish Foundation (TBF) respects…

As the popular recreational California Spiny Lobster fishing season prepares to open on Saturday, Sept. 30, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds divers and hoop netters of new regulations that will be in effect for the 2017-2018 season. The California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) adopted commercial and recreational lobster fishing regulations at its April 2016 meeting to support the implementation of the California Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan. A summary of the new recreational lobster fishing regulations is provided below. All other recreational lobster fishing regulations, unless listed below, remain unchanged and remain in effect: The 2017-2018…

Mustad introduced a new jig head this year that will revolutionize the durability of your soft plastic baits.  The Mustad Impact Spring Jig Head is soon to be released in the Elite Jig Head Series line-up. What makes these jig heads work so well is the spring keeper molded into the back of the head and around the shank of an Ultra-Point 30-degree jig hook that features Mustad’s 4.3 Micro Point Technology.  This means Mustad takes their custom high carbon steel alloy wire and puts it through their unique three-stage Optics’s-angle process that ensures 4.3 Micro Points stay sharp longer,…

The 3rd annual Avalon Billfish Challenge, hosted by Russ and Jenny Armstrong and daughters Amy and Erin, took place out of Avalon, Catalina Island September 17, 18 and 19, 2017 with 10 boats and many of the top striped marlin fishermen on the West Coast and a top Kona team competing for cash jackpots. Reports had marlin scattered from Santa Barbara Island to the East End of Catalina prior to the start of the ABC, however marlin fishing during the tournament proved to be slow. It was as if the fish had been tipped off and were laying low for…

Don’t miss out on your chance to learn from Jim Salazar @ Turner’s Outdoorsman. Promar lobster (promar marine)and crab hooping seminars presents by world renowned crustacean wrangler and author and lobster guru Jim Salazar.  Learn the ins and outs of hooping, including advanced tactics.  Jim will cover the latest equipment and baiting techniques as well as measuring and handling these delicious critters. The seminar will be helming on Thursday, September 28th at the 6:30 PM at the San Marcos location of Turner’s Outdoorsman located at 2085 Montiel #104. Space is limited so call 760-741-1570 for reservations.

As the final episode of Season 2 of the Local Knowledge Fishing Show, Ali and Rush reflect back on the highlights, challenges, fishing show bloopers and fun times they had in the making of Season 2. The crew looks forward to the future, with Season 3 on the horizon. “I can’t believe we’ve already blown through our second season of Local Knowledge and we had some highlights for sure.  Checking off some bucket list boxes along the way will make this season a memorable one,” said Ali Hussainy.  “Rush and I are looking forward to whats next and really appreciate…

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Angler Joe Roder of San Diego arrived at the H&M Landing dock aboard the M/V Ranger 85 on Wednesday September 20, at 7:30 AM with what was thought to be the largest bluefin tuna ever taken by a sport fisherman on rod & reel on the West Coast. The battle to bring in the giant fish lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes. An estimate of the fish’s weight based on its length and girth (83” x 60”) was 373.5-pounds. Once at the dock and the hoisted on the scale, the big fish weighed in at 345-pounds. It is the largest…

7 Fishing Products | You May Not Need But Will Definitely Want Here are 7 fishing products you may not need, but you will definitely want. And we bet you won’t be able to get through this list without adding at least one item to your shopping cart. These products are not fishing necessities, but they sure make fishing easier and fun. YETI LOADOUT BUCKET https://www.instagram.com/p/BWGSXaOFe69/?hl=en&taken-by=yeti Many people have been asking themselves why they would need a bucket that costs $39.99?  Well, let us tell you about the last bucket you’ll ever buy.  This thing is DURABLE.  It’s made from a…

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today the activation of its Disaster Relief and Response Fund to assist Coast Guard Members impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “As we see the hurricane rescue efforts unfold, we bear witness to the skill and expertise of the men and women of the United States Coast Guard,” said Susan Ludwig, president, Coast Guard Foundation. “These brave men and women are working around the clock in high winds and torrential rains to help those in the Houston and surrounding areas…

Skeeter/Yamaha Pro Brandon Palaniuk is the 2017 Toyota® Bassmaster® Angler of the Year. Palaniuk caught 62 pounds, 3 ounces of bass to finish in 20th place, earning the points he needed to surpass Oklahoma Pro Jason Christie by a final margin of 902 to 888 points, and claim his first Angler of the Year title during the Toyota® Mille Lacs Championship tournament. For the 29-year-old pro from Hayden, Idaho, hoisting the AOY trophy was the culmination of a phenomenal season that saw Palaniuk record six Top 12 finishes, including a victory on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The $100,000 he claimed with the…

Every September 11, Americans are bound by a somber remembrance, but on September 11, 2017, members of the California boating community found great reason to rejoice. The story starts with Captain Nathan Lins of TowBoatUS Catalina who, like on many other days, was towing a stranded vessel from Avalon to Mission Bay. TowBoatUS is much like AAA on the water for BoatUS members and Capt. Nathan was about 40-miles from Avalon when he heard a child-like voice say “Help” on channel 9. The pleading voice came from one of his two radios. Capt. Nathan said. “I keep one radio on…

AFTCO is known for their focus on function and quality in both their wide array of outdoor, technical apparel as well as their famous tackle accessories and hardware. Check out some highlights from the new Fall Line of AFTCO apparel which offers something for everyone whether your hanging out at the bar or braving Mother Nature’s elements. AFTCO’s Fall Apparel Highlights! Beta Fishing Pants You know AFTCO’s shorts, now check out AFTCO’s new technical fishing pants. Beta 2.0 is the next generation fishing pants that you’ve been looking for.  Utilizing AFTECH features like AFLEX 4-way stretch, AFCOOL quick dry moisture…

6th Annual Longfin Customer Appreciation Day & Parking Lot Show   Saturday October 14th, 2017, 7 AM To 7 PM. This sale just keeps getting bigger and bigger! Unbelievable pricing on all participating manufacturers. Giant raffle with hundreds of prizes. Free reel service with a minimum purchase. Lots of free giveaways.  The Longfin 2730 E. Chapman Ave Orange, CA 92869 714-538-8010 info@thelongfin.com

As the final episode of Season 2 of the Local Knowledge Fishing Show, Ali and Rush reflect back on the highlights, challenges and fun times they had in the making of Season 2. The crew looks forward to the future, with Season 3 on the horizon. “I can’t believe we’ve already blown through our second season of Local Knowledge and we had some highlights for sure.  Checking off some bucket list boxes along the way will make this season a memorable one,” said Ali Hussainy.  “Rush and I are looking forward to whats next and really appreciate the support and…