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You can win a big prize just by entering this contest! BD Outdoors is a sponsor of Local Knowledge fishing show and they are hooking up a very lucky person with a show swag bag from a few of the show’s sponsors.  You have the chance to win apparel from Blooodydecks, AFTCO, sunglasses from Costa, Mustad hooks, and a Yeti Rambler. If you haven’t seen our show, you can watch it for free multiple ways HERE [RF_CONTEST contest=’6750′]

Hey Guys, One of the more interesting introductions at ICAST 2017 was the new Okuma Tesoro Star Drag reel, a classic “3/0” general purpose reel for the Salt offered in two great sizes the narrow “10” and standard width “12”. These are images of the Tesoro 10 mounted on an Okuma PCH Custom Rod. The “10” shown here is a perfect 30# reel for live bait, mounted on a jig stick for surface iron or even on a vertical jigging rod for working slow pitch jigs for tuna. Okuma has done a tremendous job in recent years responding to the…

Sharks are the lifeblood of our oceans, and they’re disappearing. If the oceans lose their apex predator, the entire ecosystem could collapse. Costa has been a long-term supporter of OCEARCH, an at-sea lab led by explorers and researchers who generate critical data and put science on the side of sharks. Costa Has Created the OCEARCH Collection to help fund shark tagging. The Best Collection is Costa’s tribute to the sharks that help keep our ocean ecosystems balanced. The collection features new frames, colors and gear with designs inspired by sharks. Each purchase helps fund research expeditions aboard OCEARCH and their mission…

We would like to introduce you to Ashley Weber, our next BD Fishing Chick. BD:Where do you live? Ashley Weber:I live in Melbourne on the East Coast of Florida. BD:What is your occupation? Ashley Weber:I am a marine artist. I own my own business, Ashley Weber Art, Inc. I currently work primarily in stainless steel using my skills in metal fabrication to hand make sculptures of fish and other marine life. www.ashleyweberart.com BD:What are your other hobbies? Ashley Weber:Most of my weeks consist of fulfilling orders on custom stainless steel sculptures and fishing as much as I possibly can. I…

With Hurricane Irma beginning to push into the interior of the U.S., the storm has left behind many damaged recreational boats in its wake. To help affected boat owners with the recovery effort, BoatUS has these four tips to get the salvage process started quickly to protect and preserve the value of any boat harmed by the storm. These Tips Are Valuable For Any Catastrophe Remove Valuables. If your boat has washed ashore, remove as much equipment as possible and move it to a safe place to protect it from looters or vandals. It’s a good idea to put your contact…

Photo Contest! Enter for a chance to win a complete set of Promar Ambush XL Hoop Nets! Enter Your Photo HERE: www.Promarnets.com/ATS All you have to do is submit a photo of you lobster fishing! May the best photos win!!!

Fraser Optics The Mariner Series Fraser Optics M25/Stedi-Eye Mariner Stabilized Binoculars are some of the finest gyro stabilized marine binoculars on the market today, removing up to 98% of image motion caused by hand tremor and platform vibration. These Factory Refurbished binoculars are no exception, Fraser Optics Binoculars offer anglers the greatest field of vision, unsurpassed resolution and the highest scan rate available. Fraser Optics feature a buoyant, 100% sealed, submersible and waterproof. Factory refurbished with 1 year factory warranty. Click HERE to shop

If you’ve been dreaming of deep drop fishing for delicious snapper and grouper or getting ready to join the daytime sword fishing crowd, then now is the time to strike!  Melton International Tackle is offering free J-Braid line on qualifying purchases of Daiwa electric reels in a variety of models. If you’ve spooled one up before, you know this is a huge savings! Check out Melton’s for all your offshore tackle and boating needs. Visit Melton International Tackle to save big!

The Local Knowledge crew is back in Key West, Florida to see what’s on tap during the “off season” (Local Knowledge S02-E11). Florida red snapper fishing “Though the tourism never really slows down in the Keys anymore, I remember a day when it did, but we still could always count on a day of fishing filled with a variety of species”, said Capt. Rush Maltz of Local Knowledge.”Yellowtail, mutton and Florida red snapper get anglers primed up for the challenge of horsing big grouper and jacks from their tropical dens in the reef. A pinfish trap glittering with bait gives…

The PENN International reel has a long history of success in the evolution of the sportfishing story. In 1966, PENN introduced the first International Series reels. Internationals were built specifically for big game fishermen who were chasing trophy fish and world records. There have been five previous generations and numerous versions of the International since then, but now PENN is excited to introduce the PENN VI, the sixth generation of International that was launched this year at the 2017 ICAST show in Orlando, Florida. Mike Rice, Penn Brand Manager, explained, “We have been very happy with the performance and popularity…

Costa Rica fishing report August, we released 94 roosterfish with only three boats on the water each day. Some highlights included the Alameda group that started off their vacation catching twenty-seven roosterfish and a mixed bag of fifteen other fish (see a complete recap of their trip below). The Dinger family also got in on the action, releasing eighteen roosterfish and ten jacks. Mr. Villareal set out for a day alone on the water with his family opting to do some Costa Rica eco tours after fishing the first day. His captain made the short run to the beaches outside of the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf). They set out…

[RF_CONTEST contest=’6994′] Seaguar is giving away the ULTIMATE line and leader prize package to one lucky winner(Seaguar Contest).  If you are a saltwater fisherman, you are going to want to get your hands on these products.  There is something in this prize for almost all types of offshore and inshore fishing. The more ways you enter the better your chances are of winning! What makes Seaguar better? They invented fluorocarbon fishing line in 1971 and is the only fluorocarbon line company that makes its own fluoro resins. They control the manufacturing process from start to finish to deliver the ultimate…

The Local Knowledge crew is back in Key West, Florida to see what’s on tap during the “off season”. “Though the tourism never really slows down in the Keys anymore, I remember a day when it did, but we still could always count on a day of fishing filled with a variety of species”, said Capt. Rush Maltz of Local Knowledge.  “Yellowtail, mutton and red snapper get anglers primed up for the challenge of horsing big grouper and jacks from their tropical dens in the reef. A pinfish trap glittering with bait gives hope to the day’s conquests. Whether its…

BD member mkfriedrich (@meielizabeth) shares this scrumptious looking fried yellowtail taco recipe with us. Here’s what he has to say about it, “Hi guys! I just wanted to share my fish taco recipe. I’ve done so much research on these highly sought after tacos and this recipe is truly impeccable. The best part is, it’s extremely easy. I used yellowtail because yellowtail fishing has been fantastic and most days wide open.  I got this recipe online a while ago and tweaked it. So why not share, just do the recipe as follows and you will love it! Yellowtail Taco Ingredients 2 Pounds yellowtail…

BRP, a world leader in powersports, recently announced a six-year, factory-backed extended service coverage on all Evinrude E-TEC and Evinrude E-TEC G2 engines. The new Fall Sales Event runs through October 22nd. “When you know you make the best engine on the market, some would say that there is no reason to offer the best service coverage in the industry,” said Olivier Pierini, Evinrude director of global marketing and strategic planning. “Well, we don’t see it that way. At Evinrude we constantly strive to improve our technology, building upon our successes and listening to our customers to make boating more…

There are many fisheries around the world where a trolling lure that can dive deep without the hindrance of lead or planners is an invaluable tool.  But to stand up to the brute force used my Nature’s fiercest predators like wahoo, tuna and grouper, a diving plug has to be built extremely tough.  That’s where the Rapala X-Rap Magnum lure comes in.  The X-Rap Magnum Series is built Xtra tough to handle these incredible gamefish time and time again. The X-Rap lure has its own precision diving-lip that planes the lure to specific depths while the lure imparts a tantalizing…

All Rivers & Saltwater Charters is your one-stop charter fishing service in the Washington state area and beyond.  Their Washington fishing guides provide all the gear, table, boat, bait and fuel that you will need to have a fun, safe and productive day on the water. Led by full-time, professional guide and captain, Mark Coleman, the All Rivers & Saltwater Charters team offers shared and private, fully furnished Washington fishing charters for salmon, steelhead, tuna, lingcod, halibut, and crab. Their charter fishing locations include the Seattle area rivers, Puget Sound, Westport, & San Juan Islands, the Columbia river and Olympic…

Breaking News From YETI YETI Sponsors are donating 100% of YETI.com and Flagship sales this Friday, September 1st, to fund Hurricane Harvey relief organizations. Learn more about how you can give back. HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF The Gulf Coast has been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. Join YETI in supporting recovery by donating to the American Red Cross or the Operation BBQ Relief, two organizations which are providing food, clothing, and shelter to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. If you can, please donate to the American Red Cross here and Operation BBQ Relief here. YETI Is Giving Back! Additionally, YETI is donating 100%…

Save 15% storewide during Melton International Tackle’s Labor Day Sale.  The sale starts Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 4th. Click Here to Start Saving!

BD would like you to meet Tyler Matthews of Hammered Pig Ironworks.  He explains how this all got started and where its going. BD:Where do you live? Tyler Matthews:I live in Raleigh, North Carolina. BD:What mediums do you work in and what is your favorite? Tyler Matthews:Growing up I did a lot of two-dimensional art; painting, charcoal, and pencil. In high school and college I began sculpting with wire (this helped my bimini twists for my part time job as an offshore mate), and applied that to my love of fishing. I made numerous wire fish and sold them to…

Local Knowledge Fishing Show is enjoying its second season on Destination America Channel, but did you know you can watch Local Knowledge anytime, day or night, and it’s all free! You can catch all previous episodes of both seasons of Local Knowledge on the Local Knowledge Youtube Channel or on a variety of your favorite streaming sources and online. Subscribe to the Local Knowledge Youtube Channel and never miss a show! Local Knowledge is not your average fishing show, but a new take on outdoor storytelling and fishing adventure.  Local Knowledge explores the people, places, and species that make up the culture…