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Welcome back to another Sportboat Roundup! We were fortunate to have some incredible fishing continue throughout Labor Day Weekend and into this week. Throughout the Sportboat Fleet, the bite has remained steady for all of our Summertime pelagics and has shown no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The fish are going to get a break this weekend however, with Hurricane Kay making its way up the coast, leaving boats tied up at the dock. Check out what Tonie has to say this week, stay safe on the water, and tight lines. ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos works aboard the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Iyv9yzLHw One of our favorite locations to visit as anglers is Crocodile Bay Resort located in Costa Rica. The fishing, the hospitality, the accommodations, and the views have us daydreaming of returning back and experiencing this beautiful location. You’ll be truly impressed with the ability of their guides to put you on world-class fish. This month’s report is provided by Diego Camacho one of the lead guides and from what it sounds the fishing is cooking at Crocodile Bay Resort. FROM DIEGO: Our guests come to Crocodile Bay to catch species they can’t find at home. People from all over…

Tune in for this BD Member Exclusive: Bit From The Beach, Surf Fishing Webinar to talk about all things Surf Fishing in Southern California. BD Staff Cameron Gamble and Ira Waldman will be joined by surf fishing expert Bill Varney, SoCal Youtuber and avid surf fishermen Benjie Kim, and tackle expert Anthony Cannuli to discuss tips and tricks for getting bit while fishing from the beach. Webinar will be held on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 starting at 6 pm PT with a live chat for BD Members to engage with our experts to increase their chances of landing fish in the…

With aquarium style fishing and epic opportunities continuing, this week Tonie shares some information on what to bring with you on your next sportboat trip for the most effective trip on the water to help you come home with limits. ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos works aboard the Grande and is a seasoned angler who brings us weekly updates that include reports, tips, and the most current information about what’s working in the SoCal fishery.⁠

We’ve got some pretty incredible inshore and offshore action happening in Southern California right now. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down what’s happening where as well as giving his input on where to find tuna and what tackle to use when targeting them. There’s some great fishing weather in the weekend forecast, so get out there and catch some fish! About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d learned…

Capt. Rush Maltz shares a quick tip on how he stores his kite fishing rig while use a single electric reel for multiple fisheries. Season 7 of Local Knowledge launches a new piece of content every Wednesday at 2pm, including one new episode per month. Local Knowledge follows two friends, Capt. Ali Hussainy & Capt. Rush Maltz, as they explore both local and exotic fishing destinations in search of a new flavor of local knowledge. They not only dig deep into the fishing aspect, but the food, people and the culture of fishing that permeate a local and make it…

Every angler has a favorite set of knots that they swear by and consistently use on their fishing trips. Here are some of our favorite knots that have been proven time and time again to be incredibly effective and reliable. Mike Murciano from BD Outdoors walks us through three basic knots that every angler in Southern California should have in their arsenal. First up we have the Palomar Knot. This is an extremely quick and simple knot to tie, and boasts a relatively high breaking strength. This makes it the perfect knot to tie on your hooks or lures when…

Captain Chris Britton from Grey Ghost Charters checks in from the Stuart, Florida area with some news of the fun Summertime fishing going on right now. Warm weather, light winds, and biting fish seem to be the theme of this past month in Eastern Florida, with no shortage of fish species to go out and target. Offshore, the Sailfish bite has been hit or miss, but there are Blackfin Tuna, Kings, and some Wahoo starting to show. The inshore species such as Snapper, Tarpon, and Snook, can provide you with a day of fun fishing, with the best bites happening…

As a fisherman, having access to electronics equipped with Side-Scanning technology is a game changer. Being able to pinpoint the precise location of man made structure, reefs, and schools of fish can drastically improve your fishing results. NavNet TZtouch3 owners will be thrilled to learn about a free software update to version 3.01 that unlocks all-new functionality for the flagship MFD series, including the long-anticipated side-scan capability. Furuno’s CHIRP Side-Scan for NavNet TZtouch3 scans both port and starboard, allowing boaters to see the shape of bottom structure in high definition. Operating on a lower frequency spectrum than competitors, Furuno’s CHIRP…

This November, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) will be hosting the 2022 IGFA SoCal Swordfish Open, an exclusive two-day tournament taking place during prime Swordfish season off the coast of Southern California. This tournament will be open to the public and will include three tournament weigh stations: The Marlin Club in San Diego, the Balboa Angling Club in Newport Beach, and the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club in Oxnard, making it truly accessible to anglers throughout Southern California. The second annual, two-day tournament will require strict adherence to IGFA Angling Rules and will have both weight and release categories. There…

As the great fishing opportunities remain plentiful, it is important to know which rigs are a must have if you’re heading out on a Sportboat anytime soon. This week Tonie shares some information on what’s been the most effective out on the water, in order to help you capitalize on your opportunities and come home with a cooler full of fish. ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos works aboard the Grande and is a seasoned angler who brings us weekly updates that include reports, tips, and the most current information about what’s working in the SoCal fishery.⁠

From big bluefin tuna to massive schools of biting dorado, there’s a lot to cover this week. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down what, where and when of what’s happening and shares some tips for fishing offshore on your own boat. To top things off, we’ve got great weather in the weekend forecast, so get out there and catch some fish! About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d…

Summertime fishing is in full swing and boats are running full speed right now to take advantage of the exceptional fishing. Tonie is back with another Sportboat Roundup, and similarly to the past few weeks, she’s got nothing but good news to report. From open water dorado, yellowtail and dorado on kelps, scattered yellowfin, and mixed grade bluefin, your opportunities on the water certainly seem endless at the moment. Hear what she has to say, and good luck on the water! ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos works aboard the Grande and is a seasoned angler who brings us weekly updates…

Lots of exciting stuff is happening on the Southern California offshore fishing scene. With yellowtail, dorado and tuna biting down south and big bluefin crushing surface lures in US waters, you’ve got lots of great fishing options. And with good weather in the weekend forecast, everything is on the table for both sport boats and private boater alike. Check out Erik’s take on where to go and what to do once you get there! About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35…

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From Seabass to Bluefin Tuna, this week’s full moon has kicked the fishing into high gear. Join Erik Landesfeind as he breaks down what’s happening across the Southern California Bight. Stay tuned after the report to get some tackle and technique tips for targeting summertime Calico Bass in the kelp. About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d learned during his years fishing on sport boats, Erik branched out to…

Do you ever wonder why the same three guys on the Sportboat are catching 90% of the fish? Even during a hot bite, there always seems to be a few anglers who are piling fish on the deck much faster than everybody else. In this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie shares some insight as to why this happens, and gives some pointers to help you become one of those anglers. The fishing remains HOT throughout the Sportboat Fleet, with huge scores of Yellowtail and Dorado coming back daily. And for those boats choosing to target Bluefin, there has certainly been no…

Here at the BD office jigging has taken us by storm, from slow pitch jigging to vertical speed jigging it’s been an infectious tactic resulting in some of our favorite strikes. From rockfish to bluefin jigging has proved it’s here to stay as a key method in our fishing arsenal. Through the adoption of vertical jigging, we’ve become enamored with jigs and when new ones come out we pay attention. Sea Falcon has been one of those brands leading the charge on jig design, we’re super excited to try this new jig from Sea Falcom. Versatility is essential when fishing…

One of the most important tools to all fishermen is their trusty fillet knife. After long days on the water filling the fish box with dinner for the weeks to come, it can be a tedious task to process your catch. All fishermen know that a good fillet knife is essential in turning long hours at the cutting table into a quick and painless job. When talking about a fillet knife that can do it all, our minds immediately turn up the Dexter Outdoors Dextreme. This two-in-one dual edge knife incorporates the standard fillet edge that we have all become…

In this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie fills us in on how the fishing throughout the fleet has been over the past week. The great fishing for kelp patty Yellowtail, scattered Yellowfin, and Dorado continues, but we have also started to see some big hits on exceptional grade Bluefin from Sportboats across the fleet. Catch up with the latest and greatest in this week’s video, and good luck on the water! ABOUT TONIE BANGOS Tonie Bangos works aboard the Grande and is a seasoned angler who brings us weekly updates that include reports, tips, and the most current information about what’s…

One of the most exciting fish species to target throughout the Spring and Summer months has got to be our California Halibut. These fish offer a fun pursuit, good fight, and are excellent table fare. At the beginning of this summer, we headed over to Catalina Island with Christian Sekas of Sekas Sportfishing to try our hand at some shallow water Halibut fishing. While there are many different techniques that anglers utilize when Halibut fishing, a consistent favorite of many has got to be fishing live bait on the trap rig. This rig incorporates your standard J-Hook used when fishing…

There’s some weekend weather in the forecast to be aware of, but that doesn’t mean that we aren’t experiencing some of the best fishing this year. Check out this week’s report, where Erik Landesfeind breaks down what’s happening, both inshore and offshore, in your local waters. About Erik Landesfeind Since getting his start working as a deckhand on a ¾ day boat in the 1980s, Erik Landesfeind has spent the last 35 years fishing the waters off Southern California and Baja. Taking what he’d learned during his years fishing on sport boats, Erik branched out to get his own boat…

The Catch: California Halibut So often we see delicious white, flaky, fish adulterated with batters, covered in sauces, toppings, and spices… This recipe for Halibut showcases the delicious taste profile of a fish that truly does not need much in the way of added flavor. Halibut is known to be one of the most appreciated and sought after species out there, with it being a favorite on restaurant menus worldwide where available. This Asian recipe emphasizes the taste of the fish and simplicity over complexity and Location: San Diego Method: Reverse Dropper LoopProcess: Slow drifts with live sardine over sand…

This past week the team at BD Outdoors was in Orlando, FL for ICAST 2022. ICAST is the world’s largest Sportfishing trade show and is the premier showcase for the latest innovations in gear, tackle, accessories and apparel. ICAST is the cornerstone of the Sportfishing industry, helping to drive recreational fishing product sales year around. @Starbrite.com is highlighting their Sea Safe line of products that focus on being environmentally friendly with biodegradable ingredients and donating a portion of their sales to conservation efforts.