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Inland Boat Center has been in business for over 32 years! Inland Boat Center specializes in offering quality new and used boats to customers all over the world.  Inland Boat Center also features a repair shop, parts and accessories, upholstery, storage and fiberglass repair service. Inland Boat Center is also your best source for 2017 Defiance Boats.  Defiance Boats are made using hand laid fiberglass, which provides a uniform laminate and structure that is unsurpassed by other methods of lamination. Hand laid laminates also ensure that the laminate thickness is uniform and structurally free of defect. A hand built boat helps the consumer know that…

Ahi USA Cedar Plug Giveaway Enter for a chance to win $200 in Ahi USA products including an assortment of the all new Ahi USA Cedar Plugs. AHI USA’s new Live Deception Cedar Plugs are the result of the latest technology in image transfer and laser printing. The result is an extremely realistic finish that is certain to fool that prized tuna, wahoo, and other pelagic game fish. The performance tuned and balanced body also includes a notched tail for precise hook set at all times. These lures are also rigged with 150# fluorocarbon leader and 10/0 Mustad hook. You must…

The 2017 Yellowtail Shootout, presented by Costa, is set for June 23rd to 25th.  It’s time to get your crew registered for one of SoCal’s most exciting tournaments. Lots of cash and prizes are up for grabs in a wide variety of categories including two new categories. New This Year Shimano Tranx Jackpot Bring your Shimano Tranx reel to the captain’s meeting to enter it in the Shimano Tranx Jackpot. Shimano Tranx Big Fish Jackpot will be awarded to the angler catching the largest yellowtail during the Yellowtail Shootout on a Tranx reel. Cash payouts: 1st $1000, 2nd $600, 3rd $400…

The 2017 Yellowtail Shootout is almost here and it is proudly presented by Costa, makers of premium sunglasses for all fishermen and lovers of the great outdoors. With a wide variety of lenses, colors and frame styles, Costa has a perfect pair of polarized glasses to make your “on the water” experience the best it can be. Costa also offers a wide array of Costa apparel and accessories to compliment your life around the water. Costa has frames for men and women and they come in a variety of sizes and fit to ensure you have maximum comfort to go…

Shark Attack Survivors Costa, OCEARCH, and some extraordinary shark attack survivors are making great strides in the effort to learn more to understand sharks in the ocean.  Sharks are vital to the balance of the ocean’s ecosystem, and thus vital to the stability of the planet. The ocean affects our planet by providing oxygen for us so it’s survival and health should be a very personal issue for everyone. Costa has teamed up with OCEARCH to offer a contest where one lucky winner will join the team to watch OCEARCH catch, tag and release sharks aboard their research vessel, OCEARCH.…

TowboatUS Yellowtail Shootout Tuna Jackpot This year, TowBoatUS is bringing us the Yellowtail Shootout Tuna Jackpot.  It only costs $50 to enter for a guaranteed $2500 payout for the biggest tuna; bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye or albacore. TowBoatUS San Diego is the one of the largest marine assistance companies in the nation. They cover San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, as well as the waters off of Southern California and Baja, Mexico. Available 24 hours a day with the largest fleet of commercial assistance towboats in Southern California, TowBoatUS San Diego can quickly dispatch a licensed captain to provide you with the service you need. TowBoatUS is…

T-H Marine Supplies, Inc. has been serving the marine industry since 1975. A family owned and operated corporation that takes pride in every product that leaves our factory. The crew at T-H Marine are boaters and fishermen who design products for boaters and fishermen. T-H Marine says, “We are constantly striving to develop new and innovatiove products to offer our OEM and After-Market customers and to bring these products to market faster than any other manufacturer. We have a long term commitment to providing quality products, excellent customer service, fast and accurate shipping, and competitive prices. We are always easy…

BD is also proud to have Canyon Coolers as a sponsor of the 2017 Yellowtail Shootout.  Look for Canyon Cooler prizes for many lucky winners. Canyon Coolers, the company renown in the outdoor industry for incredibly tough and functional coolers, is excited to announce new colors now available for select models. Lime Green and Teal will now be options when purchasing three cooler sizes in the company’s best-selling Outfitter Series, and two cooler models in its ultra-rugged Adventure Series. Campers, anglers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts alike know when you want to keep drinks and food cold – and, we…

Here is a sneak peek at the Local Knowledge crew doing a little cow tippin on 200-plus pound grade yellowfin tuna.  This will be Part 2 as the crew continues their Puerto Vallarta fishing trip and Rush learns what it takes to land a cow tuna over 200-pounds. The fight is never easy and these fish put the crew to the test in every way, but in the end, Rush discovers why this place is so amazing and why they said they were going cow tippin. This episode of Local Knowledge will air Saturday June 24th on Destination America and re-run on July 1st.…

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The Largest Yellowtail Caught On A TRANX Wins TRANX Jackpot!​ If you are planning on fishing the Yellowtail Shootout, then you need to make sure to bring your TRANX reel on the boat! The payout could be huge. If you don’t own a TRANX reel but you are fishing the tournament, GO BUY ONE! You should already have one in your tackle arsenal and if you win using the TRANX, the payout from the TRANX Jackpot will pay for your reel and then some. How To Win Bring the TRANX reels to the Captain’s meeting on Friday to register it…

Fishing Report Contest Hey BDer’s! We’ve teamed up with our friends at BoatUS to reward our favorite fishing report with awesome prizes …every month! All you have to do is keep doing what you’re doing! This is our way of thanking you for staying active on our forums and providing fellow BDer’s with information on what’s biting out on the water. Here’s what you need to know Post your fishing reports in the appropriate forum. Each week BoatUS will select ONE favorite fish report. BDer’s will then vote on the favorite fishing report at the end of the month to…

Music Fundraiser CCA Cal FISHWORKS presents BEER, FOOD, MUSIC at Shimano Headquarters in Irvine, CA. Get your tickets (Music Fundraiser CCA CAL) for a fun night of live music, food provided by Harbor Grill, beer provided by Lagunitas, Division 23 and fun. FUNDRAISER BENEFITING CCA CAL OC CHAPTER LIVE MUSIC JUNE 24th 5pm to 8pm $60 Per Person or $600 Per Table for 10 people Location: 2 Holland Dr Irvine Ca 92618 Get Tickets online: https://beerfoodmusic.eventbrite.com/ Event Page: https://goo.gl/O5o8Uh CCA CAL The purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The objective is…

Are you in need of great gift ideas for this year’s Fathers Day on June 18th, 2017. BD has assembled a list of some great ideas for the “Outdoor Dad” in your family. Check Out BD’s Fathers Day Gift List Yeti Rambler One With double-wall vacuum insulation and one-inch of lid insulation, the Rambler One Gallon Jug is built to keep things ice-cold (or piping hot) for longer. It has the same durable 18/8 stainless steel construction as the rest of the Rambler series, which makes it damn near indestructible, with a hefty stainless steel handle to make hauling your…

In this episode of Local Knowledge, “Yachtsmen”, Ali hopes to knock a Puerto Vallarta cow yellowfin tuna off Rush’ s bucket list with a trip to his “second home”.  It’s a crash course in west coast yacht-style fishing and cow yellowfin tuna are the target. Life in the waters of Mexico are abundant, and even when you’re targeting a specific species, sometimes you end up catching the unexpected. Don’t miss this epic episode as the Local Knowledge crew tangles with giant yellowfin tuna, striped marlin, dorado and more; all while fishing in style from a sportfishing yacht. This episode of…

Melton Fathers Day Guide Melton International Tackle has you covered for those hard to pick out gifts for Dad.  The crew at Melton’s loves to fish too, so they’ve made a list of tackle and outdoor gifts that they know your Dad will love and use. Check it out and hurry, its almost here! See the Melton Father’s Day Guide HERE.

Casa Vieja Lodge News For the first time, CVL will be putting up its booth at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) July 10-13, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. ICAST is the biggest and best sportfishing trade show in the world. Come and meet two of our famous Captains: Chris Sheeder of the Rum Line, and David Salazar of the Finest Kind and talk about the upcoming season forecast for 2017-2018. CVL will be in attendance not just to promote the Lodge, but to also check out the latest and greatest innovations in fishing gear so we can put it in the hands of…

Suzuki Marine, a leader in 4-stroke outboard technology and performance, is proud to introduce its newest model, the DF350A. At 350 horsepower, this V6 4-stroke is the largest, most powerful outboard Suzuki has built to date. In development for more than three years, it represents a significant milestone in both engineering and design “We have put a lot of work into this new outboard and we cannot wait to see how the market responds. We have watched with great interest as boats have gotten bigger, especially the center console market,” said Yasuharu Osawa, Executive General Manager, Global Marine & Power…

In 2014 President Luis Guillermo Solis signed a Tuna Decree prohibiting tuna purse sein operations within 45 miles of the coastline of Costa Rica. Other important areas and sea mounts were also protected effectively prohibiting tuna netting operations in over 200,000 square kilometers of territorial water. Tuna Decree Is Working This Tuna Decree was sponsored by FECOP, a Costa Rican nonprofit sport fishing Federation made up of 7 sport fishing associations encompassing Costa Rica. FECOP’s director of science, Moises Mug has been monitoring the results ever since as a part of the original agreement which not only includes fish stocks but also…

Turners Outdoorsman Fathers Day Sale Don’t miss the Turner’s Outdoorsman Father’s Day Digital Flyer.  Check out forty pages of savings on hunting and fishing gear starting June 2nd till June 22nd. Click HERE to get your Dad’s favorites on sale. Most Southern Californian outdoorsmen are familiar with Turner’s Outdoorsman, Southern California’s leading hunting, shooting, and fishing specialty stores. They began in 1971 as a single store in Long Beach. Over the years, they have grown to 19 stores, located throughout Southern California.

Tady lures Seminar Turner’s Outdoorsman will host a great seminar on how to fish Tady lures by Gary Quon, a member of Team Tady. Gary Quon will cover basic surface iron and yoyo techniques.  He will also offer tips on selecting lures, colors, rods and reels. The seminar will take place on Thursday, June 15 from 6 pm to 7 pm at he San Marcos store located at 2085 Montiel Rd #104. Don’t miss the Tady lures seminar at Turner’s For reservations call 760-741-1570, space is limited. Get More Info at Turner’s Outdoorsman

The Hunt For Cows – Local Knowledge Episode Yachtsmen In the next episode of Local Knowledge, “Yachtsmen”, Ali hopes to knock a few species off Rush’ s bucket list with a trip to his “second home” Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  It’s a crash course in west coast yacht-style fishing and cow yellowfin tuna are the target. Life in the waters of Mexico are abundant, and even when you’re targeting a specific species, sometimes you end up catching the unexpected. Don’t miss this epic episode as the Local Knowledge crew tangles with giant yellowfin tuna, striped marlin, dorado and more; all while…

Announcing the new Simrad AP48 Autopilot Controller — a premium dedicated control head for Simrad Continuum autopilot systems, featuring an optically bonded 4.1-inch full color display and modern glass-helm styling. The AP48 provides an ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle and full access to advanced Continuum steering features including Automated Turn Patterns, No Drift steering and Depth Contour Tracking, in addition to a large aluminum rotary control dial and dedicated dodge keys for easy incremental heading adjustment. The new AP48 offers users the same intuitive interface as the compact AP44, but with a larger rotary control dial, dedicated ‘dodge’ keys, and other…