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Suntex Marinas, the premier owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties, announced that it has acquired the Loggerhead Marina portfolio. Under the terms of the agreement, eleven Loggerhead Marina properties located throughout Florida now join the Suntex portfolio. “This transaction will be transformational for Suntex and our efforts to continue to provide an unmatched customer experience around the country,” said Bryan Redmond, founding principal of Suntex. “The Loggerhead marinas greatly expands our ability to offer our Suntex customers access to prime marina locations and amenities throughout the state of Florida.” “Not only are the Loggerhead properties the perfect complement to…

For a second year, AFTCO and CCA have expanded their relationship as they collectively work toward their common goal to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of our coastal resources. This year, AFTCO becomes the official clothing website partner of CCA National, will donate product to support more than 225 state banquets, and work closely with both the national and state organizations on a variety of issues. AFTCO has long used its line of Fishing Clothing and Saltwater Fishing Tackle to support ocean conservation. Through AFTCO’s 10% Pledge to Protect & Conserve, AFTCO and the Shedd family…

Win Costa Glasses Costa Sunglasses is a proud sponsor of Local Knowledge fishing show. In appreciation for the show’s fans, they are giving away a pair of Costa glasses. Enter to win for the most amazing, high quality glasses specifically made for fishermen, outdoors enthuiasts, and rugged fashionistas. The winner will get go home with his/her pair of Costa Sunglasses of choice.  ENTER NOW and try your chances! Check out all the Costa Sunglass styles at www.CostaSunglasses.com. Local Knowledge fishing show explores the people, places, and species that make up the culture of fishing.  Season 2 is under way, so…

Local Knowledge Dakus Bones Season Two of Local Knowledge is off and running and Episode 2, Dakus Bones, explores both an amazing new art form and some mixed-bag, reef fishing in Key West, Florida. Ali and Rush connected with “bone artist” Dave Kustra of Dakus Bones in order to commission a skeletal head mount for Ali’s big swordfish from last season. Driven by curiosity to learn more about the process, the crew invited Dave down to fish with them in the Keys on Rush’s Andros 32′. Dave very knowledgable about the subtle anatomy of so many gamefish and shares some of the unique…

If you have children or grandchildren that are graduating, show them how proud you are with a trip to Casa Vieja Lodge for their graduation gift! This once in a lifetime trip will build lasting memories and allow your child to experience action packed, adrenaline filled fishing, and is a guaranteed way to get them just as excited about fishing as when they caught their first fish! Over the past two years during, June and July, we have raised an average of 18 billfish/day, so there will still be many fish for both you and your children to reel in as well! Plus yellowfin tuna, dorado, and blue marlin are in the mix…

Check out this awesome video of using the drone to ferry your popper over to a ferocious school of big giant trevally or GT’s as they are referred to. Anglers are finding more uses for drones in fishing and the camera shot is epic.

Few people know anything the way David Mangum knows tarpon fishing. His hunger to better understand these primordial monster borders on obsession. It also makes him one of the best fishing guides in the world. Follow David as he scouts the flats and talks tarpon in 120 Days: Tarpon Season. Check out this incredible fishing video that focuses on the man who is focused on the tarpon. If you like fishing, these are seven minutes well spent. Presented by Yeti Photo Credit: 120 Days video capture

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. Turners takes pride in being your neighborhood store and is Celebrating the Grand opening of the Orange Store. Check out their website for full details on the many great deals or visit one of their stores.

Evinrude Announces Sale Event BRP, a world leader in powersports, announced today an industry-leading, eight year, factory-backed extended service coverage on all Evinrude E-TEC and Evinrude E-TEC G2 engines. This exciting new, unparalleled offer runs from April 17, 2017 through June 30, 2017. “Evinrude engines are not only the most thrilling ride on the water, but our engineering team has worked tirelessly to also make them the easiest outboards to own,” said Olivier Pierini, Evinrude director of global marketing and strategic planning. “We stand behind every outboard that carries the proud Evinrude name. Now, with the incredible Run Fearless Sales…

The Pacific Fishery Management Council today adopted ocean salmon season recommendations that provide recreational and commercial opportunities for most of the Pacific coast. However, due to low forecasts, several areas are closed this year, and the open areas are significantly constrained. The adopted salmon fisheries off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington do achieve conservation goals for the numerous individual salmon stocks on the West Coast.. The recommendation will be forwarded to the National Marine Fisheries Service for approval by May 1, 2017. “It has been another challenging year for the Council, its advisors, fishery stakeholders and the public…

The Pacific Fishery Management Council today announced the continued closure of the Pacific sardine directed fishery through June 30, 2018. This is the third annual closure in a row for this fishery. Council members heard from scientists that the abundance forecast for the 2017- 2018 season, scheduled to start July 1, was significantly below the 150,000 metric ton threshold for a directed fishery. They also considered testimony from fishery participants and environmental groups before reaching a decision to close the directed fishery.  Small amounts of sardines may be taken incidental to target fishing on other stocks, and a small harvest amount…

Komodo SS offers the 450 size, built around a heavy-duty stainless steel main gear, pinion gear, drive shaft and spool shaft to deliver an internal foundation of unrelenting strength and corrosion-resistance. Featuring as much as 30-pounds of drag output. The Komodo 450 is a great reel for catching big fish. Check out this and the other great rod and reel offerings at Okuma’s website.

This should get you fired up for some Crocodile Bay fishing adventures.  Check out the highlight reel for the boats at Crocodile Bay Resort in Costa Rica. Real videos of the guest made by the crews.  Everybody is in on the action. Crocodile Bay has something for everyone; fishing for marlin, sailfish, tuna and more or inshore for roosterfish, cubera snapper, snook and jacks.  Eco adventures of all types are on hand and some of the most diverse nature on the planet. Check out Crocodile Bay’s website for all the details.

I am John, fifteen, and my brother (Jake) is thirteen. I have just gotten my brother to start fishing. In the past he hasn’t come with us because it could be “boring”. This was his first fishing trip for tuna. His biggest fish was a legal calico bass. My dad and I chased the bluefin last summer every weekend on a skiff we have out of Dana Point. The best day we had 4 yellowfin on the boat at around 30-pounds. We were going to do a overnight trip to Catilina but the gale warning on friday convinced us that it…

Casa Vieja Solo Fishing Calling all SOLO anglers! You asked for it, and now you have another opportunity to come alone and fish at the world famous Casa Vieja Lodge May 10-14th at a much cheaper rate than normal! For $2,930/angler you will fish with the best in the business for 3 full days of fishing, 4 nights lodging (including your private room), VIP airport transportation, alcohol and meals, laundry service, and the finest tournament tackle. Act fast as this is based on availability. Team up with other solo anglers while also splitting the cost and making new friends.  Late spring in Guatemala is…

It is spring time and with each passing day it is starting to feel more like summer on the East Cape. The water is increasing in temperature and clarity. There are more flat calm days and less windy days which has allowed us to better explore what is out there. What we are finding is that there are already signs of a great season to come. Billfish This past week the striped marlin bite heated up to the south. There were great reports coming from Gordo Banks of multiple striped marlin releases per day so we headed down to check…

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 opposite sides of the country. Ali Hussainy of San Diego, California is the President of BD Outdoors, the largest fishing site on the web. Capt. Rush Maltz is a born and raised Florida Keys fishing guide. Each is a master on their home turf, but the playing fields are leveled as they travel to strange waters to explore and…

​Big Bay Yachts is a full service yacht and ship brokerage specializing in powerboats from 26′ to 150′ . With over 30 years of experience based out of San Diego California with international/ national contacts, connections from Panama to New York and hundreds of ports in between. Whether it be your first or your 21st boat, a sportfisher, a cruiser or a motoryacht, we can make your boating more enjoyable. With personalized Concierge services for management, service , repair, refit, outfitting and new boat construction, no project is too big or too small. Starting Friday, April 14th, 2017 from 1pm…

Costa Rica Fishing Report News and Updates out of Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – April 2017 by Fishing Director Todd Staley The competition among the group of former pro athletes was intense but friendly. Mike Knox was the eventual winner and partner Kelly the  runner-up. Their combined score edged out Todd Calfee and Dr. Misko who boated 3 marlin in one day. Dr. Misko was down with his 13 year old son celebrating his birthday and not only did they get to fish with some of their football idols – but they were able to experience catching their first sailfish…

Season Two of Local Knowledge is off and running and Episode 2, Dakus Bones, explores both an amazing new art form and some mixed-bag, reef fishing in Key West, Florida. Ali and Rush connected with “bone artist” Dave Kustra of Dakus Bones in order to commission a skeletal head mount for Ali’s big swordfish from last season. Driven by curiosity to learn more about the process, the crew invited Dave down to fish with them in the Keys on Rush’s Andros 32′. Dave very knowledgable about the subtle anatomy of so many gamefish and shares some of the unique features about the skull…

The Port of San Diego’s 38th Annual Day at The Docks 2017 – the West Coast’s largest public celebration of sportfishing will take place on Sunday April 9, 2017 from 9 AM to 5 PM. The festival marks the official start of San Diego’s spring saltwater fishing season. There is no other event quite like San Diego’s Day At The Docks! The event is held against the backdrop of the San Diego’s dynamic sportfishing fleet located in Point Loma at Harbor Drive and Scott Street. The San Diego fleet is unique in many ways – it is the largest assembled…

Melton International Tackle is the one-stop-shop for all your fishing tackle needs.  Check out the newly released 2017 Melton catalog.  Its full of great products including the classics and new cutting edge tackle. Gear up for another great season with Melton’s.

BD would like to welcome our latest Fishin Chick Summer Moore to the club. Summer shares her passion for fishing and her future goals in the sport/industry. BD:Where do you live? Summer Moore:I currently live in Titusville Florida; for now. BD:What is your occupation? Summer Moore:At the moment I’m a waitress, but only for now. BD:What are your other hobbies? Summer Moore:When it’s too rough to fish, I enjoy going to the beach or doing anything out in the sun! BD:Who or what got you into fishing? Summer Moore:I’ve been bass fishing with my dad since I can remember. My…

Local Knowledge TV enjoyed a great reception upon the introduction of the show to fishing fans during Season 1 and the excitement is growing as the kick off of Season 2 starts Saturday, April 1 at 7 AM EST on Destination America and on popular on-demand venues. Ali Hussainy and Captain Rush Maltz are back in action as they chase a wide variety of fish with new or localized techniques.  “Exploring the “culture of fishing” is still our focus and the new season is taking us to some amazing places”, said Ali.  “Rush and I are excited to try new things and…