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BD Salutes Military Veterans And Active Duty The BD Team would like to take a minute to thank all of our military personnel, both active and retired from any branch of the services. We appreciate the untold sacrifices you have, do and will make in the name of our freedom here in the greatest country in the world, the USA! We hope that you feel this country’s appreciation and love, not just on November 11th, but everyday of the year.  Our hearts go out to the families of the fallen, our thanks go out to survivors and our hope that…

The recent Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show is a huge gathering of the latest boats and marine products hitting the market.  Equally large crowds descend upon the show to see what’s new. Evinrude found the perfect place to make see’ers into believers! Evinrude’s newest technology is amazing boaters everywhere.  The new E-TEC G2 outboard engines have been designed from the ground up with a totally new approach to the modern outboard.  Torque, efficiency, fuel economy and environmental friendliness are the signature features of these new motors. Seeing is believing so Evinrude rigged a boat for the show that had one of…

Five days of deals will kick off on Thanksgiving Day during Costa’s Wild Blue Week. Forget one day of sales when you can get five days of deals with your favorite sunglass brand. A great way to start your Holiday Shopping! Visit Costa for more details.

Just in time for the BD’ers in your life, the BD Swag Shop is offering 25% off on all hats and tee’s.  Now is the time for Holiday shopping or stocking up for next fishing season. Save 25% on BD Swag’s hats and tees on Cyber Monday, November 28th!

Outdoorsman Veterans Day Sale Most Southern Californian outdoorsmen(Veterans Day Sale) 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. They take pride in being your neighborhood store and stay dedicated to their local customers.

Shooting big fish off the back of even bigger sharks!  Sound like something you would do? This is an amazing clip of free divers shooting nice cobia that are following a bunch of sharks. Check out Joey Antonelli for more.

The crew of Sea Tow New Orleans serves boaters from the east side of the Mississippi River from Lake Maurepas to Brenton Island. They not only offer towing services, but a myriad of other “save the day” options like fuel deliveries, jump starts, ungrounding for boaters who are down on their luck. These services are offered to members 24/7 everyday of the year at incredibly affordable prices. Capt. Christian Orfanello has been with Sea Tow since 2007 and is both owner and captain of the New Orleans Sea Tow. He and his handpicked crew have a fleet of boats in…

This November, Simms is once again honoring our nation’s veterans by donating proceeds from sales of a special edition Made-in-USA wader. Last year, Simms launched the G3 Guide™ Wader – WQW Limited Edition to help benefit the Bozeman-based Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation (WQW).  WQW helps reintegrate post-9/11 combat veterans into society by building hope and resilience, facilitating camaraderie, and providing security and serenity through fly fishing in southwest Montana. The G3 Guide Wader is made in the USA! The G3 Guide™ Wader – WQW Limited Edition is the company’s only launch of a custom wader, made possible by utilizing…

Get the code for big savings, today only at Melton International Tackle.

Here is a great opportunity to get stocked up on the latest tackle from Melton International Tackle and have it delivered to your door FREE!

Solitude 2.5L excels as a lightweight waterproof fishing jacket that you will go to time and time again. Built on a 2.5 layer 100% nylon check taslon fabric, Solitude features 8K waterproofing, additional stain resistant DWR finish, fully taped seams and inner printed membrane to keep you 100% DRY. Intuitive reverse nylon zippers, articulated sleeves and reflective AFTCO logo hits round out this everyday waterproof shell to keep on the boat at all times. Solitude 2.5L Features 2.5 Layer 100% nylon Check Taslon 8K waterproofing Stain resistant DWR finish Reverse nylon coil zippers Fully taped seams Reflective AFTCO logos Articulated sleeves…

AFTCO’s Cyber Monday Offers, Check out the AFTCO site for big savings on your favorite new fishing shirt or shorts.  Get a free hat with qualifying purchases.

From our top five Halloween Pumpkin Carving entries, the BD’ers have spoken.  The follwing winners were chosen by popular vote and each will win a great prize pack from Cuda Brand tools and the BD Swag Shop. First Place Jason Drane with Pumpkin #4.  He wins a Cuda Brand 6 Piece Knife & Sharpener Set, 8″ Marine Shears, & BDO Swag Bag  Congratulations Jason! Second Place Art Gomez with Pumkin #5.  Art will receive a Cuda Brand 7″ Fillet Knife, 8″ Snips, & BD Outdoors Tee & Hat Third Place Audrey Alfaro with Pumkin #3.  Audrey will receive a Cuda Brand 6″ Fillet Knife & Cuda…

Here is another great shopping deal from Costa.  Check out their Catch & Release special and get a jump on your holiday shopping. Its Buy One – Get One Free on select items and free shipping. Each purchase will also benefit the Billfish Foundation as Costa will donate $1 of each purchase towards this worthy cause. Great deals on Costa Apparel and accessories! Check out Costa for the details.

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 dedicated to their local customers.

BD is happy to introduce Virginia Salvador as our next BD Fishin’ Chick. Check out her story and passion for fishing. BD: Where do you live? Virginia Salvador: I have been blessed to live in Northern and Southern California, Hawaii, as well as many other states in this great nation. Currently I am living in the San Francisco Bay Area. BD: What is your occupation? Virginia Salvador: I work in the medical field in hemodialysis. I am also the West coast editor and traveling angler/blogger for FloridaFishermen.com. BD: What are your other hobbies? Virginia Salvador: I spend a minimum of one day…

The Mag Bay will turn heads whether you are fighting tuna and marlin, cruising to the sandbar, or hanging at the dock. Learn more at Mag Bay Yacht’s website or check out their Facebook.  Read our previous article on the introduction of Mag Bay Yachts.

Check out the Cyber Monday Sale at Turner’s Outdoorsman. 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 DEDICATED TO THEIR LOCAL CUSTOMERS.

Seven-figure cash jackpots are the benchmark for the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Jackpot Tournament, the richest sport-fishing contest in the world. So by all accounts the 2016 edition, presented by Orca Coolers, was a resounding success with an overall purse of $3,511,900 on the line for the 121 boats entered. On the big stage in front of the Puerto Paraiso Mall Saturday night, Julio Fernandez and his Quiteña Team claimed the biggest share, a $2,183,000 payout, after landing the largest fish of the week. Fernandez outlasted a 534-pound black marlin on Thursday, and that catch swept the top team,…

Parker Boats have been making practical, quality fishing boats for anglers since their beginning over forty years ago.  Anglers have come to appreciate the theory behind the design, construction and function of a Parker Boat.  Originally built to withstand the harsh marine conditions of North Carolina’s commercial fleet, the same theory of simplicity, strength and seaworthiness applies today for recreational anglers and boaters alike.  A Parker boat is overbuilt to last and provides an incredibly stable and able sportfishing platform for modern-day fishermen. Anglers all around the country have come to appreciate the Parker brand and with the assistance of…

The pumpkin rhine has been flying and the creative juices were flowing.  BD’s annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest presented by Cuda Brand tools has been another success. The carving talent is amazing and the competition is tough. Now its time for BD’ers to vote for their favorite from our top 5 pumpkins.  Good luck to all the carvers out there. Vote at the bottom 1. Keif Martin 2. Abel Moreno 3. Audrey Alfaro 4. Jason Drane 5. Art Gomez Good Luck Everyone!