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Casa Vieja Lodge, a premier fishing lodge in Guatemala is offering solo anglers a chance to experience some of the best billfishing in the world.  Sometimes it is hard to gather up a group of anglers to fill a group reservation at a lodge.  Everyone wants to go but the reality of getting the time off and saving the money whittles away your group pretty fast. Casa Vieja Lodge has the solution.  For three days this December, 11th-13th, you can join other solo anglers who want to share the Casa Vieja five-star fishing experience too. December is an excellent time…

A letter from the CCA of Oregon – Oregon Anglers CCA Oregon recently sent the following email to thousands of Oregon fishing license holders alerting them to the efforts of the commercial gillnet lobby to block the historic bi-state Columbia River gillnet reforms. We remain very concerned that the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is considering walking away from the plan — in large part due to the influence of gillnet industry advocate Bruce Buckmaster, who was appointed to the Commission last year by Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Many of you responded to our recent call to send personalized emails to…

We continue our tour of the many great local tackle shops around the country who cater to their local customer’s needs with great products and services. We sat down with RJ Boyle to talk about his shop in South Florida and what makes it so different from many others. Q:Where is your shop located? A:We are located at 5040 North Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, Florida.  We have settled in to our 3,500 square foot location with our 1,500 square foot rod wrapping location next door. Q:When did the shop open? A:We opened our store in 2004. Q:Tell us about how your business got…

One all-important aspect of owning a trailer-size boat is dependably getting to the water and back.  Another inevitable fact of trailering is that after that very first dip in the water, the clock starts counting down on the usable life of a trailer’s components.  If you fish saltwater, your clock ticks faster, but even freshwater use will eventually wear down steel parts. As you near the end of your trailer’s life, one is left to weigh the pros and cons of buying a new trailer versus rebuilding your existing one.  The crew at Pacific Trailers offers both options and some…

Mustad continues to offer fresh and saltwater anglers a vastly improved hook for the many soft plastic applications that are so effective on most gamefish species.  The new KVD Grip-Pin Hook comes in a variety of sizes and weights. The new weighted Grip-Pin hooks exemplify Mustad’s commitment to be the best. KVD Grip-Pin Hook Grip-Pin technology holds baits secure without tearing them up. Extremely durable thanks to a slick black polymer coating that secures the weight and Grip-Pin. Belly weights are slender and purposefully positioned for optimal lure action. UltraPoint hooks feature Mustad’s super-sharp and durable 4.3 Micro Point Technology.…

Halloween Pumpkin Carving It’s Back!! We are kicking off our annual pumpkin contest for 2016! This years contest is brought to you by Cuda Brand.  Cuda has some of the best fillet knives and fishing tools in the business. Learn more here. The 1st-3rd place winners will receive awesome prizes from Cuda Brand! Here is how to Enter 1. Carve a pumpkin with a fishing, hunting, or outdoors theme 2. Take a photo of your Pumpkin 3. Email the photo to contest@bdoutdoors.com Or Upload it to our Halloween Contest Forum(Click Here) BD will pick the top 5 pumpkins for our members to…

NOAAs SAFMC – Atlantic Fishing Regulations Right now, NOAA’s South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC) is considering regulations that could eventually have a significant effect on your opportunities to catch nearly all species of gamefish in South Atlantic waters – including snapper, grouper, dolphin, wahoo, and king mackerel. The SAFMC is moving forward with a system that puts more limitations on the number of charter captains you hire to get you out on the water. But Keep America Fishing has seen this before – they’re headed straight down a path that leads to more closures, shortened seasons, and reduced bag limits.…

The CCA CAL Orange County Chapter is having a great Crawfish Boil on November 6th,2016 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Cypress Community Center at 5700 Orange Ave, Cypress, CA 90630. Tickets cost $60 per person and include your food and drink plus a one year membership to CCA.  Contact Ron Owens for more information at 949-331-4551 or rowens72@yahoo.com. You can purchase tickets online at http://ccacaloc-crawfish.eventbrite.com.

Defiance Boats For Sale San Diego OWNERSHIP IS ALWAYS WORRY FREE At Defiance Boats they don’t just tell their customers they make the best boats that money can buy; they back it up with a Lifetime Structural Warranty. 100% WOOD FREE Defiance boats are 100% wood free in the structural areas of the boat. This is why we can offer a lifetime warranty. No Wood, No Rot! HUGE FISH BOXES Defiance customers catch fish! That is why they include large, insulated fish boxes on all Defiance Boat Models. REVERSED CHINE Defiance designs incorporate a large reverse chine. This provides stability at rest, while helping the boat…

Get ready for the all new Dana Wharf 9th Annual Halibut Derby which will kick off on November 1, 2016 and run through March 31, 2017. Two Ways to Enter 1. Halibut Drift Days 2016-17 These are special extended halibut drift trips that will specifically drift for halibut. Fridays and / or Sundays 7:00am – 4:00pm – Limited load to 25 passengers. $69 per person, $5 entry included in price. Final Drift is Sunday, April 2nd 2017. Buy tickets here! 2. Enter on any open party ½ or ¾ day trip! Cost to enter is $5 and will be taken…

For adventure lovers and experience seekers alike, the world knows no bounds. For these people, Costa introduces its new line of rimless sunglasses, the Boundless collection. Built for living life outside the limits, each of the eight rimless styles are incredibly lightweight, with a comfortable “forget-they’re-on” fit for all day wear. Costa’s Boundless line includes four new styles, West Bay, Seagrove, Gulf Shore and Oyster Bay, as well as four existing rimless options, Ballast, Cayan, Galveston and Rockport. Six of the eight rimless sunglasses (excluding Rockport and Cayan) will be available for the first time with a green mirror lens…

Bisbee 2016 Los Cabos Offshore From its humble beginnings more than a decade ago as a simple get-together for alumni winners, the Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament, presented by Orca Coolers, has grown into a world-class event that showcases top angling skills and serious prize money. The 2016 edition, which concluded Sunday night, is a perfect example. A total of 108 teams competed for more than $772,000, with several teams earning impressive payouts for their fish. Angler Rick Daab and his veteran crew aboard Wild Hooker earned the biggest share of the overall pot after landing the largest marlin, a…

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.

TowBoatUS captains are standing by all around the country to help boaters in their times of need.  They not only tow boats, but perform a wide variety of other tasks to get boaters out of trouble or back underway. David LaMontange was the creator of Vessel Assist and is based in Newport, California where he and his team assist boaters in need.  David created and operated his Vessel Assist Company from 1985 to 2003 when the company was acquired by BoatUS. BoatUS continued to use the Vessel Assist name on the west coast until 2015 when they transitioned all Vessel Assist…

On October 29, 2016 Van Wormer Resorts will be hosting the 4th annual Van Wormer’s East Cape Tuna Shoot Out.  Join host Kit McNear and the Van Wormer family for the most fun tuna tournament in Baja. The heaviest yellowfin tuna caught on October 29th will win an estimated $35,000 in cash (Based on 100 teams entering) and optional side jackpots that can reach upwards of $60,000. The tournament format will be identical to the Dorado Shoot Out with the only difference being that the biggest tuna wins.  Oh and let’s not forget about the side jackpots. This year’s Dorado Shoot Out jackpot winners walked away with over $100,000…

Each year BD runs our most popular contest that anyone can enter online.  We draw one lucky winner and they join us on an all-expense paid bucket list fishing trip.  The first three years the winners pitted their body and soul against the giant bluefin tuna of Prince Edward Island with Tony’s Tuna Fishing. Amazing! Then we shifted gears and the winner got a trip to fish both inshore and offshore Louisiana with the awesome crew from Journey South Outfitters.  As a bonus, the winner was the star of that episode of our new fishing show, Local Knowledge. The following year…

Mustad is at the top of their game in hooks, so why not design a premium jig head lineup using Mustad’s UltraPoint Technology and Nor-Tempered High Carbon Steel Hooks. Introducing the Elite Jig Head Series with a variety of styles to match your fishing needs. Elite Jig Head Series 18 months of intensive development with the Mustad Pro Staff Team 100% unique jig head designs using injection molding All hooks feature UltraPoint 4.3 technology for long-lasting sharpness 10 different models to start for fresh and saltwater fishing Capt. Scott Goodwin says, ” I just fished the Louisiana marsh for redfish…

Talk about needing to change your wetsuit.  A great white shark accidentally burst into a shark cage and ravages it while the diver got below the fray until the shark escaped. Talk about 9 lives! Video Credit – Gabe and Garrett Youtube

For every Pink pair sold Accurate will be donating $5 per pair to the American Cancer Society. Accurate Fishing Products re-designed the popular Pliers. They are available in a 7-inch model. The Accurate Offshore Cutters/Pliers are made from aircraft-grade aluminum and will cut virtually all sizes of monofilament line and high-tech braided lines. The 7-inch model, at 4.8 ounces, is ideal for cutting all sizes of nylon monofilament and braided lines. Made to last a lifetime, both models have been shop-tested to hold sharpness after hundreds of cuts, leaving no frayed ends in braids down to as thin and light…

This October, Simms is urging anglers to fish more and show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a limited edition line of gear to commemorate the month-long event. Profits from the line of apparel and accessories will benefit Casting for Recovery®, an organization that enhances the quality of life of women with breast cancer through a unique program that combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing.   It is the third year in a row Simms has raised funds for the organization. “It is important for the entire team here at…

Hunter Tips – Sharing Habitat with Bears in the Fall The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds hunters as they head into the woods this fall that bears are actively foraging at this time of year in preparation for the winter. Louisiana black bear populations throughout the state are growing and their ranges are expanding, as noted in record numbers of trail camera photos capturing bear activity at deer feeders. Bears are foraging more actively at this time of year in order to gain the body weight necessary to survive food shortages during winter. Corn is a bear…

Accurate Fishing Products wanted to show support of those fighting Cancer by creating a Pink pair of our well-known 7” APXL pliers and donating $5.00 per pair sold to the American Cancer Society. Many of us have friends and love ones that have succumbed to this indiscriminate killer and without continued research the cure is not attainable. We are hoping by making our donation towards the cure for cancer, others will find a way to get more involved. These pliers are proudly made in the USA. These pliers are anodized pink and are made out of T6 6061 aircraft aluminum…

Okuma Pros – Okuma Fishing Okuma pros Ty Ponder and Todd Kline bagged Saltwater Bass Series (SBS) Anglers of the Year titles following the 2016 SBS Championship event. Of three available AOY awards, Ponder and Kline won the Bay Region and Overall Average titles against more than fifty teams that began the season. Additionally, Ponder took big fish honors in the Championship, with a tournament personal best 2.75-pound spotted bay bass. “This has been a fantastic season,” Ponder began, “Todd and I won two of the four bay tournaments and competed well in the inshore events to win the Overall…