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Join Turner’s Outdoorsman and Raahauge’s Shooting Complex for a fun-filled day of outdoor fun.  The 18th Annual Youth Safari Day is a great way to give kids a fun, educational day outside.  A huge variety of skills will be taught and fun shows to see.  There is so much to do and see you’ll need the whole day. Register early at youthsafariday.com and have a blast. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ADDRESS ON THE FLYER IS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT ADDRESS IS 14995 River Rd. Corona, CA 92880.

BRP announced today the release of the next generation of Evinrude E-TEC G2 models with horsepower ranging from 150 to 200, the E-TEC G2 150, 150 H.O., 175 and 200. Building on the success of the 200 High Output (H.O.) to 300 horsepower models launched in 2014, the introduction of the new mid-range models will usher in a new era of outboard engines to even more boaters. Combining thrilling performance with the most intelligent design and the cleanest outboard engine combustion technology available, the new Evinrude E-TEC G2 models deliver up to 30% more torque, up to 15% better fuel…

Saturday July 9, 2016 is the date set for the 8th Annual Newport Harbor Bay Bass Open hosted by the Balboa Angling Club. The entry fee is $60 per team and each team consists of 3 anglers maximum. The rules include spotted bay bass only with a minimum length of 14”. LIVE FISH PLEASE! There will be a ½-pound penalty for any dead fish weighed. Artificial lures only; no live or dead bait, no trolling, and there will be no line testing requirements. Lines in at 5:00 a.m. and lines out at 1:00 p.m. All fish must be weighed in…

Two Lucky Anglers Will Win  Accurate Valiant Reels! [RF_CONTEST contest=’2534′]

Remington Offer Bicentennial Rebates, Don’t miss this great opportunity to cash in on Remington’s Bicentennial Cash Back Rebates at Turner’s Outdoorsman from now till July 7th, 2016. 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 18 stores, located throughout Southern California. Turners takes pride in being your neighborhood store and is dedicated to their local customers.

This is the savings event of the summer! In observance of Independence day, now through July 2nd, Melton Tackle is offering incredible savings on everything from fishing tackle to apparel.  Check out deals from Simms, Seaguar, Sufix, Shimano, Costa, Fishworks, Aftco, and many more fabulous brands. Hurry and save while supplies last!

Matt Watson of New Zealand is known for his Ultimate Fishing Show, so it is no surprise that his shark encounters are anything less than extremely awesome. Matt shares some highlights of his shark encounters and some of them he caught on video. Q:What’s the biggest shark you’ve ever caught? A: A few years ago we caught a very big great white at the Chatham’s Islands, which is 420 miles east of mainland New Zealand. They were just about to become a protected species and we were approached by a research organization to get a DNA sample before the ban…

This year’s Yellowtail Shootout went off without a hitch and we couldn’t be happier with the turn out and the results! We had a total of 55 teams enter, with over 180 anglers participating. A huge thank you to our title sponsor Costa Del Mar who made the whole tournament possible. The Yellowtail Shootout Weekend Events Went Off Without A Hitch! The captains meeting was held at the Dana Landing Store on Friday evening, all the captains were in attendance and they were informed of all the tournaments rules and regulations. Saturday was tournament day! Lines in was at 5:00…

Evinrude E-TEC G2 innovations will be revealed from June 25 to 27, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to its entire dealer and OEM network, including 15 new dealers and two OEMs in the last quarter. “Our sights are clearly set on substantial growth,” said Alain Villemure, vice president and general manager, Marine Propulsion Systems division. “From Ole Evinrude’s invention of the outboard engine in 1909 to its re-invention with the Evinrude E-TEC G2 engine in 2014, BRP’s Evinrude brand has been synonymous with innovation. We are extremely proud of this heritage and will continue to build upon the legacy with accelerated…

West Coast Marine and Parker Boats If you are looking for your first offshore boat or wanting to upgrade your current one, what key factors should you consider when searching for the best value for your money; Simplicity, Strength and Seaworthiness. It just so happens that this is the motto for the Parker Marine Boats at West Coast Marine in Costa Mesa, California. Parker Marine has been building boats for the rugged waters of North Carolina and beyond for more than thirty years. They have become the boat of choice for anglers looking for solid, simple construction, good looks and…

Sharkmen Exclusive Behind The Scenes Chris Fischer gave BD Outdoors exclusive access to his team of expert Great White Shark anglers and scientists to get a glimpse of what it takes to put on the hit television series “Shark Men,” which airs on the National Geographic Channel. custom shark circle hook Because a true circle hook did not exist in the needed size, the circle hooks the team originally used were made from a large Mustad Shark Hook bent into a circle shape. Unfortunately, the modifications made to the hooks were weakening them, causing the hooks to break. Chris contacted…

Costa USA Collection Designed and built in the USA, these Limited Edition Costas are the ideal accessory to celebrate our patriotic pride and look good doing it. Each pair of sunglasses in the USA Collection automatically comes with a Custom Sunglass Case, C-Mask, and Cleaning Cloth. Check out the Costa USA collection now.

The beloved Yellowtail Shootout is almost here and we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of this popular SoCal fishing tournament. 2016 Yellowtail Shootout Dates Be sure you get registered for Saturday, June 25th for the Yellowtail Shootout Tournament with the banquet and awards on Sunday, June 26th, at the Marina Village in Mission Bay. The Yellowtail Shootout will offer cash and prizes to anglers who weigh their yellowtail in a variety of categories. The ever popular, Phil’s BBQ will cater the banquet and the Marina Village setting will make for a great event. So get signed up quick and good luck. Visit the Yellowtail…

Some say a boat is like a woman, but I’m sure they are only referring to the many pleasant hours spent in her company. In no way are they referring to the fickle nature of a boat; one minute you’re having the time of your life and the next you are broken down and stranded. It is the fickle nature of boats and the many systems involved that has given rise to the crucial services of Sea Tow. Sea Tow is a national organization with many locally owned franchises in all parts of the country. Odds are pretty good, if…

Costa has its roots in Florida, but now its branches spread all over the world.  Check out this quick clip about their history and future.

Our friends at Van Wormer Resorts shared this fish report from the resorts and things are looking good. Hola Amigos!  Well the season continues to be very good, especially compared to the last two seasons.  We are seeing lots of different species down on the East Cape these last two weeks, and anglers are having some great days on the water.  It has not been wide open by any means, but there have been enough good days to send guest home with lots of fish and very happy.  The really fun part so far this season is the variety of…

Simms has long been known as the only waders for serious sportsmen.  This quick video gives us insight as to why and how these American made products stand up to the real-life test of time. Its pride in their product that makes the difference. At Simms, the people who make the waders are also people who use the waders and that gives them the insight to make the best waders available today. Simms also has many other great products and apparel that all stem from the same marriage of experience and caring.  They are very proud to be American made.

Fishing season is upon us and for anyone who depends on a trailer to get your boat to the water, take a moment to check out some suggestions from the folks at Pacific Trailers in both Southern and Northern California locations. “A trailer is an important investment in your boating package, but it is often overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance”, said Jeff Ash of Pacific Trailers. “I hear stories everyday of people heading out for their vacations or anticipated fishing trips, only to have their plans dashed by trailer failure on the way to the fun. A failed…

Daiwa Dealers Daiwa’s first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest and most influential tackle companies in the world today. From the very beginning, Daiwa’s emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry. It is a long-standing record of innovation, the type of innovation that has left a visible mark on the majority of tackle manufactured today, innovation that continues to advance the sport of fishing. Anglers…

Preview Local Knowledge Raw The season finale of Local Knowledge is this weekend.  We will keep you posted on the start of our exciting Season 2. Local Knowledge TV fishing show has followed the exploits of two friends from opposite sides of the country.  Ali Hussainy, CEO of BD Outdoors, hails from San Diego, California, while Capt. Rush Maltz calls Florida’s Key West home.  They have traveled far and wide in search of “local knowledge”, the experience that comes from fishing a particular locale for a long time. Though they approach many aspects of fishing differently, the common threads that…