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Looking for ways to spend that tax refund? Turners Outdoorsman and Remington are aiming for your money to go further with their Tax Refund Bonus Savings. 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.

Mold craft Reel Tight Melton International Tackle is offering 25% off Moldcraft’s Reel Tight Softhead lures for a limited time.  You don’t want to miss this offer on these special marlin slayers. In a collaborative effort with Jim Lambert, owner of the 80 ft. Merritt Sportfishing yacht, Reel Tight, Capt. Eddie Herbert, professional crew, Eric, Joe, and Fly, and MoldCraft’s design expert, Frank Johnson, a new and exciting Softhead lure is born. The Reel Tight lure has a unique double taper, angled face that has outrageous action, throwing an awesome wake. Its dynamic swimming action rivals nothing seen on the market today.…

New AFTCO Swim Trunks – New Swim Trunks AFTCO has introduced two new styles of men’s swim trunks to have you ready for summer.  Great looking and even better feeling, these quality trunks are available at AFTCO and their dealers. Visit AFTCO for more details!

Under Armour Storm Contest Under Armour is taking the outdoor world by storm with their quality gear for fishermen and boaters.  Here is your chance to win some and see how the new Under Armour Ridge Reaper Storm gear is living up to Under Armour’s reputation of quality and function. Just enter below and you could win a UA Ridge ReaperGORE-TEX® jacket, bib, and cap. UA Ridge Reaper® GORE-TEX® Jacket Loose: Fuller cut for complete comfort. UA Storm technology repels water without sacrificing breathability GORE-TEX® construction is 100% waterproof but remains incredibly breathable Windproof materials & construction shield you from the elements 3-layer…

Recently Captain Bouncer Smith witnessed an incredible sight. A mako shark breached the water with the sailfish they were fighting in its mouth. The sailfish paid the price, but they managed to hook up the mako and most of it was captured on video.

 2016 Day at the Docks SoCal anglers get ready because the Annual Port of San Diego Day at the Docks is right around the corner on April 17th, 2016 from 9 AM to 5 PM. How about a great family friendly day of exploring all that SoCal has to offer to anglers of all levels of experience. Or if you’ve been thinking of taking up fishing or just want to try it, you can check out the sportboats, tackle sales, nautical décor, and great food. The crew from BD and Bloodydecks will be there with all the latest swag designs…

Penn Costa Rica Clash Event This awesome video brings back fond memories of testing the Penn Clash spinning reel out of Crocodile Bay in Costa Rica last December.  What a special place. Click below for more from the Penn Clash Event! Penn Clash Impact Zone Penn Clash Reel Review Penn Clash Inshore Fishing Costa Rica

Race to Louisiana There is only one inherent problem with the sport of fishing. You can plan a trip for years, but you never know till the last minute if your get to go because of the weather. Such was the case for our annual “Race to Somewhere” trip that was destined for Venice, Louisiana last December.  We had to cancel due to a stretch of extreme winds. We have regrouped and made arrangements for the end of April and our adventure to Journey South Outfitters is fast approaching. Our contest winner Andrew Spangler and crew have our plane tickets and we…

Evinrude Spring Sales Event “Spring is here, and it’s time to think about getting back out on the water. We are offering consumers excellent incentives to power with Evinrude,” said Christopher Berg, global director of marketing and strategic planning, Evinrude. “Whether repowering or buying an entirely new boat package, consumers can choose from these exceptional incentives and benefit from Evinrude E-TEC’s industry-leading power and performance, fuel economy and reliability.” BRP’s Evinrude engine lineup, from 3.5 to 300 HP, offers customers superior value across a full range of applications. Engines are available at authorized Evinrude dealerships worldwide. Become part of the…

The Hawaiian Islands are undoubtedly a special place for many reasons. In the eyes of many anglers, it is unique for being the only place in the world where a grander marlin has been caught during every month of the year. After the success of TBF’s regional competitions in the Gulf of Mexico and South Florida, TBF has created the Hawaiian Tag & Release Regional Competition to recognize the great fishing, captains, anglers and crews who fish there. It couldn’t come at a moment sooner after one of the best billfish seasons on record in 2015. For 2016, TBF is…

Melton International Tackle Special Deal Melton International Tackle has great deals on Daiwa’s popular low profile LEXA 300 & 400 sized reels are now available in Type-HD for Heavy Duty extreme inshore action. Now even tougher with stainless steel drive and pinion gears and a whopping six corrosion resistant ball bearings (CRBB). Available in 7.1:1 and new Xtra Hyper Speed 8.1:1 gear ratios. Custom EVA power handle knobs to help you crank in tough adversaries in comfort. Massive, UTD Carbon drag gives maximum fish stopping power, wider adjustment range. Daiwa Lexa reels offer the extra capacity for heavy lines, heavy…

A nice compilation of East Cape Marlin and other gamefish aboard the Scorpion Sportfishing fleet in Baja, Mexico. Great underwater footage and many awesome marlin releases. Check out more about Scorpion Sportfishing here or follow their Facebook.

Local Knowledge Episode 7 Take Dip The boys hit the Keys again to fish and dive and as always the weather is messing with the attempts, but finally it lays out and Ali, who just got certified, takes his first offshore dive in the warm, clear waters of the Florida Keys. After and amazing experience underwater, Ali used this clearer vision to do battle with some grouper, snapper and reef donkeys on the reef. Get ready for another action filled episode of Local Knowledge Fishing TV show on Sunday mornings at 7 AM EST on the Destination America Channel or…

Taking A Dip Preview Ali joins Rush back in the Florida Keys with a license to dive and a score to settle with mother nature. Hoping to finally see the structure first hand, Rush takes him to catch some snappers and groupers and then dive in the same spot. They also encounter a family run business that is destined for success if they can only “stay off of their own supply”. Exploring the Florida Keys has never been better so get ready for Episode 7, Taking a Dip, on Local Knowledge Sunday mornings on the Destination America Channel at 7 am…

Costa Del Mar, the fastest growing US sun brand, is announcing the appointment of Holly Rush to the position of CEO effective April 25, 2016. This communication follows last month’s retirement announcement by Chas MacDonald, current President & CEO. “Holly possesses a dynamic leadership style that fits well within the Costa culture. She has a great passion for building high performance teams and developing big brands,” said Eric Thoreux, President of the Sun and Readers / Photochromics division of Essilor, Costa’s parent company. “She has both the strategic vision and operational know-how to drive results that will lead Costa to…

Yeti Rambler Bottle in Stock Now in stock at Melton International Tackle, the new Yeti Rambler Bottles in all three sizes. Yeti has brought the legendary insulating power of our Rambler Tumblers into bottle form. The Yeti Rambler Bottles are the perfect addition to your blind, ranch, or boat, with enough power to keep your water cold until the very last drop. Features a durable 18/8 stainless steel construction with a No Sweat design to keep condensation from collecting. All Rambler Bottles come with a TripleHaul cap for superior portability. And unlike narrow-mouthed drink bottles that are a hassle to fill…

San Diego Fishing at San Clemente Island Rush is in Ali’s backyard San Diego fishing San Clemente Island trying to cash in on rain check for a promised species. Any day sport fishing on the water is better then a day in the office, and if the year round Calico bass and large winter time Yellowtail cooperate, we may have a chance at a successful off-season bag. Every angler has had this kind of day, but they work hard and make a fun day of it. If you missed it on TV watch all the episodes for free on the…

Melton International Tackle is having a huge sale event to show their customer appreciation.  This 1st annual event will take place at their Anaheim, CA store on April 2, 2016 from 8 am – 2 pm and will feature huge savings, raffles, industry partners and vendors and seminar speakers. Event Details Huge *In-Store Only SALE. Prices too good to advertise Raffle Prizes Seminars Manufacturer Representatives & Pro Staffers will be on hand to showcase new products On-Site Shimano Reel Repair with $50 purchase (limit 1 reel per customer) On-Site Daiwa Reel Repair with $50 purchase (limit 1 reel per customer)…

What started out as a regular day of fishing for Bob Smith and a couple buddies took a turn for glory and then spiraled quickly to the bazar. Bob elaborated, ” I was fishing for carp in the lake near the small town of Voltage, Oklahoma.  I wasn’t having much luck, but then I hooked up to a monster.  It fought like no other fish I’ve ever seen.  We were using our own special brew of tabasco and onion doughballs, which usually does well for us in April. Besides the enormous size of this carp, it was unusually fat in…

Don’t miss this opportunity to cash in on the BD Swag Shop Blowout Sale running from March 23rd to April 15, 2016. You can slash 25% off any shirt or hat available through the BD Swag Shop. Time to stock up on our new designs or replace the classic that shrunk in the laundry.  We have the new 2016 designs and a variety of the classics, while supplies last. Click Here For Big Savings

Under Armour for Outdoors Under Armour, a brand that has become synonymous with quality and innovation began out of necessity. Kevin Plank played football for the University of Maryland and he grew frustrated with having to constantly change out his sweat-soaked cotton t-shirts during practices. He knew there had to be a better way so in 1996, he set out to create a better shirt for athletes; One that would wick moisture away from the skin and keep you cool and dry under the hottest conditions. Little did he know that after much research and development, his first product would…

Giant trevally are some of the hardest fighting fish a saltwater angler can choose to battle. Anglers around the world travel to tropical waters for a chance to go up against such a worthy opponent. Costa’s newest sunglass style, Trevally, honors the fight of the fish and the strength of the species. Trevally features sturdy integral hinge technology and hypoallergenic rubberized nose pads to keep the sunglasses comfortably in place all day, no matter how harsh the conditions.  The style is available in unisex frame colors, including tortoise, matte black, matte orchid and matte tortuga fade. The frame is comprised…