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The Progreso Co-Op in “La Bocana” has a rich history of seafood harvest dating back to 1944 when its founders established camps that harvested clams that were being sold to the U.S. to feed its soldiers during the height of World War 2. After the war, the clam operation was stopped and focus began to turn towards the abalone. The Co-Op was a private entity at first, but eventually became an operation managed to benefit the collectivity. Many of the founding members came to the area in the late 1950’s and 1960’s. In 1974, the first seafood factory was founded…

AFTCO and Kicker Short Film Viewing Party AFTCO and Kicker will be hosting a release party for their collaborative short film,”Viaje A La Reina”, this Friday 2/12 from 7 to 9pm at 4th Street Market in Downtown Santa Ana, California.  Entry is free and open to all ages.  There will be drinks and incredible raffle prizes courtesy of our project partners:  AFTCO, Kicker, Ridgemont Outfitters, WarBaits, Fishing with Decker, RadioSilence, Abu Garcia, Phenix Rods, Shimano, Performance Tackle, Brixton, and more.  ALL AGES • NO COVER 1st showing – 7:30pm 2nd showing – 8:30pm LOCATION: 4th Street Market – 201 E 4th St Santa…

Costa Named Top Cult Brand Costa, one of the fastest growing sunglasses companies, received recognition as one of the top cult-like brands in the world at The Gathering, an annual summit and awards gala set in Banff, AB in Canada Feb. 3 – 4. In what is quickly becoming known as the pinnacle North American event of its kind, The Gathering recognizes spectacular brand, marketing and consumer loyalty achievements. The exclusive two-day event pays homage to the courageousness of a highly select group of brands, the globally relevant status they’ve established, and their willingness to spill their secrets to more…

Batson Enterprise’s Facebook Contest Batson Enterprises is a leading rod blank and rod components manufacturer/wholesaler, distributing their products and services worldwide. The company serves a large range of customers from OEM, Private Labels, Retailers, and rod builders. Visit the Batson Enterprises Facebook page to enter for your chance to win. This month’s CONTEST Batson is going in a new direction, they want to give you the tools to build incredible custom fishing rods. Batson is giving away a ForeCast Vertical Hand Wrapper and a ForeCast Dream Reamer Kit! To Enter Simply LIKE/SHARE thier Facebook post! Make sure to Enter by February 29th to…

Southwestern Tackle Collectors Show The public is invited to attend the Southwestern Tackle Collectors annual meet to view, trade or sell old, new, antique or collectible fishing tackle. The show will be held at the Ada Harris Elementary School Auditorium, 1508 Windsor Road, Cardiff at 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016. To reserve one or more tables at $30 per table for the Show and Sale on Saturday morning or to answer any questions, contact John Elder (drbaits@aol.com; phone 619-997-8270) or Mark Edson (spindiver@aol.com; 619-972-3488). The public tackle sale follows two days of hotel “room trading.”  Beginning on Thursday,…

Quest for the Crest – Quest Crest Florida Sailfishing A record setting field of 47 teams and a record setting purse of $665,000 had teams on the edge of their seat for the second leg of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series. A low-pressure system passed through the day before the tournament and sent temperatures plummeting to the low 50’s with a wind off the northwest on Day 1 of Sailfish 400. Despite really fishy conditions, teams struggled on the first day of the tournament and they had to make every bite count. Team Priceless did just that, releasing six…

Jumping Mobula Rays The BBC One is absolutely the best at capturing such incredible footage.  Check out Mobula rays as they jump for the attention of a mate.  The loudest belly-flop wins.

BD’s Fishin’ Chick Cindy Nguyen BD would like to introduce you to Cindy Nguyen and invite you to hear her story and share her passion for fishing. BD: Where do you live? Cindy Nguyen: Houston, TX – born and raised BD: What do you do for a living? Cindy Nguyen: I have been and Account Manager in the flexible packaging business since 2008. I am also a sponsored fishing athlete for Columbia Sportswear at this time. http://www.columbia.com/Athletes_Cindy-Nguyen.html http://blog.columbia.com/meet-cindy-nguyen/ BD: What are your other hobbies? Cindy Nguyen: Oh man, this is big one for me.  I am a foodie, I love…

Local Knowledge Episode 2 Part 1 In the world of fishing, the key ingredient for success is local knowledge. The show Local Knowledge airs on Sunday mornings at 7 AM EST on the Destination America Channel. The show will focus on the differing and often humorous viewpoints of two drastically different fishermen from opposite sides of the country. In Episode 2 of Local Knowledge, “Vámonos A La Baja”, the boys head to Baja, Mexico; road trip style. They tow their Andros 32 south of the border with the lure of tapping some of the best grouper fishing they have ever seen. But it’s…

Don’t miss out on this offer from Melton International Tackle.  For one week only, Meltons will offer free Daiwa Braid with the purchase of a Daiwa deep drop combo.  Up to a $159 dollar value. Deep dropping is so much fun and this is a super deal on a great reel to get started. Visit Melton International Tackle to get your’s now and save big.

Local Knowledge Episode 2 Teaser In the world of fishing, the key ingredient for success is local knowledge. The show Local Knowledge airs on Sunday mornings at 7 AM EST on the Destination America Channel. The show will focus on the differing and often humorous viewpoints of two drastically different fishermen from opposite sides of the country. In Episode 2 of Local Knowledge, “Vámonos A La Baja”, the boys head to Baja, Mexico; road trip style. They tow their Andros 32 south of the border with the lure of tapping some of the best grouper fishing they have ever seen. But it’s…

We are excited to kick off the new Shop Talk project here at BD. We will be reaching out to a wide variety of local tackle shops from around the country who all share the same desire; to provide their outdoor-loving customers with first class gear, tackle and service. Join us as they fill us in on how they do it. I sat down with Matt Fowler of Strike Zone Fishing in Melbourne, Florida. I’ve known Matt for many years and he and the crew at Strike Zone do a great job providing for avid anglers in their area. Q:Where…

Creatures in the depths of the ocean are still being discovered or observed in their natural habitat thanks to the exploration of deep-sea ROV units. The black seadevil is one such case. Believed to be the first time ever filmed at a depth of 1800-feet by the MBARI’s ROV. This specimen was recently filmed in the dark depths of the Monterey Canyon and is know as Melanocetus. Though it looks feroucious, it is only about three inches long. MBARI’s ROV Doc Ricketts observed this anglerfish for the first time at 600-meters on a mid-water research expedition in November 2014…

Turners Outdoorsman Womens Shotgun

Seattle Boat Show The Seattle Boat Show is coming fast and the festivities will begin on January 29th till February 6, 2016. Boats and watercraft of all shapes and sizes will be on hand for guest to check out as well as over 200 free boating and fishing seminars. Check out the latest outdoor accessories indoors at CenturyLink Field or plus afloat on South Lake Union. If you are going to be visiting the Seattle Boat Show, you should go by and see what our industry partners are bringing to the forefront for 2016. There are so many innovative products…

Xtaero Boats Contest Xtaero Boats, builders of the best quality-built aluminum boats available, will be on display at the upcoming Seattle Boat Show from January 29th to February 6th 2016. You can get an up close look at how well these boats are laid out and constructed of only the finest materials available. Several models of Xtaero boats can be built to your specific needs via their semi-custom options in the building process. To learn more about the full line of Xtaero Boats, visit their site or read the BD article. To make the show even more exciting, Xtaero is…

Last week saw the debut of our new fishing show Local Knowledge on the Destination America Channel on Sunday at 7 AM EST.  The response has been awesome, but if you missed it last week, Episode 1 airs again this Sunday at the same time. You can always watch it anytime on our Local Knowledge Vimeo Channel or download it to watch whenever you want. So set your DVR’s, wake up early, or WATCH ONLINE anytime you want, but don’t miss the debut episode of Local Knowledge.

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. They take pride in being your neighborhood store and stay dedicated to their local customers. At Turner’s Outdoorsman, they carry a complete assortment of firearms and ammunition for all your hunting and shooting needs. Turner’s has established lasting relationships with all of the leading manufacturers and their expert sales associates will provide service and local outdoor experience unmatched…

BD would like to introduce, marine artist, Michael Meyer. He shares his work and story with us. Q:Where do you live? A:I live in Palm Harbor on the west coast of Florida. Q:What mediums do you work in and what is your favorite? A:I paint almost exclusively with acrylics because I really like to use a pallet knife on canvas. I use an impasto technique, which is the method of using undiluted paint placed thickly on the canvas using the pallet knife. This leaves great texture to the painting. The acrylics dry faster than oils, but I still have to…

CCA CAL San Diego Chapter, The purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The objective of CCA is to conserve, promote, and enhance the present and future availability of those coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. “Conserving the resource and anglers’ access to it.” Come check out the meeting and see for yourself why the CCA CAL is the fisherman’s friend.

Local Knowledge is On Line All the Time The new Local Knowledge TV show debuted on January 17th, and can be seen every Sunday morning at 7AM EST on the Destination America Channel or watch it online anytime. Please enjoy the the newest fishing show featuring Captain Ali Hussainy and Captain Rush Maltz.  Local Knowledge is a fresh take on outdoor TV and the best part is you don’t have to get up early to see it. You can watch it anytime on Vimeo or download it to watch whenever you want on your favorite device. In the world of fishing, the key ingredient…