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The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat, is known far and wide for the quantity, quality and variety of its free seminars. For the 2016 show there will be more than 200 free seminars on everything from cruising to Alaska to diesel engine maintenance, and advanced seminars for a fee through Boat Show University. On the fishing stage, there will be nearly 60 free fishing and crabbing seminars by the Pacific Northwest’s premier fishing experts. From Lake Washington’s smorgasbord of freshwater species, to tuna off Washington’s coast including a blitz of the most knowledgeable salmon fishing presenters ever assembled, anglers…

One of the most famous fisheries in North America would be crystal clear, tropical waters of the Florida Keys. Key West, the last in this island chain is possibly the most famous. Surrounded by water on all sides, Key West fishing offers many options depending on the time of year, target species and your heart’s desire. The deep blue waters of the Atlantic collide with the calcareous crust of the islands creating a fish attracting feature for dolphin, wahoo, sailfish, tuna, marlin, sharks and so much more. The fertile waters of the Gulf of Mexico saturate the other side of…

Better than your morning coffee, this video from Capt. Bryan Toney of the Marlin Magic in Hawaii with Doug Pattengill on the wire. Incredible wiring job on a Hawaiian blue marlin aboard the Marlin Magic.

Local Knowledge Teaser Video The new Local Knowledge TV show debuts on January 17th, Sunday morning at 7AM EST on the Destination America Channel.  Please enjoy the long awaited teaser video of our show featuring Ali Hussainy and Rush Maltz. In the world of fishing, the key ingredient for success is local knowledge. Local Knowledge will explore the culture of fishing itself as it follows two real life characters that spend their time mastering the art fishing and the outdoors. The hosts of the show, Ali and Rush, come from opposite sides of the country and each is dialed into the methods of their…

The Garmin Pro Team is expanding and many new names join the list of anglers that now use Garmin’s offering of marine electronics including sounders that feature the new Panoptix technology. Panoptix all-seeing sonar technology provides a real-time video-like image of the bottom, structure and fish swimming around or in front of the boat. “Our team has more than doubled in size in just two years,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “It’s an impressive group of anglers, all of whom have joined the Garmin team because they believe it will give them the competitive edge. Garmin is…

On January 16th 2016 Dana Landing will hold its 4th Annual Week before the San Diego Bay Bass Tournament event. The Day will start at 7am with a live broadcast of Let’s Talk Hook Up Radio Show. Saltwater Bass expert Benny Florentino will be the guest. Next door at Fast Lane Kayak from 10-11:30 am there will be a question and answer seminar with an expert panel of saltwater bass experts including Benny Florentino from Coastal Charters and Shimano, Corey Sanden from MC Swimbaits, Afron Abutin from Warbaits and completing the panel will be the one and only Jimmy Decker from Pure Fishing.…

Captain Rush Maltz is co-host of the new fishing show Local Knowledge and shared a few minutes with us to share some thoughts about his background and fishing. Q:How did you get started in fishing? A: I got my start fishing, and diving. Growing up in Key West, Florida in the 80’s-90’s, the ocean was my playground! We didn’t have malls, skate parks, or amusement parks to go to. For us just to get to the mainland was a 3-hour drive. Every weekend, every summer, and many a day after school I spent out on the water. Q:There are so many…

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We sat down with Captain Ali Hussainy, CEO of BD Outdoors and co-host of Local Knowledge, and picked his brain about what makes him tick, his experiences and goals. Q:Tell me about the right of passage that is towing a boat to Baja. A:It seems like all young anglers growing up in SoCal are eventually lured to Baja. The lure isn’t hard to figure out. Adventure, scenery and world class fishing all await Baja anglers. As your comfort level with the country and peninsula grows, you’ll most likely find yourself dragging a boat down highway Mex 1 looking for that next fishing…

Here are the new amendments from NOAA that will address fish and seafood caught by recreational anglers in the Bahamas and being brought back to the U.S.  Get familiar with it because it starts on January 27, 2016. New Regulations in a NOAA Bulletin The final rule implementing Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic and Amendment 33 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Dolphin Wahoo Amendment 7 and Snapper-Grouper Amendment 33) published on December 28, 2015 (80 FR 80686). Regulations will be effective…

local knowledge Show Since the beginning of time, man has gathered in places with access to the water. And in each of these locations, a local style has evolved that works in sync with the present conditions and types of fish that inhabit that water. This is the purest definition of “local knowledge” and is treasured by all who have worked hard to possess it. Local Knowledge Show In the world of fishing, the key ingredient for success is local knowledge. The show Local Knowledge explores the culture of fishing itself and follows real life characters that spend their lives dedicated to fishing…

Here are some great incentives to go ahead and buy that awesome Accurate Reel you’ve been wanting.  Don’t wait, it’s only while supplies last! Melton’s International Tackle Accurate Promo

The crew from BlacktipH Fishing has a knack for capturing the moment and this video compilation is just incredible. Warning, it will make you want to drop your work and go fishing.

Capt Ali Hussainy Host Bio Ali grew up in San Diego, California like many other kids. His first fishing experience was a small trout from a freshwater stream and it made quite an impression. Fishing became a passion that only increased ten-fold with his first exposure to saltwater fishing. After years in the tech industry, Ali and his partner Jason Hayashi took the leap of faith to make their love of fishing a business itself. The proliferation of their Bloodydecks forum and now BD Outdoors, an online magazine has launched them into the forefront of web-based entertainment, information and marketing. Now…

Giant Squid Video – Diver Films Live Giant Squid On Christmas Eve, a diver in Japan filmed this 12-foot giant squid that appeared in the harbor for several hours. According to CNN, “It was captured on video by a submersible camera, and even joined by a diver, Akinobu Kimura, owner of Diving Shop Kaiyu, who swam in close proximity to the red-and-white real-life sea monster. “My curiosity was way bigger than fear, so I jumped into the water and go close to it,” he told CNN. “This squid was not damaged and looked lively, spurting ink and trying to entangle his…

Check out this sick video from the recent Penn Clash Event at Crocodile Bay Lodge in Costa Rica.  This video was captured by Hunter Shryock of 496Films.

Destination America HD Channel Guide You can check out the latest episode of Local Knowledge. Check the Destination America HD link to find a local channel in your area and enjoy. Destination America HD Check your local listing for channel lineup here. http://www.destinationamerica.com/channel-finder/ DirecTV – Ch. 286 DISH Network – Ch. 194 AT&T U-Verse – Ch. HD 1465, SD 465 COMCAST Xfinity – Ch. 113 Playstaion VUE – Ch. 27

Check out the huge savings at Baja Fish Gear today only Saturday, December 26th, in store only.  Stock up for another great season now.

MagicEzy Gelcoat Repairs We all get these hairline cracks in our boats eventually. Here is a great product to easily fill them and make them go away.  Check out the video and visit MagicEzy for more information.

TIS THE SEASON TO BE GIVING PENN Fishing wants to help you get in the holiday spirit by giving away two amazing prizes.  Enter to win this rod and reel combo and you will be as cheerful as one of Santa’s elves. THE PRIZE  Penn International Reel The PENN International VSX Series now comes in silver and is one of the best big game reels in our industry.  Precision machined from high strength, lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum in their Philadelphia machining center.  The fully machined 2-speed stainless steel gear train is the biggest in the business.  The Dura-Drag system results in…

The jump happened on October 2012, when Felix Baumgartner stepped from the capsule of a stratospheric balloon floating 24 miles above the earth. During his subsequent free fall, he set record speeds of 833.9 mph and broke the barrier of sound at Mach 1.24. Previously, there has been visuals from the crazy, record setting fall, but now the HD video from the seven GoPro cameras he wore has been released. I can’t in my wildest dreams, think about doing this or even begin to fathom what it would take to do it. I know it’s not fishing, but it is…