Author: Bob Hoose

It’s time for fishing bluefin, so a boat trailer may be on your mind. I would like to introduce Alex Whitaker, the owner of ABTrailers. Alex became a licensed captain in November 1987, almost 32 years ago.  Alex started his career working in a machine shop.  Alex has also worked on boats all his life and has a passion for saltwater fishing.  Walking into his office and seeing a set of heavy tuna outfits and jig sticks in the corner confirmed this guy is a true dedicated angler. Twenty years ago, Alex founded ABTrailer’s on three principles: build a best in its class…

PENN has had a loyal following of serious saltwater anglers in Southern California for many decades.  In the last decade PENN has stepped up to the innovation needs of our specific fishery and delivered a wide range of reels built for the Southern California market.  In 2016, PENN launched their SLAMMER III spinning reel series which not only won the reel category at ICAST that year but became a favorite amongst anglers throwing poppers and surface iron for bluefin tuna. This reel review will take you into the some of the innovative features never seen in the spinning reel market.…

The Newport Boat Show is an annual tradition for the boating community in Orange County.  Regardless if we are in the market to buy or sell, anglers and power boat enthusiasts alike attend the show to see all the new models from many of the best boat builders in the country.  Take the Albemarle 29 Express for example. This year, I was invited to give the ‘fisherman’s perspective’ on an Albemarle 29 Express offered by Big Bay Yachts.  Walking to the very end of the dock, there she sat, looking like a sexy Florida transplant ready to fly like a…