Ali Hussainy caught his first fish, a trout, with his grandfather at the age of three, and that sparked a fire in him as he chased the next bite all over the sierras. When he caught his first bonito from the San Diego bait barge, his life changed again. Trout never had the same luster — he was on to larger fish. He now chases saltwater fish wherever they swim. His passion for fishing led to the creation of the fishing forum www.Bloodydecks.com, which he co-founded with Jason Hayashi in 2003. In the wintertime you can usually find Ali in the field or a duck blind, pursuing big game or waterfowl. Ali is president of BD Outdoors. To contact Ali send an email to Ali@bdoutdoors.com.
Looking for some good ole fashion fun, well look no further. For those of you that love chasing those bottom critters and want to compete for a good cause then make sure to enter the 52nd Annual Southwestern Yacht Club Bottom Fishing Tournament on May 7, 2022.
Tying The Double Dropper Loop Rockfish Rig With Seaguar Inshore Fluorocarbon BD Pro & Host of Local Knowledge, Ali Hussainy shows us how he ties his go-to double dropper loop rigs for rockfish. When he’s not offshore chasing tuna, rockcod fishing is one of Ali’s absolute favorites on those down days or off season trips. The new Seaguar Inshore fluorocarbon has been his top pick for the rockfish rigs. How-To Build a Double Dropper Loop rig: Using 60lbs. Seaguar Inshore Fluorocarbon: Tie a barrel swivel using to top of leader – Ali ties the Uni knotCome down about 24″ +…
Capt. Ali Hussainy, from BD Outdoors & Local Knowledge shows us how he Gulps in our Southern California waters. When not offshore chasing pelagics such as bluefin and yellowfin tuna or yellowtail, Ali LOVES to grocery shop for some local rockfish. Ali’s go-to: “the Gulp! 8″ Grub in White Glow with a 8oz. jig head. This combo has been lethal on the larger grade rockfish!” We’ve Gotta Know – How Do You Gulp!? Enter to win below
Dorado, Mahi Mahi whatever is your favorite term for them is, they are a premier gamefish when we think of warm-water years in Southern California. They put up a great fight, they make for great table fare, and are a great sportfish due to how visual they are in the water. Once the water in our area starts to climb up above the 70-degree mark it may be time to start scouting for this acrobatic species. In this video Ali Hussainy, host of the LOCAL KNOWLEDGE walks us through some key elements in rigging for Dorado, tackle recommendations, locating them,…
There are many options to tie your braided mainline to your fishing leader, be it monofilament or fluorocarbon. Capt. Ali Hussainy offers up his go-to connection knot, the double uni for a quick and easy connection. “You can tie FG knots or RP knots and they are great,” said Ali Hussainy. “But to me, the easiest connection knot from my braid to leader is the double uni knot. You can tie it quickly and in the dark and still has 70% of its original breaking strength which is more than enough for real-life applications.” The double uni is also used…
Going fishing is a very exciting time, but there are some things you don’t want to overlook during the commotion of getting ready. If you keep your boat on a trailer, you have some specific hurdles to cross before you get to the fun part of splashing at the ramp. Here is our BD Boat Trailer Checklist to help keep it all straight so you don’t end up all dressed up and nowhere to go! Boat Trailer Checklist Verify the boat is sitting solid and level on the trailerCheck trailer tires for cracks and air pressureVerify all lug nuts are…
It takes a lot of gear to go fishing and offshore fishing has even more. We’ve created this quick checklist to help you keep track and make sure you have what you need as you pull away from the dock. The Fishing Gear Make sure the tackle bag is loaded for your target species (leader, lures, hooks, and lead)Select rod/reel combos for the target speciesVerify all reels are in good working order. Check drag levers, free spool, and smooth crankingReels are spooled up with fresh braid or mono and leaders are in new conditionCheck all rod guides for breaks or…
Preparation for any boating on the open ocean requires careful planning to ensure a fun and safe day on the water. A lack of preparation can turn an awesome day on the water into a long boat ride at the end of a tow rope or worse. Recently, our team was brainstorming on some new content topics for 2021. Our Editor-In-Chief, Capt. Scott Goodwin suggested a “pre-flight” checklist like private pilots use but for fishermen. Since I love to fly and boat, I immediately raised my hand. If you’ve ever seen a pilot’s checklist, it includes everything from Pre-Flight inspection, to…
Every once in a while and new and unique product finds its way across my desk and the Aurora Sport Night Vision camera is one of those pieces.
If you follow the tips below, you can rest assured your catch will be safe to eat and as delicious as possible. These tips will deliver a product that’s amazing for both sushi and cooked fish.
This newly unlocked fishery for Pacific broadbill swordfish has anglers fired up to get their shot at a fish that was once considered a unicorn in our waters.
With a top speed of nearly 70 miles per hour, the sailfish is widely considered to be the fastest fish in the ocean. These fish tend to run in packs and are happy to eat a variety of angler’s offerings including live bait, dead bait, or trolled lures. Combine that speed with a voracious appetite and an aerial show few other fish can match and you have a near-perfect sport fish. The Pacific sailfish tend to average about eighty pounds or so but can reach weights over two hundred pounds. Aside from their much larger average size, they tend to…
A couple years back, PENN gave us the opportunity to field test the new International VISX reels. The timing could not have been better considering the unprecedented bluefin tuna bite that SoCal anglers have been blessed with for the past few years. The El Nino of 2015 brought many unfamiliar species to our local waters with wahoo and blue marlin heading the list. Most notably, the change in ocean currents brought swarms of large bluefin tuna, the likes of which have not been seen in California waters in a hundred years. These new heavyweight visitors to our waters caused local…
We were once again fortunate to receive the “golden ticket” to do some Barrett Lake bass fishing before it opens to the public on May 2, 2018. This year I brought along our SoCal editor Erik Landesfeind. Erik normally fishes saltwater bass but quickly jumped at the opportunity to fish some “green bass” at the legendary Barrett lake. A quick check of the weather forecast showed a hot, sunny day without much wind. One thing to note when fishing the lake, dress in layers and dress warm. The mornings in the lake valley can be in the 30’s with hot…
While tripping around the 2016 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show last year, I stumbled across a unique product that really piqued my interest. The product was a completely new style of bait pen from a company called Beach Marine Products. They have taken the classic bait pen to a whole new level. Their new pens are made of aluminum stock and mesh. Since the company is based in Florida, they have a line of pens that are made to be raised from a davit on your dock (they even offer their own) and then held over your livewell. A quick pull…
I had the opportunity again this year to fish Barrett Lake before it opens to the public. We arrived at the lake at 6 am and planned to fish all day to maximize our opportunities. The first thing that anyone who is familiar with the lake will recognize is how much water there is now after this winter’s big storms. Just getting the first look at the lake, I instantly knew this was a much different place than it was just 12 months ago. This view of the launch ramp really tells the picture. You can see the high water…
The California yellowtail (aka “Hamachi” for sushi fans) represents a trophy for any West Coast angler. These medium sized jacks are a close relative to the amberjack and qualify as a true game fish by almost any measure. They prowl both near shore and offshore waters, eat both live baits and lures, and pull like a freight train. To top it off, they make excellent table fair both cooked or served as sushi. Yellowtail can be found from Central California all the way to Cabo San Lucas and throughout the Sea of Cortez. For California anglers, the prime season for…
As a relative newbie to big game hunting, I always jump at the chance to try a new type of hunt or check out a new area. After about 5 years of chasing elk and deer, I’m always anxious to hunt with new people and learn more. A few months back a BD member, Peter Reardon contacted me and invited us out to check out the Rocking R Ranch that his son Dan had purchased in SW Colorado. The ranch is located between Cortez and Montrose Colorado at the base of Lone Cone Mountain. All together the lodge has over…
Over the last decade, I have spent the majority of my travel fishing in the one spot I fell in love with, Puerto Vallarta. It’s close proximity, easy access and incredible fishery have always left me wanting more. With the launch of our new TV show, Local Knowledge I have been determined to see how the rest of the world fishes, to learn it and share it with others. This built-in adventure is probably the single most exciting element of hosting a fishing show for me. While Mexico has been good to me, it’s time to sample some of the…
Last May I was attending a CCA banquet in Austin and looking over the auction items when one caught my eye. An African hunt with Quagga Safari’s in the Limpopo region of South Africa. The hunt was for two hunters and six animals; gemsbuck, blesbuck, wildebeest, impala and two warthogs. An African safari has always been on my list. I quickly read a couple of reviews online and I told my buddy, “if I can get a good bid on that”, I’m gonna do it. Later that night, when the package came up and I was ready. To my shock, the bidding stalled…
Lessons from a rookie. A few years back, after heavy encouragement from several close friends, I bought my first compound bow. I was immediately amazed by the power and accuracy of my new “toy”. I fell in love with the deep relaxation I felt by focusing on the sole task of delivering an arrow on target. Good shooting requires a clear mind that is hard to come by in a world where we are bombarded by phone calls, text messages, work issues and other real life disturbances. A cold beverage after work and my trusty Bowtech seemed to wash all…
I recently returned from the first annual Mangrove Madness event in Marco Island Florida. I love fishing and exploring new areas in Florida and I jumped at the opportunity to attend. The event was hosted by Navionics, Okuma, Raymarine, Yo Zuri, Cuda Brand Tools and the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau with the objective of putting their latest gear in the hands of the sportfishing media in real-world fishing situations. The island itself is a beautiful, small, beach town on the West Coast of Florida just above the everglades. The habitat consists of miles of mangrove-lined shorelines and backwater with…
Barrett Lake Low Water Each year the San Diego City Lakes department allows members of the media the opportunity to fish Barrett Lake before it opens to the public. Once my April 8th date was confirmed, I made a call to my good friend and bass geek, Gene Estabrook from East County Bait and Tackle. I barely got the words out of my mouth before he quickly replied “I’m there!” It’s no secret that California is currently experiencing a drought of biblical proportions. When we fished the lake last year, the water level was at sixteen percent according to lake…
