Author: Michael Torbisco

If winning the Race to PEI and having a chance to tangle with a giant tuna wasn’t enough, imagine how Avo Oughourlian reacted when he was given a green light to hang one? Would you be able to stomach the sound of heavy tackle crinkling and endure the punishment of a demon with a thousand reasons to foil your plan? In a highly protected Canadian fishery where the commercial guys are allotted a single tag per year, will Avo settle into the harness, reach for sunset, and bag himself the ultimate trophy, or will high seas, crossed lines, and submerged…

It is no surprise that after the huge success of GoPro we are seeing a push from many top electronics manufactures to bring their own action cams to market. With their small form factor and weatherproof durability, one would be hard pressed to find a television show or production that hasn’t as some point incorporated the unique point of view perspective these small portable cameras can offer. While GoPro has historically been the personal camera of choice for fishermen attempting to capture their catches, new offerings such as Garmin’s VIRB camera are beginning to rethink the approach to the POV…

Cassey Parlette Marine Sculptor Southern California native Casey Parlette spent his youth in the hills, in the water and among the local wildlife. Inspired by what he saw around him, he began sculpting at a young age. Cassey Parlette Accessorized With particular emphasis on marine animals Cassey’s subjects are hammered, forged, carved, heat tempered and welded of wood, bronze, brass, steel, titanium, mother of pearl, abalone, stone, concrete and more. This piece is called “Accessorized” and features a hermit crab and sea anenome made from Shihuahuaco wood and bronze. Cassey Parlette Encounter Personally designed and sculpted by the artist, all…

Freeman Boatworks 40 foot Custom Power Catamaran On a recent trip to Venice Louisiana, the BD crew had a chance to experience the one of a kind monster 40 foot Freeman Boatworks Catamaran. 40 Freeman at the dock Freeman Boatworks have recently become the vessel of choice for many Gulf of Mexico captains. On a walk down the docks of Venice Marina you may see several of the popular 33′ models, but today, one seems to stick out a bit further than the rest…. about 7 feet to be exact! Freeman 40 Foot Catamaran Holy forty freeman batman! When a…

South Dakota Snow Geese Hunt The BD crew heads to Pepper Slough Outfitters in Henry South Dakota to hunt Snow Geese during the special fly back season. Driving from Souix Falls After flying into Souix Falls regional airport, there is about a 90 mile drive West to the small town of Henry South Dakota. Geese while driving Making our way to the Pepper Slough Lodge, we noticed several flights of birds making their way up north. This special spring hunting season targets these migrating birds and allows special rules in hopes to control their overpopulation. Goose Grinds The “Spring Light…

Slow Motion GoPro Camera Ok guys, so here’s a quick addition to the last GoPro article. I’ve had several people ask how I like to convert footage shot on my GoPro to the smooth slow motion everyone is crazy about these days. While there are several ways to go about doing this, I am going to focus on a method that involves free software available to all GoPro users. If you recall from the last article on Setting up a GoPro for fishing, I mention that I like to shoot the camera for slow motion in the 720p 60 setting…

Making The Trip To Panama World-renowned angler Carter Andrews is at it again, providing a unique, one-of-a-kind fishing experience to those hungry for adventure. Scouring the waters near the pristine 16 jungle-clad volcanic islands known as Isla Secas, Carter is heading a top-notch fishing program in some of the most productive waters on the planet. Meet Carter Andrews From trout fishing Wyoming, to refining a live-bait fishery deep in the Bahamas, Carter Andrews has devoted his life to sharing some of the world’s most epic fishing with clients from around the globe. Isla Secas Pristine Volcanic Islands Today, Carter has…

More and more people are showing up at the docks with GoPro cameras these days to capture their own fishing action. With their small-form factor, waterproof housings and numerous mounting options, GoPros are a proven means to get some very interesting photos and video. The only downside of using a GoPro is that the myriad of options and settings can be confusing to the typical angler who is trying to focus on fishing! Here are a few basic tips for setting up and shooting with your GoPro cameras to capture great fishing footage. 1. The More Cameras the Better It’s…

Race to PEI – PEI Bluefin Tuna The Race to PEI sweepstakes received several thousand entries, but only one lucky angler would win the all-expenses-paid trip to Prince Edward Island to fish for giant bluefin tuna. Herring bait for tuna How do you get a giant bluefin tuna to bite? Brine up a whole bunch of herring baits and keep a steady flow of tasty morsels flowing off of the stern. Oyster on half shell Prince Edward Island, Canada, has some of the best seafood on the planet. The guys from Tony’s Tuna Fishing always had fresh fish, oysters and…