Daily Highlights from the staff at BD
SHARPIE HOOKS
A lot of hooks are dull right out of the box. This tip shows you how to sharpen them up and protect them with a permanent marker.
FREE SO CAL TUNA SEMINAR
On May 31 the Southwestern Yacht Club in San Diego will host a free tuna seminar. The event is open to the public and will cover a wide range of topics.
CLEAN YOUR SCREEN
Here's some great tips to help you keep your marine electronics' screens clean and free of salt and other residue.
HOW TO FISH A KELP PADDY
Finding the kelp is only half the battle. This article tells you the best way to fish a paddy and maximize your shots at fish.
COOKING FISH IN TIN FOIL
Using aluminum foil is a great technique to cook your catch. Wrapped with some veggies, you can even cook up the fish on your boat's engine!
HOW TO READ THE WATER AND FIND FISH
Capt. Steve Lassley shares some stories from his swordfish days, and a few tips on how to read the water to find more fish.
BETTER BALLYHOO BAITS
Did you know that most ballyhoo have a parasite in their mouth? To get your baits to swim perfectly, it's best to remove that critter before rigging. Here's how.
EAST COAST GROUPER ACTION
May 1 marked the start of the grouper season on the Atlantic coast. Here's some tips to help you cash in with these tasty critters!
PERFECTING YOUR CAST
Capt. Tim Ekstrom provides some insight to help you become a better caster, especially for long-range fishing. Improve your cast and you'll improve your production.
REMOVABLE FLAT-LINE CLIP
If you fish offshore, you really need some flat-line clips on the transom. Here's a simple technique that shows you how to make a removable flat-line clip using a suction cup.









