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Hobie Intro’s New Mirage® iTrek Inflatables
Hobie envy is real. Anyone who owns a MirageDrive® kayak has experienced it. You pull up to a gas station, boat landing or bait shop and heads turn. Universally, on-lookers are impressed, but sometimes, the curious are intimidated by the size of your craft. That’s …
Casa Vieja Lodge Welcomes Hooker To The Fleet
Casa Vieja Lodge is proud to welcome a Hooker to the family. The Hooker, a 48’ G&S boat, with 87 IGFA World Records most of them on billfish on light and ultralight tackle.
Capt. Neal Isaacs Passes
To all of our HIBT family and friends, With sadness in our hearts, we have to inform you of the passing of one of our old-time members, tremendous fishermen, and all-around great human being, Captain Neal Isaacs. Neal passed away on January 5th after a prolonged …
Capt. Chris Sheeder Passes – A Humble Legend
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of fishing legend Capt. Chris Sheeder. A true legend in the fishing world, but humble despite the fact that so many looked up to him and his knowledge and passion for fishing.
Lame-Duck Veto Kills Senate Bill 906
In a move that’s sure to disappoint conservation-minded anglers, President Trump rang in the New Year by vetoing Senate Bill 906, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, which will have banned destructive drift gillnets from the last region of the country that still allows …
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Cabezon Record Holding – 63 Years Strong
Editor’s Note: Here’s a great story from Bruce Kuhn about his cabezon record that still holds today. Bruce worked two years for the Santa Monica Harbor Patrol prior to moving to the Los Angeles County Harbor Patrol… He graduated from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Academy …
#BDLive Swordfish Webinar – In Case You Missed It!
BD is excited to kick off our newest webinar events deemed #BDLive! It was a huge success and thanks to all who attended and to our partner Costa, the Presenting Sponsor.
Deep Drop Swordfishing Webinar – Presented By Costa & #BDLIVE
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the pros and step up your swordfishing game! Join us as Ali Hussiany from BD Outdoors hosts a live chat with Capt. Duane Diego from San Diego and Capt. Rush Maltz from Key West talks all things deep drop swords!
IGFA Hosting SoCal Swordfish Open
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) just announced that it will host the inaugural IGFA SoCal Swordfish Open on November 11-13, 2021, out of Newport Beach, California.
Do Battle On The Fly – New PENN Battle Fly Combo
Already an iconic brand in the saltwater space, PENN is now inviting saltwater fly anglers to enjoy the same high-quality fishing tackle with the new Battle® Fly Combo.
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Boat Reviews
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Cobia 301CC Center Console Fishing Boat Review
After spending a few hours with the Cobia 301CC, we can confirm several of our suspicions. It’s another very fishy boat from a name you can trust at a price that won’t break the bank.
Triton 260 LTS Pro – Get Aggressive
If you’re ready to go on the inshore attack, the 2020 Triton 260 LTS Pro will get you pumped and primed and Lenny Rudow offers a look at the boat and its options.
Pursuit S378 Boat Review – Cushy Factor
Do you want a fishing boat that envelopes you in comfort? Welcome to the Pursuit S378 and check out Lenny Rudow's rundown on it.
Tracker Bass Tracker Classic XL – Get Back To Your Roots
Tracker has revived a theme many builders lost sight of long ago: simple and inexpensive works when it comes to small fishing boats.
Trophy T22CC – Run For The Money
The all-new 2020 Trophy T22CC lowers the bar for affordability while raising the bar for Bayliner.
Fishing Gear
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AFTCO Saiko Pro Fluorocarbon Leader – More Is Better
AFTCO introduced Saiko Pro, a premium Japanese Fluorocarbon leader material and it has become very popular with anglers around the world. Now the Saiko Pro comes in 50 and 100-yard spools making it a great value too.
Okuma Makaira – A Reel For Every Season
The Makaira, a premium lever drag conventional reel, was created by Okuma and quickly became a favorite of anglers in a variety of fisheries. They also became a staple of long range anglers who needed to know their tackle could hold up to big fish in faraway places.
Hook & Tackle Holiday Sale – Don’t Miss It
Hook & Tackle is offering 20% off site-wide with the promo code below! Don't miss this chance to snap up some of the best fishing and outdoor apparel in the business.
AFTCO Reaper Jacket – Time To Stay Warm
The Original Reaper — Upgraded. The Reaper 3-Layer Windproof Jacket constructed from a durable stretch soft shell rip-stop fabric with an ultra-warm Hexatron™ fleece lining and integrated micro-fleece face mask.
AFTCO Offers New Flex Fillet Knives In 7″ & 9″
AFTCO's new 7" and 9" flex fish fillet knives are built in collaboration with Böker Germany to deliver premium blade options for gamefish processing of all sizes.