This past week the team at BD Outdoors was in Orlando, FL for ICAST 2022. ICAST is the world’s largest Sportfishing trade show and is the premier showcase for the latest innovations in gear, tackle, accessories and apparel. ICAST is the cornerstone of the Sportfishing industry, helping to drive recreational fishing product sales year around. …

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Dexter Outdoors Great American Fillet Challenge is in full swing!! As are things at Five Star Fish Processing in San Diego California. Marco runs us through the steps of breaking down a locally caught Pacific bluefin tuna. Submit your fillet video for a chance to win a killer set of Dexter fillet knives and sharpener …

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Dexter Outdoors is kicking off the Great American Fillet Challenge and offering all anglers a chance to submit their fillet videos for a chance to win great Dexter Outdoor prize packs! There will be monthly winners, so go fishing now and make your video to win! Visit the Dexter Website for all the details on …

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Dexter Outdoor knives already have a great SOFGRIP™ handle that fishermen love, but the orange UR-Cut is meant to be molded to your own hand for maximum fit, grip, and comfort. 

Dexter Outdoors offers a style of knife for every fisherman and let’s admit, most of us need way more than one!

There are many good reasons why so many fishermen, both recreational and commercial have gravitated to and swear by Dexter Outdoors knives.

Check out these new Dexter + Guy Harvey knives! The Guy Harvey 8″ wide stiff + Guy Harvey 8″ flexible fillet knives, both with unique blue SOFGRIP handles. One of the coolest parts of this collaboration, is that a portion of the sales goes to the Guy Harvey Foundation, focused on ocean conservation. Guy Harvey …

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Most anglers, chefs, and sportsmen are very familiar with Dexter Outdoors and their quality knives built for a myriad of cutting chores. And I would dare to say that all fishermen are familiar with the famous marine artist, angler, and ocean conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey! That’s why we would expect nothing less than spectacular from …

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BD Outdoors is proud to announce that the Costa Yellowtail Shootout tournament will return for the 2021 Season. One of the largest and longest-running tournaments on the West Coast, the Yellowtail Shootout has become the unofficial kick-off to the Southern California offshore fishing season. The 2019 Yellowtail Shootout saw 96 Teams and 355 anglers compete …

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Join Captain Mark Gore out of Tampa Florida as he demonstrates how to use the new Dexter Outdoors Dextreme to filet a Gulf / East Coast Sheepshead. While some people have a tendency to not want to clean Sheepshead because they can be difficult to filet and have a high rib cage, the meat quality …

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We don’t have to tell you that the Pacific Bluefin Tuna has been the center of the Southern California fishery for the better part of the last decade. Since these fish have returned to our local waters in astounding numbers, anglers have come from near and far to try their hand at capturing one of …

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One of the most rewarding fish to target along both the Southern California Coast and its offshore islands, the California Halibut presents an exciting pursuit for novice and experienced anglers alike. The California Halibut can grow to weigh upwards of 60 pounds and 5 feet in length. As the seasons change, the locations and depths …

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The California Yellowtail, a true Southern California staple species. These fish are available year round to the lucky anglers who call SoCal home. These drag peeling jacks can be targeted along coastal pinnacles and kelp lines, our offshore and coastal islands, and everywhere in between on floating kelps or debris. While techniques vary across the …

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Cobia have long been captivating anglers for both their adrenaline pumping fights and also their delicious firm white meat. Seasonally abundant from Virginia all the way down the East Coast and into the Gulf, anglers look forward to chasing these wily Pelagics all year round. Cobia fishing requires both patience, and at times a very …

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As San Diego based anglers, one of our favorite things to do is pack up some gear and head South into Baja. Being in such close proximity to some truly world-class fishing is something that we don’t take lightly, and each trip to Baja is something we are truly thankful for. One of the species …

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Anglers on the East Coast wait in anticipation all year for Toggin’ season, and for good reason. These trophy fish are not only fun to target, but offer outstanding table fare as well. Check out “Toggin’ Bro”: Insight into Fishing for Tautog for more info on these highly sought after sportfish. In this video, BD …

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This was certainly the summer of Mahi Mahi here in Southern California, and we’ve been enjoying fresh Mahi for months now. Mahi are some of the most exciting pelagics to target, and offer excellent table fare. In this video, BD Outdoors Contributor Ricky demonstrates how-to process a whole Mahi Mahi using the Dexter Outdoors Dextreme …

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One of the most important tools to all fishermen is their trusty fillet knife. After long days on the water filling the fish box with dinner for the weeks to come, it can be a tedious task to process your catch. All fishermen know that a good fillet knife is essential in turning long hours …

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The hardest part of buying gifts for the holidays is coming up with a great gift that is something your fishing buddy will appreciate and use. BD and our team of die-hard anglers are here to help you pick a gift that will keep on giving. We know the leaves are just turning, but before …

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Fellow BD’ers have spoken and the votes have been tallied.  Here are your 2019 Pumpkin Carving Contest winners.  Thanks to all who entered an outdoor-themed carving and to all of you who voted for your top 3 carvings. Thanks to Dexter Outdoors for providing such great prizes for our winners! 1st Place Congrats to: Amanda …

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We are kicking off our Annual Pumpkin Contest for 2019. Ready or not, here comes Fall and the BD Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest.  Get out your favorite Dexter knife and get to carving an awesome fishing, outdoor, Bloodydecks or hunting themed pumpkin.  Each year, BD members amaze us with their creativity and carving prowess.  …

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Jake Zalesky and Rodney Marquez from BD traveled to Port Canaveral to experience Florida’s east coast and try one style of offshore fishing. Trolling live baits over hard bottom areas to target a sampler platter of Central Florida gamefish including kingfish, snapper, goliath grouper, and sailfish! Jake and Rodney Marquez were assisted by Captain Scott …

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Many of us at BD are fathers and all of us at BD are avid anglers, so what better way to pick out what we would love to receive for Father’s Day than to put together a list of our favorite new fishing product gifts for fisherman and some classics that never go out of …

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With Father’s Day just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about how you can show some appreciation to the man who inspired your passion and taught you everything you know! We’ve compiled some of our favorite gear that will make your fishy Dad a happy man this Father’s Day. Danco …

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