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SO CALIFORNIA BIGHT FISHING REPORT WITH ERIK LANDESFEIND

We’re off to the races, the Southern California Bight is in full bloom. From the Channel Islands to the coast down to the border, there’s something for everyone from inshore to offshore. Check-in with Erik Landesfeind as he gives us the scoop on what’s going …

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Ike Jime: Catch + Care + Respect

The Ike Jime Catch + Care roundtable discussion explores the tool’s best practices from ocean to platter with AFTCO’s Tackle Brand Manager Robby Gant, Local Knowledge host Ali Hussainy, and Sushi On A Roll’s Chef Jeff Roberto. We’ll be discussing the steps from first catch …

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Slow Pitch Jigging: Terminal Tackle

As mentioned earlier, slow-pitch rods have small guides. This means that bulky line-to-line connections are a no-no in order to have the connection easily and seamlessly pass through the guides. There are two methods of connection that are generally used, the FG knot (Fine Grip) …

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Sportboat Roundup with Tonie Bangos

In this week’s Sportboat Roundup Tonie discusses what the bite has looked like over the past week, and reports on some of the fish counts from across our Sportboat Fleet. Although it seems like the fishing was slower through this past weekend and into the …

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CCA WORKS TO UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF OIL RIGS AS FISHERIES HABITAT

CCA CAL partners with Blue Latitudes Foundation in the hopes to convert decommissioned oil platforms to fishing habitat to benefit ocean anglers The Coastal Conservation Association of California (CCA-CAL), the largest non-profit organization tasked with looking after the interests of recreational anglers, is encouraging all …

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Shimano Commitment to Rodcraft Excellence

Shimano Renews Expride’s Commitment to Rodcraft Excellence Tournament Anglers Embrace Shimano’s Redesigned Expride B Rods Empowering elite angling professionals as they pursue a wide range of techniques and environments, the next generation of Shimano Expride casting and spinning rods offer freshwater anglers the upper hand …

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Hooked on Bluefin: COSTA FILMS

If you’re like us at the BD Outdoors office you get pretty fired up on good fishing content. This one hits a little closer to home with us being huge Bluefin Tuna aficionados. The team at COSTA put together a truly inspirational film with some …

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Slow Pitch Jigging: The Line

As in most cases as we start to drill down the specifics of a fishing technique you’ll start to see the intricacies and uniqueness of each. Slow pitch jigging is no different and just as the reels and rods are unique, the terminal tackle is …

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Summer’s Three Top Surf Fish and How to Catch Them

I try to target specific fish in the surf but when it comes to fishing, I’m honestly happy catching just about anything. That’s why when summer rolls around I concentrate on three top surf fish: Yellowfin croaker, spotfin croaker and corbina. These fish only appear …

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So California Bight Fishing Report Erik Landesfiend

This week Erik shares some phenomenal fishing up at Catalina Island for some Calicos. Sandbass also seem like they’ve made a return and are showing up in good numbers on the coast. Bluefin are still taking the main stage with the fleet focusing their efforts …

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Sportboat Roundup with Tonie Bangos

In this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie shares another piece of knowledge with us that will help increase our odds of getting bit when out on the water. With sinker rigs and knife jigs playing such a key role in the fishery this year, it’s important …

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Father’s Day Fishermen Gift Guide

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 …

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Leadhead Squid Rig for White Sea bass a deadly technique

On a recent trip, we were able to jump on with Christian Sekas from Sekas Sportfishing. I came equipped with just about every method to rig a squid from dropper loop, fly line, balloon rigs, and anything else you can think of. Christian was quick …

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Slow Pitch Jigging: The Reel

As we look at these different and specific components of slow pitch jigging keep in mind that these are my go to’s, but there is always a different to approach a scenario. These are the tackle items and gear that I you use specifically, that’s …

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The Crowned Islands, a look at the Coronado Islands

A look at the Coronado Islands presented by Rapala.

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Slow Pitch Jigging: The Rod

Slow pitch jigging is a relatively new fishing technique pioneered in Japan that expands, and hyper-specializes, saltwater lure fishing. When you think about it, slow pitch jigging is more of a system than just a technique, where all of the components – rod, reel, line, leader, jig, …

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Looking for the Best Fight from the Beach? Try Shark fishing.

It’s funny. Every angler craves a good fight, but not many target the biggest category of fish in the surf. With all the love that corbina and surfperch get, there’s little room for sharks in the spotlight. Are they worth a try? That’s for you …

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San Diego Report: Sportboat Roundup with Tonie Bangos

Sportboat Roundup! This week Tonie shares some insight on how we can approach picky bluefin. From talking to the deckhands, to changing your presentation, she goes over some of the most important aspects that will help you get a bite on your next trip! ABOUT …

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So California Bight Fishing Report with Erik Landesfeind

If you’ve been waiting for the weather to straighten out and for the fish to start biting, consider this your opening week. Things seem to be lining up in the entire Southern California Bight from White Sea Bass, Sand Bass to Bluefin Tuna. Get the …

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DISCREET SHALLOWS

Southern California’s back bay fisheries, presented by Rapala

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Slow Pitch Jigging: Tutorial with Benny Ortiz

We strongly believe in the age-old saying “monkey see, monkey do”, sure we can read all the articles on slow pitch jigging until you’re blue in the face but what better way to get versed than a tutorial from the expert himself, Benny Ortiz. We …

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INTRODUCING SPY+ OPTIC’S NEW HAPPY™ BOOST LENS

For us as anglers’ sight is a huge component of our endeavor. The ability to read the ocean and life around us is an essential component of locating our quarry. At harm’s way are our eyes and something we never leave the dock without is …

Time to Hit the Road, two Summer Surf Fishing Road Trips

When it comes to summer, I like to pack the car and skedaddle out of town on a surf fishing road trip. The dilemma I’m always presented with is whether to go north or south. Summer offers great fishing in both directions with a better …

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San Diego Report: Sportboat Roundup with Tonie Bangos

In this week’s Sportboat Roundup, Tonie reports on some phenomenal fishing that has been taking place over the past week. Almost all the boats in the fleet have been coming home with full or near full RSW’s and the grade of fish has been extremely …

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