Capt. Ali Hussainy, Author at BD Outdoors

Trailer Boat Pre-Fishing Checklist

Going fishing is a very exciting time, but there are some things you don’t want to overlook during the commotion of getting ready. If you keep your boat on a trailer, you have some specific hurdles to cross before you get to the fun part …

Fishing Tackle Season Ready

Pre-Trip Fishing Gear Checklist

It takes a lot of gear to go fishing and offshore fishing has even more. We’ve created this quick checklist to help you keep track and make sure you have what you need as you pull away from the dock. The Fishing Gear Make sure …

Boating Tips How To Fish Season Ready

Pre-Flight Check List For Private Boaters

Preparation for any boating on the open ocean requires careful planning to ensure a fun and safe day on the water. A lack of preparation can turn an awesome day on the water into a long boat ride at the end of a tow rope …

Boat Accessories

SiOnyx Aurora Sport Night Vision Camera – Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark

Every once in a while and new and unique product finds its way across my desk and the Aurora Sport Night Vision camera is one of those pieces.

Season Ready

7 Tips To Ensure The Quality Of Your Fish For Dinner

If you follow the tips below, you can rest assured your catch will be safe to eat and as delicious as possible. These tips will deliver a product that’s amazing for both sushi and cooked fish.

Fishing

SoCal Has Purple Fever

This newly unlocked fishery for Pacific broadbill swordfish has anglers fired up to get their shot at a fish that was once considered a unicorn in our waters.

Fishing

Pacific Sailfish – The Ultimate “Fun Fish”

With a top speed of nearly 70 miles per hour, the sailfish is widely considered to be the fastest fish in the ocean. These fish tend to run in packs and are happy to eat a variety of angler’s offerings including live bait, dead bait, …

Fishing Reels

PENN International Reels – Ol’ Faithful

A couple years back, PENN gave us the opportunity to field test the new International VISX reels. The timing could not have been better considering the unprecedented bluefin tuna bite that SoCal anglers have been blessed with for the past few years. The El Nino …

Fishing Reports Freshwater Fishing

Barrett Lake Bass Fishing – It’s Going To Be Good

We were once again fortunate to receive the “golden ticket” to do some Barrett Lake bass fishing before it opens to the public on May 2, 2018. This year I brought along our SoCal editor Erik Landesfeind. Erik normally fishes saltwater bass but quickly jumped …

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Fishing Gear

Bait Pens From Beach Marine

While tripping around the 2016 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show last year, I stumbled across a unique product that really piqued my interest. The product was a completely new style of bait pen from a company called Beach Marine Products. They have taken the classic bait …

Fishing Freshwater Fishing

Barrett Lake Bass Report

I had the opportunity again this year to fish Barrett Lake before it opens to the public. We arrived at the lake at 6 am and planned to fish all day to maximize our opportunities. The first thing that anyone who is familiar with the …

Fishing Saltwater Fishing

California Yellowtail – A West Coast Trophy

The California yellowtail (aka “Hamachi” for sushi fans) represents a trophy for any West Coast angler. These medium sized jacks are a close relative to the amberjack and qualify as a true game fish by almost any measure. They prowl both near shore and offshore …