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.

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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 …

Travel

Rocking R Ranch Bulls and Bucks

As a relative newbie to big game hunting, I always jump at the chance to try a new type of hunt or check out a new area. After about 5 years of chasing elk and deer, I’m always anxious to hunt with new people and …

Travel

Casa Vieja Lodge – Broaden Your Fishing Horizons

Over the last decade, I have spent the majority of my travel fishing in the one spot I fell in love with, Puerto Vallarta. It’s close proximity, easy access and incredible fishery have always left me wanting more. With the launch of our new TV …

Travel

African Hunt With Quagga Safaris

Last May I was attending a CCA banquet in Austin and looking over the auction items when one caught my eye. An African hunt with Quagga Safari’s in the Limpopo region of South Africa. The hunt was for two hunters and six animals; gemsbuck, blesbuck, wildebeest, impala …

Boating Tips Hunting Travel

Spot & Stalk California Mule Deer

Lessons from a rookie. A few years back, after heavy encouragement from several close friends, I bought my first compound bow. I was immediately amazed by the power and accuracy of my new “toy”. I fell in love with the deep relaxation I felt by …

Fishing

Team Accurate Scores A Giant SoCal Bluefin

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Mangrove Madness

I recently returned from the first annual Mangrove Madness event in Marco Island Florida. I love fishing and exploring new areas in Florida and I jumped at the opportunity to attend. The event was hosted by Navionics, Okuma, Raymarine, Yo Zuri, Cuda Brand Tools and the Naples, …

Fishing

Barrett Lake: Low water but great fishing

Barrett Lake Low Water Each year the San Diego City Lakes department allows members of the media the opportunity to fish Barrett Lake before it opens to the public. Once my April 8th date was confirmed, I made a call to my good friend and …

Fishing Videos

What’s Local Knowledge? – BD’s New TV Fishing Show

Upcoming Debut of Local Knowledge Why would the team at BD Outdoors want to get into a traditional medium like TV? For us the answer was simple, FUN! We are all adventure junkies who love to fish and share our experiences with others. Our new show, …

Fishing Lures How To Fish

How to Rig Marlin Lures

As the summer heats up in August, the striped marlin begin to show along the Southern California coast. That means it’s time to dust off those rusty marlin lures, check everything out and re-rig as necessary. There are a few things I look for when …

Conservation Fishing Fishing Events

2015 Cat Cay Tuna Tournament – Keep the torch burning

2015 Cat Cay Tuna Tournament For the second year in a row the folks at Costa sunglasses have brought back the legendary Cat Cay Tuna Tournament. This year was extra special as it was the 50th anniversary of the historic event. Last years event marked …

Fishing Gear Marine Electronics

Urban Armour Gear – Ballistic Protection for Mobile Devices

Urban Armour Gear We here at BD Outdoors live to work hard and play harder. Since we always need to be “connected”, protecting our mobile devices is always a priority on the water or in the field. Enter UAG products. They contacted us a few …

Fishing Gear Hunting

Bowtech Prodigy VS Wild Hogs

Bowtech Prodigy I discovered the sport of bow hunting about 6 years ago. Since then I have become eaten up with it and have had two different bows. The first was a 2009 Bowtech Destroyer and a 2013 Bowtech Experience. Both of these bows have …

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Capt. Ali Hussainy

Capt. Ali Hussainy Articles

Trailer Boat Pre-Fishing Checklist

Pre-Trip Fishing Gear Checklist

Pre-Flight Check List For Private Boaters

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

7 Tips To Ensure The Quality Of Your Fish For Dinner

SoCal Has Purple Fever

Pacific Sailfish – The Ultimate “Fun Fish”

PENN International Reels – Ol’ Faithful

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

Bait Pens From Beach Marine

Barrett Lake Bass Report

California Yellowtail – A West Coast Trophy

Rocking R Ranch Bulls and Bucks

Casa Vieja Lodge – Broaden Your Fishing Horizons

African Hunt With Quagga Safaris

Spot & Stalk California Mule Deer

Team Accurate Scores A Giant SoCal Bluefin

Mangrove Madness

Barrett Lake: Low water but great fishing

What’s Local Knowledge? – BD’s New TV Fishing Show

How to Rig Marlin Lures

2015 Cat Cay Tuna Tournament – Keep the torch burning

Urban Armour Gear – Ballistic Protection for Mobile Devices

Bowtech Prodigy VS Wild Hogs