Capt. Ali Hussainy

Ali Hussainy caught his first fish, a trout, with his grandfather at the age of three, and that sparked a fire in him as he chased the next bite all over the sierras. When he caught his first bonito from the San Diego bait barge, his life changed again. Trout never had the same luster — he was on to larger fish. He now chases saltwater fish wherever they swim. His passion for fishing led to the creation of the fishing forum www.Bloodydecks.com, which he co-founded with Jason Hayashi in 2003. In the wintertime you can usually find Ali in the field or a duck blind, pursuing big game or waterfowl. Ali is president of BD Outdoors. To contact Ali send an email to [email protected]

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Capt. Ali Hussainy Articles

Seaguar Dropper Loop Rockfish Rig

Seaguar Dropper Loop Rockfish Rig

BD Featured Videos Fishing Line On The Line

How-To: Dropper Loop Rockfish Rig

Tying The Double Dropper Loop Rockfish Rig With Seaguar Inshore Fluorocarbon BD Pro & Host of Local Knowledge, Ali Hussainy shows us how he ties his go-to double dropper loop rigs for rockfish. When he’s not offshore chasing tuna, rockcod fishing is one of Ali’s …

Fishing How-to Videos Fishing Lures How Do You Gulp!?

How Do You Gulp!? – Capt. Ali Hussainy

Capt. Ali Hussainy, from BD Outdoors & Local Knowledge shows us how he Gulps in our Southern California waters. When not offshore chasing pelagics such as bluefin and yellowfin tuna or yellowtail, Ali LOVES to grocery shop for some local rockfish. Ali’s go-to: “the Gulp! …

Dorado Green Gold Fishing Fishing How-to Videos

Dorado Fishing Tactics

Dorado, Mahi Mahi whatever is your favorite term for them is, they are a premier gamefish when we think of warm-water years in Southern California. They put up a great fight, they make for great table fare, and are a great sportfish due to how …

double uni knot

double uni knot

Double Uni Knot – Braid To Leader

There are many options to tie your braided mainline to your fishing leader, be it monofilament or fluorocarbon. Capt. Ali Hussainy offers up his go-to connection knot, the double uni for a quick and easy connection. “You can tie FG knots or RP knots and …

Boating Tips Season Ready

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.

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.

Swordfish how to

Swordfish how to

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.

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, …

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 …

Bass Fishing Barrett

Bass Fishing Barrett

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 …

fishing pen beach marineFort Lauderdale Boat Show

fishing pen beach marineFort Lauderdale Boat Show

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 …

fish caught T Lake bass report

fish caught T Lake bass report

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 …

matt koch fishing in California

matt koch fishing in California

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 …

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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 …

flyfishing billfish

flyfishing billfish

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 …

African Kudu

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 …

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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 …

socal bluefin

Team Accurate Scores A Giant SoCal Bluefin

Andros boats

Fishing Fishing Lures Fishing Reels Fishing Rods Fishing Tackle

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, …

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 show

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, …

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