Capt. Scott Goodwin, Author at BD Outdoors

Setting Up An Anchor With A Breakaway Trip

As a charter and private boat captain, I've done lots of bottom fishing as part of our programs. Here is how I set up the anchor for a trip to offer you the chance to get it back if it hangs in the bottom.

Fishing Tackle

Plano EDGE Is Revolutionary For Tackle Storage

In the past couple of years, Plano has continued to expand its new line of premium tackle storage options, the EDGE series of Plano storage boxes for any variety of tackle.

How to Fish

Skirt Your Ballyhoo- Trolling Tips For A Mixed Spread

I just came home from a fishing trip to the Bahamas were we pulled a mixed spread of trolling lures and ballyhoo. Using a mixed spread is ideal when you’re targeting a range of offshore species such as dorado, wahoo and tuna, but mixing baits …

Every Day Is Shark Week In The Bahamas

You did not want to trip and fall into the water. The competition between sharks had them fired up and even if they didn't eat you, the "test bites" would be your end.

Boat Maintenance

How To Seal Plumbing Fittings

Taking care of a boat involves wearing many hats. Ensuring that every seal is done right helps make your boat seaworthy and safe.

Fishing Line How to Fish

How To Untwist Mono On A Spinning Reel

For those that are still using monofilament line for certain purposes, Capt. Scott Goodwin offers a quick fishing tip to de-twist your line after a long battle.

Fishing

15 Weird & Strange Fish Encounters

One of the great parts of being in nature and fishing for many years is the wide array of weird and strange fish that one encounters.

How to Fish On The Line

Offshore Tactic For Inshore Fishing – Splicing Hollow Braid

I've found some instances that are unique and require "offshore-sized" tackle to pull powerful fish from heavy, barnacle-encrusted cover, and splicing your leader into hollow braid is the answer.

Next Level

Time Travel To Catch More Fish – Using Sonar History

I wish I could go back in time to fish some of my old spots, but I want to take an incredible feature of modern marine electronics, sonar history, with me when I do.