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Saltwater Fishing Forums and Reports

  1. Spotlight

    1. Local Knowledge Fishing TV Show

      Welcome to the Local Knowledge Forum where you can give your two cents or get a peek behind the scenes. Follow the crew on their travels as they update with pictures and catch reports from around the world.
      Latest: Season 4 Episode 4 "200mph Mahi" FULL michelle, May 20, 2019 at 4:43 PM
         Discussions:
      84
         Messages:
      577

    2. 2019 Yellowtail Shootout

      June 21 - 23, 2019
      San Diego, California
      Tournament Website
      Latest: RAPALA Goes In Big For the YTSO 2019 LTBOLTMAN, May 20, 2019 at 10:20 PM
         Discussions:
      4
         Messages:
      8

    3. Sponsors Specials

      Discounted fishing gear, fishing apparel and tackle.
      Find the latest fishing coupons from our Sponsors!
      Latest: Vertical/Slow Drop Jig Giveaway!!!!!!!! Striker Tackle, May 14, 2019
         Discussions:
      802
         Messages:
      3,246

    4. Contests

      Weekly and Monthly Contests from Bloodydecks Sponsors
      Latest: Yo-Zuri is Giving Away Their Brand New Hydro Minnow LC Lures Bring It On, May 22, 2019 at 9:06 PM
         Discussions:
      260
         Messages:
      16,779

    5. Baja Bytes By Gary Graham

      BD Outdoors Baja Editor Gary Graham keeps us up to date with
      the latest Baja California fishing reports and news coming out of Baja Mexico.

      Latest: Billfish Explode at Robert Ross Fishing Tournament Baja Bytes, May 22, 2019 at 12:28 PM
      Baja Bytes By Gary Graham
         Discussions:
      690
         Messages:
      1,941

    6. Accurate Fishing Reels Support Forum

      Accurate Fishing Reels Support from dedicated Accurate Reels fans and official support team.
      Latest: My Bv-300 and a small question cali_reef, May 21, 2019 at 10:52 PM
      Accurate Fishing Reels
         Discussions:
      826
         Messages:
      6,902

    7. Avet Reels Support

      Avet Reels Support from Avet Reels fans and official support team.
      Latest: WILL HX AND CLAMP FIT ON ALPS SIZE 26 CHANNEL LOCK REEL SEAT? nu2reels, May 22, 2019 at 9:40 PM
      Avet Reels Support
         Discussions:
      2,865
         Messages:
      30,339

    8. Okuma Fishing Tackle

      Okuma Fishing Tackle support and discussion.
      Latest: Okuma Travel Fishing Rods! Scuba Chris, May 23, 2019 at 12:41 AM
      Okuma Fishing Tackle
         Discussions:
      1,101
         Messages:
      10,737

    9. World Of PENN

      PENN Fishing Reels discussion from PENN Reel fans and official support team.
      Latest: Torque 30 star drag as a surface iron reel??? JeffersonB, May 23, 2019 at 2:26 AM
      PENN
         Discussions:
      1,538
         Messages:
      13,993

    10. Parker Boats - The Tradition Continues

      Parker Boats Discussion. Presented by West Coast Marine
      How to rig a Parker Boat for fishing. Parker Boat Owner Opinions.
      Latest: Bait Tank on Parker 2120 Shewillbemine, May 22, 2019 at 9:46 PM
      West Coast Marine
         Discussions:
      250
         Messages:
      3,707

    11. Friends Of Rollo

      Friends of Rollo is a non-profit organization that introduces
      children to marine life in its natural setting through its hands-on
      Kids fishing program.
      Latest: 2019 Raffle Winners List Nick, May 4, 2019
      Friends Of Rollo
         Discussions:
      1
         Messages:
      2

    12. Fishin' Chicks

      A place for lady anglers to share their passion for the sport.
      Latest: My Keeper Tesoro, May 10, 2019
         Discussions:
      40
         Messages:
      695

    13. Tommy's Specials

      Catalina Offshore Products Freshest Seafood Around- Specials
      for BD members ONLY!
      Latest: How to Prepare LIVE Spot Prawn (Amaebi) michelle, May 17, 2019 at 3:21 PM
         Discussions:
      443
         Messages:
      2,630

    14. BD Outdoors News

      Daily Fishing News from BD Outdoors reporters and authors.

      Latest: Free Youth Fishing Event June 8 In San Diego BD STAFF, May 22, 2019 at 9:02 AM
         Discussions:
      5,090
         Messages:
      7,335

    15. Ripped

      All the cool stuff ripped from around the web
      Latest: Boat launch gone wrong Hiimhaiii, May 21, 2019 at 1:52 PM
         Discussions:
      173
         Messages:
      1,359

  2. Fishing Reports

    1. Anywhere Fishing Reports

      Latest: Moon Phases for Fishing Oleander, May 16, 2019
         Discussions:
      1,682
         Messages:
      11,155

    2. Alaska & British Columbia Fishing Reports Forum

      Alaska and British Columbia Fishing Reports and Fishing Forum
      Latest: Ucluelet, BC - Early Summer 2019 Fishing Report SalmonEye, May 21, 2019 at 1:12 PM
      Turners Outdoor Man
         Discussions:
      1,531
         Messages:
      10,509

    3. California Sport Fishing Reports Forums

      California Sport Fishing Reports powered by AFTCO Fishing Clothes
      Latest: Top shot or not afraser, May 22, 2019 at 11:15 PM
      Aftco
         Discussions:
      70,420
         Messages:
      866,151
      Sub-Forums: 8

      California Sport Fishing Reports Forums

      Sub-Forums

      1. Marine Life Protection Act Initiative (MLPA)

      2. Northern California Fishing Reports

      3. Central California Fishing Reports

      4. Southern California Offshore Fishing Reports

      5. Southern CA Private Boater Offshore Trip Planning

      6. Southern CA Sport Boat Trip Planning

      7. Southern California Inshore & Islands Fish Reports

      8. Southern CA Private Boater Inshore Trip Planning

    4. East Coast Fishing Reports Forum

      East Coast Fishing Reports and Discussion

      Powered By Melton Tackle

      Latest: Great Striped Bass Fishing this year Fin Chaser NJ, May 22, 2019 at 10:43 AM
      Melton tackle fish
         Discussions:
      1,883
         Messages:
      9,560
      Sub-Forums: 2

      East Coast Fishing Reports Forum

      Sub-Forums

      1. Noreast Fishing Reports

      2. Mid Atlantic Reports and Discussion

    5. Massachusetts Fishing Reports

      Massachusetts Fishing Reports and Discussion for Cape Cod and the South Shores
      Latest: Eastern Black nose dace hughjass68, May 19, 2019 at 3:52 PM
         Discussions:
      160
         Messages:
      1,066

    6. Florida Sport Fishing Reports

      Florida sport fishing reports and discussion
      Latest: Party Boat Recommendations - Miami - July 2019 Capt. Carib, May 22, 2019 at 7:11 PM
         Discussions:
      2,290
         Messages:
      11,979

    7. Hawaiian Fishing Reports Forum

      Hawaii Sport Fishing Reports and general chit chat
      Powered By Start Me Up Charters

      Latest: Waianae 5/19 chuck merkel, May 22, 2019 at 9:30 PM
      start me up
         Discussions:
      7,492
         Messages:
      67,413
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Hawaiian Fishing Reports Forum

      Sub-Forums

      1. Hawaii Fishing Reports

      2. Hawaii Fishing Classifieds

    8. Oregon Fishing Reports

      Oregon Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Oregon Bay Fishing DuckFan, May 14, 2019
         Discussions:
      1,404
         Messages:
      13,686
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Oregon Fishing Reports

      Sub-Forums

      1. Oregon Fishing Rights

      2. Open Seat

    9. PEI Giant Bluefin Tuna Fishing Report

      Prince Edward Island aka PEI Giant Bluefin Tuna Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Recommend me a bluefin charter Saskassasin, Dec 14, 2018
         Discussions:
      52
         Messages:
      432

    10. Texas Fishing Reports

      Texas Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Galveston Bull Red jwhit88, May 18, 2019 at 11:21 AM
         Discussions:
      616
         Messages:
      4,479

    11. Louisiana Fishing Reports

      Louisiana Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Offshore Venice La Striker Tackle, May 18, 2019 at 7:37 PM
         Discussions:
      1,501
         Messages:
      5,552

    12. Washington Fishing Reports

      Washington State Fishing Reports and Discussion.
      Latest: Has anyone seen this pic? robodad, May 23, 2019 at 12:08 AM
         Discussions:
      28,428
         Messages:
      401,869
      Sub-Forums: 6

      Washington Fishing Reports

      Sub-Forums

      1. Washington Fishing Rights

      2. Washington Saltwater Fishing Reports

      3. Washington Freshwater Lakes & Rivers Reports

      4. Washington Hunting

      5. Pacific North West Classifieds

      6. Washington Fishing Tournaments

    13. USA Other

      New forums for states will be put up as needed.
      Reports and Discussions from all non listed USA states go here.
      Latest: THE BOAT: is Seeking Sponsors to help provide Veterans with Fishing Trips and Free Ash Scatterings WickedGood, May 5, 2019
         Discussions:
      134
         Messages:
      741

    14. Mexico Fishing Reports

      Mexico Fishing Reports for Mainland and Baja
      Includes Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, East Cape and more
      Latest: LA Bay 5/13-5/19 shawn myers, May 22, 2019 at 8:27 PM
         Discussions:
      18,880
         Messages:
      183,571
      Sub-Forums: 4

      Mexico Fishing Reports

      Sub-Forums

      2. Amigos De Baja - Spanish Speaking Forum

      3. Baja Mexico Fishing Reports and Discussion

      4. Mainland Mexico Fishing Reports and Discussion

    15. Central America Fishing Reports

      Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and Central America Fishing Reports
      Sponsored by Casa Vieja Lodge.
      Latest: Panama Rod Tubes on Copa Airlines TsTime, May 22, 2019 at 5:46 AM
      Casa Vieja Lodge
         Discussions:
      2,133
         Messages:
      15,037

    16. Australia & New Zealand Fishing Reports

      Australia & New Zealand Fishing Reports and discussion
      Latest: going to be in NZ for 3 weeks in december Guides? Tunaslayer, Apr 18, 2019
         Discussions:
      364
         Messages:
      4,045

    17. Spear Fishing Reports

      Spear Fishing Reports and Discussion of Spear Fishing, Spearo, SCUBA, SNUBA, and skin diving.
      Latest: Gil Teakwood 63" Midhandle Speargun tunakillerjoe1, May 19, 2019 at 7:36 PM
         Discussions:
      1,401
         Messages:
      13,578

    18. Surf Fishing Reports

      Surf Fishing Reports, Tips and Tricks.
      Latest: Lamiglas X11 LX106MLS jplee3, May 20, 2019 at 10:15 AM
         Discussions:
      2,884
         Messages:
      22,645

    19. San Diego Long Range fishing Reports

      San Diego Long Range fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: So, I’m going fishing BarneyGumble, May 22, 2019 at 10:54 PM
         Discussions:
      10,958
         Messages:
      213,267

    20. Fly Fishing Reports

      Fly Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Green New Deal Sabalo, May 16, 2019
         Discussions:
      2,087
         Messages:
      12,745
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Fly Fishing Reports

      Sub-Forums

      1. Saltwater Fly Fishing

      2. Freshwater Fly Fishing

    21. Freshwater Fishing

      Freshwater Fishing Reports and Discussion.
      Latest: Fresno Ca. lakes to fish .... and fishing gear needed cortezpirasea, May 22, 2019 at 5:19 PM
         Discussions:
      5,175
         Messages:
      39,581
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Freshwater Fishing

      Sub-Forums

      1. Freshwater Fishing Reports

      2. Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming reports

    22. Strictly Billfish

      Billfishing discussion and reports from around the world
      Latest: Lee's tackle CF outriggers pje, May 14, 2019
         Discussions:
      576
         Messages:
      1,791

    23. The Bass Fishing Club

      BD Bass Fishing Club. Dedicated to the hardcore bass fishermen...
      Latest: Largemouth Video in Washington DC! NorCalSoCalIDC, May 22, 2019 at 10:38 PM
         Discussions:
      4,825
         Messages:
      57,161

    24. Jet Ski Anglers Forum

      Jet Ski Anglers Forum. All things Personal Water Craft
      Latest: La Jolla On Easter Sunday- Seeking Buddy Boater (Or Skier) Socali818, May 14, 2019
         Discussions:
      175
         Messages:
      958

    25. Paddle Board Fishing Reports

      Paddle Board Fishing Reports
      Latest: Stoked About SUP Fishing -- Need a New Board -- Bote HD or Other Board Thoughts? rick rouland, Sep 6, 2018
         Discussions:
      89
         Messages:
      505

    26. Kayak Fishing Reports

      Kayak Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: May Fishing in SE Florida John McKroid, May 21, 2019 at 6:47 PM
         Discussions:
      1,821
         Messages:
      11,488

    27. Jigging and Popping

      Reports and Discussion for Jigging and Popping
      Latest: Assist Hooks for Vertical jigging and Flat Falls freedomjig, May 23, 2019 at 1:48 AM
         Discussions:
      930
         Messages:
      8,120

  3. Boating Forums

    1. Boating Discussion

      Boating Discussion. Electronics, Engines, patch work, Outboards, Rigging,
      Check out my Boat!
      Latest: small home considering small boat... what do you have? meandmyself, May 22, 2019 at 11:30 PM
         Discussions:
      13,965
         Messages:
      142,193

    2. Boat Electronics

      Marine Electronics Discussion
      Latest: Hand held vhf and hand held gps clevel, May 22, 2019 at 11:02 PM
         Discussions:
      2,608
         Messages:
      19,082

    3. Check Out My Boat Customization

      Check Out My Boat Customization
      A place to show off your custom boat building projects.
      Rigging, new boats, how your boat electronics, PFD's, etc...
      Latest: Radon 15- Rebuild/No Name live2fish, May 22, 2019 at 10:45 PM
      Mag Bay Yachts
         Discussions:
      2,013
         Messages:
      44,851

    4. Fishing Boats For Sale Classified Ads

      Fishing Boats For Sale. Boat classified ads go in here.
      Sponsored by:
      Big Bay Yachts is a full service yacht and ship brokerage specializing in powerboats
      from 26' to 150' based out of San Diego, California
      Latest: CUSTOM 24' STAMAS CENTER CONSOLE FISHING BOAT WITH TRAILER fishing1, May 23, 2019 at 12:30 AM
      Big Bay Yachts
         Discussions:
      7,673
         Messages:
      78,557

    5. Used Marine Electronics Classifieds

      Used Marine Electronics Classifieds
      Latest: Lowrance HOOK2 12" MFD FF/GPS TripleNet, May 22, 2019 at 9:01 PM
         Discussions:
      4,711
         Messages:
      10,870

    6. Used Boating Accessories For Sale

      Used Boating Accessories For Sale
      Latest: Fusion ip650 live2fish, May 23, 2019 at 12:50 AM
         Discussions:
      12,113
         Messages:
      57,115

  4. Fishing Related

    1. Fishing Chit Chat

      Fishing Tips, Questions, How To's, Discussion.
      Latest: Barney style, please tell me how to catch Yellowtail off San Clemente Island/Catalina! Vigilant32, May 22, 2019 at 11:10 PM
         Discussions:
      32,504
         Messages:
      369,144

    2. Vintage Fishing Boats, Gear & Stuff

      The good old days.
      Latest: Old unlimited Roddy and Penn 14/0 egarratt, May 22, 2019 at 8:40 PM
      Erics Tackle
         Discussions:
      585
         Messages:
      5,532

    3. Home Built Fishing Lures

      Custom and Home built fishing lures, weights and plastics. Non Commercial. How to
      build fishing lures tutorials.
      Show off your personal warehouse of tackle.
      Latest: Thoughts on these flies slapazz, May 20, 2019 at 9:45 AM
         Discussions:
      1,733
         Messages:
      15,548

    4. Fishing Rod Building Forum

      Custom Fishing Rod Building Forum. Discuss materials, techniques, and how to.
      Latest: Guide Wrap Color Combinations...Post yours! TEAMFISH, May 23, 2019 at 12:38 AM
      phenix rods
         Discussions:
      16,641
         Messages:
      185,295

    5. Fishing Rod building Tutorials

      Custom Fishing Rod Building Tutorials
      Latest: replace EVA grips aguachico, May 22, 2019 at 1:32 PM
      Alps Rod Components
         Discussions:
      99
         Messages:
      571

    6. Fishing Reels

      Fishing Reels, Shimano, Avet, Accurate, PENN, Fin Nor, Diawa, Pro Gear Reel Questions, How to rebuild, Hotrodding, Reel Repair, Alan Tani's Reel Tutorials
      Latest: Release Truth Seigler Star Mag Review (Don't buy one) mullet, May 22, 2019 at 6:29 PM
         Discussions:
      6,036
         Messages:
      60,306
      Sub-Forums: 11

      Fishing Reels

      Sub-Forums

      1. Fishing Reel Repair Tutorials

        1. Accurate Reels

        2. Avet Reels

        3. Daiwa Reels

        4. Fin Nor Reels

        5. Newell Reels

        6. Okuma Reels

        7. Penn Reels

        8. Pro Gear Reels

        9. Shimano Reels

        10. Other

    7. Shark Fishing Forum

      Shark Fishing Forum. Reports, articles, tips, videos,
      interviews, and tons of Shark pictures.
      Latest: Where to buy terminal tackle? Composite, May 17, 2019 at 5:29 PM
         Discussions:
      153
         Messages:
      762

    8. Fishing Tips

      Where members can show off their fishing tips. Learn how to fish.
      Latest: Yellowtail/Small Grade Tuna Gear winnawinna17, May 19, 2019 at 9:32 PM
         Discussions:
      335
         Messages:
      3,526

    9. Fishing Club Forums

      Fishing Clubs Information, tournaments and Announcements.
      Latest: SCSFS Surfishing seminar next Wednesday, 2/13, 6-9pm Tunabliss, Feb 7, 2019
         Discussions:
      401
         Messages:
      1,731

    10. Bloodydecks Tournaments

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  5. Classified Ads

    1. Fishing Classifieds

      Fishing Classifieds
      No Commercial sales without permission.
      No bumping within 24hrs.
      Latest: ACCURATE B270 C SUPER CLEAN NO BOAT RASH $250 TEXT 310-722-8087 MALIK ROBERT, May 23, 2019 at 2:35 AM
         Discussions:
      76,106
         Messages:
      414,722
      Sub-Forums: 9

      Fishing Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      4. USED Fishing Rods and Reels For Sale

      5. General USED Fishing Tackle Classified Ads

      6. Household Junk For Sale

      7. Vehicles Classified Ads

      8. Free Junk Come and Get It!

      9. Miscellaneous

  6. Hunting Reports Forum

    1. Gun Talk

      General Gun Talk. MILD politics allowed. See notice inside.
      Latest: Going to Nevada for work and shooting? Sushi King, May 22, 2019 at 11:29 PM
         Discussions:
      1,432
         Messages:
      18,450

    2. Firearms and Hunting Classifieds & Deals

      For Sale Firearm Gun and Hunting Classifieds.
      Latest: Mossy Oak Camo BDU's surf launch, May 22, 2019 at 6:17 PM
         Discussions:
      3,286
         Messages:
      15,030

    3. Hunting Discussion

      Hunting Discussion. Learn to hunt. Converse with other hunters. Ask about youth shotguns.
      Ducks, Deer, Big Game, etc. Show off your harvest.
      Latest: Classy....new steel. DOGHOUSE26, May 9, 2019
         Discussions:
      5,832
         Messages:
      72,327

    4. Winged Hunting Reports

      Waterfowl and Upland Hunting reports
      Latest: Last Weekend for Pheasants @ Woodlands DOGHOUSE26, May 16, 2019
         Discussions:
      2,027
         Messages:
      23,841

    5. Mammal Hunting Reports

      Big Game and Predator hunting reports
      Latest: My annual Texas pilgrimage for piggies ror_sal, May 1, 2019
         Discussions:
      1,041
         Messages:
      17,407

  7. Other Outdoors

    1. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Q&A

      Latest: Why Does CDFW Issue Elk Tags? kmacinty, May 9, 2019
         Discussions:
      249
         Messages:
      594

    2. Camping & 4x4

      Not everything is just hunting and fishing.
      Latest: I just love the 4x4 post Here is my Baby a 41 Willys MB Team Ball's Out, May 13, 2019
         Discussions:
      596
         Messages:
      5,915

    3. Surf and Snow

      Many BD members are crossover Surf and
      Snow enthusiasts. Discuss Surfing and Snow Sports here.
      Latest: Getting tubed is cool Fins in the Bin, May 20, 2019 at 9:07 AM
         Discussions:
      379
         Messages:
      2,556

    4. Fishing and Hunting Cooking Recipes

      Hunting and Fishing Recipes. Fish and Game let's get cooking.
      Latest: Broiled Bluefin Collars caballo del mar, May 7, 2019
         Discussions:
      1,335
         Messages:
      14,273

  8. Everything Else

    1. How To Use Forums

      Tutorials & Questions about how to post, add pictures, private message and general forum useage.
      Latest: Bad Ads Thread Derby, May 21, 2019 at 6:31 PM
         Discussions:
      72
         Messages:
      1,224

    2. Nonsense Anything Boards

      Anything non fishing related
      Latest: Burbank JOBS! Crane Aerospace hiring for quite a few good paying positions. aguachico, May 22, 2019 at 11:45 AM
         Discussions:
      44,734
         Messages:
      516,995
      Sub-Forums: 7

      Nonsense Anything Boards

      Sub-Forums

      1. Household Electronics Tech Talk

      2. Photography

      3. Personal News

      4. Goof Off Photo Editing & Video Clips

      5. Jokes Forum

      6. BD Business Hookup's

      7. Sports Forum