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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 2 "Isla Magdalena Part 2" FULL Local Knowledge Fishing Show, Apr 24, 2019 at 4:04 PM
         Discussions:
      81
         Messages:
      573

    2. 2019 Yellowtail Shootout

      June 21 - 23, 2019
      San Diego, California
      Tournament Website
      Latest: Registration Now Open | Yellowtail Shootout Tournament michelle, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:57 PM
         Discussions:
      1
         Messages:
      1

    3. Sponsors Specials

      Discounted fishing gear, fishing apparel and tackle.
      Find the latest fishing coupons from our Sponsors!
      Latest: Melton Tackle Customer Appreciation Event 2017 jer dog, Apr 6, 2019
         Discussions:
      800
         Messages:
      3,243

    4. Contests

      Weekly and Monthly Contests from Bloodydecks Sponsors
      Latest: Seaguar Is Giving Away A Summer's Worth of Line & Daily Prizes! jer dog, Apr 22, 2019 at 12:04 PM
         Discussions:
      259
         Messages:
      16,777

    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: Northern Baja Bluefin Bite off the charts as most everything else takes a breather Tunahead, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:09 AM
      Baja Bytes By Gary Graham
         Discussions:
      686
         Messages:
      1,927

    6. Accurate Fishing Reels Support Forum

      Accurate Fishing Reels Support from dedicated Accurate Reels fans and official support team.
      Latest: Accurate excellent customer service Ready4TheYellow, Apr 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM
      Accurate Fishing Reels
         Discussions:
      821
         Messages:
      6,841

    7. Avet Reels Support

      Avet Reels Support from Avet Reels fans and official support team.
      Latest: MXJ use TanstaaflSD, Apr 24, 2019 at 1:47 PM
      Avet Reels Support
         Discussions:
      2,861
         Messages:
      30,284

    8. Okuma Fishing Tackle

      Okuma Fishing Tackle support and discussion.
      Latest: Makaira 15T vs Avet JX ( and HX) gary760, Apr 24, 2019 at 2:51 PM
      Okuma Fishing Tackle
         Discussions:
      1,081
         Messages:
      10,561

    9. World Of PENN

      PENN Fishing Reels discussion from PENN Reel fans and official support team.
      Latest: Carnage 2 spinning rod reel spread Delorian686, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:23 PM
      PENN
         Discussions:
      1,515
         Messages:
      13,735

    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: Parker acquired soul troller, Apr 24, 2019 at 10:30 AM
      West Coast Marine
         Discussions:
      244
         Messages:
      3,634

    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: Reel a week Rollo Kids, Apr 23, 2019 at 10:39 AM
      Friends Of Rollo
         Discussions:
      5
         Messages:
      12

    12. Fishin' Chicks

      A place for lady anglers to share their passion for the sport.
      Latest: She’s little and cute but she’s mine! Here goes nothing! apogee, Apr 23, 2019 at 12:42 PM
         Discussions:
      39
         Messages:
      691

    13. Tommy's Specials

      Catalina Offshore Products Freshest Seafood Around- Specials
      for BD members ONLY!
      Latest: So Tommy are we fired? Trayscool, Apr 24, 2019 at 4:56 PM
         Discussions:
      442
         Messages:
      2,629

    14. BD Outdoors News

      Daily Fishing News from BD Outdoors reporters and authors.

      Latest: Mexico Whale Sharks Go The Distance BD STAFF, Apr 24, 2019 at 9:42 AM
         Discussions:
      5,031
         Messages:
      7,252

    15. Ripped

      All the cool stuff ripped from around the web
      Latest: 3 year old pro c-goat, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:32 PM
         Discussions:
      171
         Messages:
      1,338

  2. Fishing Reports

    1. Anywhere Fishing Reports

      Latest: Port Dickson, Malaysia - 4/6/19 - Slow Pitch Jigging pacificscout, Apr 23, 2019 at 9:23 PM
         Discussions:
      1,678
         Messages:
      11,135

    2. Alaska & British Columbia Fishing Reports Forum

      Alaska and British Columbia Fishing Reports and Fishing Forum
      Latest: Katmai Lodge vs. Whaler's Cove; Alaska this summer Randal, Apr 24, 2019 at 9:13 AM
      Turners Outdoor Man
         Discussions:
      1,522
         Messages:
      10,475

    3. California Sport Fishing Reports Forums

      California Sport Fishing Reports powered by AFTCO Fishing Clothes
      Latest: MB 4/23/19 Charts, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:55 PM
      Aftco
         Discussions:
      70,215
         Messages:
      863,166
      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: Chesapeake Bay Trophy’s Fraydknot, Apr 24, 2019 at 4:30 PM
      Melton tackle fish
         Discussions:
      1,881
         Messages:
      9,538
      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: New to MA Fishing and BD Northeastfshman, Nov 15, 2018
         Discussions:
      159
         Messages:
      1,065

    6. Florida Sport Fishing Reports

      Florida sport fishing reports and discussion
      Latest: The Great Kingfish BATTLE DeeDee, Apr 23, 2019 at 4:05 PM
         Discussions:
      2,277
         Messages:
      11,926

    7. Hawaiian Fishing Reports Forum

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

      Latest: Hawaii Kai Ramp Closure anykinefishing, Apr 24, 2019 at 2:29 PM
      start me up
         Discussions:
      7,465
         Messages:
      67,247
      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 $norkle, Apr 20, 2019 at 8:42 PM
         Discussions:
      1,404
         Messages:
      13,685
      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: Surveyor in Kemah TX? Unforgiven1, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:27 PM
         Discussions:
      613
         Messages:
      4,445

    11. Louisiana Fishing Reports

      Louisiana Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Spoon fed reds!! Capt. Josh Gisclair, Apr 17, 2019
         Discussions:
      1,500
         Messages:
      5,538

    12. Washington Fishing Reports

      Washington State Fishing Reports and Discussion.
      Latest: Next Tow Rig? openclass, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:26 PM
         Discussions:
      28,257
         Messages:
      400,056
      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: Heading to Lake Havasu City Peteb, Jan 29, 2019
         Discussions:
      134
         Messages:
      740

    14. Mexico Fishing Reports

      Mexico Fishing Reports for Mainland and Baja
      Includes Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, East Cape and more
      Latest: Sunday 28th ended yellowklr, Apr 24, 2019 at 5:19 PM
         Discussions:
      18,835
         Messages:
      183,098
      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: christ mas. pje, Apr 24, 2019 at 2:48 PM
      Casa Vieja Lodge
         Discussions:
      2,131
         Messages:
      15,008

    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 at 6:04 AM
         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 Brent Lee, Apr 21, 2019 at 6:37 PM
         Discussions:
      1,400
         Messages:
      13,567

    18. Surf Fishing Reports

      Surf Fishing Reports, Tips and Tricks.
      Latest: Jalama Newbie AdviceMike swami 805, Apr 24, 2019 at 5:15 PM
         Discussions:
      2,874
         Messages:
      22,588

    19. San Diego Long Range fishing Reports

      San Diego Long Range fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Wooden Tackle Box Pictures and Builders kenstevens1, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:50 PM
         Discussions:
      10,918
         Messages:
      212,202

    20. Fly Fishing Reports

      Fly Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Blue Shark on the Fly (video) Hardcor, Apr 24, 2019 at 11:58 AM
         Discussions:
      2,086
         Messages:
      12,739
      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: Slabs! Calz20, Apr 20, 2019 at 9:08 PM
         Discussions:
      5,167
         Messages:
      39,514
      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: What Lures do you run? CartridgeCalls, Apr 23, 2019 at 2:07 PM
         Discussions:
      575
         Messages:
      1,771

    23. The Bass Fishing Club

      BD Bass Fishing Club. Dedicated to the hardcore bass fishermen...
      Latest: So Blessed That My Son Enjoys Fishing As Much As I Do.. maurice escobedo, Apr 22, 2019 at 7:25 PM
         Discussions:
      4,820
         Messages:
      57,134

    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) Pescador Paul, Apr 20, 2019 at 6:25 AM
         Discussions:
      174
         Messages:
      945

    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: A Hobie Thanksgiving... Saba Slayer, Apr 17, 2019
         Discussions:
      1,818
         Messages:
      11,479

    27. Jigging and Popping

      Reports and Discussion for Jigging and Popping
      Latest: Hooks for Slow Pitch Jigging tugasangler, Apr 24, 2019 at 5:10 PM
         Discussions:
      921
         Messages:
      8,033

  3. Boating Forums

    1. Boating Discussion

      Boating Discussion. Electronics, Engines, patch work, Outboards, Rigging,
      Check out my Boat!
      Latest: Valco Boats Location? kj6883, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:44 PM
         Discussions:
      13,908
         Messages:
      141,452

    2. Boat Electronics

      Marine Electronics Discussion
      Latest: Where to install transom mounted transducer on my boat pete j, Apr 24, 2019 at 4:05 AM
         Discussions:
      2,589
         Messages:
      18,941

    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: Taking over on Amato Rebuild 23 tuna sniffer, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:20 PM
      Mag Bay Yachts
         Discussions:
      2,001
         Messages:
      44,661

  4. Fishing Related

    1. Fishing Chit Chat

      Fishing Tips, Questions, How To's, Discussion.
      Latest: San Diego full day boats... coastalwerks, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:54 PM
         Discussions:
      32,294
         Messages:
      366,801

    2. Vintage Fishing Boats, Gear & Stuff

      The good old days.
      Latest: Vintage Taxkle Box(s) mike mitchell, Apr 24, 2019 at 4:54 PM
      Erics Tackle
         Discussions:
      576
         Messages:
      5,442

    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: For the guys looking at getting started painting lures sardinero, Apr 6, 2019
         Discussions:
      1,731
         Messages:
      15,537

    4. Fishing Rod Building Forum

      Custom Fishing Rod Building Forum. Discuss materials, techniques, and how to.
      Latest: Mutant Spinning Rod steelfish, Apr 24, 2019 at 5:11 PM
      phenix rods
         Discussions:
      16,584
         Messages:
      184,767

    5. Fishing Rod building Tutorials

      Custom Fishing Rod Building Tutorials
      Latest: Seeker Blanks - Where to buy mike garrahan, Apr 24, 2019 at 4:36 PM
      Alps Rod Components
         Discussions:
      97
         Messages:
      557

    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: Problem with my Avet sxj Gomeze6, Apr 23, 2019 at 11:11 PM
         Discussions:
      6,012
         Messages:
      60,102
      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: Mako Fishing Electronics - Fish Finder Etc. Gerhardt Kaisar, Apr 22, 2019 at 11:24 AM
         Discussions:
      150
         Messages:
      739

    8. Fishing Tips

      Where members can show off their fishing tips. Learn how to fish.
      Latest: Guide to Catching Trout. Would Love Your Feedback streetnfish, Mar 23, 2019
         Discussions:
      326
         Messages:
      3,439

    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. Big Bay Yachts

      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: OUR SPORTFISHERS ARE COMING AND GOING FAST!!! Scott Big Bay Yachts, Apr 10, 2019
      Big Bay Yachts
         Discussions:
      166
         Messages:
      302

    2. Fishing Classifieds

      Fishing Classifieds
      No Commercial sales without permission.
      No bumping within 24hrs.
      Latest: 2006 Livingston 12T *Custom* *4-Stroke* *EZ Loader Trailer* ba_reefer, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:56 PM
         Discussions:
      99,219
         Messages:
      553,025
      Sub-Forums: 9

      Fishing Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Fishing Boats For Sale Classified Ads

      2. Marine Electronics Classifieds

      3. USED Boating Accessories For Sale

      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: The Vepr Project BadKarma, Apr 24, 2019 at 11:53 AM
         Discussions:
      1,430
         Messages:
      18,406

    2. Firearms and Hunting Classifieds & Deals

      For Sale Firearm Gun and Hunting Classifieds.
      Latest: Glock 27 openclass, Apr 24, 2019 at 6:49 PM
         Discussions:
      3,269
         Messages:
      14,893

    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: Stay away from RTIC coolers finsane, Apr 18, 2019 at 10:16 AM
         Discussions:
      5,831
         Messages:
      72,323

    4. Winged Hunting Reports

      Waterfowl and Upland Hunting reports
      Latest: A call to action for SoCal Duck Hunters BluefinCurly, Apr 22, 2019 at 10:10 AM
         Discussions:
      2,026
         Messages:
      23,837

    5. Mammal Hunting Reports

      Big Game and Predator hunting reports
      Latest: St. Paddy's Day Pig Eagle Peak, Apr 21, 2019 at 11:07 PM
         Discussions:
      1,041
         Messages:
      17,406

  7. Other Outdoors

    1. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Q&A

      Latest: “Translocating” Mountain Lions popx5, Apr 12, 2019
         Discussions:
      247
         Messages:
      587

    2. Camping & 4x4

      Not everything is just hunting and fishing.
      Latest: camping recommendations please. alexalex, Mar 29, 2019
         Discussions:
      594
         Messages:
      5,913

    3. Surf and Snow

      Many BD members are crossover Surf and
      Snow enthusiasts. Discuss Surfing and Snow Sports here.
      Latest: Snow with FWD. BiggestT, Mar 22, 2019
         Discussions:
      378
         Messages:
      2,548

    4. Fishing and Hunting Cooking Recipes

      Hunting and Fishing Recipes. Fish and Game let's get cooking.
      Latest: Basic brine for smoked bonito/barracuda Fiel Barrow, Apr 21, 2019 at 6:54 PM
         Discussions:
      1,334
         Messages:
      14,270

  8. Everything Else

    1. How To Use Forums

      Tutorials & Questions about how to post, add pictures, private message and general forum useage.
      Latest: FLORIDA FISHERMEN AND WOMEN, PLEASE HELP! Regina Himes, Apr 21, 2019 at 4:37 AM
         Discussions:
      72
         Messages:
      1,218

    2. Nonsense Anything Boards

      Anything non fishing related
      Latest: The Power of a Good Vocabulary (and a high probability of not being understood!) Blackfish, Apr 24, 2019 at 6:58 PM
         Discussions:
      44,708
         Messages:
      516,812
      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