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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: What do fishing and NASCAR have in common? Reel hip, Nov 16, 2018
         Discussions:
      76
         Messages:
      538

    2. Sponsors Specials

      Discounted fishing gear, fishing apparel and tackle.
      Find the latest fishing coupons from our Sponsors!
      Latest: Rocket Poppers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Striker Tackle, Dec 16, 2018 at 11:49 AM
         Discussions:
      791
         Messages:
      3,188

    3. Contests

      Weekly and Monthly Contests from Bloodydecks Sponsors
      Latest: BoatUS Giving Away a 2-Year Unlimited Tow Membership & More Bloodydecks Info, Dec 10, 2018
         Discussions:
      257
         Messages:
      16,786

    4. 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 & More Ignore Weather As Hot Baja-Bytes Fall Season Continues Tunahead, Dec 14, 2018 at 4:04 PM
      Baja Bytes By Gary Graham
         Discussions:
      664
         Messages:
      1,856

    5. Accurate Fishing Reels Support Forum

      Accurate Fishing Reels Support from dedicated Accurate Reels fans and official support team.
      Latest: Blue or red camo reel Johnny J, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:12 PM
      Accurate Fishing Reels
         Discussions:
      788
         Messages:
      6,366

    6. Avet Reels Support

      Avet Reels Support from Avet Reels fans and official support team.
      Latest: New star drag Composite, Dec 15, 2018 at 3:52 PM
      Avet Reels Support
         Discussions:
      2,835
         Messages:
      29,857

    7. Okuma Fishing Tackle

      Okuma Fishing Tackle support and discussion.
      Latest: Confused by what this stripper is doing to my pole Composite, Dec 16, 2018 at 7:47 PM
      Okuma Fishing Tackle
         Discussions:
      1,014
         Messages:
      9,875

    8. World Of PENN

      PENN Fishing Reels support and discussion from PENN Reel fans and official support team.
      Latest: PENN 7-day on Shogun Dec. 9-16 report FishAcquisition, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:27 PM
      PENN
         Discussions:
      1,446
         Messages:
      13,114

    9. Shimano Fishing Gear

      Shimano, G.Loomis and Power Pro support and discussions with official Shimano support staff.
      Latest: Shimanos response to the Accurate Tern? swami 805, Dec 16, 2018 at 6:05 PM
      shimano fishing gear
         Discussions:
      1,464
         Messages:
      13,224

    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: West Coast Marine opening another location in San Diego ShadBurke, Dec 14, 2018 at 4:14 PM
      West Coast Marine
         Discussions:
      210
         Messages:
      3,137

    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: You Realy Do WIN!!! GClev, Dec 13, 2018 at 5:54 AM
      Friends Of Rollo
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      2
         Messages:
      3

    12. Fishin' Chicks

      A place for lady anglers to share their passion for the sport.
      Latest: Blue Fever King Halibut, Nov 27, 2018
         Discussions:
      37
         Messages:
      641

    13. Tommy's Specials

      Catalina Offshore Products Freshest Seafood Around- Specials
      for BD members ONLY!
      Latest: Looking for some fillets... tap, Aug 20, 2018
         Discussions:
      441
         Messages:
      2,621

    14. BD Outdoors News

      Daily Fishing News from BD Outdoors reporters and authors.

      Latest: Take Kids Fishing BD STAFF, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:52 AM
         Discussions:
      4,802
         Messages:
      6,973

    15. Ripped

      All the cool stuff ripped from around the web
      Latest: Fishing on Drugs? cortezpirasea, Nov 28, 2018
         Discussions:
      158
         Messages:
      1,235

  2. Fishing Reports

    1. Anywhere Fishing Reports

      Latest: Caribbean December 2018: HELP ME PNWMatt2016, Dec 9, 2018
         Discussions:
      1,643
         Messages:
      10,914

    2. Alaska & British Columbia Fishing Reports Forum

      Alaska and British Columbia Fishing Reports and Fishing Forum
      Latest: Juneau Area Fishing Questions kevina, Dec 16, 2018 at 10:28 PM
      Turners Outdoor Man
         Discussions:
      1,508
         Messages:
      10,309

    3. California Sport Fishing Reports Forums

      California Sport Fishing Reports powered by AFTCO Fishing Clothes
      Latest: 12/14/18 Hooping LA Harbor ja73, Dec 16, 2018 at 11:10 PM
      Aftco
         Discussions:
      69,761
         Messages:
      857,413
      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: Awesome Albie Fishing Off NJ lougio, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:01 PM
      Melton tackle fish
         Discussions:
      1,873
         Messages:
      9,481
      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: daytime swordfishing pje, Dec 16, 2018 at 12:31 PM
         Discussions:
      2,226
         Messages:
      11,714

    7. Hawaiian Fishing Reports Forum

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

      Latest: Fishing around Maui rkhinsacto, Dec 16, 2018 at 8:19 AM
      start me up
         Discussions:
      7,376
         Messages:
      66,677
      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: Minimalist Christmas Lights FVSerenity, Dec 5, 2018
         Discussions:
      1,395
         Messages:
      13,662
      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 at 12:38 PM
         Discussions:
      52
         Messages:
      432

    10. Texas Fishing Reports

      Texas Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: PELICAN DARK-O-THE-MOON FLOATER TRIP---HEARTBREAKER NaplesJohn, Dec 12, 2018 at 11:19 AM
         Discussions:
      602
         Messages:
      4,355

    11. Louisiana Fishing Reports

      Louisiana Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Catching Wahoo and Skipjack tuna Jason, Oct 20, 2018
         Discussions:
      1,493
         Messages:
      5,502

    12. Washington Fishing Reports

      Washington State Fishing Reports and Discussion.
      Latest: Help me understand (6.5 Creedmoor) CartridgeCalls, Dec 16, 2018 at 11:25 PM
         Discussions:
      27,734
         Messages:
      391,867
      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: Carribean PNWMatt2016, Nov 22, 2018
         Discussions:
      133
         Messages:
      724

    14. Mexico Fishing Reports

      Mexico Fishing Reports for Mainland and Baja
      Includes Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, East Cape and more
      Latest: Aside from iron and plastics, what hard baits do you use bobrehfuss, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:52 PM
         Discussions:
      18,633
         Messages:
      181,156
      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: Tulum and Belize options in mid April. Whalebreath, Dec 15, 2018 at 8:14 PM
      Casa Vieja Lodge
         Discussions:
      2,092
         Messages:
      14,724

    16. Australia & New Zealand Fishing Reports

      Australia & New Zealand Fishing Reports and discussion
      Latest: What SIZE reel for BlackHole slow jigging rod. Almud, Oct 15, 2018
         Discussions:
      361
         Messages:
      4,017

    17. Spear Fishing Reports

      Spear Fishing Reports and Discussion of Spear Fishing, Spearo, SCUBA, SNUBA, and skin diving.
      Latest: Float and float line for sale pelon2, Nov 26, 2018
         Discussions:
      1,393
         Messages:
      13,535

    18. Surf Fishing Reports

      Surf Fishing Reports, Tips and Tricks.
      Latest: New thin surf rods from Black Hole USA ZZZZZ, Dec 16, 2018 at 5:51 PM
         Discussions:
      2,849
         Messages:
      22,381

    19. San Diego Long Range fishing Reports

      San Diego Long Range fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: Short Range Boat Recommendation w/ individual staterooms the_tunaman, Dec 17, 2018 at 12:19 AM
      phenix rods
         Discussions:
      10,712
         Messages:
      205,959

    20. Fly Fishing Reports

      Fly Fishing Reports and Discussion
      Latest: best Trout water you've ever fished? titan05, Dec 16, 2018 at 8:55 AM
         Discussions:
      2,075
         Messages:
      12,674
      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: Big Bear Lake - 11/9-11/10 bowler, Dec 10, 2018
         Discussions:
      5,140
         Messages:
      39,347
      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: STICKY LURE SKIRTS fishboy93, Dec 9, 2018
         Discussions:
      573
         Messages:
      1,721

    23. The Bass Fishing Club

      BD Bass Fishing Club. Dedicated to the hardcore bass fishermen...
      Latest: New Podcast justin mcteer, Dec 16, 2018 at 7:59 AM
         Discussions:
      4,801
         Messages:
      57,008

    24. Jet Ski Anglers Forum

      Jet Ski Anglers Forum. All things Personal Water Craft
      Latest: Blue Fin on a Paddy Drift 9-17-2016 BillyBoy, Nov 27, 2018
         Discussions:
      172
         Messages:
      931

    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: Baby Bluefin Tuna C&R - Trolling Offshore Nuno Morao, Dec 9, 2018
         Discussions:
      1,799
         Messages:
      11,412

    27. Jigging and Popping

      Reports and Discussion for Jigging and Popping
      Latest: 50 or 65 braid for Yellowfin Popping rdrblck66, Dec 16, 2018 at 1:33 PM
         Discussions:
      899
         Messages:
      7,780

  3. Boating Forums

    1. Boating Discussion

      Boating Discussion. Electronics, Engines, patch work, Outboards, Rigging,
      Check out my Boat!
      Latest: Re powering with an Etec fishboy93, Dec 16, 2018 at 10:58 PM
         Discussions:
      13,619
         Messages:
      138,295

    2. Boat Electronics

      Marine Electronics Discussion
      Latest: Simrad AP14 Help Jwwwood, Dec 16, 2018 at 7:53 AM
         Discussions:
      2,523
         Messages:
      18,395

    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: 1st boat project- Skipjack 20 karlow, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:22 PM
      Mag Bay Yachts
         Discussions:
      1,973
         Messages:
      43,801

  4. Fishing Related

    1. Fishing Chit Chat

      Fishing Tips, Questions, How To's, Discussion.
      Latest: new rockfish limits- what will you use? ShadowX, Dec 16, 2018 at 10:29 PM
         Discussions:
      31,541
         Messages:
      356,393

    2. Vintage Fishing Boats, Gear & Stuff

      The good old days.
      Latest: Sabre Cinnamon 550 ? fishcrazy, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:40 PM
      Erics Tackle
         Discussions:
      512
         Messages:
      4,762

    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: Tuna lure blanks Arvin, Dec 9, 2018
         Discussions:
      1,725
         Messages:
      15,489

    4. Fishing Rod Building Forum

      Custom Fishing Rod Building Forum. Discuss materials, techniques, and how to.
      Latest: United Composites CE900 Monster for Kyle shrek likes yt, Dec 17, 2018 at 2:07 AM
      Custom Rod Components
         Discussions:
      16,357
         Messages:
      182,288

    5. Fishing Rod building Tutorials

      Custom Fishing Rod Building Tutorials
      Latest: Need idea on what guides were used on this mid 1980s Sabre rod Produce Man, Nov 26, 2018
      Alps Rod Components
         Discussions:
      89
         Messages:
      491

    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: Hyperspeed for casting jcat101, Dec 16, 2018 at 10:15 AM
      Winn Fishing Grips
         Discussions:
      5,930
         Messages:
      59,329
      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: Any good surf spots for sharks around Malibu? GClev, Dec 16, 2018 at 12:53 PM
         Discussions:
      149
         Messages:
      728

    8. Fishing Tips

      Where members can show off their fishing tips. Learn how to fish.
      Latest: Guide to Catching Trout. Would Love Your Feedback J Woodman, Dec 14, 2018 at 3:46 PM
         Discussions:
      319
         Messages:
      3,348

    9. Fishing Club Forums

      Fishing Clubs Information, tournaments and Announcements.
      Latest: Fishing club in SGV jigstickjeff, Dec 4, 2018
         Discussions:
      397
         Messages:
      1,722

    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: 45' Rybovich Sportfisher 1994/2008!!! Team Bad Company FishAcquisition, Dec 15, 2018 at 5:39 PM
      Big Bay Yachts
         Discussions:
      159
         Messages:
      275

    2. Fishing Classifieds

      Fishing Classifieds
      No Commercial sales without permission.
      No bumping within 24hrs.
      Latest: Open Water lg Backpak tackle bag wallis johnson, Dec 17, 2018 at 1:43 AM
         Discussions:
      95,134
         Messages:
      525,569
      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: what to do with 5.56 ammo mike82, Dec 14, 2018 at 6:08 AM
         Discussions:
      1,404
         Messages:
      18,051

    2. Firearms and Hunting Classifieds & Deals

      For Sale Firearm Gun and Hunting Classifieds.
      Latest: Smith and Wesson model 66 combat wallis johnson, Dec 17, 2018 at 1:55 AM
         Discussions:
      3,212
         Messages:
      14,342

    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: Entry hunting rifle el Toro, Dec 9, 2018
         Discussions:
      5,811
         Messages:
      72,097

    4. Winged Hunting Reports

      Waterfowl and Upland Hunting reports
      Latest: Wister 12/1 - slowely improving HighWildFree, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:31 AM
         Discussions:
      2,005
         Messages:
      23,695

    5. Mammal Hunting Reports

      Big Game and Predator hunting reports
      Latest: X9C on Saturday baboltin, Dec 12, 2018 at 9:37 PM
         Discussions:
      1,030
         Messages:
      17,289

  7. Other Outdoors

    1. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Q&A

      Latest: Can I Use an Electric Bike to Hunt on a Wildlife Area? kmacinty, Dec 6, 2018
         Discussions:
      232
         Messages:
      528

    2. Camping & 4x4

      Not everything is just hunting and fishing.
      Latest: 4X4 Vans need info jasper hickman, Dec 14, 2018 at 12:05 PM
         Discussions:
      590
         Messages:
      5,845

    3. Surf and Snow

      Many BD members are crossover Surf and
      Snow enthusiasts. Discuss Surfing and Snow Sports here.
      Latest: The next fish fry 6-16-18 sdrepairman, Jun 12, 2018
         Discussions:
      374
         Messages:
      2,513

    4. Fishing and Hunting Cooking Recipes

      Hunting and Fishing Recipes. Fish and Game let's get cooking.
      Latest: YFT COLLARS/BELLIES Casey bayless, Dec 9, 2018
         Discussions:
      1,332
         Messages:
      14,258

  8. Everything Else

    1. How To Use Forums

      Tutorials & Questions about how to post, add pictures, private message and general forum useage.
      Latest: How to add pictures in posts PhatAir4Me, Nov 25, 2018
         Discussions:
      73
         Messages:
      1,204

    2. Nonsense Anything Boards

      Anything non fishing related
      Latest: I thank God for guns!!! ?? fisherman, Dec 16, 2018 at 9:44 PM
         Discussions:
      44,602
         Messages:
      515,874
      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