How to Install Our Slow Pitch Jigging Assembly

https://youtu.be/xb3jTt4WBdQ   There has been a lot of interest in our Slow Pitch Jigging Assembly to be able to turn your Valiant, Fury, BX, or Tern into a slow pitch jigging machine so we decided to put together a video to show you how easy it is to install.  In the video above we show you how to remove your factory arm from both a single speed and 2-speed Valiants. Tools Needed: - 5/64th allen head screwdriver - 1/2 inch or 9/16th box wrench. Learn More...

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Fishing Destination Spotlight – Pacific Northwest (Ilwaco, Wa.)

This summer was a hot one.  At my house we had 30 days straight this summer over 100.  My garden looked a little bleak in late July, early August. Our local fishing has been great, and it is another fantastic year of Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and Yellowtail.  That said they have been pretty line shy unless you are fishing on that magical day.  Scaled down tackle and busy rails of local sport boats are the norm when the fishing...

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Slow Pitch Jigging in South Florida/Dry Tortugas

Slow pitch jigging is a relatively new fishing technique pioneered in Japan that expands, and hyper-specializes, saltwater lure fishing.  Let’s not kid ourselves, jig fishing has been around for years and years, and the obvious question is “why is slow pitch jigging special?”  The answer is simple: it’s amazingly effective for nearly every fish that swims – especially in South Florida’s rich and productive Dry Tortugas/Pulley Ridge. Located approximately 100-150 miles west of Key West, the Dry Tortugas and Pulley Ridge...

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Accurate Tern Reels And Valiant Rods – A Winning Combination

Check out the Tern Reels here. Check out the Valiant Rods here. Fish with Bryan Zulka on the El Gato Dos. Original article courtesy of The BD Staff at BD Outdoors.            

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The Magic of a Wind On Leader

Wind on Leader put to the test. Growing up on the west coast and learning one day at a time on the party boats pushed us to do things better and simpler. Some of the first Long Range trips to the Revillagigedo Islands which included Clarion, Socorro, San Benedicto, and Roca Partida, where some of the early days of learning about the difference between monofilament and braided line. In the 80's monofilament line was pretty much all that was used except dacron...

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When To Go Narrow? The benefits of narrow reels for todays fishing techniques.

Narrow History Today's reels come in a variety of sizes both in diameter and width, with a choice of gear ratios, handle and knob configurations and in a rainbow of cosmetic colors. With the combinations available for today's anglers, there seems to be a little confusion when looking to make a buying decision. One question we hear a lot is "Why would I need a narrower reel?". Narrow reels have been on the market for years with Penn offering a 4/0...

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