Local Knowledge

Coronado Islands Fishing Yellowtail With Surface Iron

Ali shows Rush what it's like early season at the Coronado Islands fishing yellowtail. The Coronado Islands yellowtail fishing is wide open with schools of fish on the surface under birds (Bird school, Run and gun) style with surface iron out of San Diego Fishing for yellowtail tuna.

Epic Baja Mexico Grouper Fishing

The crew continues the grouper fishing journey south of the border in Baja, Mexico. The guys test new spots and local fishing techniques in hopes of catching larger grouper. They also explore the mangrove lined estuaries of La Bocana and add a few new fish species to their list.

Casa Vieja Lodge Sailfish Fishing Is On Fire

Ali Hussainy and Captain Rush Maltz hookup with David Salazar, the Owner & Captain of Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala.The sailfish fishing capital of the world and 5 star resort does not disappoint with catches of dolphin (mahi mahi, dorado), blue marlin, yellowfin tuna and more. David explains why the sailfish fishing is on fire close to the Casa Vieja Lodge and why he chose the area to set up his resort.

What A Fishing Reef Looks Like

Ali goes to the Florida Keys on a mission to become a certified SCUBA diver to check out what a fishing reef looks like and gets to try a west coast tactic on 'the big brown bear'. Warm water and a desire to see the bottom brought him across the country to fish with his buddy Rush, but we'll see if he can also scratch a 'bucket head' off his hit list.

San Diego Fishing Calico Bass at San Clemente Island

Rush is in Ali's backyard San Diego, fishing San Clemente Island trying to cash in on rain check for a promised species. Any day saltwater sport fishing on the water is better then a day in the office, and if the year round Calico bass and large winter time Yellowtail cooperate, we may have a chance at a successful off-season bag.

Learn How To Scuba Dive And Spearfish

Learning how to scuba dive to start spearfishing. Ali Hussainy is back in the Florida Keys with a license to dive and a score to settle with mother nature. Hoping to finally see the structure first hand, Rush Maltz takes him to catch some snappers and groupers, then dive in the same spot. He encounters a family run business that is destined for success if they can only 'stay off of their own supply'.

How to Deep Sea Fish Florida Keys

When it comes to deep sea fishing the Florida Keys, the success of your day is usually determined by the quality of your bait. Captain Rush Maltz of Key West shows Captain Ali Hussainy what it takes to build life on the deep sea Florida offshore fishing grounds when $20 scoops of bait are not an option.

What is it like to deep drop swordfish?

What is it like to deep drop swordfish? From learning how to deep drop swordfish rig to the end game. Ali and Rush are back swordfishing in the Florida Keys doing daytime deep drop sword fishing. Frustration, heartbreak, and determination lead them into a stand up fishing battle that will change their lives.

Sharking for huge blacktip sharks in The Florida Keys

Sharking for blacktip sharks in the Florida Keys Outback is entertaining. Ali is back Florida sport fishing with Rush but when blown out of inshore fishing this time they venture to the other side of the bridge fishing the "out back". Busting out the wire leader from the tackle box to rig for shark. If you chum the blacktip, nurse and bull sharks will come, some have worse attitudes then others.

Local Knowledge RAW

Season one of Local Knowledge comes to an end with this 'RAW' take on the places we've been and the fish we have experienced. Tune in to see extended segments of the season's best footage as Ali and Rush reflect on the good and bad times.