Tumblr (3.0; @facedownbassup)http://facedownbassup.com/<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcg4o2bY71qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>‎2.11.12 - SWBA Rd. 1 - NPH<br/><br/>We struggled throughout the day working hard for 2 keepers. Our bag went 2.41lbs and a 34th place finish in the standings. We have our work cutout for us, but we’re looking forward to the rest of the 2012 SWBA Series.</p> <p>Thank you to our sponsors <a href="http://www.abugarcia.com" target="_blank">Abu Garcia</a><span>, <a href="http://www.spiderwire.com" target="_blank">Spiderwire</a>, </span><a href="http://www.performancetackle.com" target="_blank">Performance Tackle</a><span>, </span><a href="http://warbaits.com/" title="http://warbaits.com/" target="_blank">WAR Baits</a><span>, Island Plastic Swimbaits, and </span><a href="http://www.gostbrand.com" target="_blank">Gost Brand</a><span> for all their support!</span><br/><br/><span>Here are the SWBA standings after Rd. 1:</span><br/><a href="http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/standings.htm" rel="nofollow nofollow" title="http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/standings.htm" target="_blank">http://<span class="word_break"> </span><a href="http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/standings.htm" target="_blank">www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/standings.htm</a></a></p> <p><span><br/></span></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/17558648130http://facedownbassup.com/post/17558648130Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:17:00 -0800face down bass upnewport bayswbafishingspotted bay bass<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3jyvGjyH1qi4eqwo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3jyvGjyH1qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3jyvGjyH1qi4eqwo8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3jyvGjyH1qi4eqwo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3jyvGjyH1qi4eqwo7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3jyvGjyH1qi4eqwo9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3jyvGjyH1qi4eqwo10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>02.06.12</p> <p>Got in a last minute session with Larry Posod the other night. It was the calm before the storm and the fish wanted to bite!  Big baits got the bites all night. The 7” Island Plastic swimbait in ‘Native’ on a 1oz <a href="http://warbaits.com/" title="http://warbaits.com/" target="_blank">WAR Baits</a> Slayer Head in ‘SBK’ got my bites while Larry was putting in work on a ‘Blue Shad’ Big Hammer Sledgehammer on a 1oz WAR Slayer head in ‘Flagship’.  </p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/17285159040http://facedownbassup.com/post/17285159040Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:01:00 -0800fishingbasscalico basssand basslarry posodspottie builder<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34644583" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>1.11.12</p> <p>“Five Days in Cedros” by Transom Trash Productions</p> <p>Mike Lane and Eric Abrahamson join Bill Hokstad on his quest for a double digit fish at Isla de Cedros, Mexico.  Enjoy this fishing calico bass safari in its entirety.</p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/15698861470http://facedownbassup.com/post/15698861470Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:29:00 -0800five days in cedrostransom trash productionsmike laneeric abrahamsonbill hokstadcedros islandfishing<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxjyr5qvH71qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>1.7.12 - 1.8.12</p> <p>The 2012 Offshore Challenge is a wrap! FDBU finished in 10th overall with 36.65lbs for 2 days of fishing. Day 1 was tremendously humbling when we brought in 10.97lbs, but we worked hard to make up for it on Day 2 with our biggest Offshore Challenge bag to date with 25.59lbs. Big thanks to the <a href="http://saltwaterbassanglers.com/" title="http://saltwaterbassanglers.com/" target="_blank">SWBA </a>for holding our favorite event and to our sponsors: <a href="http://www.abugarcia.com/" title="http://www.abugarcia.com/" target="_blank">Abu Garcia</a>, <a href="http://www.performancetackle.com/" title="http://www.performancetackle.com/" target="_blank">Performance Tackle</a>, <a href="http://warbaits.com/" title="http://warbaits.com/" target="_blank">Warbaits</a> & <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5951752/island_plastics.jpg" title="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5951752/island_plastics.jpg" target="_blank">Island Plastic Swimbaits</a> for all their support.</p> <p>View Offshore Challenge Standings <a href="http://saltwaterbassanglers.com/2012cocweighin.htm" title="http://saltwaterbassanglers.com/2012cocweighin.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/15585213000http://facedownbassup.com/post/15585213000Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:35:00 -0800swbafishingface down bass upcalifornia offshore challengeAbu garciaPerformance Tacklewarbaitsisland plastic swimbaits<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxasr33CQP1qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>ARE WE THERE YET?!?!</p> </blockquote>http://facedownbassup.com/post/15315785471http://facedownbassup.com/post/15315785471Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:47:00 -0800SWBAcalifornia offshore challengeface down bass upfishing<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxard9ZOK81qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>01.03.12</p> <p>Got out to the Wall with Jin Kang on his 1650 Monark to check out the bite. We found 58 degree water and a surging West swell on the outside wall. Ended the night with 20 fish with the biggest going 4.5lbs. Texas Rigged Flukes & 1.5oz WAR Slayer Jigs in “SHADOW” & “DARK DAYZ” got the bites.  </p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/15314323575http://facedownbassup.com/post/15314323575Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:17:00 -0800the wallfishingface down bass upjin kangwar baits<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxu1mhxd61qi4eqwo1_r3_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p><strong>FISHING IS NOT A CRIME.</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>FDBU is a Diamond Supporter to SAVECAFISHING.</p> <p>Do your part here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.savecafishing.org/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.savecafishing.org" target="_blank">http://www.savecafishing.org</a></a></p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/14942345143http://facedownbassup.com/post/14942345143Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:46:00 -0800fishingsavecafishingfacedownbassupfishing is not a crime.MLPA<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxgp6Mo2x1qi4eqwo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>HUNT<br/> PREY.</p> </blockquote> <p>                                <a href="http://warbaits.com/" title="http://warbaits.com/" target="_blank">WARBAITS.com</a></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/14928047565http://facedownbassup.com/post/14928047565Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:58:00 -0800fishingwarbaitsspotted bay bass<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxfafuCEV1qi4eqwo4_500.jpg"/><br/> 8+lb Calico on the WAR / 5.5" Big Hammer<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxfafuCEV1qi4eqwo14_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Outfitter's Pair<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxfafuCEV1qi4eqwo9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> 5 in the well by 11am<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwxfafuCEV1qi4eqwo2_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> 6lb Calico on the WAR / 7" <IP>< Combo<br/><br/> <p>12.24.11</p> <p>Got out with my Dad for a Christmas Eve local session and we found some BITERS! Fish were tight to the beach, “right where they should be”. Wind & Grind style fishing. Biggest went 8+ with a 6, 4s and more mixed in = 25lbs by 11am. Happy Holidays!</p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/14926632956http://facedownbassup.com/post/14926632956Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:27:00 -0800FISHINGBenny Florentinoface down bass upCoastal Charterspalos verdes<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwob3ntK8p1qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>MERRY FISHMAS to you and yours from FDBU!</p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/7TOMNG8SWVc" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/7TOMNG8SWVc</a></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/14683552262http://facedownbassup.com/post/14683552262Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:18:59 -0800christmasfishmassimpsonsfishingfacedownbassup<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/2703744" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>‎4 years later and E2’s video still gets us STOKED for the <a href="http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=4269" title="http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=4269" target="_blank">California Offshore Challenge</a>.</p> <p>Check out <a href="http://vimeo.com/transomtrash" title="http://vimeo.com/transomtrash" target="_blank">Transom Trash Productions</a> for more.</p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/14626901876http://facedownbassup.com/post/14626901876Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:17:00 -0800fishingtransom trash productionscalifornia offshore challengeswbasaltwater bass anglers<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwh9fuEjm51qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>12.18.11</p> <p>We joined Jimmy Decker for some reconnaissance 60mi offshore on his 24’ Everglades. Excellent weather & FUN fishing….is it 1.7.12 yet?</p> <p>Get outfitted by Decker at:</p> <p><a href="http://fishingwithdecker.com" target="_blank">http://fishingwithdecker.com</a> </p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/14483840755http://facedownbassup.com/post/14483840755Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:59:00 -0800fishingJimmy DeckerRandy SpizerMatt Florentinoface down bass up<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/chm_NNVoqGA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This is Fishing through the eyes/lens of our good friend Justin Reynolds: </p> <blockquote> <p><span>“Time on the water is a privilege…sometimes getting away from reality and losing your mind is all you need. My mind is permanently Out To Sea!”</span></p> </blockquote> <p align="right">- <a href="http://radiosilencefishing.com/" title="http://radiosilencefishing.com/" target="_blank">Radiosilence Fishing</a></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/13646319759http://facedownbassup.com/post/13646319759Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:20:00 -0800fishingradiosilence fishingJustin Reynolds<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvlg45ieyr1qi4eqwo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Is it 1/7 yet?</p> <blockquote> <p>PUMPEDDD BROOO!</p> </blockquote>http://facedownbassup.com/post/13644689282http://facedownbassup.com/post/13644689282Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:40:00 -0800saltwater bass anglerscatalinafishingabu garciacarne de teresainside sportfishingphenixspiderwirepacific coast sportfishing magazinekaenon sunglassessocal ocean sports llc<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvhophefRy1qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>11.30.11 - Ltd. COMMAND Mesh Trucker / SEXYDINE v2</p> <p><a href="http://warbaits.com/" title="http://warbaits.com/" target="_blank">Warbaits Swimjigs</a> introduced a LIMITED run of COMMAND mesh trucker hats in a custom colorway at Bass-A-Thon. There were a few left from the show and they are now available in the <a href="http://warbaits.com/armory-gear.html" title="http://warbaits.com/armory-gear.html" target="_blank">ARMORY</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://warbaits.com/armory-gear.html" title="http://warbaits.com/armory-gear.html" target="_blank">Grab one before they’re GONE!</a></p> <p>&</p> <p>FEAST your eyes on the updated SEXYDINE Slayer head.  The updated color blends better with the SEXYDINE Swimjig skirt and it is now available in the <a href="http://warbaits.com/armory-heads.html" title="http://warbaits.com/armory-heads.html" target="_blank">ARMORY</a> or a <a href="http://warbaits.com/drop-zone.html" title="http://warbaits.com/drop-zone.html" target="_blank">dealer</a> near you.</p> <p><a href="http://warbaits.com/armory.htm" title="http://warbaits.com/armory.htm" target="_blank">MATCH the HATCH.</a></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/13554925886http://facedownbassup.com/post/13554925886Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:56:05 -0800WARBAITSSWIM JIGFISHINGBASSWAR<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvhm0opoe71qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>11.27.11 - HOLIDAY STYLE - Rd. 2</p> <p>The SCI ASSAULT did not stop as the boys did even more damage with Capt. <a href="http://www.fishingwithdecker.com/" title="http://www.fishingwithdecker.com/" target="_blank">Jimmy Decker</a> & Chris Lilis on Sunday.  </p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.250341458360842.61924.100001549683617&type=3" title="HOLIDAY STYLE - Rd. 2" target="_blank">Check out the pics.</a></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/13553081153http://facedownbassup.com/post/13553081153Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:35:00 -0800fishingSCIradiosilence fishingJustin ReynoldsRandy SpizerJimmy DeckerChris Lilis<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvhkmfjcfm1qi4eqwo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>11.25.11 - HOLIDAY STYLE - Rd. 1</p> <p>Did you get what you were looking for on Black Friday with out the pepper spray?  </p> <p>Randy & Justin DID…</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.249252518469736.61726.100001549683617&type=3" title="Black Friday - SCI" target="_blank">Check out some pics from their full assault on SCI.</a> </p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/13552196566http://facedownbassup.com/post/13552196566Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:30:00 -0800fishingradiosilence fishingHeavy WaterRandy SpizerJustin Reynolds<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvhnf9c7S01qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>11.19.11 - Bass-A-Thon</p> <p>Bass-A-Thon = Awesome!  </p> <p>It was great to see some familiar faces and meet new friends. Thanks to those that stopped by the WAR Booth & geek out with the WAR TEAM. There was a lot of good seminars & radical tackle at the show. Thanks to Anglers Marine for putting on an sick event!  </p> <p>Check out pics by FDBU & our good friend Ariel Biley:</p> <p>- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.291545580880336.73936.171399876228241&type=1" title="FDBU - BASS-A-THON" target="_blank">FDBU</a></p> <p>- <a href="http://abiley84.blogspot.com/2011/11/anglers-marines-annual-bass-thon.html" title="http://abiley84.blogspot.com/2011/11/anglers-marines-annual-bass-thon.html" target="_blank">ABILEY84 URBAN FISHING</a></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/13554008933http://facedownbassup.com/post/13554008933Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:28:21 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lutmi4ibvC1qi4eqwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span><a href="http://www.anglersmarine.com/" title="http://www.anglersmarine.com/" target="_blank">Bass-A-Thon 2011</a> is going down this weekend at <a href="http://www.anglersmarine.com/" title="http://www.anglersmarine.com/" target="_blank">Angler’s Marine</a> in Anaheim, Ca.  <a href="http://www.warbaits.com" title="http://www.warbaits.com" target="_blank">WAR BAITS Swimjigs</a> & <a href="http://www.swimbait.com" title="http://www.swimbait.com" target="_blank">Big Hammer Swimbaits</a></span><span> will be on hand for the show. </span><span> Roll by, say whats up, and pick the brains of the <a href="http://warbaits.com/Elite-Agents.html" title="http://warbaits.com/Elite-Agents.html" target="_blank">WAR BAITS Elite Agents</a>!</span></p> <p><a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5951752/bassathon_flyerschedule.jpg" title="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5951752/bassathon_flyerschedule.jpg" target="_blank">(Click here for Hi-Res)</a></p> <p><span>More Details HERE:</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.anglersmarine.com/CLSR/Eventspage.html" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.anglersmarine.com/CLSR/Eventspage.html" target="_blank">http://www.anglersmarine.com/CLSR/Eventspage.html</a></a></p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/12934043080http://facedownbassup.com/post/12934043080Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:06:00 -0800anglers marinebassbass fishingben florentinoface down bass upfishingradiosilence fishingwar baits<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luibl91fR51qi4eqwo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luibl91fR51qi4eqwo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luibl91fR51qi4eqwo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luibl91fR51qi4eqwo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luibl91fR51qi4eqwo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luibl91fR51qi4eqwo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luibl91fR51qi4eqwo8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>11.09.11 - Full Moon</p> <p>Matt battled 2+ hours of LA rush hour traffic to meet up with Tom Nitahara and take advantage of the Full Moon conditions. We found a good bite that went on to the early AM. Tommy did well on misc Berkley Gulp and Matt fished <IP>< Plastics & Big Hammer Sledge Hammers in Toast & Red Calico Hunter matched up on 3/4 - 1oz War Baits Slayer Heads in Burnt & Dark Dayz. Matt beat his previous PB Calico of 8.80lbs with a 25+ inch 9.25 Sand Bass. Its always a good time with Tommy on his rad Ranger Chief 380.  Stay stoked!</p> <p>Click the pics above to open gallery.</p>http://facedownbassup.com/post/12646917298http://facedownbassup.com/post/12646917298Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:36:00 -0800fishingface down bass upbassfish