Even a little local knowledge can be the difference between making or breaking a fishing expedition. That's the attitude veteran anglers Ali Hussainy and Rush Maltz celebrate on this show. The friends from opposite ends of the country -- Ali is a Californian, while Rush is from the Florida Keys -- explore their home grounds as well as exotic hot spots, seeking out unique aspects and hidden jewels of each destination. They also recognize the characters who pursue a lifelong addiction to fishing and the outdoors. "We want to eat and hang out where the locals do," Rush says. "That is where the real fishing stories are told."

SoCal summer is calling, and the Local Knowledge crew is back on Ali's home turf in San Diego, California. With reports of hot bites and fish moving in, the crew faces a classic Southern California dilemma.

Marathon in the Florida Keys is home to some of the most unique fishing in the world, and on this episode of Local Knowledge we're experiencing it with one of the area's most respected captains.

Rush welcomes Cullen Lundholm from Cape Cod to experience Key West at its finest; over several action-packed days, they target a variety of species in the incredible waters surrounding the Florida Keys; the adventure doesn't end at the dock—Cullen also experiences Key West's world-class accommodations, exceptional food, and one-of-a-kind island lifestyle.

Focusing on the culture of fishing, as seen through the viewpoints of two drastically different fishermen.