News

In the iTunes App Store Now!:

FishHead iPhone App Combines Key Fishing Data

Dec. 3, 2009 - Nervous Water Apps announced the launch of FishHead, an exciting tool that rolls up online access to several types of key fishing data into one easy-to-use application for the iPhone/iPod.

Click HERE to read the full press release.

Thru Dec. 31, 2009:

Scientific Anglers Launches New Website with Special Discount

Nov. 23, 2009 - Scientific Anglers announced the launch of their new website, which has an updated look, instructional videos, dealer locator, trip planner and more!

Register on the website, and receive a $15.00 discount on purchases of $75 or more from qualified online dealers. Click HERE to check out this limited time offer, which expires Dec. 31, 2009.

November 14, 2009:

SCFFO 2nd Annual Fly Fishing Fair

San Diego, CA - SoCal Fly Fishing Outfitters announced that their second annual Fly Fishing Fair is scheduled for Nov. 14, 2009, from 9:00a - 5:00p.

Ken Hanley, Nick Curcione, Jeff Solis, Pat Jaeger and Bill Lowe are featured speakers, and noted artist Derek DeYoung will be painting live all day.

They'll have the latest products from Sage, Simms, TFO, Winston, Tibor, Abel, Rio, Umpqua, Fishpond and Redington, and there will be refreshments available.

There will also be a raffle for some great prizes, including Sage and Winston fly rods, a Waterworks reel, Simms and Fishpond bags, and Rio fly lines.

SCFFO is located at 2860 Sims Rd., Suite 100, in San Diego. See their website for directions, or call them at (619) 224-4000.

Click HERE to see the fly fair program, and to print a free raffle ticket.

SoCal Retailer News

Fishermen's Spot to Carry Sea Level Fly Fishing Products

From Ray Hutcherson's October 2009 newsletter: "I am happy to announce that the Fishermen's Spot in Van Nuys, California is now a retailer for our products. Please stop by their location at 1441 Burbank Blvd."

Sea Level Fly Fishing produces some great rods and reels specifically designed for offshore and coastal use. Their new Extreme rods (8' long, with foregrips) are a good fit for our fishing conditions.

New Products:

Abel Unveils New Reel Sizes, Artistic Fish Colors for 2010

Abel Reels announced that three new sizes of fly reels, new fish graphics by American wildlife artists, a larger knife, and a “bullet proof” money clip are among the Abel products on tap for 2010.

Abel will introduce the new precision machined fly-fishing and outdoor enthusiast tools at the Fly Fishing Retailer World Trade Expo, in Denver, Sept. 10-12, BUT you can read about them here...

Features, Columns & Events

Pacific Barracuda World Record:

The Incidental Record Holder

Steve Mras talks about his recent 12lb tippet WR Pacific Barracuda. It was almost incidental to his efforts in pursuing a different award. Click HERE to read the full story.

Results and Analysis:

2009 TYD Tournament

The 2009 TYD Tournament is history... Twelve contestants and five vessels endured unsettled conditions and sketchy fishing to take a shot at bringing home the bacon. Click HERE to read the full story.

Results & Analysis:

2009 3Bs Tournament

The 2009 3Bs Tournament is over... With 25 contestants and 14 vessels, it turned out to be a big success. Click HERE to read the full story.

Some Great YouTube® Videos:

3Bs Prizes at Work

February 2009, Fishing La Jolla

Squid Float!

Video Report:

San Diego Offshore - Tuna on the Fly, Summer 2008

Product Review:

Sea Level Fly Fishing's Bluewater Extreme Fly Rods

What would a purpose-built BTB fly rod look like? Click HERE to read more about Sea Level Fly Fishing's Bluewater Extreme fly rods.

Short Fly Rods Offshore:

Does Size Matter?

Fly rods are typically around 9 feet long. In this article, we discuss why "big is not always best". Click HERE to read the full story...

Fishing Techniques:
A Trolling Primer - Part II

Fishing Techniques:
A Trolling Primer - Part I

Winter Projects:
Pimp My (Boat) Ride