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Bruce with a Nice Sand Bass from the Wall

May, 2008 - Bruce with a nice sandie caught from the Long Beach Breakwall, while being guided by Capt. Bryan Webb (Pacific Coast Flyfishing).

News

Baja Excursion:

Cedros Island - Uncharted Territory for Fly Fishermen

Cedros Island trip with the Fishermen's Spot
The Fishermen's Spot has organized two fly-in trips to Cedros Island in Baja. Home to monster yellowtail and calico bass, Isla Cedros is uncharted territory for fly fishermen. While the first trip in July is filled, you can join FS pro staffer Dave Schaeffer on their second trip, scheduled for October 15-19.

Click HERE for more info.

New Product Announcement:

TFO Launches 12wt BVK

TFO BVK reel seat

Temple Fork Outfitters announces the release of a 12wt version of their popular new BVK fly rods. This could be a winner for BTB fly-fishermen looking for an easier-casting alternative in a heavy rod.

Click HERE to read more...

Fishing News:

Pending WR White Seabass Caught at Channel Islands

Michael Schweit with pending 8lb tippet record White Seabass

August 1, 2011: Michael Schweit, president of the Southwest Council of the Federation of Fly Fishermen, caught a pending white seabass world record at Santa Cruz Island in mid-July. Click HERE to find out more…

South Bay Fishing Heats Up:

Big 'Cuda, Calicos Off El Segundo!

Big barracuda invade SouthBay
courtesy
Bill Matthews

May 7, 2011 - Capt. Bill Matthews reports that barracuda pushing 8 pounds have shown up off El Segundo, and the calicos are on the chew as well.

The fish were found by following birds that were working schools of bait. Six- and eight-weight rods, using blue and white Clouser Flashtails in 3/0, with stripes ala mackerel.

Could winter finally be over?

Features, Columns & Events

Them ain't mackerels, boy!

Stranger in a Strange Land - a BTBFF Inland Odyssey

Owens River

What were we thinking? We take a side trip to Bishop, California, in the heart of the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, for a business conference and a little fishing. Click HERE to learn more...


Fit Meets Function:

Oakley Asian Fit Sunglasses



A closer look at Oakley's Asian Fit sunglasses. Nose-bridge impaired? Click HERE to read the full story.

Reflections:

Fishing Both Coasts


Contributing Editor Nick Curcione reflects on a life spent fishing both coasts. Click HERE to read the full story


Fly Tying:
The Electric Deceiver

Electric Deceiver

Al Quattrocchi's version of Lefty's Deceiver combines some interesting features and tying techniques to produce a lifelike and effective baitfish imitation. Click HERE for the full story.



Results & Analysis:

2009 3Bs Tournament

Bill Calhoun with Calico Bass

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

Johnny Ceviche fly-fishing La Jolla
Johnny Ceviche (John Dumlao) cleaned up with some great prizes at the 3Bs Tournament June 27. In these videos from YouTube, you can see how he puts them to work. Click HERE to check them out

Boating Safety:
What the Heck is DSC?

ICOM 421 VHF
Courtesy ICOM

What is DSC? And why should you care? Click HERE to learn more...


Fishing Techniques:

Dive Right In


Sinking lines are a fact of life when fishing BTB. But for many people, casting a sinking line is an exercise in frustration. Click HERE to read an article by Dr. Nick on the art of casting a sinking line...

Pursuing an Inshore Favorite:

A Calico Primer

by Craig Smith



Calico bass strike like a ton of bricks, fight hard, and are readily available. What's not to love? Click HERE to read a primer about catching them on fly...


Short Fly Rods Offshore:

Does Size Matter?

Short fly rods - good for offshore use?

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...

Winter Projects:

Pimp My (Boat) Ride

Got some spare time and money? How about fixing up your boat to be more "fly-friendly"? Click HERE to read more...




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