Abel Reels Cam Sigler Company

Queenfish and Big-Head Big-Eyed Jetty Fly

A couple of tempting local patterns.

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

Just for Site Members:

The Second Beyond The Breakwater History Quiz...


Class is in session! Click HERE to take our second history quiz. Grand prize is a SPOT Satellite Messenger...

When Does 1+1 = 5?:

Fishing Limits New Math

Dorado
When does 1 + 1 = 5? When fishing in Mexico, of course! Click HERE to read why you need to know the "New Math".

Video Report:

San Diego Offshore - Tuna on the Fly, Summer 2008

Offshore fly-fishing in San Diego
Dec. 12. 2008 - Here's a short video on a tuna trip from the summer of 2008. (You might want to crank up the volume on this one...)

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.

Are the Inmates Running the Asylum?:

Who We Are...


Ever wonder who's running this place? Click HERE to see staff photos and bios.

Feature:

What is "Beyond The Breakwater"?

SoCal Dorado
courtesy Marc Bisharat
Beyond The Breakwater is a website dedicated to coastal and offshore salt water fly fishing in Southern California. What do we mean by "coastal"? "Offshore"? or "Southern California" for that matter?! Click HERE to find out...

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...


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...




Fishing Techniques:

A Shooting Head Primer

Shooting Head Loop
Shooting heads are an essential part of West Coast saltwater fly-fishing. Click HERE to read Nick Curcione's article.

Fishing:

Getting Started in BTBFF - Part IV: What to Wear


Cabelas Packable Parker
Part IV of our no-nonsense series on getting started in BTBFF has some suggestions for apparel. If you haven't fished our coastal waters much, or are new to fly-fishing, you need to check this out. Click HERE to read the full story.

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...


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