NewsBTB News :The BTBFF Software Update is Done!Jan 22, 2012 - The BTBFF.com software upgrade is finally done. Things took a bit longer than expected, mostly due to having to put together our own photo gallery (be sure to check out the new format!). We hopefully won't have to do that again for a while! There is some fallout from the upgrade, however, and we will be launching a contest shortly for everyone who helps us do a little post-migration cleanup. After we're done tying up loose ends, we'll be rolling out some new look-and-feel changes, plus adding more content (at last!). THANKS again for your continued support! Fishing News:Pending WR White Seabass Caught at Channel Islands![]() 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!![]() 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? April 9, 2011 - Long Beach :Celebrate Life Beyond The Breakwater!![]() We have a special class for private boat conventional gear fishermen that want to try fly-fishing, and a "Grill the Guides" track for experienced fly-fishermen. Free drawings for a TFO BVK rod and an Abel #4 pliers/holster, and a Sea Level Fly-fishing demo day as well!. Click HERE to learn more... |
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Just for Site Members:The First Beyond The Breakwater History Quiz...![]() Feature:What is "Beyond The Breakwater"?![]() courtesy Marc Bisharat Results & Analysis:2010 3Bs Tournament![]() The 2010 3Bs Tournament is over... Wind and water conditions made fishing tough, but in the end, it turned out to be a lot of fun. Click HERE to read the full story. 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. Op-Ed:Why Isn't Salt Water Fly Fishing More Popular in SoCal?After 33+ years, coastal and offshore salt water fly fishing still hasn't become very popular in Southern California. Why is that? Too hard? Too effeminate? And is there anything that can be done about it? Click HERE to hear more opinions... Fly Patterns:The Borski Bonefish Slider
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Fishing Techniques:A Trolling Primer - Part I![]() Private Boating in Mexico?Hablamos la PescaUsing your private boat in Mexican waters is no big deal, but you should make sure you have your paperwork in order. This brief article talks about what you need in order to take your boat into Mexican waters, and perhaps just as important, what to expect when you come back! Click HERE to learn more.A Primer:Fly-fishing for SoCal Offshore Sharks![]() 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...
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