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The Inmates Running the Asylum:

Who We Are...

John Loo John Loo (Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster)
John has been involved in Southern California saltwater fly-fishing for over 30 years. He tied saltwater flies commercially while in college in the 70s, and has written occasional pieces for "Fly Fisherman", "Fly Fishing in Salt Waters", and "California Fly Fisherman" magazines. He is a 30-year Information Technology veteran whose background includes technical, line- and senior- management positions in software development, systems architecture, and operations.

An avid boater and offshore fisherman, John launched the website "Ocean Skiff Journal" (OSJ) in May, 2006, to service the information needs of people who fish offshore in small boats. In the spring of 2007, OSJ received the "Best Website of 2006" award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California.

Frustrated by the lack of interest in Southern California saltwater fly-fishing by the national magazines, John launched "Beyond The Breakwater" to provide a forum for people interested in the opportunities that exist in the waters off Southern California. In Spring 2009, "Beyond The Breakwater" won the "Best Website of 2008" award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California.
Nick Curcione Nick Curcione (Contributing Editor)
Nick needs little introduction to people involved in the fly-fishing industry. Nick has written about, photographed, and lectured on fly-fishing for over 30 years, and has taught dozens of fly-fishing and fly-casting seminars around the US. A west coast saltwater fly-fishing pioneer, he has fished extensively on all three US coasts, as well as in Mexico, Central America and the South Pacific. A Contributing Editor for "Fly Fishing in Salt Waters" magazine, he is on the Pro Staff of Temple Fork Outfitters.
Scott Leon Capt. Scott Leon (Field Editor)
Scott is the former Editor-in-Chief of "Fly Fishing in Salt Waters" magazine, and a former associate editor for "Marlin" magazine. He has written dozens of articles on saltwater fly-fishing and acted as an instructor in the oldest fly-fishing school in the US. He is on the Pro Staff of Temple Fork Outfitters, Cam Sigler and Mako Reels, and is sponsored by, or an advisor to, Oakley, Renzetti, Rising and Rio. He is the owner of Paradigm Shift Charters, based in Mission Bay.
Conway Bowman Capt. Conway Bowman (Field Editor, San Diego Regional Moderator)
Conway is arguably one of the best-known outdoor figures in Southern California. Known for his skills at mako shark fishing in the San Diego area, Conway has been featured in numerous magazine articles and outdoor television shows. He hosted the TV show "Dollar Wise Fly" on the Versus Channel, and also co-hosted ESPN’s "In Search of Fly Waters" television series. He is on the Pro Staff of Scott, Nautilus, and Kaenon, and is sponsored by Patagonia, Okuma, Scientific Anglers, and Reactor Watch. He is the owner of Bowman Bluewater Guides and Outfitters, LLC, based in Mission Bay.
Bryan Webb Capt. Bryan Webb (Los Angeles/Orange County Regional Moderator)
Bryan is one of the few fly-fishing guides in the Los Angeles and Orange County area that extensively fishes coastal and offshore waters. A regular on the Long Beach "Wall", he is well-versed on the waters of LA, OC, and Catalina, and has guided his clients to several world-record class White Seabass and calico bass. He is the owner of Pacific Coast Fly Fishing, and runs a 21' Parker SE
Robert Cooper Capt. Robert Cooper (Oxnard/Ventura/Santa Barbara Regional Moderator)
Robert is a waterman of the first order - a veteran conventional tackle and saltwater fly-fisherman, he is also a surfer and diver who plies the waters of the Channel Islands, Oxnard, Ventura, and Santa Barbara. Robert runs fishing, diving and surfing charters from his boat "Sky's the Limit", a 26-foot Wilson custom charter-fishing vessel based out of Ventura Harbor. Robert owns and operates Sky’s the Limit Guide Service.