Temple Fork Outfitters Galvan Fly Reels

50lb Ventura WSB

This nice fish was taken on conventional tackle, but is indicative of the class of fishing in the Ventura/Oxnard/Sta Barbara/Channel Islands area. Photo courtesy of Capt. Robert Cooper

News

BTB 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

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?

April 9, 2011 - Long Beach :

Celebrate Life Beyond The Breakwater!

Offshore BTB seminar
Join us on April 9, 2011 for a fun-filled day at the Long Beach Casting Club! From 9:00a - 5:00p we'll be hosting "Life Beyond The Breakwater" - a one day celebration of our local coastal and offshore fly-fishing.

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...

Features, Columns & Events

February 2009, Fishing La Jolla

Squid Float!

La Jolla Squid Float
February, 2009 - A brief video of a full-on squid float in the La Jolla Canyon. Video provided by Floyd Sparks, courtesy Dan Hume. Click HERE to see the video.

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".

Observations and

Notes from the Denver Fly Fishing Retailer Show

Sept., 2008 - It's that time of year!

Be sure to read our notes and observations from the Denver Fly-Fishing Retailers Show...



Fly-Tying Techniques:

The Case for In-line Jaw Vises


There are times and places when an "old fashioned" fly-tying vise works out better. Click HERE to read the full article.

Video Tour:

A Quick Tour of So Cal Fly Fishing Outfitters

So Cal Fly Fishing Outfitters
Nov. 27, 2008 - Here's a quick tour of So Cal Fly Fishing Outfitters, San Diego's newest fly shop. Click HERE to see the video.

A New Version of the Shady Lady:
The Split Shot Squid


The Split-
Shot Squid
Nick's Split Shot Squid is a new way of tying an existing favorite: Bob Popovics' Shady Lady Squid. Click HERE to see the details...


Product Review:

Sea Level Fly Fishing's Bluewater Extreme Fly Rods

Sea Level Fly Fishing Extreme fly rod

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.

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.

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:

Getting Started in BTBFF - Part III: What's in the Fly Box?


Crease Fly
Part III of our series on getting started in BTBFF talks about putting together that starter fly box. Click HERE to read the full story.

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.

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