Galvan Fly Reels Temple Fork Outfitters

Bonito - 12.5 lbs, Summer 2006

Caught near the 181 Bank, near San Diego

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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

Are the Inmates Running the Asylum?:

Who We Are...


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

Hot Patterns:
Tomaso's Jetty Fly


Tomaso's Jetty Fly

Tomaso's Jetty Fly is a promising new pattern for taking calico, sand and spotted bass, as well as barracuda and white seabass. Designed initially to mimic the popular Trix Jetty Worm, the result is something with its own unique action and characterisitics, and most importantly, catches fish! Click HERE to see the details...

Fly Patterns:

The Tuna Kahuna


The Tuna Kahuna
Check out Floyd Spark's Tuna Kahuna - tough, easy to tie and cast, and it catches fish! Click HERE to see the details...

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...



Video Report:

A Good Day of Fishing at La Jolla

Late fall fly-fishing in La Jolla
Nov. 24, 2008 - We had a great day of fly-fishing at the La Jolla Kelp on Nov. 20. Click HERE to see the video report!

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.



Boating:
What Really Happens to Recycled Oil?


Recycled Oil
4-stroke engines are more environmentally friendly than 2-strokes, right? Maybe not...click HERE to learn more.



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:

A Trolling Primer - Part I

What every fly-fisherman needs to know about the fine art of offshore trolling. Part I covers basic gear for you and the boat. Part II covers how to use all the stuff. Click HERE to read Part I...

Boating Safety:
Here SPOT!


The SPOT satellite messenger promises to be a fun tool which will make you safer offshore. Should you buy one? Click HERE to read 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.

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