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Fishing in tight, SCI
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Fishing in tight, SCI

Winter 2007 - Matt Hale working some rocks in tight to shore. Randy Norris ready to move the boat to safety if needed.

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

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...


Results & Analysis:

2010 3Bs Tournament

Team Zugbug41 off Point Loma

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.

Fit Meets Function:

Oakley Asian Fit Sunglasses



A closer look at Oakley's Asian Fit sunglasses. Nose-bridge impaired? Click HERE to read the full story.

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...

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!

Results & Analysis

BTB 3Bs Trial Tournament

We now have the results and analysis from our 3Bs Trial Tournament, held Sept. 27, 2008.

Click HERE to see the whole 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.


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...

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.

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:

Connecting with Kelp Paddies

Dream Kelp Paddy
Summertime is Kelp Paddy time in Southern California. If you're a fly fisherman unfamiliar with this type of fishing, or a gear fisherman looking for a new challenge, click HERE to learn more.
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