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Free T-Shirt or Hat Offer for the Pasadena FF Show

2010-03-13T14:30:40Z

Come by the show and mention that you saw this post on BTBFF. You’ll receive a free T-shirt or hat, one per person, while supplies last. And supplies are very limited.

2010 Pasadena FF Show

2010-03-12T02:02:40Z

I’ll be at the 2010 Pasadena FF Show on Saturday, March 13, in the Fishermen’s Spot booth, pimping the Tournaments. Come by and say hello and find out more about the events.

2009 Tournament Hats & T-Shirts Available!

2010-02-13T08:08:18Z

If you would like to purchase hats or T-shirts from the 2009 tournaments, they are now available in the BTBFF On-line Store. Please check it out, and help keep Beyond The Breakwater above water!

Happy Holidays & a Happy New Year!

2009-12-24T19:45:23Z

Hey Everyone,

Sorry I’ve been sort of incommunicado of late, just had a bunch of different things going on. Wanted to wish you all the best of everything this Holiday Season, and hope you have a great 2010!

Thanks for the support!

Kudos for Phantom Marine

2009-11-04T22:32:37Z

I have had continual problems with my Raymarine A65 finder/gps. I guess I’d be a bit more upset if they hadn’t given it to me to evaluate. Its now an endangered species for Raymarine and its standard antenna isn’t capable of picking up WAAS satelites so its accuracy is less than it could be. At any rate last year the unit went totally out on me and I took it to Phantom Marine down here on Point Loma. They are the recommended Raymarine option here. I was antsy because I was mid season last year and NEEDED the unit or a replacement ASAP. They got me a total replacement in three days, something they were able to achieve at least partly because of their favored status with Raymarine.

After having recurring problems with the unit this summer and fighting through it I finally brought the unit down to them again and by that same afternoon they called to tell me it was likely the crappy antenna that the unit came with so I brought it down for them to test and by the next morning they called me back and said it was definitely the antenna. They upgraded me to the WAAS capable antenna (RS125 which extends the units accuracy tremendously) and then made the necessary connection from the new antenna wire to the old connector (the new antenna comes connector-less) AND got it to me for less than I found it for on line.

The whole process took them two days basically to return to me. That’s great turn around. They do know I run a charter business but I think they try to keep that level of service for everyone not just those few of us using the gear for a living.

If you’re down here in San Diego and you have marine electronics that need futzin’ around with, I can’t recommend these guys highly enough. The also have a shop up in Newport Beach but I cannot speak to its level of customer service.

Open Spot on Two-Day Trip Aboard the Reward

2009-09-15T16:47:56Z

Mike Forrest called to let me know that he is trying to sell his spot on a two-day trip aboard the Reward ( Reward Charters), which runs out of Dana Landing. The trip is September 25 - 27. The expected cost of the trip will be around $900, but could vary slightly, based on fuel surcharges. All food and drink are included.

The Reward is a 50’ Pacifica, and sports a 40-scoop bait tank, individual bunks for 6, two bathrooms with freshwater showers, and an air-conditioned lounge area with satellite entertainment center.

The boat will leave around 8:30p on the 25th, and return to Dana Landing around 6:00p on the 27th.

If interested, please call Mike Forrest at: 818-399-7920

Fishermen’s Spot Broken Into Last Night!

2009-06-18T22:30:45Z

Our sponsor and friends at the Fishermen’s Spot suffered a big loss last night. Someone broke in, stole or destroyed all of the display reels, and many of their rods.

Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity on Craig’s List or eBay. If you see something, let Ken or Steve at the Fishermen’s Spot know.

Rverside Ski and Sport

2009-01-31T03:18:17Z

Bob, asked me to post this announcement. He is retiring and closinf his fly shop after 40 years of business. He has been one of the icons in our Southern California Fly Fishing community. He has been a great friend to the sport and my neghbor. We pass on the street heading in opposite directions, Bob is usually headed to a local lake and I am headed to the big pond. This would be a great opportunity to stop in and wish him well and take advantage of his clearance on fly fishing items. The sale starts on the &th;but if you get there now he’ll honor the sale and there is a good selection of stock. Fly tying materials are 50% off and I checked tonight and he has alot of materials available. Flies are aloso 50% off and there is a well sticked surf selection as well as his famous bass and striper selections. Plenty of drys, nymphs and streamers as well. Here is the address, stop in if you can and express appreciation for the work he has done promoting the sport over the years.

6744 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 784-0205

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-20T15:51:34Z

Thanks to everyone for their support this last year. Beyond The Breakwater has been a lot of work, but is something I really enjoy doing, in no small part due to the response from people like you.

Here’s looking forward to a good 2009!

Regards,
John

What About Now??

2008-07-24T22:23:26Z

So…the move to the new website is complete. It may take a bit for the Internet Directory Name Servers to catch up, but if we should be back in business, and running much faster.

Let me know what you think!