Corbina Diaries Unplugged.

A fun evening last night at the Long Beach Casting Club with many members coming out to learn more about our local corbina fishery. I did a casting demo, a fly-tying demo, a furling-a-leader demo, and a 45-minute slideshow. Many great questions, and good information was distributed. I think we got them fired up to give this local fishery a try. Like I said, learning to fly fish for corbina or local carp will humble you and will make you a better overall fly fisher. Period! Put in the time; failure is just another word for learning. The more time you spend on the water or the beach the better you will understand how to approach these fish. It’s the best game in town, this time of the year. Great tides next week, get out there! -Al Q

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photo of the day.

Adrian Major with a beautiful Corbina targeted out of a trough using a custom Corbina Candy fly. WTG bro! The fish taped out at 25.5 inches. This is what it’s all about people. A local trophy right out of the backyard.

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Save The Date: Corbina Diaries; unplugged at the Long Beach Casting Club on Thursday night, 7pm, June 25th

I’ll be speaking and doing a few demos next month with my friends from The Long Beach Casting Club in Long Beach.

Should look something like this:
Casting Demonstration 5:00 – 5:30pm
Leader setup 5:30-6:00 pm
Fly Tying (Holy Moley) 6:00 – 6:30pm
Corbina Presentation: 7pm

Hope to see some new and old faces. I will also have some books and Corbina patrol decals for sale.

Tight lines, but not too tight!

– Al Q

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The Corbina Diaries!

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The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

This just aired! Chasing the Elusive Corbina in the Surf, with Al Quattrocchi

Just went live on Monday, it was fun talking with Tom about our local fishery. Hope you enjoy it. – Al Q

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The Bob Popovics Memorial auction is Live Tomorrow!

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is honored to present the Bob Popovics Memorial Online Auction, featuring a remarkable donation from the Popovics family that includes Bob’s personal collection of engraved saltwater reels and hand-tied flies, along with nearly 50 stock saltwater rod-and-reel outfits that will be distributed to chapters supporting current and future saltwater fly-fishing programs for Veterans. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam, Bob found lasting solace and renewed purpose in fly tying upon returning home, a passion closely aligned with Project Healing Waters’ mission. To heal America’s Veterans through the therapeutic art of fly fishing. Bob’s family’s generous contribution supports a community dedicated to fostering restoration, resilience, community, and lasting connections in the journey toward healing. 

BOB POPOVIC’S ONLINE AUCTION: Click Here!

BEGINS: Monday, May 11th at 10am EST ENDS: Saturday, May 16th at 10pm EST 

Click on the QR code to link to the auction!

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the judical system? broken?

photo by Tom Lynch

This is beyond a tragedy for Bob’s family and all of the saltwater fly fishing community. A slap on the wrist!

READ HERE!

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Win a cool fly fishing trip with the American Museum of Fly Fishing.

One Trip, Two Anglers, Three Legendary Guides. Please join some of my good friends on the East Coast for a great time on the water and support a good cause.

Click here for more info!

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Save The Dates! Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show, March 5 through 8th in Costa Mesa.


This is the only show you need to attend; it continues to grow in size and popularity each year. Featuring a massive selection of fishing and luxury boats as well as tackle, marine electronics, adventure gear, and travel opportunities from reputable West Coast retailers, attendees can expect big savings and special deals on thousands of items, with event-only discounts on a large selection of reels, fishing rods, and other equipment available throughout the weekend. I’ll be walking the show on Thursday, hope to see some of you out there! Tight Lines. -Al Q


SHOW DATES & TIMES:
March 5-8 Orange County
Thursday and Friday 12-7
Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-5
 
March 19-22 San Diego
Thursday and Friday 12-7
Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-5
PRICING:
$20 at the Gate / $23.18 Online (includes fees). No refunds on ticket sales.
• Kids 12 and under & active-duty military with valid current ID are free.  

Click here to register!  

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Save The Date! I’m coming to San Diego…

I’ll be at the San Diego Flyfishers next Tuesday Night, Feb 3rd, doing a presentation of surf fishing for beginners to advanced anglers. I will discuss the history of the shooting head, which was born right here in Northern California. I will have some fun salty Qtips for you, tie a Qs Beach Bug, show how to make DIY flexi-Eyes and demo the “Surf Tango”, a simple approach to casting a sinking, shooting head for more distance. Might even throw in a bimini twist? Hope to see ya there.

The Meeting is located at:
First Tuesday of each month
Starts around 6:30 PM (often earlier social time in the restaurant/bar)
Southwestern Yacht Club
2702 Qualtrough St
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 222-0438

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