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Cast Hope San Diego annual fundraiser August 24 at Alesmith brewery…
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Eastern Sierra Tenkara Boot Camp…
This should be a fun camp with my buddy Luong Tam from Tenuki Tenkara – Al Q
Click here to register: Join the 4th Annual Eastern Sierra Tenkara Boot Camp in Bishop, CA!
This one-day event offers seminars, clinics, and workshops for all skill levels. Enhance your skills and connect with fellow fishers in the beautiful Eastern Sierra.
In addition to last year, we have:
1. A visiting Tenkara instructor from SC, Amanda Hoffner, the world’s first International Tenkara woman instructor.
2. Returning speaker Frank Burr, the Golden Trout Dude, a golden trout expert.
What You Can Learn:
1- Golden Trout Presentation: Gain insights into the golden trout from expert Frank Burr.
2- Ask Fred Rowe, An expert fly fishing instructor for the Eastern Sierra waters.
3- Mastering Fly Fishing with Tenkara Rod – Video presentation, Luong Tam
Casting Techniques: Improve your casting skills through a detailed video seminar and hands-on clinic.
Fly Presentations: Learn effective fly presentation techniques for better fishing.
Small Stream Strategies: Discover strategies for fishing in small streams.
Landing Big Fish: Master the techniques for landing larger fish.
And more…
4- Hands-on Casting: Participate in hands-on casting sessions.
5- Casting Tournament: Test your skills in a casting tournament.
6- Bring your vise if you are interested in tying
Note: Lunch included
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location: Fairground, Bishop, CA
SOLD!
This is a small Simms chest pack great for the surf or stream, Size: 12 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 5 inches deep. It is slighty used but in very good condition, all the zippers work and its pretty clean. Asking $40? This post will come down if someone wants it? Please email me at love2flyfishmedia@gmail.com if you are interested so we cna share info? If you are interested I take Venmo…and can ship it to you. (price doesn’t include shipping)
Cheers
Al
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a great week with friends in Belize…
Me and a bunch of fishing buddies decided to check out Blue Bonefish Lodge in Ambergris Caye, Belize this past June. It’s run by our friend, Chris Leeman, his wife his dad and mom and his extended family. Chris was a guide up in Alaska for around 9 seasons working at two top lodges, The Rainbow River Lodge and The Illiama River Lodge. It was there he learned the hospitality business prior to purchasing a piece of property of his own in Belize with his family. His life-long dream was to someday own and operate a fly fishing lodge and low and behold his dream came true.
My guys unanimously agree that Chris’s friendly staff hit it out of the park, they were all well trained, hospital and his guides knew how to find fish. The accomadations were first class. We all had an amazing week of fishing and caught lots of species. Many shots each day at permit, tarpon and bonefish. There were many diverse areas to fish each day. Our group of ten anglers put 18 permit on the board for the week, not too bad, especially since a few of our anglers were new to flats fishing game.
We were ready to rumble. The flies of choice for the smaller permit and bonefish were tan mantis shrimp or EP spawning shrimp. Tarpon ate EP peanut butter streamers in black/purple, chartreuse/white, rabbit toads and glass minnow flies. The bigger permit preferred crabs like Bauer crabs, ragheads and small floating sargasso crabs. The food at the lodge was superb. A great trip, one I would definitely do again, hopefully next year? – Al Q
Qman gets lucky! Pic of the week.
NO FLY ALERT!!!! This fish was not taken on a fly! I fished a small two man tournament with 18 anglers from the Southern California Tuna Club. I landed this big girl, a 10.5 pound largemouth bass on a deep diving crank bait using 30# Cortland braid with a 15 pound top shot of mono on the last cast of the second day. My PB for sure. I did fish the fly early in the morning and caught a few smaller fish on surface poppers, which is always fun. I was with my good fishing buddy Dr. John Whitaker who got his PB bass, a beautiful 7.1. Needless to say, we ended up getting big fish of the tourney.
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tail issue #71 is out…
Tail Magazine 71, the voice of the saltwater fly angler has just hit the stands…go online to subscribe digitally or support your local fly shop and grab a copy. As the west coast editor, I am always looking for good content to represent the Pacific Coast’s awesome saltwater fishery… Feel free to reach out if you are a passionate saltwater fly angler with great photography and a good story. I’ll always entertain new ideas. In this issue my friend, Tyler Vanosdell of Mission Bay Fly Fishing Co., a local San Diego guide and friend has a fun spotted bay piece.
Cheers
-Al Q
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Come join me and my friends for a fly fishing adventure at Tropic Star in Panama this June.
I am very excited and blessed to be joining a select group of fly fishers on an amazing fly fishing adventure at the legendary lodge, Tropic Star in Panama. We will be sharing our knowledge and exploring all the many possibilities on fly, both inshore and offshore. The great flyfishing legend and multiple world record holder, Stu Apte will be on hand to share his knowledge on pioneering this incredible fishery. It should be quite a week…. Visit their website for more info!
-Al Q
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Jackson Hole One Fly…
Ever dreamed of fishing the One Fly? Support AMFF while also entering for a chance to win a highly coveted seat on the AMFF Chairman’s Boat team in the 2024 One Fly tournament! All raffle entrants will get a limited edition set of One Fly x AMFF merchandise, and the winning ticket includes a $1,500 travel and lodging stipend.
There’s no better time to support AMFF… $150 raffle ticket for the opportunity of a lifetime and the funds directly support the worthy nonprofit we all care about!
Event page: https://www.amff.org/onefly/
Direct link to the raffle: https://givebutter.com/c/8wG3nk
All photos courtesy of Neal Henderson
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why? who’s to blame?
sorry for venting but this article below pissed me off…its about fishing, its about life! it’s about our future!
I am sick to my stomach after reading this. I really do not think we are evolving as a species, we are depending on technology to solve all of our world problems. I think that technology is curse and a distraction. Common sense trumps technology. We have lost common sense in today’s world. If you stick your hand into fire, you get burned. We are all responsible for destroying our beautiful planet through pollution, over population, war, greed and politics. Our leaders need to make better choices when it comes to our environment, our air, water, soil, forests, climate; all related. If our oceans currents collapse, we all collapse. Maybe no one cares? The world seems to slowly be unraveling. We are coming to a tipping point, a point of no return. We read about it ever day, yet it’s not the TOP STORY! I feel for our children inheriting this mess that our generation and past generations seems to have ignored. Climate Change is Real! I hope there’s hope for a future. Man is not bigger or smarter than nature. Man is not God. There needs to be much respect for this planet or she’s gonna bitch slap our species to oblivion. If we don’t wake up soon its gonna be a real nightmare…read on!
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ChatGPT response to how do I catch a corbina on fly.
How do I catch a corbina using a fly rod!
This was the question I asked ChatGPT (artificial intelligence)
ChatGPT answer which came back in 3 seconds and was pretty spot on with exception to fly line choice (for those that didn’t get a Corbina Diaries, LOL)
Catching a Corbina on a fly rod can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Corbina, a species of croaker, is commonly found along the Pacific coast of the United States and Mexico. They are known for their wariness and their habit of feeding in shallow surf, which can make them difficult to catch. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you might do it:
Equipment:
- Rod: A 6-8 weight fly rod is typically sufficient for Corbina.
- Reel: Use a reel with a good drag system and ensure it’s corrosion-resistant for saltwater use.
- Line: Use a weight forward floating line.
- Leader: Use a 9-12 foot tapered leader ending in 8-12 lbs test.
- Fly: Sand crab imitations and small shrimp patterns work well.
Steps:
- Locate the Fish: Look for Corbina in the shallow surf along sandy beaches. They can often be spotted by their tails when they are feeding in shallow water. The best times to fish are during the incoming tide, particularly in the early morning or late evening.
- Approach Carefully: Corbina are wary fish, so approach slowly and quietly. Try to stay low and avoid casting a shadow over the water where you’re fishing.
- Cast: Cast your fly ahead of the fish, aiming to place it in their feeding path. Corbina feed by digging in the sand for small crustaceans, so your fly should be presented on or near the bottom.
- Retrieve: Retrieve your fly slowly, mimicking the movement of a small crab or shrimp. Corbina can be picky eaters, so don’t be discouraged if they don’t take your fly right away.
- Set the Hook: When you feel a tug on your line, set the hook by pulling the rod tip up and back. Corbina have hard mouths, so a strong hook-set is important.
- Play and Land the Fish: Keep your rod tip up and apply steady pressure. When the fish is close to shore, guide it into shallow water or use a net to land it.
Remember, Corbina can be tricky to catch, so patience and persistence are key. Good luck!
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flies, sand & surf 