I took this shot on the way home from a long run offshore out of san diego flyfishing for dorado, tuna and yellowtail. photo by Al Quattrocchi
speechless…
Words can not express the gratitude I have for receiving the prestigious, Ross Allen Merigold award from the Pasadena Flyfishing Club at their annual Holiday Party this year. Words like expert, guru, legend, or master fly tier get tossed around freely these days; I am just a student and will always be! I continue to learn new things from all my friends and fellow fisherman. I have a passion and love for saltwater fly fishing and try to make it fun. I am grateful for all the amazing people in my life as a result of being on this humbling flyfishing journey. Thank you all for helping me be the best i can be. – Al Q Photo by Ramilo Delos Reyes.
throwback thursday with some louisiana swamp dogs
My good buddy, Mike Ward with a fly caught, 46 pound black drum from 2010 fishing with Capt. Kirby LaCour.
Capt. Jack Bolster with a 35 pound redfish caught using a modified Qs Beach Bug back in early 2000. Jack read my fly article in Fly Fishing in Saltwaters, liked the fly and spiced it up with a strip of rabbit on the back end of my pattern. He sent me this pic to tell me it worked. LOL
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helping a friend in need….
Our pal, Gary Bulla during a happier time of his life. Please help support him and his family.
Gary and Theresa were devastated to learn that their home, woodworking shop and all their tools and possessions were completely destroyed in the Thomas Fire of Ventura County, just weeks before Christmas. Many friends and family have asked if they can help in any way, so we have set up a campaign to help them begin the next chapter of their lives.
Funds donated will be used for supporting them with essentials while they sort through the steps necessary to begin the rebuilding process. We are so deeply grateful for your love and support.
Click this link to make a donation… thanks! -Al Q
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pic of the day…
Pound for pound, Jack Crevalle have to be one of the toughest adversaries I have encountered on the fly rod. They didn’t get the nickname “mud tuna” for being wimpy. They got my respect for fighting hard and never quitting!
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let’s talk hookup…
I had the great pleasure of hanging out with our buddy, Pete Gray (host of Let’s Talk Hookup) this past Sunday to talk saltwater flyfishing on the Mighty 1090am for two hours. Rocking Rick Reda was unfortunately not in studio, we missed him, he was offshore on the Royal Polaris pulling on two hundred plus pound yellowfin tuna, LOL, hey, someone has to do it. Anyhow, if you missed the early radio show on Sunday, here it is on the archive podcast, hope you enjoy! Tight lines…
-Al Q
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pic of the day…
I had the pleasure of meeting fellow Long beach Casting Club member, David Dywer last night and he shared a wonderful story with me of his recent 22 pound halibut that he landed on one of his beautifully tied, Thunder Creek style flies. This was truly a trophy on the fly rod and I wanted to share this fantastic catch with all my saltwater friends. Even though our local surf hasn’t be productive the last few years doesn’t mean there aren’t trophies lurking in the troughs…if your not fishing, your not catching! way to go David!
-Q
photo courtesy of David Dwyer.
photo courtesy of David Dwyer.
photo courtesy of David Dwyer.
photo courtesy of David Dwyer.
photo courtesy of David Dwyer.
come fly with me…
Al Q working the beach. Photo by Jon Nakano.
I will be speaking tonight at the Long beach Fly Casting Club and doing a basic presentation on Surf Flyfishing the Beach, plus some shooting head casting techniques (The Tango), which can be used for fly fishing off a boat as well and I will be tying my “Qs Beach Bug” surf pattern. Hope to see ya tonight!
Al Q with a bull redfish from a recent trip to Louisiana a few weeks ago. Photo by Al Quattrocchi.
Also I will be on “Lets Talk Hookup” Sunday morning on the Mighty 1090AM out of San Diego to talk shop with Pete Gray about Saltwater Flyfishing. Tune in if your up early from 7am to 9am.
-Al
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Rays of light shower down over El Segundo as sail boats and seagulls enjoy the view. iPhoto by Al Quattrocchi
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flies, sand & surf 