Steelhead In The LA River?

Via LA Times Blog

Once upon a time, many moons ago there was Steelhead in the cesspool we know today as the LA River. Yep....hard to believe isn't it. It was just a few years ago that I discovered this myself. Over the years, as development and industrialization took over California we destroyed a great fishery and didn't even know it. A few scientists set out to find the endangered species in order to put forth a new effort to restore this river to it's former glory. Quite depressing if you ask me.I think there is hope. In the last decade, people in general are starting to become more environmentally aware. Maybe someday the LA River will be like this  >>>  Steelhead Dreams

Bass Flies: Bob's Marabou Deceiver

Just got this new fly in the arsenal. Bob's Marabou Deciever, grey and white size 2/0 hook. Picked it up at the local Sport Chalet. Typically a salt water fly. I've had good results with this pattern. Taking tips from the local bass fisherman, I was told bigger baits catch bigger bass. Because I can't chuck a swim bait with my fly rod, I figured this will do. The fluffy feathers give the lure extra action that bass like.

One Surf Fly Beach Classic Coming Up!

I never had the chance to attend one of these events. But I'm really gonna try to make this one. No promises though. It's a long trip up to Ventura from Orange County. Not to mention it's early as hell. I still can't get myself up that early in the morning to swing a rod.

Fishing Report Silverwood Lake: No Fish.....at least for us.

Word was going on that the bite was starting to pickup after the snow melt. So, a few weeks a ago we decided to check out Silverwood lake. After seeing a few pics from a fellow fisherman, I was almost sure that it was time. We were on the hunt for big bass. It was our first time to Silverwood Lake so we were not to sure where the fish are. Anyways we decided to ditch work early an head out on a Friday. The word was to head down to Miller Canyon, a short 1 mile hike. The scenery was quite nice along the way. We tried for carp and bass. We failed. However a few guys down the way caught some really big trout. Unfortunately, we were not equipped to take on the trout. ---skunked.

Sclulpin: Good Fly for Largemouth Bass.

Dark Green Sculpin - Produced some decent size largemouth bass at the urban OC lakes for me. Like this bass. It's a little difficult to cast this fly. After getting wet it weighs quite a bit, but my 8wt rod handled it pretty well. You gotta wait till your back cast is a fully extended plus a split second delay before you forward cast. A good double-haul will launch it well.

Video: Movie Trailer "Calico Syndicate" Fly Fishing Southern California

This Group of local guys came out with a movie fishing the Southern California Salt. It's interesting to see guys fly fish beyond the typical trout and steelhead fisheries. This movie trailer shows them off the coast of Catalina Island pulling in some meaty Calico Bass. I haven't gotten the chance to try for Calico Bass, but it looks like I'm gonna have to get some new gear. From what I hear, they've made custom sinking lines to get down into the kelp beds quick. Yeah, this is for sure on my bucket list. Best thing is, it's local. Hope to meet up with these guys to go on a guided trip someday.

Video: Bass On The Fly

 I must say this video impressed me. Ever since I saw this video I've followed Catch Magazine. They really put effort into their fly fishing videos. Not to mention helped me out the best lure to use to catch these bad boys. On my off days, I'll just watch these guys videos all day long. Thankfully spring has just started and I'm now out and about my local lakes.