March Madness on the West Side

March Browns and just general trout madness is what's happening NOW. Savvy California anglers are already checking-in with Sierra Fly Fisher regarding some of the service's early season waters. Impressive fishing is to be had on the Merced and the Kings. Both have year round waters. Sierra Fly Fisher's March Brown camp is promising to be better than ever because no one will be looking over their shoulder for fear of sudden and dangerous spikes in flows due to runoff. Sure flows will fluctuate but, again, in no way as intense as normal. Shame to think that one should take advantage of mother nature but she laid the cards on the table and the cards say "Well, yeah it was a sucky winter but if you want to fish early season, be my guest!". Give SFF a call ASAP at (559) 683-7664 if you care to discuss!




* Featured photos by Andrew Maurer and Bernard Yin

Pyramid Lake Cutthroats With Dave Stanley

Pyramid Lake, Nevada is famous for being home to giant Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and fly fishers from all over make the annual pilgrimage to sample this great winter/spring fishery.  There are many anglers but only a few connect with the really big specimens each year and our guest speaker, veteran guide and outfitter, Dave Stanley guided many of these successful anglers.  

Dave also authored the definitive No-Nonsense guide “Fly  Fishing in Nevada” and has many years experience guiding and fishing in this region.  Join us Saturday, February  10, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for an informative day with Dave and Scientific Angler, Ross and Umpqua representative Darin Elmore.  Dave’s presentations will be at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. but he will be in the shop all day to answer questions about this world-class fishery.  See you at the Spot.

World Class Yellowtail Fishing

Join us in a sleepy Mexican village on Isla Cedros, BCS, Mexico. The waters surrounding Cedros offer world class Yellowtail from 15-40 lbs and Calico Bass to 12 lbs and it's just a short (5-15 minute) super panga ride from the harbor. 

The summer months bring these fish near, or to, the surface, crashing bait. This makes for the supreme fly rod experience. 
Cedros has been a go to destination for conventional anglers for quite some time now but, fly rodders have been few and far between. Fishing is from super pangas, two anglers per boat, and the fish can be seen chasing bait, squid, mackerel and anchovies, on the surface. Besides the schools of Yellows off shore and Calicos in the weeds there are White Sea Bass, Bonita, Barracuda and all the other species you would expect to find in So. Cal waters. 

All inclusive package from San Yisdro, CA includes round trip transfer to Ensenada, round trip air from Ensenada to Cedros, four nights food and lodging, and three and one half (long) days fishing with two anglers per panga. Does not include gratuities, alcoholic beverages, and Mexican fishing license. 

Cost is $1795.00.
Dates: July 9-13 or October 15-19
First date is filling up fast. Please call Ken or David at The Spot (818) 785-7306 to reserve your spot or get more information for this amazing trip. 

80 Miles Of Exclusive Water

Fish With The Spot This Summer

Imagine being the only group of anglers on an exclusive 80 miles of a world class trout water. Browns, Rainbows and even some Northern Pike abound in waters only accessible by permission of the Blackfoot tribe. This is River Ranche, located on the Bow River near Calgary, Alberta, Canada and just an easy flight away. 

Fishermen’s Spot will be taking a group of anglers north to enjoy this fantastic fishery July 28-August 3 2012 and you are invited to come along.  This is a great opportunity to fish a very lightly fished section of this World Class river and stay at a very comfortable facility.  In addition, you may take a cultural side trip during your stay to learn about the traditions and lore of the Blackfoot people.

  

Accommodations, meals, 6 Nights with 4 float trips $ 2250+5% GST/person with optional 5^th day of fishing.

Transportation to Calgary, license, adult beverages and gratuities extra.

Deposit 25%/person balance 60 days before trip.  Call Steve at the shop (818) 785-7306 for more details or email steve@fishermensspot.com.

Squeezing-In Fly Time via So. Cal. Salt

It's amazing how many So Cal anglers know of the opportunities on the beach yet never get there. I have dabbled with this for several years and am only now building myself a proper stripping basket. In other words, I am pretty guilty as well. I love my trout and my granite-lined streams. So, all that aside, this season has proven to be exceptional for surf perch. These fish are fun, strong and provide a great excuse for a pre-work stroll on the sand.... Give it a shot!
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Win An Orvis Helios Rod

Win an Orvis Helios Rod

To help launch the Orvis Green Phone in Fishermen’s Spot we are giving away an Orvis Helios rod of your choice in a drawing to be held February 29^th 2012. 

What is the Orvis Green Phone? 

Basically it is a direct connection to purchase anything that Orvis lists in their many catalogs and their website.  Need a nice scarf for your lady, Cashmere Sweater, or a flannel shirt?  You can now order it on the Green Phone at Fishermen’s Spot and it will be shipped direct to you from Orvis with no standard shipping charges.  In addition, if you receive Orvis in-store discount coupons you can now use those on the Green Phone at Fishermen’s Spot and get free standard shipping too.  It’s a win- win and, maybe, win a new Helios rod as well.

How do I enter to win?

Each time you make a purchase on the Green Phone in Fishermen’s Spot, between now and March 1^st 2012, your name and email will be entered into the drawing.  You will be notified via email if you are the winner.  It’s that simple. 

How do I use the Green Phone?

It’s very simple to order from Orvis on the Green Phone.  Just stop by our store and tell us which product from the catalogs or website you would like to order.  We will call on our direct line into the Orvis order desk and give your name and shipping information to the operator and hand the phone to you to place the order. That’s it!  The product will be shipped to the address that you have specified.

Orvis has hundreds of thousands of products in their catalogs and now you can access it right here at the Spot and get free shipping and use those in-store coupons as well.

When Can I Start?

The Green Phone is already installed and ready at the Spot.  We have Orvis catalogs available or you can access the Orvis website while you are at the store. 

The more times you order the more opportunity you have to win.

Great Weekend Ahead

Don't miss our annual kick off to the Holiday Season. 

Abel/Winston Day
Saturday December 10
with Dale Hightower

All sales over $100 you wil receive a gift certificate for 10% off the pre-tax value. Good for 120 days from date of purchase.
All sales over $300 will include sales tax & gift certificate for 10% of the pre-tax value. Good for 120 days from date of purchase. These specials may not be combined with Winston and Abel Specials.

20% off all new and used books and DVDs (great gifts).

Buy any Winston "green" rod or Abel reel and we will include sales tax and shipping if we don't have the product in stock. In addition, you can buy an artist graphic or fish graphic Abel at standard black reel pricing. Plus we will throw in 
a Scientific Angler fly line (value to $70) as a bonus when you buy the combo.

Henry Winkler Book Signing
Sunday December 11

Veteran TV and movie actor Henry Winkler loves the sport of fly fishing so much that he has written a book about it.  He will be in the shop on Sunday from 1p.m. - 3 p.m. to talk about his experiences and sign copies of his book.

Lotsa stuff happening at the Spot.

Contact information.