Tuesday, August 6, 2013

The Ultimate Surf Class





Want to take your flyfishing skills to the next level? Then you need to attend “The Fly Zone” surf series with Al Quattrocchi and Jim Solomon. These two seasoned anglers will walk you through all the techniques and secrets to becoming more proficient in the California surf. “The Fly Zone” will be a two day boot camp clinic - The first day will be in the classroom refining your tackle, learning about productive fly patterns, how to read the water for structure and current and then to the neighboring park to improve your shooting head casting skills for distance, safety and accuracy. The second day will be an early morning rendezvous to the beach to apply what you learned in the classroom. Their objective - To teach you how to catch more fish, efficiently and with less aggravation. Don’t miss this opportunity - let Al and Jim put you In “The Fly Zone”.

Al Quattrocchi has spent most of his life fishing the surf with spinning and fly gear. He started the One Surf Fly about 6 years ago to engage many newcomers to the joys of fly fishing the surf and to promote and support our local fishery and fly shops. Al also teamed up with mako master, Conway Bowman to co-host the Carp Throwdown in San Diego each June. Al prides himself as a profession fly tier for Umpqua. He lectures and teaches at local fly clubs and shops on local species and loves to shoot photos, video and write an article or two for some of our popular saltwater fly fishing magazines. Al’s favorite California surf fish is the corbina!

Jim Solomon is a FFF MCI casting instructor, OSF team member and a long time member of the Wilderness Flyfishng club. Jim and Al along with many of their fishing buddies pull together the Double Haul Ball each year in Long Beach. When Jim is not fishing in Montana or the Sierras he spends many days on our local beaches. Jim has caught many exotic species in our local surf, including spot fin croaker, striped bass, sargo, corbina and white sea bass. If you asked Jim he would probably consider himself a corbina junkie!

Friday, August 2, 2013

How to Carry Stuff


I have fly fished for 40 plus years and during that time I have wrestled with several different ways to carry all the “stuff” that is, in my humble opinion, necessary for a quality day on the water.  When I first started I used a simple fly box stuffed into my shirt pocket and a couple of spools of tippet material and I went out and had fun.  As I progressed in the hobby I accumulated more “stuff” and eventually bought an inexpensive cotton vest that was soon bulging with fly boxes, floatant, rain shell, leaders, tippet and an assortment of other things that I was certain I couldn’t live without.  By the mid 80s I was getting back and neck strain from the accumulated weight that I was carrying around. I decided I needed to try something else and got a really nice chest pack from JW Outfitters, whittled down my payload and still seemed to catch just as many fish with half the stuff. Six years ago I retired the chest pack and got a new Simms vest that certainly was a pleasure to wear compared to my old cotton piece. About that same time, however I found myself fishing more and more locally and for many other species besides trout.  This necessitated major planning before each outing.  Taking out boxes of surf flies and replacing them with boxes of carp, bass or trout flies and the corresponding leaders and tippets was a chore that inevitably resulted in boxes that had that “killer fly” being left at home.

 Eventually the whole mess evolved into different gear storage for different species.

For trout, I still prefer my Simms Guide vest.  It has a ton of storage, I still can’t leave much behind, and because of the way the vest is designed the weight is distributed well and I can carry a ton of gear in comfort. 

Simms vest is well designed and comfortable.

For boat fishing I use an Umpqua Famous 2500 Boat Bag, which will hold 5 or 6 big fly boxes, rain shell, pliers, sunscreen, granola bars, camera, Boga Grip, extra Buff and a whole pile of other stuff too. It has a hard bottom that will withstand the abuse that is unique to fishing from a boat.  The top is an excellent worktable that is connected by a waterproof zipper that keeps everything inside dry.  Best damn boat bag I’ve ever owned.  Umpqua video shows some of the great features of this piece.



Carp and surf fishing have a lot of similarities other than the flies (there are some flies that will work for both) and you need to be very mobile and unencumbered.  I finally decided on an Orvis  Safe Passage Sling Pack.  It is very well designed, everything is accessible quickly and easily, and it swivels out of the way for easy casting.  

The Orvis sling in use at Annini Beach, Kauai

I realize that every angler has different and very specific needs but, by refining how you carry your gear, you can get out on the water without forgetting the important things if you have it all organized and ready to go. Just think outside the vest!

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Used Gear Updated


Here's an updated list of our used gear.  
Keep in mind that this is a dynamic list and we get new gear in regularly. 
Call Steve to check on current stock or if you are looking for something specific. (818) 785-7306 


 Reels. 
               1. Henschel Black & Silver 3 AR RF RH EX/EX+ In original Box/Bag $400 
               2.  Redington AL 7/8 original box/bag paperwork EX/EX+ pre Sage $50 
               3.  Islander  TS2  #184 EX/EX+ in original box/bag and with paperwork $200 
               4. Seamaster Mark III DM EX/EX+ NIB  LH with paperwork  $800 
         5.  Seamaster Mark II  DM EX/EX+ NIB LH  with paperwork $800 
               6.  Steel Fin Vario 10  0225 RH EX in original bag + paperwork $200 
         7. Gold Cup GC IV EX/EX+  in original box/bag $100 
         8.  Steel Fin  Vario 6 #0227 RH EX/EX+ in original bag $200 
         9. White River Conservationist #3 LA LH EX $60 
       10. White River Conservationist #2 LA  LH EX $60 
       11. Bauer LOHR #44 LH EX in original bag  $215 
       12. Galvan 3.5 EX/EX+ in original box $150 
       13. Abel #4 + arm LH EX/EX+ in original box and bag $250 
             14. Bauer M3  EX/EX+ $175 
       15. Teton 6 EX some rim scratches $75
       16. Loop spool probably 3 EX in original bag $30
       17. Abel #3 +arm LH EX in original bag 
       18. Teton 8-10 EX some rim scratches $79.95

      Rods    
   1. G. Loomis 9’12wt IMX bag only EX $175
   2. G. Loomis? Unmarked 9’ 6wt rod one piece, no bag or tube  EX-$150.
   3. Shakespeare EDA VG- no tube/bag  $15.00
   4. Browning 222991 no bag or tube $25
   5. Martin Classic reel with Mitchell 507 rod no bag or tube. EX $50
   6. SA/3M G 7 8’8” 7wt.  G2425 correct tube, wrong top and bag EX $125
   7. Winston 8’4wt IM6 in correct bag/tube.EX $175
   8. Sage GFL 790 Sage bag/tube EX- $125 
   9. Sage 1090 RPLXI sage bag/tube EX $175
  10. Powell Hexigraph Powell tube/bag missing fighting butt and wrong tube top EX $150
  11. Scott G 8’6” 2 wt. correct tube/case $250
  12. Lee Wulff Garcia 2076 9’ S. W. missing ftng. butt + sack & dented tube. Vg+/EX- $150
  13.  J. Kennedy Fisher 9’ 13Wt. 2 piece graphite EX/EX+ no tube or bag. $150
  14.  Thomas & Thomas 8’6” 13 wt.  3 piece New in correct tube and sack  $400 
  15.  Abel 9’ 11 wt. EX/EX+ 3 piece in correct tube and sack $225 
  16.  Abel 9’ 9 wt. EX/EX+   3 piece in correct tube and sack $200  
  17.  Winston 9’ 6 wt. BXTR EX/WX+ 3 piece in original tube & bag $150 
  18.   Sage Launch 990-4 EX in original tube $150
  19.   G. Loomis IMX 8’6” 10/11 wt. 2 piece in black Loomis case with bag. EX $175
   20. Winston XTR 9’ 8wt. 3 piece EX correct tube /bag $175 
    21. Winston 9’ 10wt. XDLT EX 3 piece correct tube/ wrong  bag  $175  
    22. Sage 586 RPL EX- sage tube/bag  $150 
    23. S.A./3M  System G 8  G2487 8’9” 8 wt. EX/EX- correct   tube/bag $125 
    24. Winston 9’ 8wt XD EX/EX- correct tube wrong label wrong sack, added
    25. J. Kennedy Fisher 9’ 13 wt  2 piece glass rod EX no tube/ brown rod sack $149
    26. Sage 896-3 SP EX correct tube/bag $250 
    27. SA/3M  G 4 G2382 7’ 11” EX  2 piece no tube/ wrong bag  $100 
    28. SA/3M  G 7 G2922 8’4”  7 wt. 2 piece EX. Correct tube and bag. $125 
    29. SA/3M G 5 G 2388 8’ 3” 5wt 2 piece EX correct tube and bag $125 
    30. Scott G 9011/3 T 9’ 11wt. EX/EX+ no tube/correct bag $175  
    31. S age 890 SP+ EX . No tube/Sage bag $175








Friday, May 24, 2013

Used Gear


We just picked up a collection of used rods and reels that includes some really cool stuff. Check it out!



Reels
                                          
1          1.   Henschel Black & Silver 3 AR RF RH EX/EX+ In original Box/Bag $400
2          2.    Scientific Angler Maroon System 3 salt water + extra spool  with bags $250
3          3.   StreamLine SL 3N original bag + spool (original box/bag) $175
4          4.    J.Ryall Jr. in original bag EX/EX+ $200
5          5.   Abel Super 8 EX/EX+ original box/bag plus paperwork $350
6          6.   Redington AL 7/8 original box/bag paperwork EX/EX+ pre Sage $50
7          7.   Abel Super 14 Clear EX/EX+ in original  box (12), bag $350
8          8.    Islander  TS2  #184 EX/EX+ in original box/bag and with paperwork $200
            9.     Seamaster Mark III DM EX/EX+ NIB  LH with paperwork  $800
10.Seamaster Mark II  DM EX/EX+ NIB LH  with paperwork $800
11. Seamaster Mark III  DM EX some scratches in original bag $600 
12. ATH Rio Orbigo F2 #4197 in original leather bag EX/EX+ still with hang tag. $400
13. Steel Fin Vario 10  0225 RH EX in original bag + paperwork $200
14. Steel Fin Vario 120 0086 RH EX in original bag $200
15. Gold Cup GC IV EX/EX+  in original box/bag $100
16. Steel Fin Spectra #617 EX/EX+ in original bag with paperwork $200
17. Steel Fin  Vario 6 #0227 RH EX/EX+ in original bag $200
18. White River Conservationist #3 LA LH EX $60
19. White River Conservationist #2 LA  LH EX $60
20. Danielson Loop Salmon #1114 LH EX $275
21. Cortland Embassy 40 LH EX/EX+ $60
22. Abel #3 with arm LH EX in original box/bag + paperwork $250
23. Abel 3N with arm LH EX in original bag $225
24. Bauer LOHR #44 LH EX in original bag  $215
25. Galvan 3.5 EX/EX+ in original box $150
26. Abel #4 + arm LH EX/EX+ in original box and bag $250
27 Galvan T8 EX/EX+ in original bag $225
28.  Bauer M3  EX/EX+ $175
29. Teton 6 EX $60
30. StreamLine #2LH  in original bag + extra spool in original bag EX/EX+ $175
31. Sreamline 0 spool in box EX/EX+ $30
32. Loop spool probably 3 EX in original bag $30






Rods                                            
1.   Thomas & Thomas 8’6” 13 wt.  3 piece New in correct tube and sack  $400
2.   Abel 9’ 11 wt. EX/EX+ 3 piece in correct tube and sack $225
3.   Abel 9’ 9 wt. EX/EX+    3 piece in correct tube and sack $200
4.   Custom Sage 9’ 8wt. graphite IV bag only $100
5.   Winston 9’ 6 wt. BXTR  EX/WX+ 3 piece in original tube & bag $150
6.   Sage Launch  990-4 EX in original tube $150
7.   Sage custom blank old graphite salt water missing fighting butt 1010?  In G. G. Loomis bag only. VG- $50
8.   G. Loomis IMX 8’6” 10/11 wt. 2 piece in black Loomis case with bag. EX $175
9.   Winston IM6XD 9’ 12 wt. 2 piece no tube/wrong sack EX- $125
11.  Winston  9’ 12 wt. XDLT 3 piece in correct tube/bag EX $175
12.  Scott G9011-3 Ex/Ex- in correct tube and bag     $165
13.  Winston IM6 9’10wt. 2 piece EX correct tube/bag $150
14. Winston XTR 9’ 8wt. 3 piece EX correct tube /bag $175
15. Winston 9’ 10wt. XDLT EX 3 piece correct tube/ wrong bag $175
16. Sage 586 RPL EX- sage tube/bag  $150
17. S.A./3M  System G 8  G2487 8’9” 8 wt. EX/EX- correct tube/bag $125
18. Winston 9’ 8wt XD EX/EX- correct tube wrong label wrong sack, added fighting butt $150
19. J. Kennedy Fisher 9’ 13 wt  2 piece glass rod EX no tube/ brown rod sack $100
20. Sage 896-3 SP EX correct tube/bag $250
21. SA/3M  G 4 G2382 7’ 11” EX  2 piece no tube/ wrong bag  $100
22. SA/3M  G 7 G2922 8’4”  7 wt. 2 piece EX. Correct tube and bag. $125
23. SA/3M G 5 G 2388 8’ 3” 5wt 2 piece EX correct tube and bag $125
24. G. Loomis FR782 IMX 6’6” 2 piece  EX no tube/correct bag $150
25. Scott G 9011/3 T 9’ 11wt. EX/EX+ no tube/correct bag $175
26. Sage 890 SP+ EX . No tube/Sage bag $175


Thursday, April 4, 2013

Show Specials


Some show specials that you may want to take advantage of @ ourExpo this weekend

Ross USA Reel Promotion Details: Purchase a Ross USA reel and you can purchase a matching spare spool for the reel at 50% off the suggested retail price. This discount is only available during the Expo. For each Ross USA reel purchased you can purchase one matching spare spool. There is no limit to the number of reels you are allowed to purchase
SA Fly Line Trade-In: Time to replace those fly lines? Get $20 off a newMastery line for each used (in any condition) line you trade in.  Only one line can be traded in per new fly line purchased.

Umpqua Pack Program: Purchase a new Umpqua pack at the event and receive a free UPG Flybox from Umpqua.

Buff: Buy 2 Buffs and get 25% off.

Pacific Fly Group: Be sure to stop the PFG booth and restock your fly box.  Super quality flies for just $12/DZ.

Rio Fly Line: Free 3 pack of Rio Leaders with purchase of Rio Fly Line.

Sage: Free Rio Fly Line with purchase of a Sage rod.

Winston: Buy a Winston “Green” rod and have your name inscribed on the rod free of charge.

Costa Sunglasses: Free gift with sunglass purchase

Look for other show specials throughout the Expo.


 
Bring your $25 off $100 purchase coupon (on regular priced items) or, if making a large purchase, take advantage of our “We pay the Tax” (on regular priced merchandise only) offer.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Fly Fishing Expo Info



Here is the presentation schedule for the April 6-7th Fishermen's Spot event. We hope you will join us both days to take in some of these great presentations. On Sunday April 7 we will have manufacturer’s reps on hand from over 20 major fly fishing brands so that you can see for yourself what’s available. Enjoy!

SATURDAY April 6th

9:30AM: - "Fly Fishing the Surf" Local surf guide Jeff Priest is the man to get you started or up your game in the surf. When, where, and how to get going in this fun fishery that is so close to home.

11:00AM - "Fishing Missouri River Hatches, Montana" Jason Newmack from The Lodge at Eagle Rock. The Missouri River has amazing hatches and Jason Newmack will help sort out what flies and when.

12:30PM - "Carp Fishing in Southern California" Conway Bowman host of Fly Fishing the World. Conway has fished all over the globe for many exotic species but he still loves to carp fish right here in So Cal. So much so that he also hosts the annual Carp Throw Down on Lake Henshaw. Find out more about this great gamefish.

2 :00PM - "Seasons on the San Juan River, New Mexico" Chris Taylor from Fishheads of the San Juan River Lodge. Chris and his guides are masters on the mighty San Juan. Flies, gear and techniques will be discussed in this informative presentation.

3:30PM - "Dry Fly Fishing the Yellowstone Region" Nelson Ishiyama from Henry's Fork Lodge> Nelson has fished the Yellowstone region for over 40 years. His knowledge of the area’s dry fly fishing is unsurpassed.

5:00PM - "The Calico Syndicate" The Movie and Kona Beer. Learn from the Calico masters about patterns and techniques for this uniquely So Cal game fish. The guys will be sharing a 17 minute trailer of their great movie which will be on the shelves this summer. Since the boys are sponsored by Kona Brewing Company they decided to bring some ice cold Longboard Lager to share too.

SUNDAY April 7th:

10:00AM - "Secrets for Success in the Eastern Sierra" David D' Beaupre from Sierra Trout Magnet. Season is almost upon us and David will give you the tools to get off to a great start for the new trout year.

11:30AM - "Salmon, Steelhead and Trout in Small Streams, Sitka, Alaska" from Tad Kisaka of Classic Casting Adventures. Fishing small, wild, intimate, rivers for bright sea run Steelhead and Salmon is a passion for Tad Kisaka. Learn how affordable and accessible this fishery can be.

1:00PM - "East Cape Big Game, Baja, California" Jeff deBrown from The Reel Baja. Jeff is an expert on the many species that inhabit the waters of Baja. Want to chase Roosterfish on the beach, tease sailfish to the fly or pull on Yellowfin Tuna? Jeff is the man.

2:30PM - "Fly Fishing the California Delta" John Sherman from Simms. You have seen John’s photos on the cover of many fly fishing magazines and his home, literally on the banks of the Delta ensure a superb presentation on the awesome fishery.

Any questions please feel free to call the shop.

(818) 785-7306
The Spot.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Orvis Day December 9th



Hi Everyone,


The Fishermen's Spot is hosting an Orvis Day to be held at the shop this Sunday, December 9th from 
10 am - 4pm. We will be offering casting programs, meet and greet Orvis guides, raffles, sales, discounts and more. See below for details!

For the first forty customers who spend $50 dollars on Orvis merchandise: You will receive a $25 off coupon towards your products.

• Raffles through out the day that will include a fully loaded Orvis lanyard.

• Order any Orvis Hydros reel and receive $50.00 off (not combinable with any other Orvis offer.)
Meet the Orvis Pro Staff who will be presenting at the shop on Orvis Day: 

Terry Gunn: Lee's Ferry, Arizona.

Terry Gunn is co-owner of Lees Ferry Anglers Fly Shop and Guide Service and Cliff Dwellers Lodge in Marble Canyon AZ. Lees Ferry Anglers is one of the largest guide service's in the US with 14 full time year-round guides. Terry has been a full time fishing guide since 1983 and is an internationally recognized fly fishing expert, author, photographer, and speaker. Terry has fished around the world in both fresh and saltwater. Come learn more about this incredible fishery and meet Terry.

Jimmie Morales: Western Sierra and Yosemite.

Come join Jimmie and learn more about fly fish California's Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and the majestic High Sierra. The Sierra Nevada, from Yosemite National Park south, through the Sierra National Forest, King's Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, offer up some great fly fishing opportunities.

Hutch Hutchinson: Regional Sales Manager for Orvis.


Hutch will be giving a clinic titled " A Time To Switch" showing just how versatile a switch rod can be for our western rivers. Hutch has been featured on several TV programs, he has been (and currently) the “Guide School Casting Instructor” for the Orvis Endorsed Western Guide Rendezvous’ since the mid-90’s and has been the Guide Trainer and Consultant to many Lodges, Outfitters, Guide Services and Guides around the world for over 20 years.  He is considered by many to be a “Guides Guide”.   In 2008 he designed and built the worlds first and only 1.2 mile, $100,000, 18 hole Fly Casting Course in Bend, OR

For the past 14 years Hutch has been the Southwest Regional Business Manager for the Orvis Company.  He and his family live in Basalt, CO surrounded by 3 Gold Medal trout streams.  One of his passions is helping anyone further their fly fishing pursuits, especially his wife Paige and 4.5yr old son Ryder. 

Capt Vaughn Podmore: Local Southern California Saltwater and Surf.

Vaughn has more than 20 years experience fly fishing and fine tuning our local waters. Having spent so much time in the water, he is in touch with the tides and winds and trusts his instincts and experience to put anglers on the fish. Vaughn has been a licensed guide since 2000 and also holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master 50 ton captain's license.

Jim Roberts: Wild Waters Fly Fishing, CA

Jim Roberts first picked up a fly rod at 13 and since has spent countless days on the water learning various aspects of the sport. He has accumulated a wide range of experience in the fly fishing industry, from producer of fly fishing videos, fly shop owner, instructor, guide, writer, and manufacturer. But he still enjoys the thrill and excitement of getting somebody into a fish or sharing knowledge with a fellow angler.

Fishing different waters from Argentina to Alaska for the past twenty years, Jim Roberts has learned what it takes to catch fish in a variety of settings and conditions. His passion for chasing any fish with a fly is matched by his desire to teach others about fly fishing.

Jim first got his guide license in 1995 and has been taking fly fishers on enjoyable trips ever since. With over twenty years experience and his professional training as a teacher, Jim is able to share his knowledge to help other anglers make it to the next level. His goal is to make fly fishing instruction as fun and rewarding as possible.

COME OUT AND JOIN IN ON THE FUN:

The Fishermens Spot
14411 Burbank Boulevard
CA 91401-4824
(818)785-7306)

See you on Sunday!!


The Spot.