Fly fishing in Southern California is definitely a matter of finding the right spots. With all the urban sprawl, that isn’t necessarily the easiest thing to do.
When one thinks of Southern California, many images come to mind. You might think of the perfect weather and white sandy beaches of San Diego. The glamour and congestion of sprawling Los Angeles might be what you think of first. It is not very likely that fly fishing in Southern California will be your first thought. Unless, of course, you are a serious fly fisherman.
Fly fishing in Southern California is alive and well. The area offers a wide variety of locations that rank among the best in the country for fishing opportunities. The fly fishing community is well organized here also. Fishing clubs are growing in popularity and they offer everything from training and information to organized fishing events.
If you are planning a fishing vacation and have a family that does not share your consuming lust for the sport, Southern California is one of the best choices that you can make. What to do with the family is always at the top of the to-do list when planning such a trip. When you are thinking of a fly in fishing trip to a remote lodge in Northern Canada, this is admittedly a serious problem. In Southern California, it is a very minor concern.
Some of the best fly fishing in Southern California can be found a stone’s throw from Los Angeles and if you can not find diversion for your family while you fish there, you will not be able to find it anywhere. Unlike many other locations, weather is not a big concern and season is not quite as important in Southern California. The climate allows virtually year round fishing opportunities. The locals consider Spring to be the best fishing time especially for fly fishing for trout, but when they say best, they mean best and not only time.
This is one of the beautiful things about the sport of fly fishing. It has spread across the world and there is no one place where you must go to find the thrill of it. You can really take just the opposite approach to your trip planning. First, think of the part of the world that you want to visit. Think of that place that fires your own imagination and then investigate the fly fishing potential there. In the case of fly fishing in Southern California, a bit of a look below the surface past the many other sights and attractions will reveal opportunities that will stack up with fishing anywhere.
By: Richard Chapo
Posts Tagged ‘Fishing Fly’
Fly Fishing in Southern California
April 29th, 2010Fishing Line
April 7th, 2010
Fishing can be done with the help of a hook, a line and a rod. Modern sport fishing can be classified into two categories; saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing. The most common strategies of fishing are called: bait fishing (often referred as still-fishing in North America and bottom fishing in UK), fly fishing and spin-fishing.
In bait fishing dead or live bait is fixed to a hook, with a small rod, a heavy line and a reel. The bait fixed to the bottom moves up and down attracting the fish. This bait can also be reeled mid-depth to lure fish that are located centrally. Most of the time anglers attach a leader in between the regular nylon and the hook. They also make use of Dacron line so that in case the fish attempts to bit the line it can be averted. You will find fishing lines in different diameters and strengths. Fishing lines are chosen in accordance with the type and weight of the fish that one is going to catch.
The rod that is used for spin fishing is much longer than the bait fishing rod. The rods used for fly-fishing are about 3m or 10 ft high and these rods are much lighter than the ones used for spin fishing and bait fishing.
The flies that are used for dry fly-fishing float on the water; on the other hand flies used for wet fly fishing sink in the water.
Normally a 17cm long line consisting of a hook made from animals’ bone which measures 3-4 cms is used. The bone holds on to the stick due to fiber string and bees wax that is used. The 1 m cord that is attached to the tip of the rod allows it be submerged and pulled out from the water when a fish is stuck to it.
Normally branded fishing line lasts longer and the right line will always make you feel satisfied. Fishing line was made from linen, cotton and silk during early 1900’s. These lines had washed, spooled and had to be spread out and dried thoroughly to prevent it from rotting.
While fishing in rough conditions pick a monofilament which is usually tough. For fishing in clear water select a clear, thin line. When fishing in undergrowth vegetation go in for thin and tough line and to avoid losing a big catch one must learn to fix the knots well.
By: Ian Pennington
Trout Fishing Techniques – Spinning Rod and Fly Fishing
March 6th, 2010
There is no doubt that fly fishing is the most popular trout fishing techniques.
