Tag Archives: surf

Review: The Thomas & Thomas Exocett Surf for the Demands of Coastal Fly Fishing

Posted on October 31, 2017 by timharden

Fly fishing the surf is no beach picnic. The elements alone — especially on the Pacific — can be demanding. Trekking through the cold water, navigating the occasional rogue wave (that has potential to kill you if you’re taken down … Continue reading →

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The Dynamic Duo: Sage Switch Rods for Fly Fishing the Striper Surf

Posted on May 31, 2017 by flyfishingtravel

In my years of fly fishing in California, I’ve frequently heard anglers say that there isn’t really any fly fishing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Many anglers commit to trout or steelheading (generally 5+ hours away), and there are … Continue reading →

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Back on the water.

Posted on July 11, 2015 by flyfishingtravel

Finally. As an angling addict, the last three months have been tough. All plans had been on hold as I worked through rehab following a hip replacement surgery (in my 30s!). In fact, the months leading up to surgery were … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Fly Fishing the Coast

Posted on August 16, 2014 by flyfishingtravel

One reason why I love fly fishing the surf in the words of another: “When my eyes turn toward the Pacific, what I find is not myself, but the world. I’m faced with the vastness of the planet, standing on … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing and Surfing: The Weekend One-Two

Posted on May 5, 2014 by flyfishingtravel

The San Francisco Bay area of the Central Coast is an incredible place to live. Within one day, someone can snowboard Tahoe, surf the Pacific, go to a winery in Napa, and have dinner in San Francisco. For me, there … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on March 23, 2014 by flyfishingtravel

The weekend has come and gone, and upon the Friday’s arrival, the drain of a few exhausting and stressful weeks clouded my ability to see the potential for a fun weekend in the sun. After a decent night of sleep, … Continue reading →

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