Guided surf fishing

Guided Surf Fishing in the South Bay Area: Includes tippet material and all flies used that morning. Booking dates and times are determined by the time and date of tidal flows for the best fishing opportunities.

The purpose of these outings is designed to be an intensive learning session. We will discuss gear, knots, presentation (casting, line control), reading the water for structure, long shore currents, rip currants, troughs, pockets and tidal flow (neap tides verses spring tides).

We will also be fishing together. The surf zone can be very tricky, this will help you

in learning the proper techniques of line control in many different situations.

The idea is to have fun and get the information you need to feel at ease fishing the

surf wherever your adventures take you. With hundreds of miles of coastline to explore

the possibilities are endless!! Your safety and enjoyment is my # 1 concern!

Photo by Michelle Pardon

"Important note"

To better serve your needs, if you are new to this sport or are not proficient in casting a sink-tip line at least 60 feet please let me know prior to our meeting on the beach.

There are many aspects of surf fishing that we will cover in a morning, it is very

important to me that you get the most out of our time together.

Photo by Michelle Pardon

You need to learn to fly cast before you can learn to fly fish.

I will call or e-mail you 2 or 3 days in advance to confirm your day of guided surf fishing.

You never know how "Mother Nature" can change things up,

it's as important to me as it is to you.

(Please e-mail me for availability and times)

We practice catch and release only.

$200.00 half day - 1 person

$250.00 half day - 2 persons

$300.00 half day - 3 persons

Please contact me for larger group rates

I will also have photos taken of our trip together to record that catch of a lifetime and will be more than happy to email them to you or send them to you on a disc.

Photos by: Michelle Pardon

Gratuity is not required with all services but gratefully appreciated.

What to bring: Waders, boots & wading belt, light weight water proof jacket,

stripping basket, sun glasses, hat, sun screen, disposable water camera, snacks, water,

a valid CA fishing license and the desire to learn !

If you chose to wet wade, foot protection is recommended.

Gear selection: 5wt - 8wt rod, weighted fly lines ranging from 100/200 grain for

5/6 wt rods, 200/300 grain for 7/8 wt rods.

If there is any other information that I may provide for you on my site

please e-mail me at jeffpriest12@yahoo.com with any suggestions

and I'll do what I can to better serve you.

Thank you

Species Include:

Corbina
Barred Perch, Shiner

Walleye & Zebra Perch
Halibut
Yellowfin Croaker

White Seabass
Sand sharks, Leopard sharks & Rays

and what ever "Mother nature" has to offer.

Basic Knot's

Life can be complicated itself, fly fishing doesn't need to be.

Here are some basic knots I use to keep it simple.

No tapered leaders just straight fluorocarbon,

maybe a bite tippet on larger quarry

or toothy critters.

( this does not refer to freshwater)

For more information email Jeff @ jeffpriest12@yahoo.com