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By Sean Fenner, May 28, 2009 4:29 pm

The Brown Trout (Salmo Trutta) is also known by it’s anadromous form the Sea Trout. The Brown Trout is considered to be native to Europe and parts of Asai, but have been planted all over the world as a sport fish. They are usually found in well oxygenated waters (especially in mountain streams) and hold in water where there are undercut banks, submereged rocks, and overhanging vegitation. Browns are oppertunistic feeders in Freshwater feeding on; insects, smaller fish (including other trout), mice, birds, etc.

Time of year: Early Spring through Late Fall

Flies: Dries, Nymphs, Emergers, Streamers

Rod and Reel: 0-5 Weight Rod and Reel depending on the water (6-9 Foot Rod with good action, and WF or DT Floating line)

Locations: Many Mountain Streams throughout the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and Sierra Mountains.

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By Sean Fenner, May 22, 2009 6:18 pm

The Okuma Tempest Fly Fishing Combo has become my everyday 5 weight fly fishing set up. I use the combo for everything warm water related.  For Bass at Park Lakes, Carp on the LA River, and for Trout in the larger mountain streams. It’s not that I don’t own other fly rods and reels, it’s just that I can’t put this on down. The quality that you are getting at an affordable price is amazing. The Adjustable one way roller bearing drag system is amazingly reliable and I have not experienced slippage one time. The rod casts just as good as any $300 rod that I have tried and the backbone really holds up. The largest fish that I landed with this setup was a 12 pound Carp on the LA River and the rod didn’t feel stressed at all. This combo comes in a 5 & 8 weight setup and I would buy both if I were you at Okuma!

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By Sean Fenner, May 20, 2009 8:06 pm

The Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)is species of fish from the Cichlid family. This fish is native to South America were it is commonly sold as a food source, but has been introduced around the world from people not realizing how big they get as an aquarium fish and dumping them into their local waters.  Oscars are also introduced as a popular game fish along side Peacock Bass and Pacu in places with a tropical climate such as Florida, Singapore, and even Oahu, (Hawaii). Oscars can be voracious predators , and will smack almost any baitfish looking fly that come across their mouth when active!

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By Sean Fenner, May 18, 2009 12:19 pm

The Spotted Bass (Micropterus punctulatus) is a species of Black Bass that looks very similar to the Largemouth Bass. A common way to distinguish the Spotted from the Largemouth is the more broken coloration of the lateral line, and the Spotted Bass has a mouth that more resembles a Smallmouth Bass. The Spotted Bass is native to the Mississippi River Basin, but has been introduced into a few Southern California Waters. Their Diet  is very similar to the Largemouth Bass.

Time of year: Early Spring through Late Fall

Flies: Streamers, Bait fish imitations, Worm Imitations, Poppers, Frogs, Crayfish Imitations

Rod and Reel: 5-8 Weight Rod and Reel (7-9 Foot Rod with stiff action, and WF or DT Floating line)

Locations: A few Southern California Lakes and Park Lakes

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By Sean Fenner, May 15, 2009 7:58 pm

The Yellow Bullhead Catfish (Ameiurus natalis) or commonly know as a “Mud Cat” ranges anywhere from a black to yellowish in color depending on it’s habitat. It can be distinguished from the Brown and Black Bullhead Catfish by it’s white barbels. Yellow Bullheads are voracious in appetite scavenging for food constantly. They will eat anything from plants, to baitfish, to snails, to worms.  On average they live up to 7 years and get to be about 18 inches long and weigh around 2 pounds. Females lay about 2,000 to 7,000 eggs and will guard the nest for a couple of months (the eggs usually hatch withing about 7-10 days). These fish typically fall under the “Roughfish” category and are seldom targeted, even though they put up a good fight relative to their size.

Time of year: Mid Spring through Late Fall

Flies: Streamers, Nymphs, Poppers, Catfish can go after almost any type of fly

Rod and Reel: 3-5 Weight Rod and Reel (7-9 Foot Rod with good action, and WF Sinking Tip or Floating line)

Locations: Many Urban Park Lakes

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By Sean Fenner, May 11, 2009 1:00 pm

The California Department of Fish and game has posted the list of the fishing spots that they will be stocking this week for Region 5-South Coast Region. Remember to practice catch and release as much as possible, pick up trash when you see it, and respect this resource so that everyone can enjoy it!!!

(Rainbow Trout)

Alondra Park lake
Arroyo Seco Creek
Belvedere Park lake
Castaic Lake
Cerritos Park lake
Downey Wilderness Park Lake
Echo Park lake
El Dorado Park lakes
Jackson Lake
LoKenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
La Mirada Lake
lake in Hollenbeck Park
Legg Lake
Lincoln Park lake
Laguna Lake
Doane Pond

(Channel Catfish)

Chollas Reservoir
Lindo Lake
Murray Reservoir