Offshore & coastal saltwater fly- and light-tackle fishing in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Oxnard, Ventura, & Santa Barbara, using small boats in open ocean waters.
What’s New at Beyond The Breakwater…
An Uplifting Experience
It was a pleasant day in mid-May in the Florida Keys. We were fishing for tarpon with Captain Bruce Stagg[...]
The Tao of Rigging – Part I
Rigging a small boat for ocean use requires some careful planning. Materials, products and tools can be critical for long-term[...]
What Really Happens to Recycled Oil?
Some time ago, we received an e-mail from Gary Fooks of the Eco-Friendly Fishing Assoc. of Australia. Gary is an astute[...]
Do You Really Need That Much Power?
Our project boat, Toy Boat 2, started out as a hull upgrade. We had a Tracker aluminum bass boat hull,[...]
Are Stainless Props Worth the Money?
Prop selection is a critical factor in getting the most from your boat. While you can get wrapped up in the technical[...]
What the Heck is DSC?
DSC stands for "Digital Selective Calling". In a nutshell, it's a way for VHF radios to hail each other automatically, without[...]
E-TEC at 10 Years – Part 3 – Eco Impact
One of the E-TEC's big selling points is that it is environmentally friendly. At the time it was introduced, it was the[...]
Small Boat Safety Offshore – Part IV
Fishing Hazards Getting out and back safely is one thing...Being safe around sharp pointy things and things that have teeth[...]