Had a great half day charter. Dan and Chris made it so easy and fun for this first timer. Loved the…read morebeauty of the sea, coastline and wildlife and the excitement of catching all the fish. Highly recommend for a very memorable experience.

Went out fishing with Dan for the first time. Wasn't really sure what to expect. We had a wonderful…read moretime and caught plenty of fish. We also had fun seeing the seals and some dolphins. Dan is very knowledgeable and really added to the enjoyment of our fishing journey!

We went for a day of fishing for my son's birthday and we caught (and released) so many fish and…read moreeven a shark! Neil and Josh were so fun and we were especially thrilled that they were able to accommodate my dad, a fisherman paralyzed from stroke and get him reeling one in again. We all felt very safe and well taken care of. Thanks you guys!

Awesome experience! Capt. Neil is very knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time and plenty…read moreof fishing action! Spacious, comfortable, top notch boat and gear! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Went on a Monday with my son (11yrs) old for a 5 hour fishing trip. Eric and his deckhand (Jeremy)…read moreare awesome dudes who made our fishing experience really memorable. Between my son and I, we caught over 40+ fish each, mainly sandbass and Calico's. On the ride out the marina we even saw a few dolphins . The boat was very clean and spacious. The cabin area has two extra seats. Jeremy and Eric were helping us out by switching out gear and at times baiting our live bait. Jeremy fillet our fish for us as well . Eric was taking pictures and videos of my son and I. If you are looking for a great fishing experience, these dues are the BEST!!

Overall a good experience. Only stopped in one stop for bottom feeders. Not sure if that was just…read moreeasy for them or all that was available. Helpful crew

This area is a great Fishing location, which holds big fish at times, and over 35 species can be…read morecaught there. To learn more visit www.lbcfishinglessons.com

Cool place to fish. Easy walk once you park. Lots of garbage in between the rocks which is kinda…read moregross. The jetty is pretty long so keeping a good distance from others is not difficult. Overall, nice little place to fish.

Went on the 10am to 4pm half day today on The City of Long Beach. As we got on our way I heard the…read moreCaptain's advisory and for the first time on any boat I heard every single word. What we would be fishing that day how to rig up. And how fast we need to get a jig in the water after they're spotted. It was extremely helpful to be able to hear every word the captain was saying. I landed a large bonito on the bow because I knew I had to act fast. Hearing every word the Captain says makes during the whole trip made a huge difference. Another thing I noticed that upon boarding the restroom smelled lemony fresh. I've been on clean boats and not so clean boats but never lemon fresh! There was also upbeat music playing as we fished and it definitely made for a fun party-ish environment. Last but not least, Yellowtails on the half day! That alone would have made the trip excellent but the cleanliness, atmosphere and audio system made the trip even more enjoyable. I caught a small size one, but there were others on the boat who caught very nice ones. Bait was plentiful today. Thank you everyone on The City of Long Beach for an excellent trip.

Review for City of LB boat…read more The crew are horrible. They are way more concern about fishing than helping out. Honestly the worse charter fishing boat I have been on as for as being friendly and making me feel welcomed. Including the Captian they are all rude and very disrespectful, almost to the point where it might seem they are prejudice. Their attitude is if you dont like my rules then get off my boat and their rules are I do what I want and your nothing to me. I been to most of the locals charters fishing boat and never felt so awkward being on a fishing trip.

Jeremy is an amazing guide. He showed up an hour early to make sure we got bait. He got us on the…read morespot early . We caught 2 nice yellowtail and some calico bass with boats all around getting nothing. He makes it fun and made sure everyone was rigged up and landed fish He's the best !!

My family booked a last minute fishing trip with Breakwall while we were in CA for a baseball…read moretournament. Booking the trip was easy. My family of 4 went out for 4 hours of fishing and it was great - we caught a variety of fish (calico and sand bass and a sculpin). We kept a few and had a yummy lunch! I'm not a fisherwoman, but our captain (Kevin) was very helpful and patient as he taught me to cast. If we find ourselves in CA again, we will definitely book with Breakwall.

Took my buddy out on his first deepsea fishing boat adventure on the newly ownded "El Patron" with…read moreit's new captain Phil, which we met. Obon's beginners luck won jackpot for big yellowtail. Deckhands Eric and Bryan (Cook?) provided excellent service, quickly assisting everyone even before being asked, I noted them scouting the desk to see where they could help. We never made it to Catalina Island but had fun fishing the Oil Rigs catching yellowtail, skipjack, bonita and such. Last trip about a week ago bait was very scarce. I guess they found them but they were were huge sardines (smaller ones may have been more effective as we kept retrieving chewed up bait fish) that died fast, guessing no curing time. Obon and I both lost a couple of yellows after lengthy battles. Tip: any weaknesses in your game, will be exposed in monster yellowtail battles, make sure your knots are tight! All in all, it was a great day out on the water and I want to thank the El Patron crew for making it happen.

Really disappointing experience on the El Dorado…read more The boat seemed seriously understaffed, and the deck service was slow and disorganized. But the worst part was that they actually LOST fish that had already been landed. These weren't fish that broke off, got away, or were lost during the fight. My buddies successfully caught their fish, got them onto the boat, and turned them over to the crew. By the end of the trip, those fish were simply gone. My buddies literally walked off the boat EMPTY-HANDED after successfully catching and landing fish because the crew could not locate them or explain where they went. Imagine spending the money, putting in a full 2 days on the water, successfully catching your fish, and then having absolutely nothing to take home because the boat lost your catch after it was already onboard. That's beyond frustrating and completely unacceptable for a sportfishing operation. Most of the crew came across as unfriendly and dismissive. I'm not expecting a luxury cruise--I'm on a fishing boat. But I do expect decent customer service, enough deckhands to reasonably help anglers, and for fish that have already been caught and landed to actually make it back to the dock with the people who caught them. There are too many good sportfishing operations in Southern California to deal with this.

Jimmy Caivo is simply a legend to me. Not even because of his fishing prowess or insane knowledge…read moreof the sport. I consider Jimmy to be in epitome of a small family business providing amazing products at incredible prices to the community. The shop is simple and hard to park at but when you walk in you realize that you have hit an absolute treasure of products to satisfy the fresh and salt water angler of this area. Known for his surface irons the volume of colors and sizes are staggering and all at 30% or so of the main competition. Thing is, you don't need to worry about if they swim and picking out the perfect ones like you do with the others, Caivo's are all guaranteed to swim and have the right action in the water. If you are looking for the slim, sold type jigs, he has a bunch of those as well. Yo-yo jigs, irons, feathers, lead heads, plastics, sabiki rigs, sinkers, hooks, if you are looking for local favorites for really great prices, this is the place for you. I appreciate Jimmy not just for the products and the scope of what he offers but the man works so hard and is a well known staple in our community. Will absolutely be back.

This is my go to place for any sort of sabikis, jigs, hooks, weights, and even line. Like some…read moreother tackle shops this place is actually affordable. If you have any regards towards fishing either your a beginner or advanced fisher he's the guys for knowing how to fish for what your looking for. Not too long ago I went to ask for advice for particular bonito jigs and told me what worked. As a local of Lb and a regular costumer to this shop I should have made this review sooner. LB fishing Tackle is the go to place for all saltwater anglers.

Something you don't see everyday, old men at play. Sitting in the LBC on lawn chairs, you'd yawn…read morethere, if fishing ain't your thing. They watch other flymen fling a tapered line like a whip watching where it lands, they stands in knee deep water with waders on, this ain't a review about shitty waiters with millennials that boast about the fkn french toast. Cool spot to see men and women competing for the flinging of that tiny lure in the water singing, a sure cure of Iphone time, leave them alone to do their own schwing, not a whole lot of bling, a fly fishing thang. Go out do some reviews about other things other than what makes your teeth chew and mouth salivate, "man this good food sorta blew. Who knew a bullshit review?!" Don't buy the hype, live your life according to the rules, old skool playtime for this fool. Ain't can't deny, it's fly,,,,,,, fishin time, me? All outta rhyme, so sublime like mojitos with no limes. Good times. WITHOUT A DOUBT, I OUT!

The Long Beach Casting Club is surrounded by The Recreation Golf Course, both 9 and 18 hole courses…read moreand next to the Recreation Dog Park. The Driveway off of 7th Street is easy to miss, as the sign is small. I've been fishing the Ocean and Freshwater for many years. I started fly fishing about two years ago, but only gone two trips. Well, I thought I was fly fishing just fine and catching fish during my yearly backpacking trips in the Eastern Sierras. A co-worker had taken beginner's casting lessons and had recommended for me to take the classes to improve on my casting. I had visited the facility on the night during a club competition. I saw the fun and camaraderie the fly casters were having. I located the beginners casting class in Long Beach Casting Club's website. The club is the home to many local Master Fly Casting and FFF Certified Fly Casting Instructors. On premises are a casting pond and the club house. Stadium style lights are usually on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings. Class starts with lecture and videos inside the club house, then they are divided into four groups and each group has several instructors to help students with their casting for the evening at the casting pond. The classes run about five weeks, and each week they teach a different cast. Classes start 7pm sharp, so if you are late, you will miss the 15 minutes of lecture and videos. Each week, you will have the same group of instructors who will help you with your casting and any questions you may have. The first night they go over with suggestions on proper equipments, Fly Rod, Fly Reel, Fly Line, Fly Line Backing and Tapered Leader. Class suggest that you have your own equipment, 9ft 5/6wt balance outfit as I brought my lightweight 7.5ft 3wt outfit that I use for my backpacking trips. If you need assistance in assembling the rod, reel, and/or fly line, the instructors will help you, just bring them in at least 30-40 minutes before the class starts. They teach the proper rod grip, Pick up and Lay Down, False Cast, Roll Cast, Shooting Line, Off Shoulder Casts and Line Mending. I thought I knew how to cast a fly line, but I was amazed how much I improved after each class. Anyone can attend these classes, men and women, if you have a desire to learn. I am happy that I had taken the classes at Long Beach Casting Club. I now have more confidence to tackle the Eastern Sierras, Lakes, streams and maybe Bone fish on a fly during my next vacation. The Long Beach Casting club also has rod building, fly tying, on-the-water outings and intermediate fly casting classes. If you are a seasoned caster, but need any help, stop by as previously mentioned, they have instructor or advanced students that can help.

I Love this JetSki Fishing! Not only did I get to go jet skiing (these skis are very new - and…read morefast), but I also got to kick back with my friends and fish. Two very different adventures in one! The staff was great. I caught three fish - which is impressive because I am not a fisherman - our guide was very knowledgeable and helped make it happen. It is a unique and exciting way to spend the afternoon and bond with friends and family.

Jetski Fishing the Pacific Ocean...heaven indeed! Definitely booking another trip soon!…read more The booking process was a breeze and the marina was conveniently accessible from the parking lot at the Hotel Maya. We were quickly checked in (make sure you arrive early), suited with our gear, and briefed on the plan for the day. Renting gear from Jetski Fishing was perfect because we didn't have to haul extra stuff to/from the parking lot. Our guide was very knowledgeable about fishing locations and provided great guidance throughout the trip. We hooked some keeper sand bass within the first hour. After 15 minutes or so of inactivity, our guide had us start up the jetskis and we rode at 40 - 50 mph to our next location (you don't have to go that fast, but when in Rome...). Our group fished around a couple of spots at the second location, but the catches had to be released due to species restrictions. We then bolted to our last fishing location where I hooked on to a thresher that snapped my line. And just like that - our trip went way too fast! Some recommendations: - Read the info email from Jetski Fishing after you confirm your trip (everything you need to know is in it) - Bring sunglasses (because the future's bright), sunblock, snacks, and drinks - Bring a fully charged phone, connect to the Bluetooth speakers, and play some tunes (fellow AT&T users: I was at one service bar most of the trip, so I wasn't able to stream itunes or Pandora) - There is plenty of storage space for a backpack, jacket, and small soft cooler - Take advantage of the 'filet your catch' option - Don't forget your GoPro (the views and marine life are incredible) Catch some 'Fresh Ones' and tip your guide!