877 | Fly Fishing the Surf with Frank Vargas - Corbina, Surf Perch, Leopard Sharks

#877 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/877

Presented By: San Juan Rodworks, FishHound Expeditions, Pescador on the Fly, TroutRoutes

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Fly fishing in Southern California looks nothing like a mountain river—and that's exactly why it works. In this episode, Frank Vargas breaks down how surf fly fishing actually functions, from reading tides and beach structure to understanding how species like perch, corbina, and leopard sharks use shallow water to feed and travel.

Frank shares how incoming and negative tides reveal feeding lanes, why anglers often walk past productive water, and how sight fishing in the surf can feel more like targeting carp than blind casting waves. This conversation covers gear, etiquette, safety, and why slowing down and learning to see the beach is the key to success in one of the most overlooked fly fisheries in the country.

#877 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/877