THE SWAN CHALLENGE | APRIL 9, 2022

ECHO PARK LAKE WITH LINO JUBILADO

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Echo Park Lake is an urban oasis located in the heart of Los Angeles. It is loaded with trophy sized bass, carp, tilapia, and bluegill. Experience the ultimate challenge of casting and landing a trophy sized fish not by foot…not by boat… but by Swan! Put your fly-fishing skills to the test as we fly fish from self-propelled swan boats with giant swan heads that you will want to kick, punch, and swear at as you try casting.

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* OPTIONAL - Arrive earlier and take advantage of the incredible shoreline fishing beforehand

5:00AM: Lake opens. Optional shoreline fishing.

6:29AM: Estimated time for sunrise on April 9. Optional shoreline fishing.

7:30-9:00AM: Meet at the Wheel of Fun Boat Rentals on the lake by 7:30am or sooner. Parking is first-come, first-serve around the lake. There is no parking lot so arrive early to avoid having to hike to the lake. We can fish from shore at this spot and go over techniques before we jump on the boats. Address: 751 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | Google Maps

9:00AM: Get your swan, put your game face on and start fishing! Fishing will last for 1-1.5 hours. Remember it's not just fishing - it's pedaling too!

10:00/10:30AM: The group concludes fishing and return the swans.

11:00/11:30AM: The group packs up, jump in your cars and leave to do lunch!

11:30/12-noon: No-host lunch at Bahay Kubo, 2330 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

COST - Boats have been reserved and are limited (2 anglers per boat). Pay your club membership fee and the boats will be free! Link to pay $25 membership dues! > click here

RSVP as soon as possible to Lino by email: njubilado@clairbourn.org or phone: 626-975-1895

RECOMMENDED GEAR:

4-7wt rods with floating line

3x-0x fluorocarbon leaders and tippets depending on fly size OR 7-9ft straight piece of fluorocarbon

Landing net

FLIES:

Size 6-1/0 olive/white, all white Clousers

Size 4-1/0 conehead woolly buggers in olive, white, or black

Poppers may work but may still be too early in the season

Game Changers in a variety of sizes (black, white, olives)

Leeches in black, brown, or olive