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Fish Camp's Intro to Bluewater: Protecting the Ecosystem

Expert techniques for targeting big-game species, reading ocean currents, selecting the right gear, and handling powerful fish in open water.

Editor’s Note: Fly Fisherman will be posting videos weekly produced by our friends at Fish Camp, which offers online fly fishing education anchored in conservation, etiquette, and stewardship, from veteran professional fly-fishing instructors. Check back each Wednesday for a new exclusive video.


Take your fly-fishing skills offshore with Fish Camp's Bluewater fly-fishing course. Learn expert techniques for targeting big-game species, reading ocean currents, selecting the right gear, and handling powerful fish in open water. Whether you're chasing tuna, dorado, or billfish, this course will help you master the art of offshore fly fishing.

In this installment, we learn about the local ecosystem and related commercial and environmental complexities all interacting in and around Magdalena Bay. Dive into the ecological responsibilities of offshore fly anglers like minimizing impact on pelagic species, understanding migratory patterns, and practicing ethical catch-and-release techniques in bluewater environments.

George VanDercook is a lifelong angler, conservationist, and co-founder of Los Locos Mag Bay in Baja. Raised fishing both fresh and saltwater from a young age, he’s turned his passion into a purpose—connecting people with wild places through sportfishing, storytelling, and conservation. Through initiatives like the Marlin Fly Project, George champions citizen science and inspires responsible angling.

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