The Hardest Fly Fishing in California?

Producer: Fish The West Films

“Guy Jeans heads into the rugged surf of the San Francisco Bay Area with George Revel, national casting champion, guide, and one of the most influential figures in California fly fishing. While many anglers overlook the surf, George has spent decades learning its rhythms—reading tides, currents, and structure to intercept striped bass moving through the breakers. This fishery is raw, technical, and unforgiving, demanding precision, patience, and commitment from those willing to step into it. Beyond the surf, this episode explores George’s impact on the fly fishing community—from rebuilding casting culture in San Francisco to shaping generations of urban anglers who now see the coast as legitimate, world-class fly water.”