I just returned from filming a new show in the Eastern High Sierra for my weekly Fishing Ventures Television on Fox Sports West. To say the least, this was one of the most challenging annual trout openers I ever experienced.

We started out with the idea of doing some shore fishing at Crowley Lake. What we did not know was that the lake water level was down thirty feet. Our crew decided to make a radical attempt at reaching a remote cove on Crowley to find a bank we could fish. I ended up driving my compact Toyota Prius off road, on a loose-packed ground, to get to this “secret” hot spot. More than once, I wondered if my low-to-the-ground Prius would have the under-carriage ripped away. When we finally got to this cove and walked down to the bank, we found ourselves in six inches of mud! This area was deemed un-fishable.

We then motored to Grant Lake about 20 miles north of Crowley. We caught a few fish off the bank but had obviously missed the early morning bite for the opening day. Our next stop was to return south a few miles and try Silver Lake. Here, too, we caught a couple of trout from shore but again missed out on the prime morning action. All in all, day one of our filming-fishing expedition was a bust.

Regathering our spirits and angling prowess, I lead our crew to Convict Lake a few miles south of the town of Mammoth Lakes. I know Convict well enough to guide on it. Working the deeper drop-offs in up to 35 feet of water, I eeked out a five fish limit primarily fishing an assortment of miniature soft plastic swim baits on a 1/32 ounce jig head from our pontoon boat.

The final day of filming would prove to be the best at Silver Lake. Setting anchor on a subtle drop-off in our rental skiff, my cameraman and I began to really work this “break”, as it is termed hard. Our anchor was set in five feet of water, and we casted out into 12–15 feet.

Now here is the interesting thing: we fished a simple split-shot rig. This consisted of a tiny lead split shot crimped about 24 inches above a #10 Owner Mosquito hook. The tiny shot would allow us to move our soft plastic lures slowly through the weedy bottom without getting hung up. The Owner #10 Mosquito hook is crucial, because it is so light it allows those soft plastic baits to float two feet up above the bottom.

And, there’s more! Using P-Line Fluoroclear line, in none other than 4lb test, I tied my hook directly—i.e. no 2lb leader material. The P-Line Fluoroclear is essentially a hybrid monofilament with a fluorocarbon coating. It casts beautifully and handles well on small ultralite spinning reels. Normally, I would always recommend a 2lb length of leader on these clear Sierra trout lakes.

But amazingly, these otherwise line-shy rainbows and browns at Silver Lake ate my baits readily using the 4lb test P-Line Fluoroclear. The extra breaking test of the line gave me an added advantage of pulling trout up to 2-1/2 pounds easily out of the submerged weeds.

The results? We caught—and released—twenty trout off that spot using this technique!

What’s SUP?

If you’ve spent any time at the beach in the last few years, or near any body of water, you have probably seen people using stand up paddleboards and asking yourself a few questions about this new trend in water sports.

We spoke to a Sport Chalet in-store expert about the many questions people have about stand up paddleboarding and how beginners can get started once they have the equipment they need to get out on the water.

Getting Started

Seeing a paddleboard in action is not the same as seeing them tower above you when they’re on display. Many people are intimidated by the size of the boards, but they’re not as heavy as they appear. They do tend to be awkward and oversized so a carrying rack for your car is highly recommended. Stand up paddleboards are between 10 – 12’ on average and weigh about 24 lbs.

Does Size Really Matter?

Racing boards, which are thinner, shorter and have pointier edges are meant for a single rider. Larger, thicker boards with rounded edges that can carry up to 260 lbs. are perfect for parents who want to paddle while their toddler sits or kneels in front. Some people even bring their water dogs along for a paddleboard adventure. There are many different types of paddleboards available, even some that are inflatable for easier transport.

Staying Safe

As with any sport or activity, safety is important so you’ll need to get familiar with the personal flotation device (PFD) guidelines that the Coast Guard will expect you to adhere to when out on the water. You can learn more from our friends at the World Paddle Association (WPA). They also offer etiquette tips which can be helpful to those not currently familiar with the protocol for sharing the waves.

What Not to Wear

The question of what to wear comes up often from those who are used to putting on a wetsuit when grabbing their surfboards but for many people, the standard wetsuit can be bulky and too restrictive.

The great thing about stand up paddleboarding is that it can be done in the ocean, on a calm lake or in a swimming pool so there are many who go barefoot and wear swim trunks or a bikini.

Paddleboarding is definitely a full body workout so plan on breaking a sweat if you really want to spend some time working your arms and staying balanced in what could be not so calm water if you’re out on the ocean.

Who is SUP Really For?

Stand up paddleboarding was first seen among surfers and the photographers who wanted a way to capture the best angle when shooting from the water. Recently, those who practice yoga have taken to paddling out in the water while practicing their poses but these activities require much more skill than simply using the stand up paddleboard by itself.

People of all ages and with different skill levels are picking up a paddle and enjoying this new extracurricular water sport. Children can participate by either sitting on the front of the board while mom or dad paddle or by picking up a grom size board for themselves.

Add SUP to Your Bucket List

Even if you’re not a swimmer or don’t feel comfortable out in the ocean where the water can be unpredictable, stand up paddleboarding is a fun activity that can be done anywhere, even in a swimming pool where a lot of people get started before venturing out on river rapids or across the deep lake.

Stand up paddleboarding is a sport that’s becoming more popular in every region and Sport Chalet experts have the answers to questions many people have before getting started.

By Lynn Burgess
For Active.com

When you hear the term strength training, you might think weight lifting. However, you can increase muscle tone, definition and muscle size with yoga.

How does yoga build strength? Different types of yoga poses build muscle tone in different ways. Standing poses strengthens your legs. Inverted poses are effective to build a strong core and upper body strength because they flex groups of smaller muscles to support the body’s weight during the pose.

There are several reasons to include yoga in your workouts. Integrate yoga into your weight training regime to help break up your routine.

In addition, yoga will help test and push your body in different ways. You can also practice yoga with a partner, which can infuse your workouts with fresh energy and fun.

A word of caution: because you lift your own body weight in yoga, it may take a lot more skill, time and determination to build muscle than it would with lifting weights. Don’t rush into advanced poses thinking you’re on the fast-track to “cut” arms. If you have questions about the poses below, check with a registered yoga teacher in your area.

Warrior III

Benefits: Strengthens the ankles, legs, shoulders and back; improves balance and posture; tones the abdomen
Instructions: From a standing position, bend forward and step your right foot back into a lunge. Keep your fingertips perched on the floor on both sides of your left foot. With your chest on your left thigh, raise your arms forward, parallel to the floor and parallel to each other. Make sure palms face each other.

Simultaneously:

1. Bring the hips and body weight forward onto the left leg.
2. Straighten the left leg.
3. Step the right leg in and raise it to the level of the right hip.

Keep the right hip down as best as you can. Stay in this position for five to 10 seconds. Bend the left knee and release the right leg back to the lunge as you bring your hands to the floor on either side of your left foot. Step your right foot forward. Repeat on the other side.

Handstand Preparation

Benefits: Strengthens the core, shoulders, arms, and wrists; improves balance
Instructions: Kneel down on the floor on all fours with your back to a wall. Crawl backwards toward the wall until your toe tips touch the base board. Flip your toes and press the balls of your feet into the baseboard. If your shoulders are tight, turn your index fingers out slightly. Firm your shoulder blades against your back torso and pull them toward your tailbone. Then rotate your upper arms outward, to keep the shoulder blades broad, and hug your outer arms inward. Finally spread your palms and press the bases of the index fingers firmly against the floor.

On an exhale, lift your knees away from the floor and the sits bones toward the ceiling. Push your top thighs back and stretch your heels  downward onto the baseboard, straighten your knees. Firm the outer thighs and roll the upper thighs inward slightly.

If this 90-degree angle feels too intense, spend a few weeks practicing it.

Next bend one knee and step first one foot and then the other on the wall so that your legs are parallel to the floor and in line with your buttock bones. Press your heels strongly into the wall. Lift one leg into the air in line with its sitting bone as you continue to press the opposite heel into the wall. Stay for five seconds and breathe deeply. Switch sides.

Slowly walk down the wall and rest in Child’s Pose.

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Accomplished yoga teacher, Lynn Burgess, combines her  unique alignment based style with over 20 years of teaching experience to help athletes achieve their goals. Visit www.yogafromtheheart.com to learn more.

Coach B
For Active.com

Looking for a great pitch to teach your young hurlers to get that all-important strikeout? Or searching for an “out” pitch that can help your team get more out of their curves and sliders?

Here is a quick look at the effective, if underrated, two-seam fastball:

What is a Two-Seam Fastball?

The two-seam fastball is a pitch designed to have more movement than a four-seam fastball. In my opinion, the two-seam fastball is a pitch to be used while you are ahead in the count, setting up an off-speed pitch or looking to get a strike out.

The Two-Seam Fastball Grip

Grab a baseball and find the area on it where the seams are the closest together. Rotate the baseball so that those seams are perpendicular to your body.

Place your index and middle fingers on each of those seams respectively. Each of your fingers should be touching the seam from the pads or tips to almost the ball of each finger. (Your thumb should rest underneath the ball in the middle of those two fingers.)

Teaching the Pitch

What I have my pitchers do is rotate the baseball directly towards their palm so that the thumb will find the apex of the horseshoe part of the seam. The thumb needs to rest on that seam from the side to the middle of its pad.

You are now ready to throw a two-seam fastball. This ball will tend to move for the pitcher a little bit, depending on velocity, arm-slot angle and pressure points of the fingers.

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Coach B is a baseball coach and administrator who writes frequently on drills to help fellow coaches improve their teams.

The Amgen Tour of California has grown to be one of the most recognizable cycling races. Sport Chalet is proud to be their Cycling Alliance Partner. Do you want to cycle like a pro? Here’s your chance to gear up.

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If you haven’t heard, there is a modest to hot run of quality Yellowtail just below the Mexican border, south of San Diego. By “quality,” I’m talking about ‘tails in the 25-30 pound class. These fish have been feeding on deep pods of squid and sardines all through the winter and now are healthy “slugs.”

The Los Coronado’s Islands, located 14 miles below San Diego, have one major population of fish. Another group of Yellowtail are in an area called “The Rock Pile,” about 18 more miles to the south. Todos Santos Island off the Ensenada, Mexico coastline is a third hot spot for these early season Yellowtail.

I had the opportunity to sample this bite while fishing out of Ensenada. Most of these fish are stacked in deep water. Our group started out fishing Yellowtail that showed up on our depth finder at 160-180 feet. Like many of the boats who had no live bait, we resorted to fishing the “iron” – California style jig fishing.

In this situation, most saltwater fisherman go to a “heavy” jig, commonly made from a zinc oxide compound. Models like the Salas 6XJR or the Tady A1 are popular for this type of deepwater Yellowtail. With these lures, you have to wind them fast. Really fast. These “heavy” model jigs have practically no built in action. The faster you wind, the more side-to-side action you will impart to the lure.

I take a different approach. I prefer to use the larger, “lighter” jigs cast out of aluminum. Models like the Tady 45 and Salas 7X are legendary light iron, typically used when Yellowtail are in the sub-surface feeding mode. I have developed immense patience, having learned to allow these light aluminum jigs to sink all the way to the bottom, sometimes down to 180 feet.

The light models are designed to “swim” from side to side. This is known as the jig’s “kick.” You will wind these jigs a tad slower than the heavy models. Often I have used these lures, being patient to let them sink deep, while others continued with the regulation, heavier version. On this Ensenada expedition, my light iron clearly out-fished the heavys. My top ‘tail was over thirty pounds!

Here’s another tip worth noting. When I am fishing for Yellowtail over deepwater, I often use simple twenty pound P-Line CXX monofilament. No braid, no 30-50 pound mono – just light 20-pound test. Frequently these deepwater gamesters are marauding over hard, mud bottoms. With scarcity of structure like rock and kelp, you can fish the light iron on the 20-pound string.

The 20-pound test mono allows the light jig to sink faster. As a bonus, the “kick” seems even more pronounced when the light iron is pulled on the light mono.

Tightest lines!

By Erik Taylor

For Active.com

CrossFit is a heavily debated topic among the endurance community and fitness enthusiasts. There’s no denying its popularity, but can it make you a faster, stronger, better runner?

What is CrossFit?

First, let’s start with what it is, and how it might be different from other forms of cross-training. Many cross-training programs use stability balls, crunches and isolated movements like leg extensions and bicep curls, and the intensity of these workouts is done at an aerobic pace.

CrossFit uses Olympic lifts, power lifting, gymnastics and other training tools. The method includes throwing random exercises together performed at a high intensity called the “WOD,” or workout of the day. Workouts generally last from 5 to 25 minutes, and the main energy system used is anaerobic (without oxygen). CrossFit exercises use multiple joints, such as knees, hips and shoulders, to perform compound movements that are executed at a much higher rate than typical cross-training programs.

Can CrossFit Make You a Better Runner?

When I competed in track and cross country in high school and college, I always believed that strength training only made my performance better. CrossFit can make you a faster, better runner. Being a balanced athlete is the name of the game. Running fast is great, but having functional strength is equally as important in the long run. Strength training can improve your power, speed, balance, coordination, bone and tendon. Don’t limit your training to one aspect—be a complete runner.

To reach your running goals, you need specificity within your running workouts. Nothing can replace the actual skill in which you’re trying to succeed other than that skill. Bottom line: You have to run, and run hard, to improve.

Run-Specific CrossFit WODs

If you’re getting ready for a 5K or 10K, here is an example of a WOD I designed that is more ballistic in nature, and will help you with your speed.

• 20 box jumps, 10 chin-ups, 10 dumbbell thrusters, and 1 minute of kettlebell swings.
• Rest for 1 to 2 minutes between rounds and repeat for 3 to 5 rounds.

If your goal is the half or full marathon, try the “Barbara.” This is a WOD designed by CrossFit:

• 20 pull-ups, 30 push-ups, 40 sit-ups and 50 air squats.
• Rest for three minutes and repeat for 5 rounds.

When doing any of these WODs, you can scale down the exercises—for example do inverted rows instead of pull-ups or chin-ups, push-ups can be done on your knees, and you can always reduce the amount of weight you are lifting.

How to Balance CrossFit With Running

The tricky part is programming CrossFit workouts into your running schedule. Your goal should be to supplement your running with CrossFit workouts, not the other way around. Keep in mind that CrossFit’s motto is “not specializing;” the workouts are about being good at everything and not great at one thing.

This is why programming your CrossFit workouts remains incredibly important. You need to perform WODs that are metabolically relevant to running. Doing 5 sets of 1 rep of back squats with hopes of setting a personal record isn’t the right type of workout. But a WOD that involves rounds of 4 to 5 different exercises at a moderate weight will more closely resemble the energy system used in a 10K or half marathon. Throw out your junk mileage days and replace them with CrossFit workouts.

By incorporating CrossFit strategically into your weekly workout plan, you can reduce the volume of mileage and replace it with a strength-training day, done in a circuit style fashion, at an anaerobic pace. These workouts can be fun and beneficial, and will build the mental toughness and conditioning that will make you a better runner. One to two CrossFit workouts a week are all that you need, depending on your level of fitness and race goals.

CrossFit workouts will improve fitness for runners of all distances. If you are new to running or cross-training, or even if you are a veteran, start with one CrossFit workout a week for 4 to 6 weeks. As your fitness level progresses and your body adapts to the new stress, you can add an additional workout each week.

If your race goals are to have fun and finish the event, complete two CrossFit WODS a week. If you are an experienced runner or a novice and you are looking to set a personal record in an upcoming race, start with one CrossFit WOD per week; build up to two workouts a week.

If you’re training for a marathon, one CrossFit workout a week is all that is needed because the demands of marathon training require more rest. Four to six weeks before the race approaches, cut back to one WOD per week. This will allow your body to recover fully.

How to Manage High Volume and Intensity

There are two ways to improve your endurance: with low-intensity long runs and high-intensity intervals and cross-training. You do not want to limit yourself to only one way. CrossFit is high-intensity training that uses sprints, weights and gymnastics. Many running coaches and purists believe in high volume mileage training followed by intensity. Your training program needs both volume and intensity in running and cross-training.

The running off-season presents an opportunity to accomplish these needs. When you’re not training for a specific race and focusing on building base mileage, the amount of total weekly mileage should be higher and the volume of cross-training workouts should total two per week.

Keep in mind that there are dangers that could result from high volume and high intensity in both running and cross-training. Overuse injuries to bones, tendons and joints, and general fatigue symptoms are common problems that come with hard training. Learn to read your body—our bodies give us warning signs, so listen to them. Lower your mileage, cut out, or cut back on the CrossFit WODs as necessary. It is always better to miss a week of training rather than a month or more because of an injury.

Many runners and coaches will not agree with me, but don’t be afraid to give CrossFit a try. Done correctly and planned properly, your running performance will improve.

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Erik Taylor is the premiere NASM-certified trainer for runners, cyclist, triathletes and fitness enthusiasts in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. A Crossfit Level 1 instructor, corrective exercise specialist and performance enhancement specialist, Erik specializes in functional training. A former competitive cross country and track athlete, Erik understands the commitment involved in being an endurance athlete. Find him at eriktaylorsfitness.com, on Facebook, and follow him on Twitter @Eriktaylorsfit.

On April 27^th this year, legions – make that thousands – of fishermen from across the country will converge in the Eastern High Sierra for the annual trout season opener. For many anglers this is not a trip – but rather a pilgrimage.

As a sporting event, this is one that traverses the generations. Grandfathers, fathers and sons will make this annual trek. Their female generational counterparts will be there as well, as more and more women and girls are actively involved is the pursuit of high elevation trout fishing.

I have personally fished almost every stream, river and lake in this region. There are several lakes to choose from to kick off the trout opener April 27^th. Let me share with you my hot picks for where to start the season.

Crowley Lake – This is the granddaddy of all the Eastern High Sierra waters. Not a visually pleasing lake, Crowley initially appears at first to be a large flooded meadow. But, boy, oh boy, can it produce quality catches on opening day!

Crowley can be great for trolling, casting lures, and soaking baits. It can be exceptional for bank fishermen the first few days of the trout season, with many quality rainbow and brown trout caught off the bank.

Convict Lake – Across the highway from Crowley is idyllic Convict Lake. At about 170 acres, Convict is a bare fraction of Crowley’s surface acreage. But this lake is a picture postcard of High Sierra beauty. Anglers can hike around the entire Convict Lake. Both shore fishermen and boaters score equally well, again on rainbows and occasionally some big browns. You will never forget watching your first sunrise over this lake. Spectacular!

Silver Lake – Like Convict, Silver Lake is small in stature but mighty in terms of sheer numbers of limits pulled out during the opening season. This is a great lake for float tubers and bank fishermen. Traditional trollers do equally well. Stop at the Silver Lake store right on the lake for lunch with one of their famous Silver Lake buffalo burgers!

Mary and George – I combine these two higher elevation lakes as one destination since they are so close together. A lot will depend upon whether the ice has thawed in the upper Mammoth Lakes basin if you want to target Mary and George. Both of these scenic lakes can be absolutely wide open for boaters and float-tubers if you hit them right after ice out!

There are many other lakes to sample as well. Gull, June, Grant, Bridgeport and Twin are all part of the constellation of waters known as the Eastern High Sierra. California State record brown trout live in Bridgeport and Twin, while savvy anglers can fish Gull, June and Grant all in the same day.

I can’t wait for my trout pilgrimage to start. I’ll see you on April 27^th!

Our Thursday night, in-store Bass Fishing Basics event at our Menifee, CA store was a great success. With around 35 fishermen and women in attendance, experts Jon and Paul of the Sport Chalet fishing team offered suggestions on which lure and bait to use along with tips on where to fish for Largemouth Bass.

Moving from the fishing department to the pool, our Sports Chalet Experts demonstrated some basic techniques and followed up with a Q&A session with the crowd.

Here are just a few of the comments we received from the crowd:

“This fishing class was outstanding. So much was learned, you need to do this more often.”

“Bass fishing class, awesome! More please.”

“I thought I’d been fishing for the last 51 years. I was wrong.”

Check our calendar of events for events in your city.

By Marty Schupak Youth Sports Club

For Active.com

In my 21 years coaching youth baseball, I’ve been called a good coach, a great coach, an overrated coach and a horrible coach. I guess it depends on which game or games people have seen me coach to determine which superlative to use.

I like to think that my best coaching moves come from my gut and not from the “book” of coaching. People have questioned some moves I have made and asked me why I did what I did. Many times I have to respond, “I just had a feeling it would work.”

I have also found that the best coaches in all sports deviate from the “book” over the course of their career. Some of these uncanny moves will work and some will not.

My thoughts are you cannot have all coaching moves pre-determined, because situations occur with different personnel at different times.

Let’s look at five situations and why I sometimes stray from conventional coaching decisions:

Tip No.1: Don’t Bunt With Two Strikes

This is a tough one when it fails. We have all seen it in youth baseball when the third baseman plays in close anticipating a bunt.

When the strike count gets to two, the coach will yell to the third baseman something like this: “Two strikes on the hitter. Move back so you are even with the base.”

When the fielder moves back, depending on the ability of the batter, I love to give him another chance to bunt, given that the defense and opposing coach are sure the batter will not bunt. I have been successful with this and at other times it has failed.

One warning, if you try this. When your batter does fail, you will hear from all the “General Managers” in the bleachers.

Tip No.2: Catch Everything With Two Hands

I know most coaches and parents will hold me to task on this one. When my players are moving laterally reaching for a fly ball, I just want them to catch the ball any way possible.
I don’t want my players thinking they have to catch everything with two hands if some catches are easier one-handed. If the shortstop is sprinting for a pop-up behind the third baseman, and has to reach for it, a one-handed catch works best.

When catching a pop-up hit right to a player, with little or no running, a two-handed catch works best. But too many coaches and parents overemphasize catching everything with two hands. Coaches need to have youth players practice catching balls with one and two hands.

Tip No.3: Don’t Make the First or Third Out at Third Base

Tim McCarver won’t invite me over to dinner on this one. I send my runner to third most of the time not worrying about how many outs we have.

I have my teams run the bases aggressively. We get thrown out at third and home more than other teams. But we also win more games than we lose.

In youth baseball, every game has its share of wild pitches and passed balls. From my many years coaching third base I know that we have a great chance getting the runner home on a wild pitch or passed ball.

I hate ending the inning with a player who doesn’t score from third base when some aggressive baserunning would have landed him on third and he would have scored.

Tip No.4: Bigger Baseball Gloves are Better

I was guilty of this when my oldest son played Little League. Every year I wanted to get him a bigger glove figuring the larger the glove, the better chance of the ball landing in the pocket. I was 100 percent wrong on this.

I remember going to Yankee Stadium with a close friend who had an “in” on everything and knew a lot of people. We had front row seats and before the game one of the Yankee infielders came over to say hello to my friend.

As they were talking, I could not keep my eyes off the player’s glove and was amazed at how small the glove was. It just about outlined his hand.

I then learned that “glove control” is key for fielders. So, smaller rather than bigger gloves are better, especially for infielders, except the first baseman.

Tip No.5: Bat Your Best Hitter Third or Fourth

Years ago I remember in a few All-Star games, Willie Mays batted leadoff. I know the theory is that you get a couple of batters on base and the big guns will drive them in. I don’t agree with this all the time.

I found that in youth baseball sometimes there is a large disparity with the talent of the players. Many times teams have one or two excellent players.

In youth baseball I prefer to bat my best hitter first or second. I cannot tell you how many times my team was down by a couple of runs in the last inning with the bottom of my batting order up.

If my best player batted third or fourth, I’d be doing everything I could to get him up but many times games ended up with my best hitter on deck. Now I like to bat my best player first or second. (I know you might think I’m sacrificing some runs but I love the idea of him getting an extra at bat a game.)

Like everything in coaching your talent at the moment will determine your move as the manager or coach. The term “thinking outside the box” has been overused in many instances.

But when coaching, you do want to think outside the box if it will give your players and team an advantage to succeed. Unpopular decisions may be the best decisions at the time you make them.

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Marty Schupak has coached youth baseball for 21 years and is the video creator of “The 59 Minute Baseball Practice”, “Winning Baseball Strategies”, “Hitting Drills & Techniques”, “Pitching Drills & Techniques”, “Baserunning & Bunting Drills” and author of the popular book, “Youth Baseball Drills”. He is president of the Youth Sports Club,a group dedicated to making sports practices and games more enjoyable for kids.