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Jun 26, 2004; 02:08PM - Roosters and Sails Cooking
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still only 1 mile off the beach. For this time of the year, the sailfish action continues to be very good. We are normally a winter fishery and to release a 3 to 4 sailfish per boat per day average, are respectable summer numbers.
I fished with BOF clients Johnny and Fran Deleshaw of Portland, Ore., on the 38-foot “Yellowfin II” with Captain Ruben. We tagged and released two nice sailfish while fly-fishing.
Yellowfin tuna are breezing in and out, and when a school is located under the porpoise or birds, they are really fast movers. It is all a boat can do to just keep up with them. Very few of these tuna are being hooked.
There is a little debris washed out of the rivers form our rains, forming weed lines
inshore. Quite a few small dorado have been holding in these weed lines, making for some decent light tackle fishing.
The roosterfish action has been outstanding. Adolpho on the panga “Dos Hermanos” got 9 again a couple of days ago. All of the fish are averaging between 30- and 42-pounds. Unfortunately, there are very few clients here to take advantage of all this good fishing. Luis Marciel, of the panga “Gringo Loco” and I were talking yesterday about how many roosters were here, but he also made a very true statement, “Now, I just need a client to go get them.”
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind Calm
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Jun 26, 2004; 02:06PM - East Cape Microwave Hot; Zihuatanejo Sails and Roosters
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@bajafly.com; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., June 26, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (6/19-6/25)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Tuna are still slurping up flies like kids eating peanuts at a baseball game. Dorado, within a few miles of the hotel, changed the focus for the fly-guys as they would slide up on a shark buoy, toss a bit of chum and have the Sea of Cortez explode into colors of neon blue and gold as dorado chased down every single free swimming sardina not to mention almost every fly that hit the water. The Mike Croft group, from up the coast in Seattle, dedicated fly-fishers, had quite a tale to tell their Pacific Northwest friends. They caught over 100 dorado one day and went back out the next morning and doubled the count. Mike and a buddy caught in excess of 40 dorado one day.
Roosters were another story. There were plenty of hookups and stories of 200 yard runs and broken tippets. Breakfast on their last morning they were lined up to purchase one of the Rasta flies that I brought down this trip.
I even had a few personal beach stories. One Bubba chased my fly, creating a wall of water as he charged, only to have a dink (10-pounds) streak in and grab the fly at the last second literally right from the mouth of Big Brother. Hot weather . . . hot fishing . . .Baja Summer . . . I love it!
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 70-84
Air temperature 80-90
Humidity about 64%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 12 miles
Sunrise 6:35 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:09 p.m. MDT
July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter
OFFSHORE: Blue marlin, striped marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado and all within 25 miles.
INSHORE: Plenty to look at jacks, roosters, pompano cruising close to shore, all the reefs holding a plethora of fish that have me reaching for my fish ID book, even saw a couple of parrot fish this week.
BEACH: Not a question of shots, more a question of how long your arm will hold out before you find the willing one. In a two hour period the other day we had 36 shots on Rooster alley and we were the only ones on the beach.
BILLFISH – The summer blue bite has begun. Do you dare throw a Billfish Baby at one of these monsters? Go ahead . . . no guts, no glory.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Porpoise schools close and tuna boiling behind in the hot Baja sun.
DORADO – Shark buoys holding and the fish looking for just the right fly to land in their neighborhood.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Rooster alley best bet early, Bartle Beach when the sun climbs a little higher and the lighthouse for Bubba class roosters and toros.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Still around, but way down the list as a targeted species
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Rocky points as the sun falls behind the mountain seem to be the best time.
SIERRA – Still grabbing a fly every now and then.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Esteros producing good catches of corvina, pompano, cabrilla and an occasional leopard grouper. Entrada still slow and offshore skipjack are about all that can be found.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 73-82
Humidity 89%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:39 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:20 p.m. MDT
July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – A few on the bottom at the entrada.
CORVINA – Plenty to play with
SNOOK – No takers this week.
HALIBUT – Sandy beaches always will produce a few.
SIERRA – Under the bird schools near Belchers Cove.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still only 1 mile off the beach. For this time of the year, the sailfish action continues to be very good. We are normally a winter fishery and to release a 3 to 4 sailfish per boat per day average, are respectable summer numbers.
I fished with BOF clients Johnny and Fran Deleshaw of Portland, Ore., on the 38-foot “Yellowfin II” with Captain Ruben. We tagged and released two nice sailfish while fly-fishing.
Yellowfin tuna are breezing in and out, and when a school is located under the porpoise or birds, they are really fast movers. It is all a boat can do to just keep up with them. Very few of these tuna are being hooked.
There is a little debris washed out of the rivers form our rains, forming weed lines
inshore. Quite a few small dorado have been holding in these weed lines, making for some decent light tackle fishing.
The roosterfish action has been outstanding. Adolpho on the panga “Dos Hermanos” got 9 again a couple of days ago. All of the fish are averaging between 30- and 42-pounds. Unfortunately, there are very few clients here to take advantage of all this good fishing. Luis Marciel, of the panga “Gringo Loco” and I were talking yesterday about how many roosters were here, but he also made a very true statement, “Now, I just need a client to go get them.”
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind Calm
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: With few boats venturing out this week because of a lack of clients it is hard to access conditions. The locals reported good action for sails less than an hour from the marina.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-86
Humidity 89 %
Wind Calm
Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:37 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:34 p.m. CST
July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jun 24, 2004; 04:22PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 6-16-04 to 6-24-04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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The good inshore and offshore action continued last week in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo as better weather and sea conditions were present. Captain Chiro on the Vamonos 3 reported a 7 SAILFISH day ( 6 Released ) with Connie Graham's group. Larry Henderson also fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 landed 1 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO on his first day offshore. Texas Angler Russell Coleman pulled the hooks on two SAILFSIH on his first day offshore also aboard the Vamonos 3. Colorado Fly Fishing Angler, Currie Harbour fishing aboard the Secuestro De Amor with Captain Temo had 8 SAILFISH Strikes on a fly in three days of fishing. Oregon Angler James Spring in search of some hot inshore action spent 4 days aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 with Captain Adolofo landing 9 ROOSTERFISH, 4 BIG EYE JACKS, 8 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and 6 NEEDLEFISH.
West Coast Angler and surf fishing expert, Jeff Klaussen also fishing with Captain
Adolofo for two days had over a dozen shots a ROOSTERS, JACKS, NEEDLEFISH and SALEMAS. Connie Graham's group tried their luck at some inshore fishing with Captain Temo and Adolfo landing 2 ROOSTERFISH,4 YELLOWTAIL JACKS,8 BONITOS and 6 NEEDLEFISH in one day. Angler Alfred Palomino fishing inshore with Captain Canderlerio was not able to connect on Roosters but managed 4 BIG YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 6 BONTIOS and 2 NEEDLEFISH in one day. St Louis angler Larry Chandler landed the largest ROOSTERFISH of the week, a fish the went over 70 Lbs. while finishing of his week of fishing with Captain Adolofo. Our newest super panga SIRENA with Captain ALEX and first Mate LUIS along with angler Alfredo Alcantara & son form Queretaro Mexcio who landed 1 SAILFISH, 2 BIG ROOSTERFISH,4 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and some BONOTIOL and NEEDLEFISH as well in two days of fishing. The blue water is hanging close at the 7 mile mark.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: NO RAIN ! NO WIND ! Sunny and pleasant
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jun 21, 2004; 11:39AM - Fly Hooker Daily Catch Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt George Landrum
“Fly Hooker” Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
WEEKLY FISH COUNT
STRIPED MARLIN: ONE FISH RELEASED (#120)
DORADO: ONE FISH KEPT (#20)
YELLOWFIN TUNA: TWO FISH KEPT (#12, #15)
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JUNE 19, 2004
This was our one and only trip for the week and we had half of a group of four guys on our boat. It was a trip from a friend of ours and these guys have been fishing here for several years, always booking two boats and having a bit of competition between themselves. Manual is back from vacation and it has been almost three weeks since he has been out, Juan has not been out in 10 days. Surprisingly, they have not forgotten how to fish! The fish have been concentrated in a band of warm water close to the coast on the Cortez side of the Cape, moving slowly northward every day. Today they found the fish outside the Palmilla area and were rewarded with one out of two Marlin to the boat; the other one just struck and did not get hooked up. One nice Dorado came into the fish box for dinner and both of the Yellowfin were blind strikes on Marlin lures. Apparently there were a lot of Yellowfin caught in the area over the last few days, all blind strikes. The other boat they were fishing with got lucky on the Marlin and had three releases, one Dorado and two Yellowfin as well. Good water and pretty good fishing for the day! Until next week, Tight Lines!
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Jun 21, 2004; 11:37AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt. George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
CABO SAN LUCAS FISH REPORT JUNE 14 TO JUNE 20, 2004
WEATHER: This weeks temps remained the same as last week’s with the highs in the low to mid 90’s and at night it dropped as low as the mid 60’s. We had a day of strong wind on Wednesday and again Friday morning, but the rest of the week was calm. No rain of course!
WATER: The water continues to warm right up and the coolest we have on the Pacific side at the end of the week was 71 degrees. On the Sea of Cortez up around the Westin and farther north, and out to 10 miles, the water has been in the low 80’s with a lot of 82 degree water holding fish. Out past the 10 mile band the water drops back to 74 degrees for another 10 miles, then warms back up. Surface conditions were really choppy on the Cortez side and very bad on the Pacific when we had the winds blow, but other than that it was nice water this week.
BAIT: Small Caballito at $2 per bait, some Mullet at $2 per bait and some Sardinas at $20 per bucket.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: Lots of Striped Marlin this week! Many of the boats were flying three or four Marlin flags when they returned for the day and the anglers said that they had seen “lots of fish all over the place”. Talking with the Captains, “all over the place” meant up the Cortez side off of the Palmilla and Gorda Banks area out to 10 miles (in that warm water band). The fish were biting well on live bait this week and lures took a second spot to bait. There were fish caught in other places as well, just not in the same numbers. Average size was 120 pounds.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: Thank goodness the Yellowfin have been biting this week! There have not been a lot of them and they have not been very large on average, but they have been there. Most of the fish were blind strikes on Marlin lures and the fish were averaging 15 pounds. The warm water where the Striped Marlin were found held most of the fish. A lot of boats have been going out to the San Jaime and south of there looking for larger Tuna, but there have been very few of them found.
DORADO: The Dorado bite continues to pick up as the water warms and most of the boats seemed to be flying yellow flags this week. The fish are averaging 20 pounds and have been hitting almost anything put in front of them. Best bite was close to shore on the Cortez side of the Cape.
WAHOO: Again just a few fish. Hopefully with the warmer water and the moon changing the bite will pick up.
INSHORE: This week the inshore bite was a repeat of last weeks so here is a repeat on last weeks report! The Rooster fish have re-appeared on the Pacific beaches and there have been Jack Crevalle mixed in as well. The Roosters seem to be following the warm water as it creeps north. Most of the fish have been in the 20 pound class with a few larger ones in the mix. There were a couple of days when Pargo were biting off of the Lighthouse in close to the rocks. Of course, live bait was the key on all these fish, Mullet for the Roosterfish and Sardinas for the Pargo.
NOTES: Warmer water, warmer weather, calmer seas, colder beer! It’s time to get down here if you can as the bite starts to heat up. It is still not wide open yet, but hopefully by the time you read this and are able to make your arrangements things will be busting loose. That said, let me add this disclaimer: “Ka-ka pasa” and don’t hold me liable if Mother Nature decides to change things once again! This weeks report was written to the music of ZZ Top on the 1985 Warner release “Afterburner”. Until next week, Tight Lines!
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Jun 19, 2004; 07:13PM - Sailfish No Clients
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Historically, few clients come down this way this time of year. The locals always enjoy this time of year when they virtually have some great sailfish action all to themselves. Inshore this is a great time of year to explore beaches and esteros and see what turns up.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 82-86
Humidity 66 %
Wind 5 mph from the WSW
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:33 p.m. CST
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New,
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jun 19, 2004; 07:11PM - Sailfish Action Hot
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still hanging only a mile off the beach. The fishing is very similar to last week. The tuna and marlin are scarce, but the sailfish action is very good.
The main spot of fish is only about 3 miles directly in front of Zihuatanejo Bay. A lot of boats are getting back before noon, with 4 or 5 sailfish releases.
Rooster fishing is still outstanding and Arturo, on the panga Janneth, is keeping up his weekly blistering pace with 8 roosters released in one day. All the fish were between 30 and 45 pounds.
In some respects, this week was a milestone for conservation. At least it is a step in the right direction. Federal authorities arrested two commercial pangeros, using Zihuatanejo Bay as their home port, with 13 sailfish and a long line of over 2 miles in length. All evidence was transferred for prosecution in Acapulco.
In the past, local enforcement just has not been effective at all. This is the first time the
Feds have stepped in and are taking control, and the word is spreading fast.
Ed Kunze
Water Temperature 78-85
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind 4 mph from the WSW
Conditions Scattered Clouds 25000 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:22 p.m. CDT
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Jun 19, 2004; 07:09PM - East Cape Goes Off Big Time
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@bajafly.com; USA toll-free (800)
919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., June 19, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (6/12-6/18)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Tuna! Tuna! Tuna! Tough to know what to lead off with, but the yellowfin fatties were definitely on the chew. Scott and Dolly York, Gardnerville, Nev., headed out 25 miles before they found the porpoise school; and 60 seconds after the teaser hit the water it was fish on! Our Baja wasabi fly was just the ticket and both of them were bendo for a couple of hours. By the time the scales settled, they had enough sashimi to feed the full hotel at cocktail hour. The next day it was pez gallo (roosterfish) time on the La Playa and they found plenty. While they had a lot of “would of, could of” stories, they came up short in the photo department.
Ladyfish, pompano and lookdowns were also added to the catch list. The buoys up at Punta Pescadero were producing double digit catches of dorado earlier in the week, but when Ken Kautsch and his two boys, from Jefferson, Ore., they seemed to be missing and it took a lot of effort to find even a few. On the marlin scene, it was Katy-Bar-the-Door. They bit almost anything that was drug behind the boat. Eric Kraimer, Houston, stopped by the porch Thurs. night to show off the photos of a Bubba Class rooster caught near the lighthouse. All in all you could safely say that the East Cape was going off big time this week.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 70-84
Air temperature 78-96
Humidity about 25%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 12 miles
Sunrise 6:33 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:06 p.m. MDT
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New
OFFSHORE: Good as it gets, marlin, tuna and steady dorado rounded out the excellent catches this week.
INSHORE: Roosters, jacks, ladyfish kept things rocking steadily for the fly-flingers
BEACH: Want the shots? Now is the time. There’s a good show of roosters and jacks cruising close to shore. Plenty of ladyfish and pompano and even a few quality barred pargo to keep things interesting.
BILLFISH – Boats making the charge for home with so many flags that their outriggers look like they might break from the strain. Lots of high single and some double digit catches.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Close and hungry, what else do you need to know?
DORADO – Find the right shark buoy and your arms will be longer before you finish.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Take your pick, rooster alley, Bartle’s Beach or the lighthouse all are producing exciting action. Hang around the lighthouse long enough and you may be treated to the “Freak Show.”
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Who cares? Too much happening with all the other species to take time to find out.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Rocky points as the sun falls behind the mountain seem to be the best time.
SIERRA – Still grabbing a fly every now and then.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Cool sea temps and windy conditions have caused a slow start this year offshore. Few boats are even venturing outside the bay. Entrada is producing a few yellows down deep. Esteros, while lightly fished, still are producing decent catches of corvina, spotted bay bass and a few pompano.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 71-80
Humidity 18%
Wind 4 mph from the NW
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:37 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:18 p.m. MDT
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New
YELLOWTAIL – Very slim.
CORVINA – Still the best bet.
SNOOK – Nobody we know about targeted them this week.
HALIBUT – Sandy beaches always will produce a few.
SIERRA – Watch for bird schools in the bay.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still hanging only a mile off the beach. The fishing is very similar to last week. The tuna and marlin are scarce, but the sailfish action is very good.
The main spot of fish is only about 3 miles directly in front of Zihuatanejo Bay. A lot of boats are getting back before noon, with 4 or 5 sailfish releases.
Rooster fishing is still outstanding and Arturo, on the panga “Janneth” is keeping up his weekly blistering pace with 8 roosters released in one day. All the fish were between 30 and 45 pounds.
In some respects, this week was a milestone for conservation. At least it is a step in the right direction. Federal authorities arrested two commercial pangeros, using Zihuatanejo Bay as their home port, with 13 sailfish and a long line of over 2 miles in length. All evidence was transferred for prosecution in Acapulco.
In the past, local enforcement just has not been effective at all. This is the first time the Feds have stepped in and are taking control, and the word is spreading fast.
Water Temperature 78-85
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind 4 mph from the WSW
Conditions Scattered Clouds 25,000 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:22 p.m. CDT
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Historically, few clients come down this way this time of year. The locals always enjoy this time of year when they have all the great sailfish action all to themselves. Inshore, this is a great time of year to explore beaches and esteros and see what turns up.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 82-86
Humidity 66 %
Wind 5 mph from the WSW
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:33 p.m. CST
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@bajafly.com; USA toll-free (800)
919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., June 19, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (6/12-6/18)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Tuna! Tuna! Tuna! Tough to know what to lead off with but the fatties were definitely on the chew. Scott and Dolly York, Gardenerville, NV headed out twenty-five miles before they found the porpoise school and 60 seconds after the teaser hit the water it was fish on! Our Baja wasabi fly was just the ticket and both of them were bendo for a couple hours. By the time the scales settled they had enough sashimi to feed the full hotel at cocktail hour. The next day is was Pez Gallo time on the La Playa and they found plenty, while they had a lot of would of, could of stories they came up short in the photo department. Ladyfish, pompano and lookdowns were also added the the catch list. The buoys up at Punta Pescadero were producing double digits catches of dorado earlier in the week but when Ken Kautsch and his two boys hailing from Jefferson Or they seemed to be missing and it took a lot of effort to find even a few. On the marlin scene it was Katy bar the Door they bit almost anything that was drug behind the boat. Eric Kraimer, Houston Tx, stopped by the porch Thursday night to show off the photos of a Bubba Class rooster caught near the lighthouse. All in all you could safely say that the East Cape was going off this week.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 70-84
Air temperature 78-96
Humidity about 25%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 12 miles
Sunrise 6:33 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:06 p.m. MDT
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New,
OFFSHORE: Good as it gets, marlin, tuna and steady dorado rounded out the excellent catches this week.
INSHORE: Roosters, jacks, ladyfish kept things rocking steadily for the fly flingers
BEACH: Want the shots, now is the time good show of roosters and jacks cruising close to shore. Plenty of ladyfish and pompano and even a few quality barred pargo to keep things interesting.
BILLFISH Boats making the charge for home with so many flags that their outriggers look like they might break from the strain. Lots of high single and some double digit catches.
YELLOWFIN TUNA Close and hungry, what else do you need to know
DORADO Find the right shark buoy and your arms will be longer before you finish.
ROOSTERFISH\\ JACK CREVALLE Take your pick, rooster alley, Bartle or the lighthouse all are producing exciting action, hang around the lighthouse long enough and you may be treated to the “Freak Show”.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK Who cares, too much happening with all the other species to take time to find out.
PARGO AND CABRILLA Rocky points as the sun falls behind the mountain seems to be the best time.
SIERRA Still grabbing a fly every now and then.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Cool sea temps, windy conditions have caused a slow start this year offshore. Few boats are even venturing outside the bay. Entrada is producing a few yellows down deep. Esteros while lightly fished still are producing decent catches of corvina, spotted bay bass and a few pompano.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 71-80
Humidity 18%
Wind 4 mph from the NW
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:37 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:18 p.m. MDT
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New,
YELLOWTAIL Very slim
CORVINA Still the best bet
SNOOK No one has targeted them this week
HALIBUT Sandy beaches always will produce a few.
SIERRA Watch for bird schools in the bay.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still hanging only a mile off the beach. The fishing is very similar to last week. The tuna and marlin are scarce, but the sailfish action is very good.
The main spot of fish is only about 3 miles directly in front of Zihuatanejo Bay. A lot of boats are getting back before noon, with 4 or 5 sailfish releases.
Rooster fishing is still outstanding and Arturo, on the panga Janneth, is keeping up his weekly blistering pace with 8 roosters released in one day. All the fish were between 30 and 45 pounds.
In some respects, this week was a milestone for conservation. At least it is a step in the right direction. Federal authorities arrested two commercial pangeros, using Zihuatanejo Bay as their home port, with 13 sailfish and a long line of over 2 miles in length. All evidence was transferred for prosecution in Acapulco.
In the past, local enforcement just has not been effective at all. This is the first time the
Feds have stepped in and are taking control, and the word is spreading fast.
Ed Kunze
Water Temperature 78-85
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind 4 mph from the WSW
Conditions Scattered Clouds 25000 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:22 p.m. CDT
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Historically, few clients come down this way this time of year. The locals always enjoy this time of year when they virtually have some great sailfish action all to themselves. Inshore this is a great time of year to explore beaches and esteros and see what turns up.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 82-86
Humidity 66 %
Wind 5 mph from the WSW
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:33 p.m. CST
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New,
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jun 17, 2004; 02:29PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 6-11-04 - 6 -17-04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Wide open offshore and inshore fishing was the order of the day in Ixtyapa Zihuatanejo as the weather finally cleared up enough for our fleet get into full swing. Captain Jamie Morales, owner of the Vamonos fleet reported his group form Mcallen Texas, landed 22 SAILFISH in three days while fishing aboard the Vamonos 1,2 & 3. Angler Alfred Palomino fishing aboard the Leydy with Captian Candelerio landed 3 SAILFISH and 1 YELLOWFIN TUNA on his first day offshore. First time fly fishing angler to Ixtapa Zihuatnejo, Mr. Mile Mcfall fishing aboard our newest super panga, Sirena, raised 9 SAILFISH, hooking 3 and landing his first Pacific SAILFISH on a fly. All of the action took place in three days offshore. Angler Larry Chandler fishing with Captain Temo on the Secuestro landed 3 SAILFISH and 1 YELLOWFIN TUNA in two days offshore and 9 ROOSTERFISH, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK, 7 NEEDLEFISH and 10 BONITOS in Two days of inshore fishing with Captain Adolofo on the Dos Hermanos 1. Atlanta Angler Dan Walden also fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 finished up his trip with 3 Roosterfish and 2 Yellowtail Jacks in one of fishing. One of the Roosters scaled in a close to 80 LBS.! Sussex New Jersey anglers, Ron Reinhardt and son Jeff experienced three non-stop days of red hot inshore action as they fished with Captain Adolofo in the Petitlan area. The duo landed 27 ROOSTERFISH (to 40 lbs ) and 44 YELLOWTAIL JACKS in three days of top water pencil popping. The father and so team also lost several others including one fish that broke 50 lb. test power pro after and long battle. Colorado angler, Don Hirsch fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 with Captain Cheva landed 3 SAILFISH in one offshore day and 4 ROOSTERFISH on one inshore day.
Captain Arturo Landa on the Janeth got into the hot inshore action while fishing with Alabama Angler, Vernon Tull who landed 14 ROOSTERFISH, 5 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, and 11 NEEDLEFISH in three days of inshore fishing. The blue water is within 8 miles of shore and with the ocean calming down the inshore area are continuing to heat up.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Weather: Some remaining storms in the morings with the days clearing nicely
Sea Conditions: Calm to Moderate
Bait Supply: Good.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jun 14, 2004; 10:57AM - Fly Hooker Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt George Landrum
“Fly Hooker” Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
WEEKLY FISH COUNT
STRIPED MARLIN: ONE FISH KEPT (HOOKED IN EYE) (#130)
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JUNE 8, 2004
This trip was a split share and unfortunately one couple was very ill from the beginning. Juan and his brother kept the “Fly Hooker” close to shore on the way up the Sea of Cortez in order to avoid the large swell and the chop farther out, and they were headed toward the Outer Gorda Bank. That is where the action has been on the Striped Marlin. The father and son half of the charter were fine, and gave the couple some Dramamine at the beginning of the trip. The problem with that is if is not in you for longer than 15 minutes, it does not have a chance to help you! They managed to get to the Outer Gorda Bank, just 2 miles from where the fish were, and then it became too much for the couple. Father and son were not very happy, but the couple was on a honeymoon so there was some sympathy there. Juan had the boat back at the slip at 12:30 with no flags flying.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JUNE 9, 2004
Another split charter, this time with two couples and a single guy. Don was the single guy, and he was first at the boat this morning. The wind died down a bit last night so we were hoping that the water had mellowed out as well. As things turned out, they had mellowed out quite a bit and everyone was fine. Don was the only one to get any action though, as he was standing next to the rod when a Striped Marlin of about #130 jumped on the lure. Juan said that there were two other fish that hit at the same time, but only this one hooked up. Don fought the fish for 30 minutes and planned to release it, but when it got close to the boat it was discovered that the fish had been hooked through one eye and would have been shark food if released. They spotted several other fish during the trip but could not get any of them to eat. They fished the same area, outside the Outer Gorda Bank, and Juan said that it looked as if the fish were slowly moving our way with the warmer water. I hope so! Thanks guys, I wish everyone had a chance to get a Marlin, but that is the way it goes sometimes!
Until next week, Tight Lines!
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