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Jan 2, 2004; 02:03PM - Few People - Plenty of Sailfish
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: During the week of Christmas, as can be expected, there was not a flood of activity. On Dec. 26-28, there were 4 boats out and they experienced some great action. The boats were able to average 16 releases out of 24 shots on sailfish, with the high boat for the week having a day where they released 31 of 45. We also had one boat go out for a half day of inshore fishing where they left the dock at 1:45 in the afternoon and returned a little after 5:30 in the evening and they were able to connect with 5 roosterfish out of 8 shots. Mr. and Mrs. Threeton were thrilled, since they were able to fly in from the U.S., head from the airport to the boat, and turn a travel day into a half-day of fishing filled with great action.
Water Temperature 80º-85º
Air Temperature 80°-84º
Humidity 100%
Wind North at 5 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 6:27 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:47 p.m. CST
Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New, Jan. 28 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
And from all of us – a very Happy, Healthy and Fishy New Year!
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Jan 2, 2004; 02:01PM - Fishing gets Busy
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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 only a couple of miles off the beach and the sailfish fishing has been outstanding. We are in our absolute busiest time of the year, with almost 40 boats a day chartered. Most boats are releasing 4 to 7 sailfish a day, and are raising 10 to 15 in the spread.
Dan Smith, a fly-fisherman and Alaska salmon guide on a “busman’s holiday,” has averaged 4 releases a day on sailfish. He had one fantastic day of 6 releases.
Inshore, the large jacks are still on the beaches, with a lot of sierra about a quarter of a mile out. The roosterfish action has cooled down a little bit, but this may be from lots of fishing pressure and not from the fact they are not here.
Water Temperature 79º-86º
Air Temperature 73° - 89º
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 25,000 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:16 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:22 p.m. CST
Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New, Jan. 28 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly’s Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Jan 2, 2004; 02:00PM - An East Cape Chill, a Blistering Guatemala, Others In-Between
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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 IN BAJA FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Fri., Jan. 02, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Thurs. (12/25 - 1/1)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND IZTAPA, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: North winds continued to hamper fishing most of the week. On the days that the wind did back off it was still tough.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 67°-73°
Air temperature 67° - 73°
Humidity about 83%
Wind NW at 12 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 12 miles
Sunrise 6:57 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:40 p.m. MST
Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New, Jan. 28 First Quarter
o OFFSHORE: The few boats venturing out have scored on a few dorado up toward Punta Pescadero. By mid-morning most are scurrying back for their respective hotels. Cold margaritas and a swim seem like a much wiser decision.
o INSHORE: If you like sierra, you should be here, just remember the wire!
o BEACH: Gray light is a must. Sierra usually shut off as the sun climbs higher.
BILLFISH – Always a few homeguard, you just have to find them.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Seemed like they would never stop biting, but they have.
DORADO – Punta Pescadero shark buoys rumored to have a few lurking about.
ROOSTERFISH – Find the sardinia and you should find a few small ones.
JACK CREVALLE – Lighthouse to La Ribera is the right neighborhood.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – A few bonito and that is about it.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Who knows? Try a popper over the rock structure dotting East Cape beaches.
SIERRA - Gray light just at dawn is best before the sun gets too high.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Peter Chan and Susan Rosen, vacationing from New York on a last minute whim, decided to give the esteros a shot and they were not disappointed. They found plenty of corvina, pompano and grouper to put a bend in their flyrods the past few days. They are back out this morning trying get tight with an illusive snook.
Water Temperature 66°-74°
Air Temperature 69°- 77°
Humidity 59%
Wind NNE 4 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds.
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:49 p.m. MST
Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New, Jan. 28 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Plenty at the entrada under the bird schools, pretty selective this week.
Try a slow-retrieved chartreuse Baja Deep Diver.
CORVINA – No shortage here
SNOOK – A challenge, but worth the effort.
HALIBUT – Sandy beach and a slow retrieved Clouser will work every time.
SIERRA – No takers this week . . . that’s anglers, not fish.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is only a couple of miles off the beach and the sailfish fishing has been outstanding. We are in our absolute busiest time of the year, with almost 40 boats a day chartered. Most boats are releasing 4 to 7 sailfish a day, and are raising 10 to 15 in the spread.
Dan Smith, a fly-fisherman and Alaska salmon guide on a “busman’s holiday,” has averaged 4 releases a day on sailfish. He had one fantastic day of 6 releases.
Inshore, the large jacks are still on the beaches, with a lot of sierra about a quarter of a mile out. The roosterfish action has cooled down a little bit, but this may be from lots of fishing pressure and not from the fact they are not here.
Water Temperature 79º-86º
Air Temperature 73° - 89º
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 25,000 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:16 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:22 p.m. CST
Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New, Jan. 28 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly’s Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: During the week of Christmas, as can be expected, there was not a flood of activity. On Dec. 26-28, there were 4 boats out and they experienced some great action. The boats were able to average 16 releases out of 24 shots on sailfish, with the high boat for the week having a day where they released 31 of 45. We also had one boat go out for a half day of inshore fishing where they left the dock at 1:45 in the afternoon and returned a little after 5:30 in the evening and they were able to connect with 5 roosterfish out of 8 shots. Mr. and Mrs. Threeton were thrilled, since they were able to fly in from the U.S., head from the airport to the boat, and turn a travel day into a half-day of fishing filled with great action.
Water Temperature 80º-85º
Air Temperature 80°-84º
Humidity 100%
Wind North at 5 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 6:27 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:47 p.m. CST
Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New, Jan. 28 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
And from all of us – a very Happy, Healthy and Fishy New Year!
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Dec 29, 2003; 11:32AM - 'Fly Hooker' Daily Reports
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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
1 Striped Marlin tagged and released (#130)
2 Dorado kept (#25, #12)
1 Dorado released (#10)
1 Bonita released (#8)
2 Amberjack released
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 21, 2003
Bob and his son Jed along with friends Al and Nancy were accompanied by Baja on
the Fly Guides Jeff and Lance aboard the “Fly Hooker” today. The plan was to hook
Jed up to something nice on regulation gear while hopefully getting Al and Nancy a
shot at something on the long rod. Well, it ended up with Jed getting a nice Dorado in
the middle of the trip and having a long boat ride between times. The water was a bit
choppy way up on the Pacific side of the coast so it was a nice ride home, but the fish
were scarce. Just off the Arch we stopped and chummed, getting the Bonita slashing in
on the bait. Nancy hooked, then lost one, Al had a long, hard fight with a fish that
weighed 8 pounds and was released. Giving Jed a shot, he proceeded to hook up a
small Dorado that jumped all over the place, was then brought to the boat and
released.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 22, 2003
Today it was just Al and Nancy on the “Fly Hooker” as Bob and Jed fished aboard
another boat. Lots of Sardinas for chum and off they went to the south looking for
Yellowfin Tuna. Porpoise were found but they had no luck on the Tuna and returned to
just off the arch, fishing in close and hooking up a couple of small Amberjacks.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 23, 2003
Al and Nancy again as Bob and Jed are taking the day off. They were going to start
close to the arch today and take advantage of the tide change and get into the Bonito
and Dorado on the fly, but there was no small bait available. The target changed as
they went to conventional tackle and Nancy spent a hard fought 20 minutes fighting a
Striped Marlin estimated at #130 to the boat for a tag and release fish. She amazed
Juan and Manuel with her experience on the fish! Good going Nancy!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 24, 2003
Al and Nancy were rejoined by Bob and Jed today and the target was a Marlin for
Jed. We looked all day and were only able to find one Striped Marlin tailing on the
surface. It did not eat the bait tossed to it and we had no other fish sighted. A very
slow day and a nice boat ride. We did watch Porpoise and Whales and spotted two
turtles though. Maybe Jed will get his Marlin on the next trip? Thanks guys, have a
very merry Christmas!
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Dec 29, 2003; 11:27AM - 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 FOR DECEMBER 21-27, 2003
WEATHER: This weeks highs were in the mid to high 80’s and the lows were in the mid 50’s.
We had some heavy cloud cover during mid-week but it cleared up by the weekend and things
were just great afterward. No rain of course, but the humidity has been heavy enough to require
windshield wipers in the mornings. The wind has been almost non-existent in the mornings but
around 10 am it starts to pick up and by 3 PM it is blowing nicely from the north-west at 10-12
knots.
WATER: The Pacific side has been 75 to 77 degrees this week with the temperature dropping
a little lower on the west side of the San Jaime Banks. On the Cortez side of the Cape the
near-shore water temperature, out to three miles, has been from 72 to 74 degrees while just
outside that it raises to 77 degrees. There was a band of warm water, up to 80 degrees, around
30 miles to the southeast all week. Surface conditions on the Pacific side have been good with
slight swells most of the week until Friday afternoon when they suddenly reached 6-8 feet. The
late morning winds brought on a bit of chop starting mid-day. On the Cortez side the conditions
remained good all day.
BAIT: Bait of the week has been Caballito, as normally happens with the new moon. They
have been the usual $2 per bait and there have been Sardinas as well at the normal $20 per bucket.
FISHING
BILLFISH: This week was pretty much a repeat of last weeks report, at least as far as the
Marlin were concerned. The only change is that the Marlin bite that was happening on bottom
fished live bait ended as the fish and the bait changed locations. Of course no one has really found
where they moved to yet. There was very sporadic action on Striped Marlin this week, with lucky
boats finding a fish or two on the surface and getting them to bite, but most boats were lucky to
find a Striped Marlin to toss bait at. The fish that were found seemed to be to the south of the
Cape. The bite was a pretty even mix of jig strikes and bait bites. A few boats returned from a
days work with several blue flags flying, but most of them had nada.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: You really had to travel and work hard to get into the Yellowfin this
week as they remained well offshore and scattered. Most of the fish found were 30 miles out,
where the water changed temperature. I thought that the temperature break we have had around
the Gorda Banks would be holding nice Tuna, but the cool water coming from the north is green
and bleeds into the warm water so that there is no defined color break to fish. The fish that were
found were football to school size and darker colored lures worked on them.
DORADO: I have to say that it appeared that Dorado were our fish of the week as the yellow
flags seemed most abundant on boats returning from a day of fishing. The concentrations of fish
that were found last week under pieces of wood are now gone, but some of the fish must have
decided to stay in the area. Most boats were able to scratch up a Dorado or two during a day’s
outing and the fish ran the range from small 10 pounders to nice 25 pound fish. The larger fish
were found off shore while near the coast the smaller fish were a little more abundant. The
favorite (and best) method this week was slow trolling live bait out around the rocky points.
WAHOO: This week most of the Wahoo flags that were flying were really for Sierra, but there
were a few boats that actually caught Wahoo. The fish were found on the Pacific side out in 300
feet of water while looking for Dorado and the average size seemed to be around 40 pounds. Not
a lot of fish of course, but they were there.
IN SHORE: Just like last week, Sierra, small Dorado and a few small Roosterfish pretty made
up all the inshore action this week. With the Sierra bite picking up, a lot of the Pangas that were
going well off shore last week stayed closer to the beach to ensure their anglers got into fish.
NOTES: I hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a safe and prosperous new year as
well. I know that I will be enjoying the warmth and sun as some of you just dream about it and
hope that you have a chance to come and thaw out in Cabo!
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Dec 29, 2003; 02:10AM - Last week of 2003 report
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Category: Louisiana
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Author Name: Capt. Scott Avanzino
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Lump and offshore report for the week before and after Christmas Sonny and Darryl fished the Lump on December 27th..they picked up 3 blackfin tuna and a 5 man limit of amberjack and a few surprise fish, like african pompano..they did see two larger yellowfin in the slick so it ought to be soon! Last week I headed offshore for a day off from the usual grind with Darryl, Sonny and Terry Dyer on Terry's brand new go fast boat..had plans to sleep until 7am and head offshore for a couple hours of fun..they for tuna; and me, for anything that would take a fly. Got to a pipelaying vessel about 40 miles to the east and put out some live baits...got a dolphin double right off the bat...Sonny and D went to work while I got out the fly rod and waited for a straggler...Terry meanwhile went to work with the iron, picking up several skipjack tuna while they fought their fish to the gaff...after the dust settles I convinced them to pull hold off on the live bait and make a dead drift, thereby allowing me a decent casting opportunity given the wind and such, it made for difficult casting into the brisk southeast wind...after the second downcurrent drift I hooked up on what I expect was a skipjack tuna, which I fought for 10 minutes before pulling the hook. Lost the fish while were wre idling away from the buffer zone...No worries thing were just getting cranked up..On the third drift we started chumming with the skipjacks and were able to pull the dolphin to within casting range...no takers for me until the very end when I got ahold of a nice cow which put on a great show down the side of the pipelay vessel. After a 20 minute fight we got her to the gaff..she weighed 19.0 pounds on the STAR scale...after I got my fish my trip was made and we put out two more live baits and set out away from the ship...once we cornered the east side of the ship we hooked a double on tuna..Sonny and Darryl had to get untangled twice but we managed to get both fish in the boat with our broken albacore gaff...both weighed about 60 pounds...While we were setting out two more livies a school of 10-40 pound dolphin came into the chum and I broke out the split bamboo again and in came the live baits..managed to release 2 more smaller dolphin about ten pounds each while trying to get a fly to the bigger fish..while I was fighting fish number three, Darryl managed a nice bull of 29.15 pounds on a stand-up rod using a tuna slab..right at the boat..MY FISH!!!..We later joked about it with Darryl winning the argument by telling me that is what I deserved for bringing a knife to a gunfight..didn't matter at the time because the fish were boiling twenty feet behind the boat...there were two large bulls at least forty among the school of twenty..it was exciting for me to cast at twenty feet having to pull the fly away from smaller fish...but here's where the perfect conditions go from spectacular to grave..with two hours of fishing time in before noon, Capt. Terry, who had been chunking his iron into the chum, hooked a barracuda..while trying to release it, he got two deep lacerations across his ring and pinky finger; both to the bone and severing tendons...I am still trying to cast when I realize why Darryl said we had to head in...packed up quickly and wrapped Terry in a clean towel...(you would expect a new boat to come with some kind of first aid, but I guess they reserve that for the Eddie Bauer package only)...We were able to reach a longline boat on 16 and immediately sped away to get first aid...made a makeshift splint out of a paint stirrer and bandaged up our patient...settled in for the heavy beam sea and the 2 hour run home..about ten miles from South pass we lost a lower unit....about three miles from South Pass we nearly ran out of oil..managed to scrape up enough for the ride home on one engine..made it back just before dark with Terry heading straight for the ER... Goes to show you how things can turn around on you in a moments notice, and we were caught with our drawers down...praying for Terry's speedy recovery and still trying to be thankful for such a great opportunity to have such a great day... Fished the Lump the day before with Dr. Kieth Goodfellow and friends Chuck and Bill. Water was dirty green and 61 degrees..not the best conditions but we were after sharks...funny..Darryl said before we left that we would probably only catch tuna..well he was partially right.. The current was running 2 knots from the east and the only critters we could draw in were gulls and pelicans..they managed to get most of the chum as the pogies took forever to thaw...after devising a plan to keep the from getting the chum..we finally got some bonita into the slick..that followed by blackfin..think we caught 7 twenty pound blackfin and a few beeliners and one AJ..in the chum slick on drift lines...were able to send a few slabs of bonita getting each man a 100-150 pound dusky shark..ended up heading in early.. PARADISE OUTFITTERS ...985-845-8006
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Dec 26, 2003; 12:46PM - Season is Ramping Up
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: While few boats fished this week, those that did get out found action that would be considered outrageous by most standards. With the season just beginning to ramp up, it feels like this is going to be a great season. While sailfish are the dominant catch, there are enough dorado and tuna to provide some variety. Back inshore the roosters are cruising around waiting for someone to toss them a fly.
Water Temperature 80º-85º
Air Temperature 78°-82º
Humidity 94%
Wind WSW 6 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 6:20 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:39 p.m. CST
Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
And from all of us – a very Happy, Healthy and Fishy New Year!
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Dec 26, 2003; 12:44PM - 4 - 5 Sailfish a Day
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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 about 6 miles off the beach. Fishing has been very good for most species.
Most every boat is releasing 4 to 5 sailfish a day average. The dorado are scattered, but one boat out of three is catching a nice 25- to 30-pound fish daily.
Dave Weed, of Alberta, Canada, fished with Captain Margarito on the “Gaby” and took a 200 pound yellowfin tuna. He caught the fish at the 10 mile mark, slow trolling a live bonito under the porpoise.
Inshore, the roosterfish and jack crevalle bite has been holding up very well. Also, the sierras are providing some decent light tackle action.
Water Temperature 79º-86º
Air Temperature 73° - 87º
Humidity 83%
Wind SW 8 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:18 p.m. CST
Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Dec 26, 2003; 12:42PM - Fishing from Fair to Fabulous
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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 IN BAJA FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Fri., Dec. 26, 2003. Report covers the period Sat.-Thurs. (12/18 - 12/25)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND IZTAPA, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: As expected, Santa arrived to everyone’s delight and the good news is he took the north wind with him. Before he arrived it wasn’t worth the effort to go out. Our clients opted for Cabo where a few dorado, skipjack and an occasional billfish provided fair action.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 67°-72°
Air temperature 66° - 73°
Humidity about 64%
Wind NW at 7 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:57 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:40 p.m. MST
Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New
o OFFSHORE: No boats, no fish.
o INSHORE: Sierra continue to dominate the scene, with a few small jacks mixed in.
o BEACH: There has been a pretty good lee at the lighthouse. Jacks, ladyfish and sierra early morning before the wind gets cranking.
BILLFISH – More fish than anglers.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Can’t even find the porpoise.
DORADO – If you find something floating you will probably find a few.
ROOSTERFISH – La Ribera to Punta Arena is your best shot.
JACK CREVALLE - A few small fish at La Ribera and out toward Punta Colorada.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - A few closer to shore, but difficult to find.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Quiet.
SIERRA - Gray light just at dawn is best.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Sounds like the “grande tuna” have shown up below Tasco. There’s a good yellowtail bite at the entrada and if you get too deep the grouper will get you. Up at Devil’s Curve the action continues for snook, corvina, pompano and a few grouper.
Water Temperature 66°-73°
Air Temperature 62°- 74°
Humidity 59%
Wind NW 11 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds.
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:09 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:44 p.m. MST
Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New
YELLOWTAIL – Try the entrances to either bay and look for the bird schools
CORVINA – Surface or sub-surface they will keep you entertained
SNOOK – Try the deeper parts of the channel with a chartreuse Baja Deep Diver with a slow retrieve.
HALIBUT – Sandy beach and a slow retrieved Clouser will work every time.
SIERRA – Out toward the entrada near Belchers under the birds.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is about 6 miles off the beach. Fishing has been very good for most species.
Most every boat is releasing 4 to 5 sailfish a day average. The dorado are scattered, but one boat out of three is catching a nice 25- to 30-pound fish daily.
Dave Weed, of Alberta, Canada, fished with Captain Margarito on the “Gaby” and took a 200 pound yellowfin tuna. He caught the fish at the 10 mile mark, slow trolling a live bonito under the porpoise.
Inshore, the roosterfish and jack crevalle bite has been holding up very well. Also, the sierras are providing some decent light tackle action.
Water Temperature 79º-86º
Air Temperature 73° - 87º
Humidity 83%
Wind SW 8 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:18 p.m. CST
Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: While few boats fished this week, those that did get out found action that would be considered outrageous by most standards. With the season just beginning to ramp up, it feels like this is going to be a great season. While sailfish are the dominant catch, there are enough dorado and tuna to provide some variety. Back inshore the roosters are cruising around waiting for someone to toss them a fly.
Water Temperature 80º-85º
Air Temperature 78°-82º
Humidity 94%
Wind WSW 6 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 6:20 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:39 p.m. CST
Dec. 30 First Quarter Jan. 7 Full, Jan. 14 Last Quarter, Jan. 21 New
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
And from all of us – a very Happy, Healthy and Fishy New Year!
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Dec 22, 2003; 12:51PM - 'Fly Hooker' Daily Reports
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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
“FLY HOOKER” REPAIR REPORT FOR DECEMBER 12-18
Bet you thought that this was going to be a fish report, huh? Well, I wish it was but
we had a problem with the starboard motor on Friday and were down for a week. New
sleeves, pistons and rings as well as gaskets, engine back in the boat around noon on
the 18th, everything hooked up and test run. Great oil pressure again and it is running
great. While we were down we also did a bit of repair work on the deck around the
engine covers, nice and solid again! The boat’s up and working again and Mary says
that my Christmas presents are in the engine! As long as she (the boat) keeps running,
that’s fine with me.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 19, 2003
Garland Cannon and his friend Ray booked the “Fly Hooker” for three days and
today was the first. The fishing has been a bit slow so Juan and Manuel had to search
for fish. It was not until they were 27 miles out that they finally got into some Tuna and
they hooked up three on the first pass. The fish were in the 20-25 pound class and on
the next pass they got one more. The fish then went down and that was the end of the
action. Garland and Ray cancelled tomorrow and Sunday saying that they did not like
having to go 27 miles to get into the fish. Well, I don’t like it either as it sure burns a lot
of fuel, but if that is where the fish are, that is where we go. Guess we could have just
gone on a boat ride close to shore and saved a lot of fuel and maybe caught a Dorado,
but we did try to get them into fish. They came with four coolers they wanted to fill with
fillets in four days of fishing. We could have deep dropped live bait for Marlin, but they
wanted eating fish. We got coal in our stocking on this one as we put all the deposit
toward the day of fishing, sigh. Oh yes, we put them on another boat yesterday and
they caught one Dorado. That boat ended up towing in another boat for a couple of
hours and we ended up refunding half the charter money. Merry Christmas!
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