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 Jan 20, 2007; 02:12PM - Yellow Slickers and Marlin
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham


REPORT #1046 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 01/20/07

East Cape

Ever fished for marlin wearing a raincoat? Now is your chance! In spite of the cold and rainy conditions this week, there was a decent striped marlin bite and even a few dorado. With only a few brave enough to don long pants and raincoats, it’s not clear just how good a bite it is.

Locals could only bring themselves to chase the sierra that seemed to be strung out from the lighthouse to Punta Pescadero.

Once again this week the Humboldt squid could be found in front of Palmas de Cortez Hotel within a few miles of shore.


Water temperature 69-73
Air temperature 51-71
Humidity 81%
Wind: NNW at 10 - 14 knts
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:03 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:57 p.m. MDT

Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

The unusually cold temperatures that have plagued Southern California have also affected the Baja Peninsula, including Magdalena Bay.
With the number of whales increasing every day, whale watching season is dominating the interest.

Captain Peter Groesbeck, fishing out front on the Stealing Time, reported good fishing when the weather permitted. He found consistent marlin action under the bird schools with mostly multiples strung all along the 100 fathom curve from Santa Maria to the Entrada. Still plenty of dorado were around as well. Back at the Entrada there were firecracker yellows under the birds.

Water temperature 69 - 73
Air temperature 57 -73
Humidity 77%
Wind: NNE 7 - 9 kts
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:02 p.m. MST









Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico

There has been very little change in the fishing this last couple of weeks, which is a disappointment. In times past, the dark of the moon period in January has been the absolute best week of the year for sailfish. This week, instead of the boats returning to the dock with 8 to 10 released sailfish flags flying, they are only averaging 2 or 3 sails a day.

However, this has happened in years past with an El Niño, or fluctuations in the current. The main body of fish just has not yet arrived. As has happened under these conditions, February may be an excellent month.

No tuna are being reported, but several boats have been scoring on a nice dorado or two. Plus, a few blue marlin are starting to show up in the trolling spreads. The marlin often get hooked, but usually win the battle against the smaller sailfish outfits.

Inshore still has great action, on the fly rod or light tackle, with the black skipjack tuna. Adolpho, on the panga, Dos Hermanos, found a few roosters again, after making a 30 mile run up North to Union. But, when I fished 35 miles south, we did not raise any.

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 71-91
Humidity 80%
Wind: ESE 7 knt.
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:20 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:34 p.m. CST










 Jan 14, 2007; 09:43AM - White Sea Bass Go OFF at Magdalena
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham




REPORT #1045 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 01/13/07

Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

The few boats working outside are reporting the dorado bite is still over the top and there are still some marlin to be found under the bird schools scattered from Thetis to the Entrada.

Inside the Esteros, Ken and Adam Knight of San Marcos and Linda Miller of Long Beach found themselves in the middle of a WFO white sea bass bite, chalking up a score of 6 before the tide changed. Other action included the seemingly ever present bay bass that were biting almost anything that drifted by them.

Water temperature 72 - 74
Air temperature 55 -75
Humidity 56%
Wind: NNW 10 - 14 kts
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:15 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:57 p.m. MST











Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico

The 80° blue water is still only 5 to 6 miles off the beach. With the full moon period this last week, the fishing was better than normally expected. Each boat is averaging 2 to 3 sailfish a day. Those numbers will increase this next week, continuing for the rest of the month.

A lot of small dorado are in counts also, with an occasional 30 to 35 pounder. There still has been no sign of the tuna. Most boats are averaging a dorado a day.

Inshore, the black skipjack tuna abound, and have been great fall back option for light line enthusiasts and fly rodders.

Even though no roosters were caught locally, apparently a migration is under way, as they head South to warmer waters. I say migration, because when the concentrations are located, there are lots of them confined in certain areas, but not spread out along the coast. Adolpho, on the Dos Hermanos took several roosters and several jacks about 30 miles up north near Saladita. And, Santiago on the Gitana, fished one day with his client from Sweden, catching 7 roosters 30 miles down south.

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 69-87
Humidity 94%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:1 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:29 p.m. CST









East Cape

With a few exceptions, the North wind kept most of the fleet on their moorings most of the days this week. The mornings the wind wasn’t ripping, the few boats headed out found a mixed bag including a few billfish, an occasional dorado and if they were lucky enough to find a porpoise school, a tuna or two.

Wind thus far has failed to discourage the big squid that still can be found in shallow water in front of Palmas de Cortez.

Beach action has been hampered by almost constant wind waves pounding the East Cape Beaches most of the week.


Water temperature 70-76
Air temperature 61-83
Humidity 72%
Wind: NNW at 10 - 13 knts
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:03 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:52 p.m. MDT




 Jan 6, 2007; 01:31PM - Whale of a Snook Snap
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham




REPORT #1044 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 01/06/07

East Cape

Winter and 2007 have both arrived. This means that the good days will be the exception for the next few months with north winds always a threat and just a few puffs away. This time of year, early mornings can be the best opportunity as they sometime offer flat, calm conditions. However, more often than not, early morning anglers are greeted with some wind waves and the ominous telltale wind line on the horizon.

On the good days, the sierra, jacks, ladyfish and even a few small roosters can be found feeding along the beaches. Offshore, small dorado, skipjack, yellowfin tuna and even a few marlin can be found within twenty miles and the giant squid are still within a few miles of Palmas de Cortez .

Another option for the angler is to travel down to Cabo San Lucas to take advantage of the better inshore\\offshore action that can be found off the tip of Baja. Sam Adams, from Weston, CT, was thrilled with the results, landing a forty pound dorado on the fly. Other action during the Cabo trips included billfish, sierra and even a few hefty pargo.


Water temperature 70-76
Air temperature 64-80
Humidity 82%
Wind: N at 16 knts
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:02 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:47 p.m. MDT


Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

Still a pretty good lump on the outside as the moderate to strong winds continued most of the week. There was an excellent tuna bite earlier in the week for some brutes up to 300 lbs. - not exactly the kind we are looking for on the flyrod. The phenomenal dorado bite didn't let the new year slow it down at all. I suspect the billfish are still around but few if any boats have been out looking for them this week.

Last week produced the best snook action in several years at Devil’s Curve. Unfortunately, with nary a fly rodder in site, the action was all on live shrimp for those lucky enough to be in neighborhood. Enrique Soto, Puerto San Carlos, reported some as large as twenty-five pounds. He also found decent action for yellowtail on the surface and down deeper enough leopard grouper to keep things interesting.

All of this as most of the focus of the locals turns to the beginning of whale watching season which attracts visitors from around the world. Getting up close and personal with a gray whale in Baja is high on many folks’ personal “to do” list.

Water temperature 72 - 74
Air temperature 55 -75
Humidity 62%
Wind: WNW 11 - 14 kts
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:52 p.m. MST





Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico

The 82° blue water is still only 5 miles off the beach. At 10 miles, and on out, the water is 84°. The fishing for sailfish, including during this full moon period, is very good. Most boats in the fleet are averaging about 4 sailfish a day, with counts as high as 7 and 8 fish a day for some.

Steve King and a friend from Maryland fished with Santiago on the panga Gitana for three days. They tagged and released 15 sails. Santiago also told me the yellowfin tuna were at 25-30 miles, but moving fast, and difficult to catch.

A few 20 to 30 pound dorado are still around, but not showing up in the counts as well as last week.

Inshore, the jack crevalle action is picking up, and the roosterfish has just about wound down. We now have to wait for May for any decent roosterfish action.

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 60-91
Humidity 82%
Wind: N 3 knt.
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:18 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:26 p.m. CST



 Dec 30, 2006; 01:50PM - Bowl Games . . . Plus a Fish or Two
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham



REPORT #1043 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 12/30/06

East Cape

Looks like New Year’s at East Cape may be more Bowl games, parades and partying than fishing unless the wind cooperates.

The past few days have been pleasant with light winds. With the leftover surf from the wind, the beach and inshore has been tough. If there is going to be any action it is early . . . early and the bite only lasts a short time after sunrise. Sierra, ladyfish, small jacks and an occasional rooster make up the catch list if you are lucky. On the other hand, being able to walk a beach in late December with flyrod in hand beats cold, rainy weather any day!

On the flat days a few marlin and dorado are still being found a few miles off of Punta Pescadero.


Water temperature 70-76
Air temperature 45-82
Humidity 79%
Wind: N at 8 - 16 knts
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:00 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:31 p.m. MDT


Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

Diana Hoyt reported that the extraordinary offshore action for both dorado and striped marlin remained consistent until the weather went sideways. The “Raptor’s” Captain Rueben Duran found good fly rod action outside the entrada for wahoo and further out the dorado continued to be thick. Even with the cooler water temperatures there were ample marlin found under the bird schools. As they worked their way up to the Thetis they had double digit shots on the fly. Strong wind and high seas later in the week forced boats back inside. Can’t wait to see what happens next week after the front passes by.

With the poor weather on the outside The esteros offered a fall-back, providing good action for pargo, grouper and lots of small sierra.

Water temperature 72 - 74
Air temperature 52 -66
Humidity 79%
Wind: WSW 10 - 27 kts
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:46 p.m. MST





Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico

The 82° blue water is still close, but most of the best fishing is taking place at about the 25 mile mark. And, the fishing for sailfish has been good, with most boats averaging two or three fish a day. Plus, each day yields one or two 20-pound class dorado for each boat.

Ludo, from Belgium, finished up his week of fishing with Martin on the panga “Isamar” with a bang. On Ludo's last day, they released 7 sails, and took 2 nice dorado.

Fly fishing client, John Wexler, fished with guide Paul Phillips and Martin on the “Isamar” one day. They raised 5 sails and hooked two.

Dan Britt, of North Carolina, fished one day with me down at Puerto Vicente Gro. We were targeting roosters on the flyrod. Dan hooked two roosters, and one large jack crevalle. But, he was snake bit, and lost all three

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 73-92
Humidity 83%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:15 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:20 p.m. CST


 Dec 22, 2006; 06:50PM - Big Sierra Accompanied by North Wind
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham


REPORT #1042 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 12/21/06

East Cape
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Wind, wind and more wind this week. There is an occasional hole when the dreaded north wind backs off for a day or two, but the winter pattern is definitely in swing.

Here is the weather prediction for this morning at Los Barriles. Weather courtesy of Buoy Weather:
Friday 12/22
Morning
Breezy white capping conditions with moderate choppy seas. Small short period wind waves.
Winds: NNW 11 to 14 knots
Seas: NNW 4 feet at 6 sec.
Afternoon
Light winds with a slight chop. Small long period swell.
Winds: NW 9 to 13 knots
Seas: S 4 feet at 14 sec.
With the wind cranking up early, sierra continue to be the primary target with a few ladyfish and small roosters if you are lucky. The good news is they are right in front of the hotels, so you don’t have to go far and there some good-sized ones up to 10-pounds reported.

On the calm days, the few boats heading out are finding a few billfish five miles outside of Punta Pescadero and even a dorado once and a while.

We are doing our reports early during the holidays so we can spend more time playing.
All of us at Baja on the Fly wish you a Joyous Holiday Season, Merry Christmas and more grabs in 2007.


Water temperature 70-76
Air temperature 61-77
Humidity 85%
Wind: NNW at 12-16 knts
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 6:56 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:37 p.m. MDT


Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

Over the weekend, dorado and billfish action was red hot in front of the entrada. Unfortunately, the weather went sideways and the few boats traveling through have been hiding in the anchorage waiting for the high seas to subside until today.

The esteros continued to produce good catches of pargo, grouper and plenty of spotted bay bass.

Water temperature 70 - 77
Air temperature 60 -75
Humidity 78%
Wind: NW 13 kts
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:07 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:42 p.m. MST

Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The 82° blue water is still only 4 to 5 miles off the beach, with most of the blue water action happening between 4. 5 to 6 miles. Most boats are each averaging two sailfish a day, with several nice 20- to 30-pound dorado being taken by the fleet also.

Yesterday (Wed.), a huge low pressure area moved in, and the counts were way down. However, things have stabilized, and with the new moon phase, the fishing should be very good this week.

Ludo, making his annual trek from Belgium, to fish eight days straight with Martin on the panga “Isamar,” has taken three sails and two nice dorado in two days of fishing. Today, they are going after roosters.

Adolpho, on the panga “Dos Hermanos,” told me he got eight roosters in one day, and six on another when fishing about 25 miles north in the Saladita area. He also said there were tons of jack crevalle

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 69-84
Humidity 83%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:16 p.m. CST

 Dec 16, 2006; 02:49PM - Early Bird Gets the Sierra
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham




REPORT #1041 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 12/16/06

East Cape

Early morning action before the sun comes up usually begins with sierra. Often the ladyfish, small jacks and roosters will show up as it becomes lighter and will last until the wind shows up. You may also get a shot in the afternoon if the wind backs off enough.
Offshore action can be found when the North wind takes a day off. Still a few billfish being found outside of Punta Pescadero, though it sounds like most of the volume has moved further down off of Cabo with double digit catches for many of the boats fishing the Golden Gate. Dorado and tuna action was reduced to being in the right place at the right time which seemed to be down below Cabo Pulmo.


Water temperature 70-76
Air temperature 60-84
Humidity 80%
Wind: NW at 10 mph
Conditions: Sunny
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:54 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:35 p.m. MDT


Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

Fewer and fewer boats each week as they either head up the line for home or down toward Cabo for the holidays. Dorado action continued over the top with complaints still being heard that it was tough to get through them to get the billfish. Water temps remain steady which means the bite should continue for a while.

Last weeks Lopez Mateos tournament results reflect the continued good offshore marlin action.

The Esteros bite for grouper, pargo and a few corvina remained consistent throughout the week.


Water temperature 70 - 77
Air temperature 60 -80
Humidity 78%
Wind: W 8 mph
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 4 miles
Sunrise 7:04 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:40 p.m. MST





Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The blue water is only 5 miles off the beach, and, compared to last week's full moon cycle, the fishing has improved considerably. The water temperature, according to the Terrafin Satellite Surface Temperatures, is at least 82°, with some large offshore areas as high as 86°.

Flip Himmelrich, of Spokane, WA, had a large group of family and friends down this week, and even had a small tournament. Using 5 pangas, they averaged two sailfish a boat, per day. The winning captain was Santiago on the Gitana, with 5 sailfish. Santiago's brother, Adan, on the Gitana II was second.

Flip also fished another day with Santiago, and fly fishing guide, Paul Phillips. They got two nice dorado and a 30 pound yellowfin. One of the dorado, taken on a fly, was at least 30 pounds.

Roosters have been hit and miss. Adolpho, on the panga Dos Hermanos, had one good day early this week, taking 6 roosters and several jack crevalle. Then, Santiago and Adolpho both made the 35 mile run with their boats down to Vicente Gro. today (Friday), and only got one 15 pound jack.

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 74 - 82
Air temperature 77-91
Humidity 93%
Wind: ENE 3 mph
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:09 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:14 p.m. MST









 Dec 9, 2006; 02:04PM - Late, But Great . . . Baja Action
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham
Late, But Great  . . . Baja Action



REPORT #1040 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 12/09/06

East Cape

Mid-December and there are still billfish and dorado to be found. On the nice days outside Punta Pescadero, there is a fair concentration of both dorado and billfish which is a pretty good direction to head if there is a wind line outside. On the calm days, the fleet has found dorado and billfish outside of Rancho Leonero and on down to the lighthouse.

The squid action continues in front of Palmas which is handy if you’re looking for some extra chum to use. Squid chunks are excellent to keep the fish around the boat long enough to get off some casts to them.

If the sierra bite continues, there is going to be a lot of folks OD’ing on ceviche. Early morning continues to offer the best action for the toothy critters and don’t forget the long-shank hooks or a short wire bite tippet.


Water temperature 72-78
Air temperature 65-78
Humidity 84%
Wind: NE at 5 mph
Conditions: Sunny
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:48 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:33 p.m. MDT


Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

Just a few boats left to enjoy the mid-November-like action. Plenty of bird schools holding dorado, marlin and a few with tuna as well. Captain Carey Dodson on the “Success” reported great marlin action all day and yellowtail to 30 pounds on the chute at night.

Brad Ellis, trailered his panga up from Rincon, headed out the boca toward the Thetis and was seen running from bird school to bird school sight-casting to feeding marlin. He hooked several when he could get his fly past the dorado.

Don Armstrong, Park City, Utah, fishing with our guide on the “Mar Gato” for three days this week, was reduced to babbling about how over-the-top the billfish action they had encountered had been. They hooked multiple marlin on both fly and conventional and have already booked their trip for next year!

Not to be outdone, the esteros produced non-stop action for grouper, pargo and a few corvina.


Water temperature 70 - 78
Air temperature 64 -84
Humidity 93%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:55 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:36 p.m. MST





Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
Clean 83° blue water within four or five miles of the harbor allowed everyone to get an early start. Sailfish action remained constant this week with most boats averaging one or two a day.

Charles Sterling of Michigan, fishing with Santiago on the panga “Gitana,” scored on half a dozen roosters, a couple of sailfish, one 35-pound dorado plus a handful of jacks, sierra and black skipjack.

Overall, the roosterfish action was hurt by the full moon. The bait fish are scattered, as well as the larger exotics. This should change this week. There are still plenty of small jacks and black skipjack in the 2 to 5 pound range

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 74 - 82
Air temperature 65-86
Humidity 93%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Partly Sunny
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:05 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. MST


 Dec 2, 2006; 02:54PM - Mixed Bag in December?
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham


REPORT #1039 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 11/25/06

East Cape
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[b]Bait or Steaks???[/b]
December is here and so are the north winds. The trick is to get out on one of the calm days, or at least as early as possible on the windy ones. Squid moved closer to home with good action out in front of the hotels early mornings. They are great for chum for either tuna or dorado, plus squid steaks taste pretty good back at the hotel!

It’s hard to believe that the billfish are still biting as well as they are. Even a few blue marlin, including the largest of the season, were caught last week. Most of the billfish action is strung out from Punta Pescadero to the 88, while the dorado and tuna action is down the other way outside of Cabo Pulmo.

Inshore, the sierra bite has begun in earnest and is best from gray light until the sun begins to come up. Also late afternoon in front of the hotels has been good for both sierra and ladyfish. Small olive Clousers are working well for the ladyfish and the sierra. If you tie your own, use long shanked hooks which will work almost as well as a wire leader. You will lose a few flies but will definitely have more takes.


Water temperature 74-84
Air temperature 60-82
Humidity 63%
Wind: NNE at 11 mph
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 2 miles
Sunrise 6:44 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:32 p.m. MDT


Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

After a week of cooler temperatures and wind, the wind finally quit and fishing snapped back for both dorado and marlin with most of the action reported up above the Thetis. However with fewer boats fishing, it is difficult to know what else is happening closer to Santa Maria.
Inshore, the grouper, corvina and of course the spotted bay bass bite was excellent on yesterday’s slack tide.

The Mexican Government is sponsoring a Wahoo Tournament on Dec. 8th and 9th at Lopez Mateos

PRIZES!
1st place: panga with 60 hp Suzuki 4 stroke motor
2nd place: $20,000.00 pesos
3rd place: $15,000.00 pesos
4th place: $5,000.00 pesos
5 -10th places: Penn rod and International reel
Entry is FREE



Water temperature 70 - 78
Air temperature 60-79
Humidity 66%
Wind: NNE 13 mph
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:55 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:36 p.m. MST





Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The 80° blue water is at the Solitary Rock, only 1/2 mile in front of Zihuatanejo Bay. Averaging 1 or 2 sailfish a day per boat, we are having fairly decent action, because a few 15 to 25 pound dorado also making a showing.

The majority of the yellowfin tuna are still beyond the 1,000 fathom line at the 30 mile mark, but some football sized tuna (10 pounds) did show up for a couple of days only a mile off the beach in front of Ixtapa.

The inshore action is excellent. With Orlando on the panga Tequila, fly shop owner and guide, Scott Cook and his dad Glen, of Bend Oregon, fished two days inshore. Each day they accounted for several small jack crevalle, sierras, black skipjacks, grouper, and cabrilla. Glen also took a 40 pound rooster on live bait.

Yesterday (Saturday), they made the run down with me to Puerto Vicente Gro., to target roosters on the fly. Scott got his 30 pounder only about 10 minutes after we started fishing. When Orlando grabbed the leader at the boat, the rooster broke off, leaving us with only in the water photos.

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 74 - 82
Air temperature 62-91
Humidity 88%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 7:01 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:10 p.m. MST

 Nov 20, 2006; 09:46AM - We Give Thanks for Magdalena Bay!
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham
We Give Thanks for Magdalena Bay!


REPORT #1037 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 11/18/06

East Cape

North wind remained consistent this week. Despite the gusts, our guide, Lance Peterson, found good November action for roosters in off-color water. One client landed eight nice firecracker roosterfish in the 5-pound class and lots of smaller ones. Also, he tangled with a few jacks and more ladyfish than he could count. Live bait teasing was very effective as the roosters charged after the bait almost to the transom. There are still a few billfish being found early in the day north of Los Barriles about five miles off of Pescadero. There were both sails and striped marlin. If you were willing to make the long run south, there were plenty of YFT and a few dorado to make the trip worthwhile.

Water temperature 74-84
Air temperature 65-87
Humidity 89%
Wind: N at 7 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 2 miles
Sunrise 6:34 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:33 p.m. MDT


Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

Herds of dorado cruising under the boats and not a small fish in the bunch! Marlin gang-banging the teasers until the artificials are removed, and then pouncing on the flies that replaced them as though they were a Thanksgiving turkey. Welcome to Magdalena Bay in November. Guides and clients alike climb off the boats like zombies shaking their heads and mumbling, “I don’t believe it.” Action has been from below the Thetis to the Double 100s for the marlin and almost anywhere for the dorado.

In the esteros (estuaries), the action has been good as well for grouper and sierra. Our guest, Alan Hyman, managed to connect with a dandy16-pound snook on his last half-day of fishing. All-in-all it has been a crowd pleasing kind of week.


Water temperature 74 - 82
Air temperature 68-80
Humidity 88%
Wind: NW 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:44 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:48 p.m. MST




Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The 82° blue water has been fluctuating with the current all week. Today (Friday) the blue water was at 8 miles, but has been as close as 1 mile and out to 10 miles off the point at Zihuatanejo Bay. Most boats are raising 4 or 5 sailfish a day, and hooking 2 or 3.

Russ Kitchener of Indianapolis, fishing with Adan on the panga, Gitana II, had the best day locally, with 4 sailfish releases.

Adan's brother, Santiago, on the Gitana I, had a decent day with Myles Mcfarr. They first released a sailfish on conventional gear for Myle's wife, and then Myles released two sails on the flyrod. The real excitement kicked in when a nice blue marlin was teased in and ate the fly offering. The big blue stayed hooked for about 5 minutes, running out a million miles of backing, and then came unbuttoned.

Margarito, on the Gaby, made the 40 mile run South to Puerto Vicente, Gro., and had a great day with 3 sailfish and a nice 350 pound blue marlin.

Daily, with a 15 to 20 pound average, about 1 out of every three boats are also adding a nice dorado to the count.

Lots of jack crevalle are showing, and tons of black skipjack tuna. Fly casters are actually getting weary of catching 30 to 50 of these hard fighting fish a day.

Roosters are still scattered. The late season rains have the inshore waters a bit discolored, and each boat is only averaging 1 or 2 a day.
Ed Kunze


Water temperature 74 - 82
Air temperature 68-80
Humidity 88%
Wind: NW 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:44 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:48 p.m. MST






 Oct 9, 2006; 01:21PM - Fall Season Begins ...Everywhere!
 Category:  Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
 Author Name:  Gary Graham


Fall Season Begins…Everywhere!




REPORT #1031 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 10/07/06
East Cape
With the baggage requirements changing more often that the price of bait in Baja we thought a link to TSA’s latest update might be helpful.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#1

No storms on the horizon and great weather for the week! Dorado and tuna continued to be the crowd pleasers, though the tuna were a lot more picky than last week.

While plenty of billfish were seen, getting them to bite was a different story. We did hear of one billfish that was hooked on the fly by a woman fishing in the middle of the tuna bite outside of Punta Arena. She hooked it while her husband was getting beat up by a tuna..go figure.

Our guide, Lance Peterson returned this week and of course headed straight for the beach. He reported that he had found good conditions and some smaller roosters and jacks to play with. Also, a decent ladyfish bite filled in the gaps in the action.


Water temperature 74-89
Air temperature 72-94
Humidity 94%
Wind: WSW at 3 kph
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 9 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:00 p.m. MDT

Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

Beginning just a few miles off the beach, the dorado were thick this week. And plenty of yellowfin were found just outside Boca de Soledad - five miles. Most of the marlin action reported was down below the Entrada near the pinnacle. Chip on the “Old Reliable” reported good marlin action on the fly with double digit follows every day.

Estero action continued to be on the slow side with very little pressure. Up at Lopez Mateos one angler reported a few small yellows, some fair sized grouper and a few pargo to round out his day.

Water temperature 64 - 78
Air temperature 74-87
Humidity 95%
Wind: NE 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 7:21 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:07 p.m. MDT


Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
Boats freshly painted, reels cleaned and oiled, fish arriving, everything is ready…all we need is clients!
The 85° blue water is only a short 7 mile ride out of the harbor. The full moon is hurting the fishing for the sailfish a bit, but overall the sailfish have been decent. The average has been two to three per boat, per day.

With the rain season essentially over, and the inshore waters clearing up, the roosterfish are still the main action. The boats are averaging 4 to 5 roosters a day each.


Ed Kunze
Water temperature 78 - 87
Air temperature 76 - 99
Humidity 100%
Wind E 5 kph
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:37 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:29 p.m. CDT

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