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From Jan 01, 1999 To Sep 17, 2025
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Sep 4, 2004; 04:32PM - Howard Puts Damper on Baja Bite
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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., September 04, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (8/28-9/03)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Gary and Yvonne will be visiting the following clubs this week. For more info visit their websites.
Sept. 7 Santa Barbara Fly Fishing Club http://www.sbflyfishers.com/
Sept. 8 Conejo Fly Fishing Club http://www.cvff.org/
Sept. 9 Pasadena Casting Club http://www.pasadenacastingclub.org/index.html
EAST CAPE
IN GENERAL: This week hurricane Howard came meandering past, bringing some much-needed rain to East Cape as its outer rings swirled over the tip of Baja. While fishing seemed to be unaffected, the unsettled conditions that prevailed most of the week kept most of the fleet closer to the dock.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 81-88
Air temperature 72-92
Humidity about 82%
Wind: Southeast 10 mph
Conditions: rain
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 7:02 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:32 p.m. MDT
Sept. 6, Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full.
OFFSHORE: Sails provided the bulk of the action this week.
INSHORE: The dorado seemed to ignore the unsettled conditions and continued to bite from Rancho Buenavista all the way to the lighthouse at Punta Arena.
BEACH: Wind waves and storm surge chewed up the beach pretty well. Best bet was early morning.
BILLFISH – Slow for everything except the sails that could care less about a little rough seas.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Moved further offshore but the good news is it was a better quality of fish in the 20- to 30-pound range.
DORADO – Close, inside of three miles from the beach produced steady action, weather permitting.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Dirty water caused by the storm slowed the bite down this week.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Still can be found in the same zone as the dorado.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Rocky outcropping are the best right now.
SIERRA – A few around the bait receivers at La Ribera.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Tough to get outside with the lump caused as Howard passes by out to the west. Water temperatures continue to climb which is a good omen for a good fall season offshore. Esteros were less productive this week because of some large tide swings caused by full moon.
Water Temperature 67-78
Air Temperature 76-82
Humidity 97%
Wind SSW 8 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:08 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:41 p.m. MDT
Sept. 6, Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full.
YELLOWTAIL – Bird schools producing the best action both in and outside the entrada if the weather permits.
CORVINA – Bridge at the entrance to town was the go-to spot for those who chose not to venture out in the bay because of the weather.
SNOOK – Not this week.
HALIBUT – Mostly smaller ones.
SIERRA – A few mixed in the bird schools at the entrada.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º clean blue water is only about 1 mile of the beach. Overall, the fishing can be rated as decent. Most boats are averaging between two and three sailfish releases per day, but the tuna and dorado are scarce again.
The big news is still with the outstanding roosterfish bite that has not let up for about two months now, along with lots of huge jack crevalle. In fact, some of the best jack fishing is taking place inside Zihuatanejo Bay.
Even though the roosterfish are outstanding, you normally only dream of a day like the one Luis Marciel had with his client Pat Johnson of Tulsa, Okla., on the panga “Gringo Loco.” They were fishing the Pantla area when a huge area of fish erupted on bait just off the beach. Mixed in with the gamefish were large sierra, jacks, and roosters. When it was all over and done, fishing with surface poppers to the breaking fish, Pat and his fishing partner had 10 roosters averaging between 35- and 45-pounds, 7 jacks of about 12- to 15-pounds, and 2 sierra. They were absolutely exhausted, and told Luis to head back to the dock before 11.
Luis told me they had lost at least 10 more big roosters on short strikes, and at one point a large jack was literally battling with a large rooster to see who could get the popper first.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10 has only two openings left.
http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:32 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:56 p.m. CDT
Sept. 6, Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full.
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
While decent action can be found offshore for sails along with a few tuna and dorado, the locals are about the only ones here to take advantage. Back closer to shore, the roosters can be seen cruising the backside of the waves looking for bait.
Water Temperature 75-84
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 100 %
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:51 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. CST
Sept. 6, Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full.
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Aug 29, 2004; 08:22AM - Tuna and Dorado Crash East Cape Party
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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
Aug. 28, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (8/21-8/27)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
CONDITIONS EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
EAST CAPE
IN GENERAL: With tropical storms swirling out to the west several
hundred miles to the south, the dorado and tuna just kept on coming.
Both are spread up and down the coast close enough to allow for a second
cup of coffee before heading out. It is that time of year when part of
the locals’ morning routine is to check their favorite internet weather
site to make sure everything is copasetic. There was a little rain and
some wind in the PM, but not enough to put a damper on the continuing
tuna/dorado snap.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 81-88
Air temperature 82-94
Humidity about 71%
Wind: SSE 6 mph
Conditions: T Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:59 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:39 p.m. MDT
August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14 New; Sept. 21, First Quarter
OFFSHORE: Mid-morning after a romp with the tuna and dorado, you can
produce some exciting action for sails.
INSHORE: The only thing that has changed this week is that the tuna
and dorado are a bit fatter. Still close to shore and spread out enough
to give the flyrodder a chance.
BEACH: Lots of variety this week: jacks, lookdowns, ladyfish, pompano
and small roosters with an occasional Bubba showing up
BILLFISH – Nothing like what looks like a jailbreak of sails chasing
every teaser behind the boat to have anglers bumping into each other
trying to get to their 12-weight.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Fatter fish this week, with lots of 10-weight
candidates and a few 12-weights as well.
DORADO – Same deal with the dorado, bigger; someone must be spiking the
sardina.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Olive Clousers are working for us with a
slow, abrupt, retrieve.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Plenty of schools feeding on the surface
from Rancho Leonero to Punta Colorada.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Look for the dark shadows on open sand beaches.
Bounce that Clouser along the bottom and you may get lucky.
SIERRA – Pretty far down on the target list right now.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: According to the Terrifin SST, most of the warmer water is
down toward Tasco. The shark buoys in that neighborhood are providing
some fair dorado action with a few marlin spotted as well. Esteros are
providing consistent action for corvina, grouper and pompano.
Water Temperature 67-78
Air Temperature 75-86
Humidity 33%
Wind SSW 8 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:06 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:48 p.m. MDT
August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14 New; Sept. 21, First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Watch for the bird schools near the entrada They are up
and down so you have to be quick.
CORVINA – Some action on poppers this week. Several in the 5 pound class
SNOOK – A few in the 3-6 pound class on an incoming tide at Los Barriles
estero.
HALIBUT – Mostly smaller ones.
SIERRA – Nope.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 82º blue water is only a half mile off the beach. The
sailfish action picked up this last week, from only 1 to 2 fish average
to boat, to a fairly solid 3 fish per boat per day. The incredible
roosterfish action is definitely holding up with the fish still
averaging between 35 and 40 pounds.
I saw Adolpho leaving the municipal pier area yesterday in his panga
“Dos Hermanos.” When I called out to him as to how he was doing on
roosters he opened the palms of both hands and yelled back 'muchos.”
Asking about the sailfish, he just gave me the two thumbs up sign.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10
still has a few openings.
http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 71%
Wind West 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:31 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:02 p.m. CDT
August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14 New; Sept. 21, First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
Unsettled weather conditions kept the locals closer to home this week.
There are definitely more sails than clients this time of year. Inshore,
the roosters are laying in wait until someone shows up to play.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 94 %
Wind ESE 13 mph
Conditions T-Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:51 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:17 p.m. CST
August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14 New; Sept. 21, First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Aug 21, 2004; 01:15PM - East Cape Bonanza; Others Merely Great
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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
Aug.21, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (8/14-8/20)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Wham! Bam! The early bird gets the tuna and dorado. With the action so close to the hotels (15 minutes at the most) it is essential to have a quick breakfast and be on your boat early. Have those rods locked and loaded when you get on the boat or you will be watching your buddy getting yanked while you are desperately trying to get rigged. See-Through Deceivers and Sea Habits with olive backs are doing the trick. If the tuna aren’t visible on the surface, use Clousers and let it sink further down in the water column. Sardina for chum has been tough to come by this week so that is another reason to push away from the breakfast table early.
I can’t say enough good things about Sea Watch that has spearheaded a massive letter writing campaign, (link included), that helped convince Mexican officials to hold off long lining while they examine effects on the fragile Sea of Cortez. Like no one knows the damage it does.
Sea of Cortez and letter links
For all our friends in Phoenix, Arizona, Gary and Yvonne will be on of the presenters at the “Outdoors Arizona” Outdoor Recreation Expo, Aug. 27-29 at the Phoenix Civic Plaza. Check your local newspaper for Gary’s schedule.
FRI.: Aug. 27
2:00 p.m.
Baja on the Fly/Gary Graham-Sportsmen’s Warehouse Stage
Baja on the Fly/Gary Graham-Outdoors Arizona Stage
5:30 p.m.
SAT., Aug. 27
Baja on the Fly/Gary Graham-Sportsman’s Warehouse Stage
11:00am
3:00 p.m.
Baja on the Fly/Gary Graham-Outdoors Arizona Stage
SUN.: Aug. 28
10:00 a.m.
Baja on the Fly/Gary Graham-Sportsman’s Warehouse Stage
3:00 p.m.
Baja on the Fly/Gary Graham-Outdoors Arizona Stage
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 81-88
Air temperature 82-94
Humidity about 69%
Wind: SE 2 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:57 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:45 p.m. MDT
August 23 First Quarter; August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter. Sep. 14 New
OFFSHORE: It that time of year that a flyrodder can expect a decent number of shots at the sails.
INSHORE: From La Ribera to Punta Colorada is producing excellent catches for tuna, fat skipjack and a good mix of small- to medium-sized dorado.
BEACH: Had a Bubba class rooster, 50 chase a mullet practically to my feet, didn’t know if I should cast or run. Plenty of lookdowns, pompano and small jacks to keep you busy between Bubbas.
BILLFISH – Grab your 12-weight and come on down.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – The spot looks like a parking lot for boats. but the tuna don’t seem to mind.
DORADO – Not wide open, but close. Had a couple of clients the other day that were worn out before the dorado quit.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Olive Clousers worked for most using a short, abrupt retrieve.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Want an IGFA record? There are some potential ones swimming around right now.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Sight casting to pargo? It happened this week along the sandy beach at Rooster Alley.
SIERRA – A few around, but wire not practical with so many other exotics. If you see them use flies tied on long shanks and you may get lucky and not lose the fly when they bite.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: It is that time of year when everyone begins to look to the outside for any signs that offer a clue about what kind of action will be seen in the fall. A few reports of dorado and striped marlin have begun to crop up. There are reports of a few below Tasco, more 20 miles west of the entrada around the shark buoys. Small yellows, a few decent-sized groupers provided fair action earlier this week. Corvina continue to dominate the estero scene with a few pompano, pargo, leopard grouper and only a few smaller snook.
Water Temperature 67-78
Air Temperature 75-84
Humidity 23%
Wind West 17 mph
Conditions Scattered clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:03 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:55 p.m. MDT
August 23 First Quarter; August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter. Sep. 14 New,
YELLOWTAIL – Can be found breezing under the bird schools or hanging around the pinnacles at the entrada.
CORVINA – Pier, bridge at the entrance to San Carlos or Devils Curve all producing some action.
SNOOK – Just a few smaller variety.
HALIBUT – Cruise the shallows near a sandy beach with your Polaroid’s and you can sight cast to the flat rascals.
SIERRA – Only a rumor or an excuse for every fly lost.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Conditions remain fairly unchanged for the last two weeks. The dorado are still a no show, but we are finally getting some of overdue rains to wash material out of the rivers to help hold the dorado. The added benefit of our late evening rains is it really cools things down a bit.
We are still getting an average of 2 to 3 sailfish a day per boat, and the 25-pound class tuna are at the 15 mile mark.
The big action is still with the roosterfish and jack crevalle. The roosters are 4 to 6 fish a day, averaging 35 to 45 pounds.
What the smaller jacks lose in size (averaging about 10- to 12-pounds), they make up for in quantity. Fifty fish days are not uncommon if you want to target them.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10 still has a few openings. http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 80-87
Humidity 79%
Wind SE 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:30 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:07 p.m. CDT
August 23 First Quarter; August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
With few clients around, the locals have the action all to themself and are finding good sailfish action within an hour of the harbor. Add a few tuna and dorado to the count and there are plenty of smiles all around. Inshore, the roosterfish are ready and waiting though few boats are targeting them.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 82-87
Humidity 79 %
Wind SE 11 mph
Conditions T-Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:50 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:21 p.m. CST
August 23, First Quarter; August 29, Full; Sept. 6, Last Quarter; Sept. 14, New
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Aug 7, 2004; 02:42PM - East Cape Billfish Split; Z-What Roosters Swarm
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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., Aug. 07, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (8/1-8/6)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Small dorado continue to be the crowd pleaser for the flyrodders. Bubba-class roosterfish cruising close to shore have everyone’s flyrods waving like corn stalks in the wind as they try to make that perfect presentation. Only a few sardina schools spotted along the beach. Best action is near La Ribera and Punta Colorada.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 75-88
Air temperature 80-91
Humidity about 69%
Wind: NW 4 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 15 miles
Sunrise 6:52 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:56 p.m. MDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
OFFSHORE: It seems like every time there is a tournament at East Cape, things get weird - weather great – but the billfish seem to take a powder. Forty two boats accounted for only a dozen released and two that qualified at the scale, a 386 and 304. Even the big dorado took a hike with the best for the event a 44-pound fish. The big tuna were even a long way off – 40 to 50 miles out. The big fish for the event were the 386 pound blue, 44 pound dorado and 192 pound tuna. Those are pretty slim pickings for the 44 boat fleet.
INSHORE: Dorado action continues to please in front of La Ribera with mostly smaller fish.
BEACH: Plenty to look at, few takes on the larger roosters.
BILLFISH – Only so-so for the week.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Long boat ride for some fatties.
DORADO – Still the smaller variety inside, with a few bigger fish cruising in open blue water
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Olive Clousers still the best bet this week, try Rooster Alley near the arroyo.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – A few schools on the surface between La Ribera and Punta Colorada.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Fair on the rocky points between La Ribera and Punta Colorada
SIERRA – Hard take, quick run and no fly, they must still be here.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Few anglers this week to take advantage of the entrada’s continued good fly-fishing with leopard grouper, firecracker yellowtail and other rock-dwelling critters whacking a well presented Baja Deep Diver almost every time it shows up in the neighborhood. Water temperatures are creeping upward and a few reports of dorado and marlin at 20 miles west are beginning to filter in. Look for things to really get going in mid-Sept..
Water Temperature 67-78
Air Temperature 77-84
Humidity 45%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:57 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:07 p.m. MDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
YELLOWTAIL – Small fish, big attitude
CORVINA – A few fatties sucking up a white fly adorned with a couple of red eyes.
SNOOK – It is only a matter of time before someone connects with one of the grandes.
HALIBUT – Sight casting to halibut, that’s different.
SIERRA – A few down at the south end of the bay
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º plus blue water is still holding only a mile off the beach. Most species are biting, with the exception of the blue marlin (the water is too warm), and dorado. The dorado are missing because the rainfall this last few weeks has been below normal and we have not had much debris washed out of the rivers to hold them.
Most every boat fishing the blue water is averaging between 2 and 3 sailfish per day. Plus, the added bonus of school-sized yellowfin tuna that are only out 10 miles, and are biting.
Inshore, there are a lot of jack crevalle; and light line anglers have been scoring up to 50 a day on these hard fighting fish.
The big news is still just off the surf line with the roosterfish action. The bite is fantastic, and has been holding up for several weeks now. We expect this action to continue on into Dec. It should really make for a great 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 7-10 for Baja on the Fly. Contact Gary or Yvonne if you want to know more about this first ever (and IGFA approved) tournament. http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Adolpho, on the panga “Dos Hermanos” caught 6 roosters for his clients yesterday, between 35 and 45 pounds. But the one they did not get was the real story. They were using a surface popper on spinning gear, casting into breaking bait, with birds diving and roosters crashing the surface. One cast was laid over the wing of a pelican. Naturally, the pelican was startled and flew off, but he wrapped the line by making a turn and heading in another direction. What happened was incredible! The pelican flew a few feet off the water and was 'trolling' the popper. Up to 5 different roosters grabbed the popper, dragged the pelican back down to the water, and then came unbuttoned . . . to just start the process all over again. That was one very confused bird!
It must have been a hell of a sight, and where is a video camera when you need it?
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 80-87
Humidity 62%
Wind WSW 6 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:26 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:16 p.m. CDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
Aug. is traditionally maintenance time, time to get boats, motors, radios, trolling gear and everything else ready for another whiz bang season beginning in early Oct. Still some good dates left for the upcoming season and now is the time to arrange your sailfish trip of a lifetime.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 79 %
Wind SSE 8 mph
Conditions T Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:48 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:28 p.m. CST
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Aug 1, 2004; 09:15AM - Walk Across the East Cape Dorado
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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., July 31, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (7/24-7/30)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Dorado are thick and within spitting distance of the hotels, roosters and jacks cruising close to shore and ready to rumble . . . plenty of ladyfish and small jacks to put a bend in your 8-weight as well. Some wind in the afternoon that just cools things off a tad.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 75-88
Air temperature 80-93
Humidity about 52%
Wind: 16 from the SSE
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 15 miles
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:00 p.m. MDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
OFFSHORE: Looks like the blues will be around for the tournaments scheduled for the first week of Aug. and if you find the right porpoise school you are in for a tussle with the YFTs.
INSHORE: Dorado action continues to please in front of La Ribera with mostly smaller fish.
BEACH: We are finding plenty of roosters cruising, but they are not very aggressive, still fun to pursue.
BILLFISH – Blues, blacks, stripes, sails for the persistent.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Better use a 12-weight and a Baja Wasabi
DORADO – Still the smaller variety inside with an occasional 15-pounder. Bigger fish cruising in open blue water
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Olive Clousers continue to work well, try Rooster Alley.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Occasional schools spotted on the surface, position the boat down swell and start flinging when they get in range.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Rocky points and pargo seem to go together like chips and salsa.
SIERRA – Hard take, quick run and no fly, they must still be here
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Well, for the most part, the snook continued their wily ways with the exception of a few small ones in four days. The species count for the just completed six angler Michael Williams group – from the Sacramento, Calif., area – was impressive, Steve Fargo, El Dorado Hills, landed the group’s best: a chunky 12-pound leopard grouper, that nearly railed him on an 8-weight. Bill Bergan, Sacramento, came in second on practically the last cast of the trip followed closely by Charley Sumner II, Roseville, and Randy McBain, who also landed a few of the salty version of a peacock bass. John Fitzpatrick, and Michael lead the pack in the corvina department, landing double digits during the trip. All in all the species list included, yellowtail, leopard grouper, broomtail grouper, mojarra, cabrilla, pargo, spotted rose snapper, snook, halibut, lingua and several other undefined reef fish.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 75-84
Humidity 28%
Wind WNW 15 in the afternoon
Conditions Scattered clouds
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:16 p.m. MDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
YELLOWTAIL – Plenty of firecracker variety eating chartreuse Clousers on anything else that got in their way.
CORVINA – White fly, red eye did the trick.
SNOOK – Saw a few grandes, but no takers.
HALIBUT – Belchers had some 10 pound ones that could be sight-cast to.
SIERRA – Nope
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Sailfish action continued at a respectable pace with most boats reporting several shots a day. Inshore more and more grande roosters keep showing up in the Chicken Coop. By the time that Jacks or Better rolls around in October there should be some serious tugs to be had.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 80-90
Humidity 62%
Wind 12 mph from the WSW
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:24 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:19 p.m. CDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
Talk about summer doldrums, the only boats getting out this week were the locals that seemed more interested in cooling of than fishing. Tuna and dorado produced the best action with a sailfish only showing up in the pattern occasionally.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-82
Humidity 79 %
Wind 7 mph from the WSW
Conditions T Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:47 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:31 p.m. CST
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jul 17, 2004; 06:07PM - Fishing Back to Normal After Tropical Storm
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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., July 17, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (7/10-7/16)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: This week brought the first tropical depression Blas to East Cape which resulted in a few unsettled days. By this morning (7/17), cloudless skies and flat seas greeted the boats as they headed out. Blue marlin have begun to arrive for a big tournament scheduled for early Aug. Tuna are at 20 miles, dorado close to shore, roosters and jacks cruising the beaches provided lots of choices for the flyrodder.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 74-88
Air temperature 77-97
Humidity about 76%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:4 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:12 p.m. MDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
OFFSHORE: As the storm moved out toward the west, the fishing steadily regained its momentum. Not wide open, but improving every day.
INSHORE: Small dorado in close (less than 3 miles from shore), a few roosters and jacks also found feeding on small schools of sardina.
BEACH: Wave action mid week stirred thing up a tad. As of yesterday (7/16) afternoon, wind waves had subsided, water had cleaned up and a few roosters and jacks could be see feeding as the sun went down.
BILLFISH – Typical summer action with enough blues to keep you on your toes.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Seem to be holding near the 20 mile mark, mostly football-sized with a few fatties now and then.
DORADO – Good numbers of smaller fish close to shore, perfect for the flyrod. Further outside, some larger ones can be found under anything floating.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Just like clockwork in front of the hotels every afternoon as the boats discard the left over sardina. First the ladyfish and then the jacks and roosters come a slashing.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – From the lighthouse to La Ribera just a few miles offshore.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – A few smaller ones on the rocky points.
SIERRA – Not enough to change to wire.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Tropical depression Blas came and went this week leaving unsettled conditions offshore. Some wind and large swells still remained on Thur. Out at the entrada, the yellows shut off but the grouper were still biting at a pretty good clip. Rocky points at Santa Margarita Island produced the best action with several fish in the mid teens. There were several “mystery bites” that never stopped until the line broke. The esteros were lightly fished again this week. Consistent corvina catches with a few grouper in the mix along with mucho cabrilla.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 75-85
Humidity 97%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:46 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:18 p.m. MDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Big swell, dirty water and lots of seaweed slowed down the action this week.
CORVINA – Bread and butter fish for the week.
SNOOK – Where are they?
HALIBUT – Always, sandy beach.
SIERRA – Not targeted this week.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still holding very close at the 1 mile mark off the beach. The inshore roosterfish action has been fantastic. All the popular panga captains, such as Adolpho on the “Dos Hermanos,” Martin on the “Isamar,” Arturo on the “Janneth,” and Luis on the “Gringo Loco” are scoring on at least three roosters a day and they are all in the 35 to 45 pound class.
The sailfish have dropped off a bit, but are improving with the new moon approaching. Santiago, on the panga “Gitana,” had a typical day with two releases for clients Tim Bradford and his son Travis of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Travis is only 9 years old and it was his first sail.
The jack crevalle action inshore has actually been hotter than the roosters. Unfortunately, there is not much size to them, but 50 fish a day on the 5-pounders will give any light tackle or flyrodder a great day on the water.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 78-86
Humidity 74%
Wind SW 6 mph
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:19 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Typical summer action with few clients venturing out. Plenty of action for smaller tuna and dorado. Sailfish were a bit tougher to find for the few boats heading out.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-82
Humidity 84 %
Wind SE 8 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:43 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jul 10, 2004; 01:04PM - Dorado by the Score; Tuna, Roosters and Billfish
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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., July 10, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (6/27-7/09)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Dave Kuykendall of Mill Creek, Wash., along with Linda Patterson finished up their whirlwind trip from the Pacific Northwest. Sorry, no “bubba” event on their ATV day, but fighting a strong east wind they did manage to catch jacks and a halibut. Dave did have one take from a mid-teen rooster that just didn’t work out. On their last panga day they redeemed themselves nicely with double digit dorado within spitting distance of Rancho Leonero. The dorado were so close that Rancho Leonero manager Gary Barnes-Webb jumped into a panga and came out to join in the fray. Billfish, tuna, dorado, and a few quality roosters made for another memorable week at East Cape.
I returned to Escondido mid-week and Yvonne and I will be in Downey for the Downey Fly Fishers meeting. It’s Tues., July 13, 2004 7 p.m. in Apollo Park, 12458 Rives Ave., Downey, Calif. For more information, go to http://www.downeyflyfishers.org/
The topic is Saltwater Fly-Fishing Opportunities South of the Border, featuring fresh material from the 2004 season. If you’re anywhere within double-haul distance of Downey you’re welcome to stop by and say hello.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 74-88
Air temperature 78-98
Humidity about 62%
Wind: Calm/some wind in the afternoon
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 15 miles
Sunrise 6:39 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:08 p.m. MDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
OFFSHORE: Blue marlin and sails began to pick up as summer gets rolling and the water temps continue to creep up. Stripes fell off a bit, while the tuna were back on a roll. It was a fine line between offshore and inshore with dorado only a few miles off the beach.
INSHORE: Sardina seems to have taken up residence between Punta Colorada and the Lighthouse. Roosters, quality jacks, pompano all seem to be in on the secret and the early morning bite has been great and consistent.
BEACH: Ladyfish, jacks and roosters dominated the action this week. Find the sardina or mullet schools and your rods bound to be bent sooner than later.
BILLFISH – Want a blue on the fly? More shots coming every day if you have the patience. Enough stripes and sails to fill in the gaps.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – We even found a few football-sized Charlies under the shark buoys. Outside Punta Pescadero toward the 88 produced some fatties. The other area is out from the Lighthouse 10 miles.
DORADO – The larger fish are outside in much smaller schools. Back closer to shore, bigger schools contained more fish, but not quite as large. Esual Valdez, manager of Buenavista Beach Resort, three caught outside the Lighthouse that weighed between 40 and 50-pounds
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Roosters showed in front of the hotel as the boats came in. Discarded chum got them all excited and I did see a couple of near misses on the fly.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Just a few miles off the beach mixed in with the dorado.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Punta Colorada point was holding a few smaller ones this week.
SIERRA –Only an incidental catch these days.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The entrada (entrance to the ocean) continues to heat up with more yellows caught early morning there. Corvina, grouper and cabrilla are up in the esteros (estuaries.)
Diana Hoyt called to report Captain Ruben Duran had scored big time on grouper to 30 pounds outside the Boca Soledad near Lopez Mateos. He also reported a large black sea bass well over 100 pounds. Diana also reported that their new 17-foot Carolina skiff fishing the esteros surrounding Lopez Mateos had found great fishing for corvina, leopard grouper and cabrilla.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 73-80
Humidity 27%
Wind 4 mph from the NW
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:43 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:19 p.m. MDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Catches seem to be improving at the entrada.
CORVINA – Pretty consistent throughout the bay.
SNOOK – Should be a barn burner when if finally gets going.
HALIBUT – A given on sandy beaches with a slow retrieved weighted fly.
SIERRA – Not targeted this week.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still close inshore, but the sailfish fishing has tapered off some from the last couple of weeks. A lot of this can probably be attributed to the moon phase. As we go into the dark phase, I am very certain the blue water fishing should pick up.
As it is, each boat has been releasing 1 or 2 sailfish a day, and the numbers of dorado hitting the dock are increasing.
Captain Cali and I were beach fishing yesterday (Fri.) out at Buena Vista. I was using my 10-weight and Cali had light tackle spin gear. We were getting a lot green jacks, a few small jack crevalle, and an occasional barrilete. We watched Arturo on the panga “Whisky III” work the back side of the surf line with a couple of clients. Right in front of us they had a double on a pair of 45-pound roosters. They lifted them up for a photo, and then released them.
In other words, the roosterfish action is still hot.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 80-91
Humidity 74%
Wind 5 mph from the West
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:17 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Several boats ventured out last week, and they were after the abundant tuna. They ended up with lots of yellowfin tuna and even more dorado. The blue water is back and has moved in close with the run being about 12-15 miles. The weather has been nice with cloudy conditions, but no rain.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 78-82
Humidity 84 %
Wind 5 mph from the East
T-Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:41 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jul 3, 2004; 07:20PM - Knuckle-Busters at the Cape; Roosters, Tuna and Billfish all Over
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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., July 3, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (6/27-7/02)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Aside from a windy day here and there (Mon. and yesterday) it was another spectacular week. Dave Kuykendall of Mill Creek, Wash., along with Linda Patterson found out why they needed to have their tackle rigged when they boarded the boat. In the first 10 minutes Linda had her first yellowfin tuna and a dorado. Dave was right behind with one dorado. Even though the wind came up in mid-morning, their incredible score included dorado, tuna, jacks and skipjack for a double digit total between them. They finished up the day in front of the hotel trying to sucker one of the roosters streaking about grabbing every sardina that hit the water as the boats emptied their bait tanks into taking a fly. Tomorrow is ATV day and they are both hoping for a Bubba event. We will see.
Kris Kapinski, a school teacher from Aspen, Colo., along his girlfriend Heather on his second-ever saltwater trip took to the salt like an ice cold margarita and had a flat calm day mid-week landing jacks, dorado and skipjack on the fly. His smile was brighter that the Baja sun as he came off the “Mosca 3.”
My week had its highs and lows. The 30-pound rooster in front of hotel Rancho Leonero first thing in the morning was definitely an exciting 45 minutes. Losing my digital camera on the beach was not quite as much fun.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 74-84
Air temperature 80-93
Humidity about 45%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 12 miles
Sunrise 6:37 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:08 p.m. MDT
July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full
OFFSHORE: Blue marlin, striped marlin and a few sailfish as the water heats up, tuna under the porpoise are tough to find.
INSHORE: lots of jack crevalle and green jacks at Punta Colorado hanging around the sardina schools that have taken up residence there for the summer.
BEACH: It has been good for over a month and seems to be getting better as the schools of sardina settle in.
BILLFISH – The blue count continues to climb so it is a good time for a shot with the fly if you are patient. A good stripey bite along with a few sails kept the bill-seekers happy.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Found a few footballs under the shark buoys within a few miles of the hotel.
DORADO – Same shark buoys also holding lots of the smaller variety dorado, still a kick on the fly.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Roosters showed in front of the hotel as the boats came in. Discarded chum got them all excited and I did see a couple of near misses on the fly.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Mixed in with the dorado between the lighthouse and Punta Colorado.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Rock reefs holding plenty of critters. We found a few amberjack this week in front of the sticks.
SIERRA –Every once and a while a few come slashing through.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The entrada (entrance to the ocean) produced a few yellowtail earlier this week along with some quality leopard grouper to 15 pounds. Windy conditions prevailed late this week preventing the boats to return to see if the bite held up. Devil’s Curve produced a few corvina, pompano and cabrilla for the few using chartreuse Clousers and Baja Deep Divers deep in the channel.
Water Temperature 60-65
Air Temperature 75-84
Humidity 25%
Wind 10 mph from the NW
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:41 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:20 p.m. MDT
July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full
YELLOWTAIL – Good catches early in the week.
CORVINA – Devil’s Curve and the pier produced a few.
SNOOK – It has been a slow start this season
HALIBUT – Sandy beaches always will produce a few.
SIERRA – Quiet.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: There is very little change from the last several weeks. The 80º blue water is holding a mile off the beach and we are averaging about 2 to 3 sailfish per day per boat.
The roosterfish action is still the best, with 5 fish a day per boat being the average. These are not small fish, either. The average size is running between 30 and 42 pounds.
Yellowfin tuna and marlin are no-shows, but the dorado action is starting to pick up.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind 5 mph from the West
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:15 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: For the last couple of weeks there have been very few boats out. The weather the last week has been nice with no rain during the day, and good overall conditions. The water condition close to shore has not been cooperating, so the runs to the fish have been long. The big news for the week is that 4 boats went out 45-50 miles and got into the tuna in a big way, reporting more than 220 hook-ups that were larger than the average the football-size tuna we normally see.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 89 %
Wind 12 mph from the North
Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:39 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST
July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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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 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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