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Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
September 4, 2001
Baja Sur - Saltwater Fishing Report
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Wed., Sept. 5, 2001
TEMPERATURES: High of 94 with a low of 79. Light winds and few clouds.
STRIPED MARLIN - Slower than one would expect for this time of the year.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Plenty of fish from La Ribera to Cabo Pulmo.
DORADO - Plenty of schoolies close to shore.
ROOSTERFISH - Rooster alley to Punta Arena producing good action.
JACK CREVALLE - La Ribera to the Punta Arena seems to be the best area.
BARRILLETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - A few scattered outside of La Ribera.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - The reef in front of Rancho Leonero producing well.
.. OFFSHORE: Tuna and dorado producing the best action for offshore fleet.
.. INSHORE: Plenty of action all the way to outside of Cabo Pulmo.
.. BEACH: Early morning and late afternoon provided the best action with the
beach in front of La Ribera being the best place to be.
.. QUICK COMMENT - I am writing this report after all the fish counts are in
on Tues. night so that we can fly out early tomorrow for the Fly Tackle
Retailers Exposition in Salt Lake City, Sept. 6-8. We will be introducing my
latest book, The No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Magdalena Bay at the show.
http://www.bajafly.com
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Wed., Sept. 5, 2001
Temperatures: 84-degree high; low 73. Weather has settled down.
MARLIN - You guessed it . . . the Thetis Bank is the best bet.
DORADO - Check out the shark buoys 15 to 20 miles west of the entrada.
TUNA - Seem to be hanging around the Thetis Bank area.
YELLOWTAIL - The best reports are from the Thetis Bank area.
CORVINA - Take your pick: Devil's Curve or the Bridge.
SNOOK - Pretty quiet this week.
SIERRA - A few here and there.
PARGO & GROUPER - Up above Lopez Mateos still sounds the best.
.. QUICK COMMENT - Sounds like the best action was on the outside up toward
the Thetis Bank. Water temperatures have definitely come up.
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING TO THE EAST CAPE
(We’ll continue to publish this every month or so for new recipients of our
twice-a-week report, but we suggest you print it out and keep it handy.)
· _______ FISHING CLOTHING - Lightweight, fast-drying technical clothing.
Long sleeve shirts and long pants if you burn easily.
· _______ TENNIS SHOES, BOAT SHOES OR RUBBER SOLED SANDALS.
.. _______ HAT - For protection from the sun.
· _______ POLARIZED SUN GLASSES. (All dark glasses are not Polarized. Be
sure yours are.)
· _______ WINDBREAKER OR SWEATSHIRT.
· _______ SHORTS.
· _______ SWIM SUIT.
· _______ COSMETICS OR SHAVING GEAR.
· _______ SUN PROTECTION (lotion or block.)
· _______ LIP BALM.
· _______ SEASICKNESS MEDICATION.
· _______ TYLENOL OR ASPIRIN.
· _______ BENEDRYL SPRAY OR OINTMENT.
· _______ FLASHLIGHT (For walking on the beach at night.)
· _______ CAMERA, EXTRA FILM.
· _______ VIDEO CAMERA AND TAPES (Optional.)
.. _______ EXTRA BATTERIES.
.. _______ SNORKEL EQUIPMENT (Optional. Can be rented there.)
.. _______ U.S. $1 DOLLAR BILLS (For tips.)
SHIRTS AND SHOES ARE REQUIRED IN THE DINING ROOM
FISHING GEAR YOU MAY NEED:
See Gary Graham’s “No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Southern Baja” or his
website: www.bajafly.com
· ________8-, 9-, or 10-weight rod for surf fishing and casting. A 9-weight
is ideal if you are bringing only one rod. Add a 12-weight if you are
fishing from a boat. Rental tackle is available, but must be reserved.
· ________Reel(s) direct or anti-reverse, anodized. Good disc drag and
plenty of backing. Reels with a quick take-apart feature are ideal for
cleaning.
· ________Lines - Beach and Inshore: Intermediate or sink-tip for rocky
areas. Full line (350 grain) or shooting head for sandy areas. Offshore:
10- or 12-weight rod. Full flyline (650 grain) shooting head/intermediate.
For marlin and big tuna: 14-weight, quality reel, lots of backing 125#, and
36-inch bite tippet. Extra fly lines and shooting heads -- better safe than
sorry.
· ________Leaders and Tippet.
· ________Stripping Basket.
· ________Flies. Contact your fly shop for the most current flies in use.
· ________Hook sharpener.
· ________Foot protection for the rocks.
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