 |
Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
September 15, 2001
Baja Sur - Saltwater Fishing Report
EAST CAPE
******************************
EAST CAPE, Sept. 15, 2001:
Sea Temperature: 81-86. Air Temperature: 98-77.
With the exception of pesky wind waves for two days, inshore and beach
fishing still gave the best flyrod bang for the buck last week. Weıre
finding roosters and jacks from the beach early morning, and dorado and tuna
from La Ribera to below Las Frailes.
Inshore, plenty of smaller dorado and tuna grabbing a well-placed see
through deceiver or chartreuse Clouser.
On the beach, the early bird gets the worm, so be there before the sun comes
up! Plenty of smaller roosters and jacks are around to sharpen up your
saltwater techniques. Late afternoon winds may hamper the evening bite.
Offshore, itıs a long time between bites for billfish. Don't waste your
fishing time.
East Cape weather continues "suspiciously good." As I have been saying all
month, the tropical storms just keep sliding by. The latest, "Ivo," went
past Cabo San Lucas and on up the Pacific Coast. Nevertheless, we had clouds
and windy conditions on Wed., Thurs. and yesterday and most of the fleet
stayed close to home. This morning (9/15) found flat, calm seas.
Pargo, skipjack and a few sierra also continue to provide local action for
the fly-rodder. Try any of the rocky points from Buenavista to Punta Arena
for the pargo. Inshore in front of La Ribera is the best spot for skipjack
and sierra.
At this time, flights to Baja have been cancelled with the exception of
Tijuana
departures. Hopefully, air travel to Baja from the U.S. will resume early
next
week.
I will be with Pete Gray and Marty Milner on their popular "Let's Talk
Hook-up" radio show this evening, Sept. 15, from 6-8 p.m. Pacific time;
station XTRA AM 690. You may also listen on the Internet,
http://www.wsradio.ws
My new book, "The No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Magdalena Bay," is now
available! Get your autographed copy at:
http://secure-shopping-cart.com
Catch of The Week Photo: http://www.bajafly.com
Gary Graham, Baja on the Fly, [email protected], www.bajafly.com
(800) 919-2252.
MAGDALENA BAY, Sept. 15, 2001:
Sea Temperature: 76-69. Air Temperature: 86-71.
Unsettled sea conditions kept most pangas close to shore this week as
tropical storm Ivo passed some 175-200 miles off the coast. Clouds and windy
conditions have prevailed for the last few days.
With good reports of dorado, tuna and marlin being seen around the offshore
high spots, everyone is hoping for a repeat of last yearıs incredible
fishing.
Back in Santa Maria Bay, our friend Brian Freitag at Mag Bay Tours reported
good fishing on pinnacles for grouper and white sea bass to 45 pounds.
Inside Magdalena Bay proper and up in the esteros, the pargo and grouper
were beginning to make a good showing. The broomtail grouper is a distant
cousin of the freshwater peacock bass you hear so much about in South
America and has a similar disposition. A well-presented chartreuse Baja deep
diver can produce a grab that you won't forget for a long time!
Inshore, there are some yellows near the entrada, but the best action is out
further near the Thetis Bank. A few corvina and snook were found both at
Devil's Curve and the Power Plant. Another spot to check is the bridge at
the entrance to Puerto San Carlos.
I will be with Pete Gray and Marty Milner on their popular "Let's Talk
Hook-up" radio show this evening, Sept. 15, from 6-8 p.m.
Pacific Time, station XTRA AM 690. You may also listen on the internet,
http://www.wsradio.ws .
My new book, The No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Magdalena Bay, is now
available! Get your autographed copy at:
http://secure-shopping-cart.com
Catch Of The Week Photo: http://www.bajafly.com
Gary Graham, Baja on the Fly, [email protected], www.magbayflyfishing.com
(800) 919-2252.
More Fishing Reports:
|
|
|
|
