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Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
July 20, 2002
Baja Sur - Saltwater Fishing Report
REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
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Sat., July 20, 2002
EAST CAPE AND MAGDALENA BAY FISHING CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The dorado (mahi-mahi in Hawaii, dolphinfish in Florida) fishing
we are experiencing has been great! Lots of quality fish to 50-pounds.
Regardless of the direction you go, the action is not far from the hotels,
so you get more fishing time. The tuna bite has been pretty iffy, but close
to the beach there are still some huge roosters to take shots at. Dennis O’
Hearn, Newport Beach, Calif., and his gang spent their first day of a
three-day trip pounding the beach and weren’t disappointed . . . plenty
small roosters, jacks, pompano and pargo.
The ESPN Great Outdoor Games Fly Fishing Competition featuring our friend
Reel Women’s own Lori-Ann Murphy will air July 20, 4:30-7 p.m. and July 21
at 3 a.m. on ESPN. ESPN2 will feature the competition at 1 a.m., 11 a.m.
and 4 p.m. on July 31. All times listed are Eastern. Good Luck! Lori-Ann.
Tune In and Fish On!
(We suggest you check local broadcast times and set your recorders.)
Please note that our Baja Fly Fishing Forum has moved to a new address:
http://www.bajafly.com
AIR & SEA - Some high clouds and light breezes in the p.m.
Hi 99°
Lo 79°
Wind: N /6 mph
Humidity: 70%
Dewpoint: 69°
Visibility: 15
Water Temps 77 - 82
OFFSHORE: The blue marlin count doubled this week and the striped marlin
count dropped somewhat. We are also beginning to see an increase in sailfish
which should make for an interesting Aug. for the billfish crowd.
INSHORE: Cleaner, warmer water must be just what the doctor ordered for the
dorado. Poppers and white See Through Deceivers have been the hot ticket
this week.
BEACH: Plenty of smaller roosters, jacks, pompano and a few pargo keep
things
interesting.
BILLFISH - A couple more degrees and things should get interesting.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Not very consistent, but who cares? Dorado are everywhere.
DORADO - Good, and we are not talking about little guys.
ROOSTERFISH - Lots of smaller ones from the beach and some toads inshore.
JACK CREVALLE - A few large schools close near Punta Arena.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Not much pressure, but they are still
around.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Rock reefs in front of Rancho Leonero and Punta
Colorada
are the best bet.
SIERRA - Punta Colorada bay produced good action this week.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Sat., July 20, 2002
IN GENERAL: The esteros (estuaries) produced a few leopard grouper, small
snook and
corvina using a small chartreuse Deep Diver. The best action was centered
near Devil’s Curve.
AIR & SEA: Clear skies
Air Temperature 66 - 76
Water Temperature 60 - 74
YELLOWTAIL – Quiet.
CORVINA – Didn’t have to go very far. The bridge at the entrance to town was a good as any.
SNOOK - A few smaller ones to 8-pounds.
HALIBUT - Plenty of smaller ones near the sandy beach across from San
Carlos.
SIERRA - Finally a few at Belchers on the current rips.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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