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Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
September 25, 2002
Baja Sur - Saltwater Fishing Report
REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA
Wed., Sept. 25, 2002
EAST CAPE AND MAGDALENA BAY FISHING CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Still some of the smaller football-class tuna being found
inshore, with the
larger variety under the porpoise at least 30 miles out. Sailfish numbers
continue to increase and there’s a pretty good bite on the blues and stripes
as well. I still think the inshore offers the best opportunities.
AIR & SEA - Nice weather continues with somewhat higher temps and humidity
Temperature 91° F / 77° F
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:12 AM MDT
Sunset 7:20 PM MDT
Moon Phase Sept 21 Full Sep 29 Last Quarter Oct 6 New Oct 13 First Quarter
Oct 21 Full
Water Temps in the mid-80's
· OFFSHORE: Still a long ride for the tuna. Billfish are closer in with
a good show of sailfish near the shark buoys off Punta Pescadero.
· INSHORE: Football-size tuna, a few dorado and a few larger roosterfish
showing
within a mile of the beach.
· BEACH: Tough to find the schools of sardina. The best area was near La
Ribera and on down to Punta Colorada.
BILLFISH – There are enough sailfish to make it interesting for the fly-rodder.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - The bigger ones are back on the outside. The area near
Punta Arena has produced a few early mornings. The problem is as more boats
arrive, the fish tend to go deep.
DORADO - Still the mature singles here and there. Look for the schoolies to
begin showing up in the next week or two.
ROOSTERFISH - With the sardina tougher to find, the midday sight-casting has
been the best prospect for the last few days.
JACK CREVALLE - The scallops at Punta Arena produced several quality fish on
Baja Deep Divers in chartreuse. See the Baja Deep Diver with tying
instructions at: http://www.bajafly.com/baja_deepdiver.htm
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Look for the schools feeding on the surface,
then shut down up-wind and drift into the school.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Rocky points will be your best shot.
SIERRA - A few here and there.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Wed., Sept. 25, 2002
IN GENERAL:
Temperature 85° F - 72° F
Humidity 91%
Wind Calm
Visibility Clear
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:19 AM MDT
Sunset 7:32 PM MDT
Moon Phase Full Last Quarter Sep 29 New Oct 6 Oct 13 First Quarter Oct 21
Full
IN GENERAL: As the Southern California sport fishers begin their annual fall
trek down the coast of Baja, reports begin to filter in of some very warm
water above the Thetis Bank holding wahoo and tuna. A few marlin are being
seen closer to the entrada on a 220 - 230 degree heading 20 to 30 miles out.
Water Temperature 67 - 84
YELLOWTAIL - A few fish at the entrance of Santa Maria Bay.
CORVINA - Mostly smaller fish throughout the bay.
SNOOK - With the poor weather it was slim pickings most of the week.
HALIBUT - Most of the fish are less than five pounds
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools out in the bay.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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