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Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
September 28, 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
Sat., Sept. 28, 2002
EAST CAPE AND MAGDALENA BAY FISHING CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: With fewer guests at the hotels this week, fishing pressure was
the lightest it has been all month. Like last week, the larger tuna are
creating the most excitement. Unfortunately, the tuna are still spread out
from Punta Pescadero to Las Frailes and it can be hit or miss. Dorado are
providing fair action both for the larger single fish cruising and a number
of schoolies under anything floating. By mid-morning it is interesting how
many of the boats that started out offshore, end up back inshore trying to
save their day. Sooo, again the inshore should provide the fly-rodder the
best choices.
AIR & SEA - Here we are at the end of Sept. and the weather has remained
good for the entire month here at East Cape – and where were you?
Temperature 90° F / 77° F
Humidity 78%
Wind Calm
Conditions Partly Cloudy (FEW): 8000 ft
Sunrise 7:13 AM MDT
Sunset 7:17 PM MDT
Sep 29 Last Quarter Oct 6 New Oct 13 First Quarter Oct 21 Full
Water Temps in the upper 80's offshore
· OFFSHORE: Big tuna or sailfish . . . take your pick, just remember, for
the tuna you better be there early or you will miss out. The sailfish are
putting on the best show this year and if you want to add a sailfish to your
species list or just have some fun, this is a good time to target billfish.
· INSHORE: A few football-size tuna, a few dorado and a few larger
roosterfish are
showing within a mile of the beach.
· BEACH: Hit the beach before sunup in front of your hotel and you won’t
be
disappointed. In the afternoon, it’s the same deal – usually just as the sun
drops
behind the mountain is the best.
BILLFISH - This week accounted for the highest number of sailfish caught and
released
I can remember this summer with fewer people fishing.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Most of the fish are being found under the porpoise and can
be anywhere from 10 to 35 miles. A few of them exceeded 100 pounds and one
whopper weighed in at 209. Take my advice: if you see any tuna that size,
keep your flyrod in the rod tube.
DORADO - The singles have provided the best action for the alert fly-rodder.
Be prepared, rod rigged, line stripped off and ready to cast. Many times a
few sardina tossed for chum and the dorado will be in casting distance.
ROOSTERFISH - The midday sight-casting has been both exciting and
frustrating
with plenty of shots and only a few takes.
JACK CREVALLE - A slow retrieve beneath the sardina schools has produced a
few quality fish. Use a Baja Deep Diver in chartreuse. See the Baja Deep
Diver with tying instructions at: http://www.bajafly.com/baja_deepdiver.htm
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - A few schools from La Ribera to Punta Arena.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Rocky points will be your best shot.
SIERRA - Receivers in front of La Ribera holding a few smaller ones.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Sat., Sept. 28, 2002
IN GENERAL:
Temperature 90° F-70° F
Humidity 85%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:21 AM MDT
Sunset 7:25 PM MDT
Last Quarter Sep 29 New Oct 6 Oct 13 First Quarter Oct 21 Full
IN GENERAL: This is the season when Southern California-based sport fishers
begin their annual fall trek down the coast of Baja headed for Cabo San
Lucas. Reports have begun to filter in of some warm water above the Thetis
Bank holding dorado, wahoo and tuna. The locals at Magdalena Bay are seeing
a few marlin closer to the entrada on a 220-230 degree heading 20 to 30
miles out. One report indicated a pretty good show right on the Thetis. Back
at the entrada, a few yellows were caught down deep and down at Boca Flor de
Malva in Alemejas Bay there was a pretty good whack on some snook to 20+
pounds.
Water Temperature 67 - 84
YELLOWTAIL - A few fish at the entrada.
CORVINA - Try the bridge at the entrance to Puerto San Carlos.
SNOOK - Down at the south end of Alemejas at the boca was the place to be.
HALIBUT - Bored? Try an olive or chartreuse Clouser retrieved slowly right
along the bottom.
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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