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Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
November 23, 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
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: [email protected]; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252;
Mexico 011-52-614-14-10373
Sat., Nov. 23, 2002
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Yesterday (11/22) the wind had subsided somewhat and it looked
like there might be a few days respite from the northerly winds. With few
guests at the hotels and even fewer boats going out this week, it is
difficult to assess conditions.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 84° F / 77° F
Air temperature 66 - 91
Humidity about 83%
Wind WNW at 9 mph
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 6:37 AM MST
Sunset 5:35 PM MST
Last Quarter 27 New Dec 4 First Quarter Dec 11 Full Dec 19
· OFFSHORE: Sailfish seem to be making their seasonal exit. There are
still a few stripers and blues to be found for the persistent angler, but
not enough for the flyrodder. Forget about the tuna . . . they seem to be
moving further away with the best bet being dorado up at the shark buoys in
front of Punta Pescadero
· INSHORE: Still a few skipjack, jacks and some quality roosters near the
lighthouse.
· BEACH: Early morning is the best bet and La Ribera to Punta Colorada
would be the best place to be. Look for the diving birds.
BILLFISH - Still a few around.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Still being found under the porpoise way down south.
DORADO - Best bet is the shark buoys in front of Punta Pescadero.
ROOSTERFISH - There continue to be some quality fish near the lighthouse and
smaller ones in front of the pangas on the beach at La Ribera.
JACK CREVALLE - Still chasing the sardina near shore.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Plenty of schools sighted from La Ribera to
Punta Colorada.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Try any of the rocky points and if the wind is blowing,
head up toward Punta Pescadero. You can find a little protection from the
wind there.
SIERRA - Plenty around the bait receivers in front of La Ribera.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Sat., Nov. 23, 2002
IN GENERAL: The fish pile up continues at Thetis Bank and waters around it.
Living up to its reputation, phenomenal fishing for the boats in the area
continued. Double-digit marlin scores were the norm coupled with flat calm
weather. For those targeting the billfish, dorado and wahoo were a nuisance
actually competing with the billfish for the teasers.
We are down to the wire and still have two rods available on the Dec. 5-13
trip. Snooze you lose. This will be the last week we can offer our clients
a chance to get in on the big bite of 2002. Give Yvonne a call at 800 919
2252. For more information visit us at
http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
Dorado feeding just outside the entrada, yellowtail to 20 pounds at the
entrada and good snook, grouper and corvina up in the esteros are keeping
the panga guys happy.
I will be going down for our first mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. If you
want to join me for a shot at the snook as well as other critters, call
Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 63° F - 90 °F
Humidity 86%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear.
Sunrise 6:48 AM MST
Sunset 5:40 PM MST
Last Quarter Nov 27 New Dec 4 First Quarter Dec 11 Full Dec 19
YELLOWTAIL - Best quality fish at the entrada, smaller guys at Punta Hughes.
CORVINA - Good throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Devil's Curve and Mario's Spot produced the best action in spite of
the strong currents.
HALIBUT – It’s all quite simple: Got Chartreuse Clousers get Halibut.
SIERRA - A few schools are being seen near the entrada.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
REPORT BY BAJA ON THE FLY'S ED KUNZE
Sat., Nov. 23, 2002
IN GENERAL: The heavy weed lines we have had the last few weeks, caused by
the heavy storms that hit us recently, are dispersing. There are still a few
logs floating out there and they are holding a few 20- to 25-pound dorado
that can be taken with a live bait . . . not good news for fly-rodders.
Most of the dorado are coming on blind strikes because they are scattered.
When dorado reach about 12 pounds, they become sexually mature and no longer
school together. Scattered fish and blind strikes are more or less the norm.
The blue water has moved in to about the 10-mile mark and the sailfish
fishing is improving. The full moon phase has it a little slow this week,
but all the conditions are ripe for some excellent fishing.
Tuna were found yesterday (11/22) when John Dean, a part time local
resident, went
out and got them at 52 miles on a 210º heading. He got 11 nice tuna from 30
to 75 pounds for his efforts. Other reports, unconfirmed, said the 15 to 25
pound tuna were only about 6 miles off the white rocks. The roosterfish
action is still holding up strong. When you target them, 4 to 5 (25 to 40
pound) fish a day is average.
Water Temperature 85
Temperature 72° F - 88 °F
Humidity 83%
Wind calm
Conditions Clear (bring sunscreen)
Sunrise 6:55 AM CST
Sunset 6:12 PM CST
Last Quarter 27 New Dec 4 First Quarter Dec 11 Full Dec 19
For more Information on Baja on the Fly’s Zihuatanejo trips, go to:
http://www.bajafly.com
-- Ed Kunze
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