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Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
December 14, 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., Dec. 14, 2002
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Could someone please turn off the fan! North winds continue to
plague the East Cape. Early- to mid-morning is fishable, but the rest of the
day belongs to the wind surfers. Those that do brave the elements are
finding decent dorado fishing up toward Punta Pescadero.
If you're thinking of getting away from it all for the Holidays, all the
hotels have openings for Christmas week, New Year's Eve and the season from
here on. Join us by going out at first light on New Year's Day to try to
nail the first rooster or ladyfish of the year from the beach in front of
our house.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature mid- to high-70s
Air temperature 66°-79°
Humidity about 51%
Wind 12 - 15 knots our of the North
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 3,000 ft
Sunrise 6:50 AM MST
Sunset 5:38 PM MST
Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10
· OFFSHORE: Pretty slim.
· INSHORE: Early morning so-so, and by mid-morning it is over.
· BEACH: Early morning the wind is not yet going, but the left-over wind
waves make fishing tough.
BILLFISH - Few and far between.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Supposedly a few down south, but be prepared to get beat up
coming home.
DORADO - Just keep casting and stripping around the shark buoys in front of
Punta Pescadero.
ROOSTERFISH - Still there, but tough to spot.
JACK CREVALLE - Some smaller ones along the shore
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Much closer than the tuna and a lot easier
ride home.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Try the rocky outcroppings down by Punta Colorada
SIERRA - Tie on some wire tippet material and a Baja Deep Diver and try out
in
front of La Ribera
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Sat., Dec. 14, 2002
IN GENERAL: I am back in California and the 2002 Flyrod Marlin 101 Series is
history. The weather was about the best we have ever had with calm seas and
light breezes until Wed. (12/11), final day. Plenty of dorado, wahoo and
yellowfin tuna, but the marlin fishing was slow at best with only one or two
a day showing during the first five days. Finally, on the last afternoon, we
found enough to make the trip interesting with 10 events in rapid succession
beginning at noon. Feeders and tailers contributed to the excitement. We had
six shots, four takes and hooked two. We all hated to begin the slide back
to the anchorage and ended up not getting back until well after dark.
Inside Magdalena Bay, the fishing continued to produce good catches of
corvina, grouper and a few snook.
We will be taking our first Magdalena Bay mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7.
There's still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook and other
critters, or just the opportunity to see the incredible Mag Bay mangroves,
call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com
Water Temperature low- to mid-70s
Air Temperature 60°-75°
Humidity 88%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered clouds
Sunrise 7:02 AM MST
Sunset 5:42 PM MST
Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10
YELLOWTAIL - A few around the entrada, but not biting very well.
CORVINA - Very consistent throughout the bay. Use a chartreuse Clouser on
almost any sandy bottom.
SNOOK - Several fish in the 10 pound class up to the north end of the bay.
HALIBUT - Sand beach straight across from Puerto San Carlos to the west is
holding a few to 10 pounds.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools in the bay.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Sat., Dec. 14, 2002
IN GENERAL: The 82º blue water still remains only about a mile off the
beach. Most
charters are targeting sailfish and are getting an average of two or three
per day.
The 20- to 25-pound dorado are being taken at a rate of one or two per boat
and are being caught as incidental catches while trolling for the sails.
Captain Arturo, on the panga Janeth, targeted the dorado one day, getting
six for his clients.
There are a lot of the smaller yellowfin tuna in the 15- to 30-pound range,
but very few boats are traveling the 25 miles to find them. The water
temperature is cooling down a little and this should bring in the big tuna
and blue marlin.
Water Temperature 82º
Air Temperature 68°-88º
Humidity 83%
Wind calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise 7:01 AM CST
Sunset 6:13 PM CST
Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan 10
For more Information on Baja on the Fly’s Zihuatanejo trips, go to:
http://www.bajafly.com
-- Zihuatanejo Report by Baja on the Fly's Ed Kunze
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