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Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
December 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
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: [email protected]; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252;
Mexico 011-52-614-14-10373
Sat., Dec. 28, 2002
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: It is hard to believe that this is our final report of the year.
We hope that you have found them useful and get a chance be part of one of
our reports next year.
There are only a few guests at most of the hotels and virtually all of them
opted to hang around the hotel pool and wait for the wind to back off.
All of us at Baja on the Fly hope that you and yours have a Happy and
Prosperous New Year.
If you're looking for something special to bring in 2003, all the hotels
have openings this 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 your hotel.
Since New Years is on a Wed., we will only be doing a report on Sat. next
week.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 71 - 75
Air temperature 61°-81°
Humidity about 82%
Wind WNW at 16 mph
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 6:58 AM MST
Sunset 5:45 PM MST
Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Last Quarter
· OFFSHORE: Still some quality dorado on the days the wind backs off.
Best action is up to the north off Punta Pescadero.
· INSHORE: Everyone stuck pretty close to shore with sierra dominating
the catches.
· BEACH: Best bet, early, early, early and you may beat the wind.
BILLFISH - Still a few of the homeguards hanging around.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Most of the ones I heard about were already in the can.
DORADO - Punta Pescadero shark buoys are the best bet and it is a better
ride home if the wind comes up.
ROOSTERFISH - Same deal as the billfish. Mostly homeguards hanging around.
JACK CREVALLE - Still some smaller jacks crashing the bait along the shore.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Always a few if someone is inclined.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Commercial guys are spanking them on some of the rock
reefs.
SIERRA - La Ribera producing great catches early morning and if you use wire
you may even catch a few.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Sat., Dec. 28, 2002
IN GENERAL: Judging by the cooler water beginning to flow into Magdalena Bay
’s offshore areas, it may be that the fat lady has sung and we will have to
wait until next Fall. Everyone in Puerto San Carlos is beginning to gear up
for what is hoped to be a banner whale-watching season. So far none of the
behemoths have been spotted inside the bay.
Inside Magdalena Bay, most of the fleet remained close to home during the
holidays. There were a few corvina, halibut reported and that was about it.
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
Since New Years is on a Wed. we will only be doing a report on Sat. next
week.
Water Temperature 67 - 69
Air Temperature 60°-78°
Humidity 18%
Wind NE at 4 mph
Conditions Haze
Sunrise 7:09 AM MST
Sunset 5:49 PM MST
Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Pretty quiet.
CORVINA - The few boats out there reported the bite was still going on.
SNOOK - Next week should be great as the moon goes dark.
HALIBUT - Small fish but plenty of ‘em.
SIERRA - Not enough to change over to wire, which means you, will lose a fly
once-in-a-while.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Sat., Dec. 28, 2002
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is close to the beach and the fishing is
excellent. Most boats are going out and getting 4 to 5 sailfish per day. The
added bonus has been the influx of the 25- to 35-pound dorado we are getting
from 6- to 12-miles out. In addition to the sailfish, the boats are also
getting 3 to 5 of these nice dorado.
The school-size yellowfin tuna are between 25- and 30-miles out and boats
targeting them are averaging 10 to 15 a day. The fish are averaging 20- to
40-pounds.
Fly fishing for the sailfish has also been outstanding. There are a lot of
fish here to tease up and the angler is getting numerous shots at them.
Graeme Alexander, a salmon fly-fishing guide from Tofino, Canada, fished
with Santiago and I on the panga Gitana. He hooked three sailfish on the one
day he fished.
The Gaby, with captain Margarito not only got 5 sailfish, and 3 dorado in
one day for his clients, but also got a bonus 25-pound wahoo about a mile
off the beach.
The roosterfish are the only gamefish that had a slow week. It is probably
due to the large influx of tourists and a lot of fishing pressure. They do
not stick around very long when under a lot of pressure.
Since New Years is on a Wed., we will only be doing a report on Sat. next
week.
Water Temperature 82º
Air Temperature 68°-88º
Humidity 78%
Wind calm
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Sunrise 7:14 AM CST
Sunset 6:23 PM CST
Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Last Quarter
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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