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Baja Mexico: Magdalena Bay, Baja Sur & East Cape.
Capt. Gary Graham
August 23, 2003
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 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., Aug. 23, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (8/20 - 8/22)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Plenty of football-size tuna close – just a few miles in front of La Ribera. For the fly-rodder, the problem is that they are down deep and keying on bait. Try this technique: use a weighted fly like a Clouser or Baja Deep Diver, cast as far as you can and let the line sink a long time. Depending on current, that could be as long as several minutes. Retrieve the fly in long, steady pulls. If you don't have a take in seven or eight pulls, roll cast your line back out and let the fly sink and try again. This is the classic "Not what bites, but what might" situation and occasionally your strip strike will yield a
tuna that is not football-sized, maybe more like a beach ball. The billfish scene continues with blues and sails dominating the action. Makes it tough for the fly-rodder not knowing weather the fish in the teasers is going to be a frolicking sail or an angry blue speedster that takes the fly.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 79°-84°
Air temperature 81°-93°
Humidity about 79%
Wind SSE at 7 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 20,000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:57 a.m. MST
Sunset 7:44 p.m. MST
August 27 New Sept. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter
· OFFSHORE: Try the tuna early, then head out further and pick a fight with the
blue marlin and sails. Action is enough to provide a handful of shots a day for the
alert fly-rodder.
· INSHORE: Jacks, roosters and a occasional dorado to round out the action. If you want something a little different try the pargo at Las Barracas.
· BEACH: Cloudy water from recent rains sure makes it tough to play the sight casting game. Plenty of shots to be had at Bartle Beach if the conditions come together. Bright sun and clean water is a must to find Bubba.
BILLFISH - Not bad, handful of shots a day the norm for those who work at it.
YELLOWFIN TUNA - Hey it is football pre-season, look out for the big guys
under the porpoise in the next few weeks.
DORADO - Looking for dorado these days is like playing a shell game. Pick the
right shark buoy and smiles abound.
ROOSTERFISH - It's summertime and Bubba's back (not sure he ever left). Few
folks on the beach looking, so there is plenty of room for the serious anglers.
JACK CREVALLE - Lots of schoolies under the bait receivers at Punta Colorada
and La Ribera along with tonnage of needlefish.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - They're mixed in with the tuna under the
porpoise.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Las Barracas holding a few, but it’s an early morning
deal.
SIERRA - Punta Colorada Bay under the receiver the best shot.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Sat., August 23, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (8/20 - 8/22)
IN GENERAL: Shhh! Hear the popping back up in the mangroves? That’s Mr. Snook
beckoning you to a "Snook Smackdown". With a couple of fish this week weighing in at an estimated 30- and 34-pounds and another half a dozen smaller ones, this could be a serious event attracting plenty of spectators including red snapper, leopard grouper and the ever present corvina. Looking for a fight? Dive right in and don't forget your Baja Deep Diver!
Out in the Pacific, temps are rising, bait balls are forming, marlin, tuna and dorado are beginning to arrive for the Fall extravaganza to be held in Nov. Don't miss out on the spectacular show. Get a front row seat at Flyrod Marlin 101. Call 800 919 2252 today.
Water Temperature 67°-73°
Air Temperature 74°-84°
Humidity 86%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:03 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:54 p.m. MDST
August 27 New Sept. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Plenty of action under the bird schools at the entrada.
CORVINA - Pier, bridge and Power Plant all producing good action.
SNOOK - Best week this year!
HALIBUT - Always to be found on sandy beaches throughout the bay.
SIERRA - Pier and bird schools the best place.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice a week) reports for this area.
Sat., Aug. 23, 2003, Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (8/16 - 8/22)
IN GENERAL: Offshore, the 82º blue water is right at the entrance to Zihuatanejo Bay, but the fishing is not nearly as good as we think it should be.
All the boats are each getting one or two sailfish per day. The small (160 pound average) blue marlin are still hanging around and feeding on the abundant skipjack tuna. The fleet, averaging about 10 boats, is taking about 1 blue a day.
We need a lot more rain than we have been getting to attract the dorado and make them stick around. As we approach Sept.., this should happen in the next couple of weeks. The heavy rains flush trees and debris out of the numerous rivers we have in the area, which in turn stacks up on the current lines. However, as it is now, very few dorado are being taken.
The roosterfish action is definitely one of the bright spots, but only about one boat a day is targeting them. Due to the lack of pressure, virtually the entire coast is virgin water. Those that do target the roosters are getting 4 to 5 fish a day. They are averaging between 30 and 40 pounds.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 77°-90º
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:30 a.m. CDST
Sunset 8:06 p.m. CDST
August 27 New Sept.. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to:
http://www.bajafly.com
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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