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| Around 10% of the world's total fish species can be found just within the Great Barrier Reef. |
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| Not all animals with the word fish in their names count as fish. |
| Though their names may suggest otherwise, cuttlefish, starfish, and jellyfish aren’t actually fish. Generally-speaking, fishes must have skulls, gills, and fins. Surprisingly, though, not all fishes have proper spines. |
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| In three decades, the world's oceans will contain more discarded plastic than fish when measured by weight, researchers say. |
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| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| Just how man species of fish are there? |
| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| Even Catfish are finicky |
| Taste Buds ? Catfish have a more refined sense of flavor than humans. Our 10,000 taste buds may seem like a lot, but catfish can have as many as 175,000. This helps them find the exact location of their next meal. |
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| My brother has 2 German Shepherds named Rolex and Timex. You guessed it they are Watch Dogs. |
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From Jan 01, 1999 To Apr 28, 2024
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Feb 7, 2005; 09:58AM - Warmer Water Moves Further Out
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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The blue water has moved out to about 12 miles. Most of the fleet is fishing the area between 14 and 22 miles, and not doing very well. They are only averaging about one sailfish a day. The Terrifin Satellite Surface Temperature service clearly shows the cooler water being within the 10 mile mark, mixed water out to about 28 miles, and then good warm water from 30 miles and beyond.
It also stands to reason the few boats fishing beyond the 30 mile mark are doing very well, averaging five and six sailfish released a day.
A few mature dorado, between 20 and 35 pounds, are being taken at a rate of one dorado for every five boats on the water.
Butch Cooley, fishing with Capt. Martin on the panga “Isamar,” made a 35 mile run yesterday for roosters. They only had one strike on a surface popper.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 75 - 86
Humidity 63%
Wind: South 4 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:16 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:43 p.m. CST
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Feb 1, 2005; 08:54AM - Dorado and Sails Dominate the Action
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The blue water is just off the beach, but earlier in the week the full moon had put a bit of a brake on the good action we had been having. However, yesterday (Friday), the fishing picked up again with the boats averaging a couple of sailfish each per day, plus a very good showing of 20 to 35 pound dorado.
Frustrated by only raising 3 or 4 sailfish a day earlier in the week, client Rich Pietila of Odessa, Texas asked Martin on the panga Isamar to go 40 miles and see if they could get some action on the yellowfin tuna. They did not find any tuna, but on the way back they saw a lot of sailfish at the 30 mile mark. Using only hookless lures, as we do when fly fishing, they would tease the fish to the boat, but dropped back with a live bait on a 30 pound rig. They tagged and released 6 in a very short time. The next day they targeted this group of new fish, and what a day they had. With more than 30 fish raising to the spread, they tagged and released 12.
The roosterfish are still very slow and will probably not pick up again until July. Inshore, the small game fishing is decent and we are even getting quite a few chulas. A chula (kawa kawa) is a small tuna, with teeth.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 75 - 86
Humidity 70%
Wind: 12 mph from the West
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:18 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:39 p.m. CST
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Jan 27, 2005; 05:49PM - Sportfishing report 1/19/05 to 1/26/05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Red Hot SAILFISH activity continues in Ixtapa although the oncoming full moon did provide a slight decline on some days. Mr. Russ Hampton's fly fishing group from California fishing 7 days aboard the Secuestro, Grande Jefe, Zapatito Gordo, Tarpon, Monica, Marfel, Janeth, Angler, and Llamarada landed 25 Sailfish and 1 Dorado all on the fly. Many more opportunities were had during the week. Buffalo Angler Larry Kent fishing with Captain Adolofo landed 12 nice yellowfin tuna and 2 sailfish venturing 35 miles offshore. On his second day of the week Mr. Kent landed 12 sailfish while traveling less than 5 miles offshore. Atlanta Angler Mr. Dan Walden also fishing with Captain Adolofo landed 8 sailfish and 1 big DORADO on his first day offshore , then followed with 4 sailfish and 3 TUNA on the next two offshore days. Pennsylvania angler Ed Niedrowski fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 ( INSHORE ) landed 4 ROOSTERFISH, 9 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 3 SPANISH MACKEREL and a rare catch of 6 BABY TARPON in two day of fishing. Michigan anger Mr. Chris Huntley also trying his had at inshore fishing, landed 2 ROOSTERFISH, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK and 1 SPANISH MACKEREL while fishing aboard the Secuestro De Amor. California Angler John Hansen Fishing aboard the Grand Jefe landed 4 sailfish in one offshore day California Angler Matt Bloom had a 4 sailfish day while fishing aboard the LA Bamba and Captain Jose also led Mr. Garcia to a 5 sailfish day. Captain Jose finished the week by hooking 6 sailfish in one day for angler Mr. Stephan Thorn. Washington state angler, Mr. Dom Reale fishing three day with Captain Cheva on the Dos Hermanos 2 landed 17 sailfish ( 10 on his first day before noon ) along with loosing an estimated 250 lb BLUE MARLIN. Captain Candelerio led European anglers Mr. Soulassoul to 5 sailfish in two days and Mr. FLeury to 6 sailfish in three days of offshore fishing. California Angler Mike Anderson fishing up his three days of fishing with Captain Chiro on the Vamonos 3 by landing 6 sailfish on his last day. Captain Chiro also led Colorado Angler Bill Humes to a 3 sailfish day while Captain Temo on the Secuestro led Mr. Hume's group to 6 sailfish in two days. French angler Mr. Reby Fishing 4 combination inshore / offshore days aboard the Janeth landed4 sailfish, 7 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and a handful of Bonito and big NEEDLEFISH. The Charley Keitz group fishing aboard the Auga Azul, Marea Azul and Illusions landed 7 sailfish and 1 DORADO in one day offshore and angler Canadian Angler Scott Nivens landed 4 sailfish while fishing one day aboard the Illusion.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather. A few brief scattered rain storms with clearing in the late mornings.
Sea Conditions: Moderate
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jan 23, 2005; 04:24PM - 1/14/05 - 1/20/05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Wide open offshore action along with consistent inshore action was the order of the day in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Last week. Returning California Angler Mr. David Horn Fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 led the offshore results by landing 13 SAILFISH in three offshore days and 2 Large Roosterfish to 45 Lbs along with 20 YELLOWTAIL JACKS on one inshore day. European Angler Mr Soulassoul fishing with Captain Candelerio aboard the Leydy landed 12 SAILFISH in 5 Days. Montana Angler Jerry Burns fishing with Captain Cheva on the Dos Hermanos 2 landed 9 SAILFISH on his first day offshore.
Returning California Angler Mike Anderson fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 with Captain Chiro Posted 11 SAILFISH and an handful of inshore gamefish for 2 days of fishing. Our first visitors from Russia Mr. Aptilon Maksym's group fishing three days aboard the Marea Azul, Illusion, and Duquesa posted 26 SAILFISH landed with 6 others lost along with 2 nice DORADOS. Angler Lou Schlanger fishing three days aboard the La Bamba landed 13 SAILFISH While Matt Bloom also fishing aboard the La Bamba for two days landed 6 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO. Angler Bryan Collier fishing aborsad the Don Gordo posted 4 SAILFISH and 2 DORADO for two days offshore. European angler Mr Canierie finished up his week with 4 SAILFISH in two days aboard the super panga Porpy. Colorado Angler Dan Dyer fishing aboard the Auga Azul Landed 6 SAILFISH on his first day offshore. Captain Angelo of the Auga Azul also posted a 4 SAILFISH day for Angler Charley Keitz. Mr Russ Hampton's fly fishing group from California fishing 5 days aboard The Zapatito Gordo, Sedcuestro, Tarpon, Sailfish, Marfel, Janeth, Grand Jefe and Mels, super pangas landed 19 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO along with pulling the hooks on 1 MARLIN and many other SAILFISH. All on the fly. Returning angler Larry Kent ventured far offshore with Captain Adolofo and found 2 nice YELLOWFIN TUNA along with 2 SAILFISH in one day and 9 SAILFISH on his second day offshore. Pennsylvania Angler Ed Niedrowski also fishing with Captain Adolofo posted an 8 SAILFISH day. Bob Biagi finished up his week with some inshore action casting to the with rocks landing 40 red SNAPPER and 18 TIGER GROUPER while aboard the Dos Hermanos 1. Conditions were near perfect with lots of bait in the area along with schools of hungry predator. Angler activity also increased as most days were total sell outs with some anglers unable to find boats. I.S.C.'s ground contact Abel Cortez reports that a majority of all of the Billfish were released last week.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Sunny with temps in the high 80's
Sea Conditions' Calm
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jan 23, 2005; 04:22PM - Sportfishing report 1-6-05 to 1-13-05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Outstanding SAILFISH action with a added dose of MARLIN and DORADO was the report from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo last week. The blue water was within a mile of shore with most of the action taking place less than 5 miles outside the bay. Long Island anglers Joe and Donna Calandra fishing aboard the La Bamba landed 6 SAILFISH before lunch on their first day offshore. Capt. Jose also led angler Mr.Gregory to a 3 SAILFISH day. Capt.Alex on the GRAN JEFE reported 13 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO in three days of fishing with anglers Mr. Mclean and Mr Polino. Capt. Alex also had a 4 SAILFISH day with angler Mr. Scott Justyn and a 5 SAILFISH day with angler Mr. Dyer. Capt. Candelerio of the Leydy reported 6 SAILFISH for French client Mr Theunis in two days of fishing and 8 SAILFISH for Mr. Soussaoul in three days of fishing. Returning angler from Milwaukee, Mr. Tony Scorconi fishing with Capt. Luis on the Marea Azul landed 2 SAILFISH on his first day offshore. Capt. Temo of the Secouestro along with Capt. Francisco on the Marfel led fly anglers Mr Gutierrexz's group to 12 SAILFISH and 4 YELLOWFIN TUNA on the fly loosing 6 additional TUNA. Capt. Temo also spent one inshore day at the rock with angler Mr. Smith, who landed a two nice GROUPER of 36 lbs and 14 lb respectively and finished the day off with 10 big YELLOWTAIL JACKS. Returning angler Mr. Bob Biagi fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 for 3 days landed 12 SAILFISH, 1 DORADO, 1 RANIBOW RUNNER, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK and 20 BONITOS on light tackle. Capt. Adolofo and New Hampshire angler Tom Davis made the long run south to Pompanoa finding a large school of ROOSTERFISH. Mr. Davis landed 6 Big ROOSTRS to 60 lbs along with 6 big YELLOWTAIL JACKS. Florida angler Danny Polino also fishing inshore with Capt. Adolofo landed 4 ROOSTERFISH in one day. Large schools of FLYING FISH and BONITO are in the area. Several MARLIN and large TUNA were also reported last week.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather. Seasonably beautiful with calm winds and temps in the 90's
Sea Conditions Excellent
Bait supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jan 23, 2005; 04:21PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing report 12/23/04 - 1/6/05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Our best wishes to all for a Very Happy New Year and our apologies for being out of touch for the past few weeks. A combination of internet failure and power outages here in the Northeast caused us to loose our ability to post our report so please accept this two week report to bring you the most current fishing conditions in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
The Offshore action was dominated by an excellent SAILFISH bite. Returning angler Rich Engle fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 for 4 days over the holiday landed 13 SAILFISH ands 18 YELLOWTAIL JACKS. Captain Adolofo also fishing offshore for 4 days reported 15 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO. Captain Adolofo also fished 2 inshore days landing 5 ROOSTERFISH, 17 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and 4 SPANISH MACKEREL. Retuning angler Ron Zweig fishing a long day with Captain TEMO found a nice school of YELLOWFIN TUNA landing 5 and loosing 5 other. Angler Marti Griffiths fishing 3 days aboard the Vamonos 3 landed 15 SAILFISH. Mr. Simon Pratt fishing aboard the Grand Jefe landed 4 SAILFISH and 2 TUNA in 2 days of fishing.
European angler Mr. Theunis fishing 8 days with Captain Candelerio on the Leydy landed 22 SAILFISH 1 DORADO, 31 BONITO and a very rare 18 LB PACIFIC BLACK SNOOK. Texas angler Connie Graham fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 landed 7 SAILFISH in one day. Captain Adolofo fishing with New Hampshire angler Tom Davis, the winner of the first annual I/Z total tag & release tournament landed 12 SAILFISH in two days. Captain Jose Vargas of the LA Bamba reported 5 SAILOFISH for client Dave Tuxbury in two days of fishing a 5 SAILFISH for Client, Walt Smith in one offshore day. Angler Mike Anderson fishing aboard the super panga Michelle landed 15 SAILFISH in 4 days of fishing. European angler Jean Chapman fishing aboard the Janeth landed 15 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 20 BONITOS and 20 NEEDLEFISH in 5 days of inshore fishing. Angler Paul Frank fishing with captain Temo on the Secuestro managed 12 ROOSTERFISH, 9 SAILFISH 3 YELLOWTAIN JACKS and 1 SPANISH MACKEREL in 4 days of fishing. Captain Alex on the Grand Jefe reported 2 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO with Antinio Vazquez of Mexico city. Returning angler Doug Finney fishing with Captain Alex landed 6 SAILFISH on New year's eve. New Hampshire angler Tom Hillabrand fishing on the4 Grand Jefe started the New Year by Landing 4 SAILFISH in two offshore days. The blue water is close but the action is 18 - 25 miles offshore Inshore, live bait has been a problem aquiring.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Low humidity, calm
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait supply: Fair
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jan 23, 2005; 08:29AM - First TImers Rejoice
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The 80 degree blue water is less than a mile off the beach, and the gamefish have come in with the water. Most captains are working an area from 5 to 8 miles from the entrance to Zihuatanejo Bay, with none going any further than 13 miles. The boats are averaging about 8 raised fish a day. The conventional gear anglers are releasing an average of 4 sailfish a day, with the fly fishermen getting at least one and sometimes two a day.
Several boats this week have released 7 fish a day. Santiago on the panga “Gitana” released 7 fish two days running with client Bill Grey of South Carolina. Santiago has, over this last 6 days, released 30 sailfish total.
Baja on the Fly client Derek Fasio hooked and released his first sailfish on the fly, as well as Tom Burns of Boston.
Dorado are still scarce, and only being taken while trolling sailfish gear. The tuna have moved out to the 35 mile mark.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 75 - 82
Humidity 83%
Wind: SW 6 mph
Conditions: T-Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:19 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST
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Jan 15, 2005; 01:21PM - Sails Slower Dorado Better
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The 80 degree blue water is just off the beach a couple of miles, and the inshore water is clear and clean. The fishing for sailfish has slowed down a bit over the last week. Most boats going out are raising 3 to 4 a day, but only hooking one or two.
However, a lot of boats are taking some 30 to 45 pound dorado. All the dorado are being caught as an 'incidental catch' while trolling for sailfish. Plus the yellowfin tuna have been making a strong showing this week. It is good to see the dorado and tuna back. I have had fresh fish for dinner 4 nights this week. The tuna have been located at the 16 mile mark, and some of them are huge. The majority of the tuna are going about 60 pounds, but the panga Paola did boat a 250 pond fish.
The strong roosterfish and jack crevalle bite has finally slowed down to a normal winter time pace. Only one or two fish per day are being taken per boat.
Ed Kunze
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 75 - 87
Humidity 66%
Wind: WSW 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:19 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:31 p.m. CST
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Jan 10, 2005; 06:44PM - Not Winter Here
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
I have been reflecting on how we have very calm seas here in Mexico from October through June, compared to what’s happening off the coasts of the U.S. the last few weeks. Plus the fishing is good. Calm seas and good fishing is a hard combination to beat.
The blue water is close and a lot of sailfish are being caught. There are not too many dorado or tuna, but a few blue marlin are starting to show. Client Bob Nelson released his first fly-caught sailfish while fishing with Capt. Martin on the panga “Isamar.” It was the first time he had ever had a flyrod in his hands, and was a little more than impressed about the experience. Also fly-fishing with Capt. Martin for one day was Tom Marshal of Idaho and John Wilkinson of Ohio. They hooked three sails and had raised 8.
Conventional gear fishermen Rick Erdman and his son fished three days on the “Gitana II” with Capt. Adan. They released a total of 12 sailfish.
Capt. Adolpho of the panga “Dos Hermanos,” and his compadre Arturo of the panga “Janneth,” made the 30 mile run to Papanoa for roosters. Normally at this time of the year the roosters start to thin out a bit, but they each hooked at least 8 and 8 jack crevalle. The roosters were averaging about 35 pounds, and the hard-fighting jacks were about 15 pounds. The fish were taken on slow trolled live bait or surface poppers.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 75 - 86
Humidity 66%
Wind: 9 mph from the WSW
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:18 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:26 p.m. CST
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Dec 11, 2004; 02:08PM - Sails and Tales Final Report
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The blue water remains close, but it has been influenced by a cooler current. The water temperatures have dropped at least 4 degrees and slowed the sailfish bite.
At the beginning of the week, we wound up the Baja on the Fly Sails and Tales fly-fishing tournament. On the last day (12/6), every boat had hookups, but most fish were lost. Several boats were raising between 6 and 8 fish each, but getting the hook set proved to be another situation. For the complete results, go to
http://www.bajafly.com/sailsandtales/2004SATresults.htm
Towards the end of the week, due to the cooler water, the conventional gear fishermen are now only averaging about 1 or 2 fish per boat per day.
The action will definitely pick up later this week as conditions stabilize and new fish come into the area.
The cooler water has brought in the tuna however, with the big blue marlin never far behind. Some large tuna to 180 pounds have been taken at the 22 mile mark, with a lot of smaller yellowfin in as close as 4-miles off the beach.
The hot roosterfish bite has also been affected by the cooler current. Things have slowed considerably for Adolpho on the “Dos Hermanos” with only 4 roosters caught yesterday (Fri.) That is a considerable reduction when you consider he had one day last week with 18 roosters.
However, Adolpho did tell me this morning the huge jacks have moved in, and he is getting several a day from 18- to 25-pounds.
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 77-89
Humidity 94%
Wind Calm
Conditions: Scattered Clouds 8,000 ft
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 7:06 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. CST
Dec. 11, New; Dec. 18, First Quarter; Dec. 26, Full; Jan. 3, Last Quarter.
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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