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Oct 5, 2004; 03:38PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo SPortfishing report 9-17-04 to 9-22-04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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First, our apologies for the gap in sportfishing reports over the past few weeks. Power outages from the recent hurricanes as well as a computer virus left our office in a bit of a lurch. We are back in action and thank everyone for your understanding.
Light angler activity coupled with some bad weather hampered the fishing activity in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Last week. Captain Francisco on the Marfel made a long journey ( 25 miles ) offshore and found a pod of Tuna. He landed 5 nice YELLOWFIN. Captain Adolofo fishing with French Client Mr. Barenes landed 2 SAILFISH, 8 BONITOS and 4 ROOSTERS in 4 days of fishing. The Sailfish were found less than 5 miles offshore. Large swells, some rain and lot s of wind made fishing difficult during the week. On MR. Barene's last day of fishing Captain Adolofo teamed up with Captain Cheva, who acted as a mate on this charter. On the way offshore they found a floating Drift net or cimbra as they as called locally. Entangled in the net was a sea turtle which had already died but there was also a very tired porpoise struggling to get free. Captain Cheva dove into the water and freed the porpoise from the net. Tired but other wise OK the porpoise was able to regain it strength and swim off. The local captains have recently demonstrated against the use of these ' Cimbras ' and with the help of local and government officials we are hopeful that they will be banned. Finally, there are still some boats available for this year's Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Total Tag & Release tournament which is a qualifying event for the ROLEX/ IGFA invitational tournament of Champions. Interested anglers are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible for details.
Ixtapa ZIhuatanejo weather: One nice day followed by rain and wind
Sea Conditions Moderate to rough
Bait supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Oct 2, 2004; 01:37PM - Jacks or Better Begins This Week!
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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 80º blue water is still holding a few miles off the beach, and the current lines with debris washed out of the rivers, are still well defined.
The full moon did slow down the sailfish fishing, with only an average of about one or two per boat being caught per day. Steve Carlson, from the Los Angeles area, fished on the “Vamonos II” for five strikes from sailfish in the spread, but managed to only hooked and release one.
The 20 to 35 pound dorado are still holding in the current lines, and most boats are getting two or three per day.
The inshore action for roosters and jack crevalle is heating up as the water turbidity clears. We are still getting some river runoff from nightly rains in the Sierra, but the flows have slowed a bit, discharging less silt than the past few weeks.
The Jacks or Better Charity Tournament and Guide Challenge begin on Wed. Many of the participants will begin arriving tomorrow (10/3) to pre-fish and practice for the event. The Guide Challenge has attracted interesting field of guides from across the US. They all are joining us in search of the “Endless Season” and the honor of being named the top Zihuatanejo Guide of 2004, not to mention the $1,000 that goes with the title. We will provide daily updates beginning Thurs. (10/7)
Water Temperature 80-83
Air Temperature 80-91
Humidity 74%
Wind North SSW 6 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:36 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:33 p.m. CDT
Oct. 6, Last Quarter; Oct. 14, New; Oct. 20, First Quarter; Oct. 27, Full.
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Sep 25, 2004; 03:44PM - Sails and Dorado Steal the Show
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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 80º blue water is still holding 5 miles off the beach. Recent rain storms this last week have created very well defined current lines holding debris washed out of the rivers. These current lines have been holding a lot of 25 to 35 pound dorado.
Adolpho, on the panga “Dos Hermanos,” released 4 sailfish yesterday, and took 4 very nice dorado. He also told me the roosterfish have slowed a little on the beaches, but he had managed 4 this last week in two days of fishing. He feels very confident the bite will pick up again once the shoreline turbidity cleans up.
The average for sailfish is about 2 fish per boat per day.
Between 5 and 7 miles the school sized tuna (about 15 to 20 pounds), have been giving us a lot of action. They have been there several days now, and do not appear to be moving.
Water Temperature 80-83
Air Temperature 78-84
Humidity 62%
Wind North 2 mph
Conditions: T - Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:35 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:39 p.m. CDT
Sept. 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter; Oct. 14, New; Oct. 20, First Quarter.
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Sep 19, 2004; 12:14AM - Go Fly A Kite
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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: There has not been much change in the last few weeks for fishing. The 80º blue water has moved out to about 6 miles due to a few rainstorms we got in the last couple of days.
There is still a very distinct lack of fishermen, but this is normal for this time of the year. Each boat fishing the blue water is getting at least a couple of sailfish a day. A few dorado are starting to show, and with last night's rainstorm recording 5 inches in my gauge, the flows out of the river should push enough debris out to hold the dorado here. The dorado action should really pick up in the next couple of weeks.
However, the high river flows do have a drawback. The silty water tends to hug the coast line and is shutting down the outstanding roosterfish bite we have had for several months now. The roosters are still there, it is just very difficult to get them to see the baits in the dirty water. Hookless teasers skimming the surface on my kite rig seem to be the best bet to find the roosters right now. A 60 foot cast with a fly, and it is an instant hookup.
There is still outstanding jack crevalle action inside Zihuatanejo Bay. Felipe, on the panga Yellowfin took a tour around the bay this morning to drain the water from his panga by pulling the plug. As he was motoring along, he felt he might as well troll a Rapalla. It paid off. In less than 20 minutes he had drained his boat of water, and had an 18 pound jack on the deck.
Ed Kunze
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 62%
Wind East 6 mph
Conditions: T - Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:34 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:45 p.m. CDT
Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter, Oct. 14, New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Sep 12, 2004; 08:43AM - Plenty of Fish...No Clients
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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 80º blue water still remains very close, and the fishing remains decent, but there are virtually no fishermen here charting any boats. I do not think we have over two or three charters a day going out.
The few boats that do go however are averaging two to three sailfish a day. The inshore action is still holding up with excellent roosterfish and jack crevalle action.
I was at the municipal pier yesterday, talking to a bunch of the captains who were just standing around and hoping for a someone to contact them for a charter. With so few people fishing, I needed more information for my fish report. Santiago, on the panga “Gitana,” was giving directions to an American couple where to get their tickets for the panga taxi ride to Las Gatas Beach. He then turned to me and said, 'Well, I guess you are not the only American in town, but they're not fishing.' I didn't get any more information either.
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 79-87
Humidity 62%
Wind 7 mph from the WSW
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy 8000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:33 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:51 p.m. CDT
Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter.
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Sep 4, 2004; 04:35PM - Three Sails A Day!
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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IN GENERAL: The 80º clean blue water is only about 1 mile of the beach. Overall, the fishing can be rated as decent. Most boats are averaging between two and three sailfish releases per day, but the tuna and dorado are scarce again.
The big news is still with the outstanding roosterfish bite that has not let up for about two months now, along with lots of huge jack crevalle. In fact, some of the best jack fishing is taking place inside Zihuatanejo Bay.
Even though the roosterfish are outstanding, you normally only dream of a day like the one Luis Marciel had with his client Pat Johnson of Tulsa, Okla., on the panga “Gringo Loco.” They were fishing the Pantla area when a huge area of fish erupted on bait just off the beach. Mixed in with the gamefish were large sierra, jacks, and roosters. When it was all over and done, fishing with surface poppers to the breaking fish, Pat and his fishing partner had 10 roosters averaging between 35- and 45-pounds, 7 jacks of about 12- to 15-pounds, and 2 sierra. They were absolutely exhausted, and told Luis to head back to the dock before 11.
Luis told me they had lost at least 10 more big roosters on short strikes, and at one point a large jack was literally battling with a large rooster to see who could get the popper first.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10 has only two openings left.
http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:32 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:56 p.m. CDT
Sept. 6, Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full.
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Aug 29, 2004; 08:24AM - Action Close To Home
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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 82º blue water is only a half mile off the beach. The
sailfish action picked up this last week, from only 1 to 2 fish average
to boat, to a fairly solid 3 fish per boat per day. The incredible
roosterfish action is definitely holding up with the fish still
averaging between 35 and 40 pounds.
I saw Adolpho leaving the municipal pier area yesterday in his panga
“Dos Hermanos.” When I called out to him as to how he was doing on
roosters he opened the palms of both hands and yelled back 'muchos.”
Asking about the sailfish, he just gave me the two thumbs up sign.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10
still has a few openings.
http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 71%
Wind West 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:31 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:02 p.m. CDT
August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14 New; Sept. 21, First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Aug 23, 2004; 08:19PM - Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 8/9/04 to 8/18/04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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A good mixed bag of inshore and offshore action was experienced last week in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo as favorable sea and weather conditions continue. Arizona angler, Doug Finney, fishing aboard the Super Panga, 'Dos Hermanos I' with Capt. Adolpho landed 3 ROOSTERFISH, 7 NEEDLEFISH, and 3 BONITOS in two days of fishing. Mr. Israel Sanchez of Mexico City landed 15 JACKS and Robert White of Chicago, IL, landed 7 JACKS, 1 ROOSTERFISH and 4 BONITOS. French angler, Mr. Vilmart, fishing aboard the Super Panga, 'Leydy' with Capt. Canderliero, landed 4 SAILFISH, 2 JACKS, 12 BONITOS, and 1 NEEDLEFISH in 4 days of fishing. California angler, John Laplante, fishing 1 inshore day with Capt. Adolpho landed 4 ROOSTERS and 3 NEDDLEFISH. New Jersey angler, Leonard Zima, fishing with Capt. Chiro aboard the Vamonso III, landed 2 SAILFISH in one offshore day and 2 ROOSTERFISH on 1 inshore day. Jack Johns of Houston, TX landed 2 SAILFISH and 4 BONITOS and Federico Armenta of Mexico City landed 3 JACKS, 1 ROOSTERFISH, 3 RAINBOW RUNNERS, and 4 BONITOS aboard the Sirena.
Sea Conditions: Calm
I/Z Climate: Hot Hazy Humid Temps in the 90's
Bait Supply: Good
Susan Richards
Stan Lushinsky
Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters
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Aug 21, 2004; 01:17PM - Jacks A Plenty
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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: Conditions remain fairly unchanged for the last two weeks. The dorado are still a no show, but we are finally getting some of overdue rains to wash material out of the rivers to help hold the dorado. The added benefit of our late evening rains is it really cools things down a bit.
We are still getting an average of 2 to 3 sailfish a day per boat, and the 25-pound class tuna are at the 15 mile mark.
The big action is still with the roosterfish and jack crevalle. The roosters are 4 to 6 fish a day, averaging 35 to 45 pounds.
What the smaller jacks lose in size (averaging about 10- to 12-pounds), they make up for in quantity. Fifty fish days are not uncommon if you want to target them.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10 still has a few openings. http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 80-87
Humidity 79%
Wind SE 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:30 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:07 p.m. CDT
August 23 First Quarter; August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Aug 7, 2004; 10:07PM - Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 7-30-04 to 8-6-04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Steady rains opened up the rivers this past week which muddied up the Inshore waters. Coupled with light angling activity, little was reported for last week. Captain Adolofo Espinosa on the Dos Hermanos reported good inshore activity on a host of different fish. Captain Adolofo fishing with Arizona Angler, Doug Finney, landed
2 ROOSTERFISH, 2 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 10 NEEDLEFISH and 2 BONITOS in two days of inshore fishing. Angler Mr. Lindberg also fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 landed 1 ROOSTERFISH, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK 5 NEEDLEFISH, 9 BONITOS and 7 TIGER GROUPER in one inshore day. Mr Lindberg's group also fished aboard the La Bamba and Marlin Azul, loosing 1 SAILFISH and landing 2 SAILFISH in one offshore day. The blue water moved out to beyond the 10 mile mark.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Weather: Rainy, Hot and Humid
Sea Conditions, Moderate to rough
Bait Supply: Fair
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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