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From Jan 01, 1999 To Apr 29, 2024
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Mar 22, 2004; 03:04PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 3-12-04 to 3/18/04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Cold water temps were present once again last week in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo making for another week of big fish or nothing scenarios. The captains reported working very hard for every strike. Angler Debbie Pavon fishing aboard the Marlin Azul landed the largest fish of the week, A 370 lb blue marlin along with 2 sailfish, 2 DORADOS and a handful of small game in three days of fishing. Mr. Wes Jahns fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 had the most productive billfish day of the week, landing 3 SAILFISH on his only day offshore. Returning angler Wayne Obetz fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 landed a SAILFISH on his first day offshore as did angler Lance Roberts who fished aboard the Vamonos 1. Angler Tom Ridge fishing aboard the La Bamba had a 2 SAILFISH day as did Minnesota angler Larry Martin who fished with captain Adolofo on the Dos Hermanos 1. Captain Adolofo also guided angler Tim Vesperman to 2 ROOSTERFISH and 5 Yellowtail Jacks in one day of inshore fishing. Fly fishing angler, Zach Taylor fishing aboard the Secuestro De Amor with Captain Temo landed 1 AMBERJACK,1 YELLOWTAIL JACK, 1 RAINBOW RUNNER, 5 BONITOS and 7 SPANISH MACKEREL in two days of fishing. Near Week's end our captain reported a noticeable difference in water quality with the Blue water moving to within 12 miles of the bay. Several other Marlin were reported landed this week and there continues to be good tuna action for those who are willing to make the 40 mile run to the best tuna areas.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Cool mornings with some fog followed by beautiful days
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Mar 19, 2004; 05:19PM - Spring Continues its Tease
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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 78º blue water is only 6 miles off the beach, but the game fish do not seem to be here. Very few dorado and sailfish are being taken by the fleet each day.
The one exception is the blue marlin and the occasional large tuna. They both prefer the same water temperatures, eat the same sized bait, and the black skipjack tuna seem to be the targeted bait. The skippies are here in abundance. There was one day this week with four blue marlin being taken, and every day is accounting for at least 1. Most are being caught by slow trolling one of the large live baits.
Roosterfish action is also very slow in the surf lines, but this is normal for this time of the year.
Water Temperature 72-78
Air Temperature 77-93
Humidity 77%
Wind SW at 7 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 25,000 ft
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:50 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:56 p.m. CST
Mar. 20 New, Mar. 28 First Quarter, April Full, April 11 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Mar 12, 2004; 01:24PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 3-4-04 to 3-11-04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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The on again-off again pattern continued last week in Ixtapa Zihuiatanejo with some good days being posted followed by some shut-outs. French Angler Mr. Marcovic, fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1, finished his week of fishing with one inshore day landing 7 Yellowtail jacks, 2 Spanish Mackerel and 10 Bonitos. On his last day of fishing Mr. Marcovic ventured offshore and was rewarded with a 5 SAILFISH day. North Carolina Angler Ernie Foster, also fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 landed 1 Doardo and 4 SAILFISH in one day of fishing and pulled the hooks on an estimated 275 lb Marlin while fishing aboard the Vamonos 3. Returning angler Tim Versperman also fishing with Captain Adolofo posted the best numbers for the week as he landed 7 SAILFISH, 15 YELLOWFIN TUNA and 2 DORADOS in 3 days of fishing. French Angler, Mr. Deurwader landed 1 SAILFISH , 2 DORADOS and several BONITOS on his last day of fishing with Captain Candelerio on the super panga LEYDY. Several Marlin were also reported caught last week along with some big YELLOWFIN TUNA.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather. Temps in the 90's calm winds
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Mar 5, 2004; 09:55PM - They are Back
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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 has moved back in, and we found some decent sailfish action at the 18 mile mark. Baja on the Fly client Doug Boutilier, with Captain Martin on the panga “Isamar,” raised five. He was able to tag and release two sailfish using my 14-weight and dorado pattern fly.
The overall sailfish action has definitely picked up, especially when compared to the last three weeks. Arturo, on the panga “Whisky III,” took a very nice dorado of about 55-pounds. Also, a blue marlin or two are being hooked by the fleet every day.
For inshore action, Martin went about 26 miles up the coast and got 10 jack crevalle on spin cast gear and poppers for his client. Roosterfish are still hiding, or simply are just not here.
Water Temperature 72 - 78
Air Temperature 73 - 87
Humidity 55%
Wind SW 7 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:01 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:53 p.m. CST
Mar. 6 Full, Mar. 13 Last Quarter, Mar. 20 New, Mar. 28 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Mar 5, 2004; 03:40AM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo sportfishing Report 2/26/04 - 3/4/04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Cold water continues to dominate the fishing in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Very few SAILFISH were landed last week and the Tuna bite moved far offshore. Inshore, the Roosterfsih have headed for warmer places but the BIG YELLOWTAIL JACKS are providing some measure of action. Although not abundant there were also a few nice Dorado landed last week. French Angler Mr. Dedeurwader fishing with Captain Candelerio 3 DORADOS, 1 SAILFISH and an handful of BONTIOS in 4 days of fishing. Angler Kathy Lynch was one of only a few angler this week to register a SAILFISH. Kathy was fishing aboard the La Bamba. The First Light Anglers group also fishing aboard the LA Bamba did well on BONITOS and also scored a nice 40 lb Wahoo while fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 with Captain Cheva. Captain Arturo Landa on the Janeth provded some YELLOWTAIL JACK action for the group as well. Mr. Vic Kitchingham, from England fishing a second day aboard the Vamonos 3 repeated last week's performance by landing 1 SAILFISH.
Captain Adolofo of the Dos Hermanos 1 fishing with European angler Mr. Marcovic landed 3 SAILFISH, 3 SPANISH MACKEREL, 22 BIG EYE JACKS, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK, 18 BONITOS and 1 TIGER GROUPER in 4 days of fishing. A few Marlin were reported this week but overall the counts were on the light side for the week. The next few weeks have historically been our peak time for big marlin and tuna and good boats are still available.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Cool mornings followed by exceptionally beautiful days.
Sea Conditions: Calm Blue water at the 3 mile mark
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Feb 27, 2004; 12:58PM - Beach Begins to Shine
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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: A few porpoise schools were found straight out in front about 8 miles. Bird school on the leading edge had everyone thinking tuna as the teasers were dragged through the melee. When the multiple sails appeared in the wake behind the teasers everyone had to scramble, changing over from tuna to billfish flies in a hurry. Back on the beach, clouds of birds crashing on baitfish fleeing from hungry jacks proved that the beach fishing was another Zihuatanejo option.
Water Temperature 72 - 78
Air Temperature 69 - 86
Humidity 83%
Wind SW 6 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:05 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:51 p.m. CST
Feb. 27 First Quarter, Mar. 6 Full, Mar. 13 Last Quarter, Mar. 20 New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Feb 21, 2004; 08:06AM - Action Cools Down 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 fishing has been in a holding pattern this last week. Everything is fairly slow.
The 78º blue water is still at 12 miles, but the fleet is averaging only 1 or 2 sailfish per day per boat. The tuna have also disappeared. A few dorado are being taken as an incidental catch while trolling for the sailfish. They are mature fish of 25- to 35-pounds and not schooled up.
The roosterfish bite has picked up. Several nice fish between 30- and 45-pounds are being taken about 25 miles south, in an area called “the antennas.”
Water Temperature 72 - 78
Air Temperature 71 - 87
Humidity 83%
Wind WSW 8 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 15,000 ft
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:49 p.m. CST
Feb. 20 New, Feb. 27 First Quarter, Mar. 6 Full, Mar. 13 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Feb 20, 2004; 12:01AM - Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Sportfishing report 2/8-04 - 2/19/04
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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The ON again / OFF again pattern continued after the turn of the moon in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. The full moon and some colder waters temperatures spelled a slowdown in the SAILFISH activity but an increase in the MARLIN activity over the past two weeks.
Returning anglers Ron and Lois Reinhardt fishing with captain Chiro and Efraine on the Vamonos 3 had an excellent day with Lois landing three SAILFSIH and Ron landing one SAILFISH. After landing on shore Mr Rienhardt pulled out his spinning outfit along with some wild eye soft body shad and while fishing in front of the Las Brisas hotel landed a wide assortment of Snapper and Grouper and fought one fish for over 30 minutes only to have to bite through the hook before he had time to beach it. Mr. Reinhardt estimated the snapper to be close to 30 lbs.. Captains Adolofo and Cheva on the Dos Hermanos 1 & 2 teamed up for 15 SAILFISH and 11 Dorados ( one dorado scaling in at 77 lbs ) in 14 offshore days of fishing and 36 BONITOS, 1 GROUPER, 4 ROOSTERFISH, 12 RAINBOW RUNNERS and 12 YELLOWTAIL JACKS in 7 Inshore charter days. Mr. Harvey fishing aboard the Illusion released 2 SAILFISH and also landed an estimated 175 lb Blue Marlin. First time visitors to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mr Mcintyre landed one SAILFISH on his first day out loosing another two. One his second day out the group lost a nice blue marlin and got skunked on their third day offshore. Captain Arturo on the Janeth fishing with French angler Mr. Cinquin 2 SAILFISH, 1 DORADO, 15 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 17 BONITOS, and 4 GROUPER in 7 days of fishing. Mr. Kirk Wagner fishing aboard the Intruzza landed an estimated 600 lb Blue Marlin on the 17th and Angler Frank Erickson also fishing aboard the Intruzza landed and estimated 500 lb Blue on the very next day. The winter turnover in water temperatures looks like it may be in place and this will spell some trophy fishing ahead for the area.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Seasonably beautiful with gentle winds and temps in the upper 80's
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Feb 13, 2004; 11:51AM - Beach Trips Begin
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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 sailfish bite has been steady, but not up to expected standards for this time of the year. The 78º blue water is still about 12 miles, but we are only averaging a couple of sailfish per day for each boat. A few blue marlin are being caught also.
George Thomas of Chicago got a 50 pound bull dorado while fishing on the cruiser Yellowfin II with Captain Ruben.
Fly fishing has been slow in the blue water, but the beach fishing has been exciting and a lot of fun. In my Suburban, I have been taking my clients about 45 minutes North of Zihuatanejo to a 2-mile long beach called Saladitas. There are at least a thousand birds, plus another 500 pelicans working the huge concentrations on sardines there. We have been getting sierras, jack crevalle, black skipjack tuna to 6 pounds, and green jacks. The beach has only about 2 foot waves and reminds me of the East Cape of Baja. It is an ideal situation for an 8 or 9wt rod. If you are interested in booking one of the Beach Trips give Yvonne a call at 877 772 2252 for more details.
Ed Kunze
Water Temperature 73-86
Air Temperature 73 - 86
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 25,000 ft
Visibility 2 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:46 p.m. CST
Feb. 13 Last Quarter Feb. 20 New, Feb. 27 First Quarter, Mar. 6 Full
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Feb 8, 2004; 11:29AM - Slower but Steady
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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: Early this last week a 74 cold water current moved in and pushed the blue water way out. The fishing was severely affected, and most notable, was the three day International Sailfish Tournament. Of 100 boats in the event, only about 150 sailfish were caught.
Later in the week, the blue water came back in to about 22 miles, and the next day it was at 8 miles. The fishing has definitely improved. Most boats are now averaging a couple of sailfish, with a few dorado showing up. Captain Calli, on the “Vamonos II” managed 4 sailfish and two dorado for his clients on his best day.
The cooler water has been beneficial for the yellowfin tuna fishing, however. Every day at least one 200-pound tuna is hitting the docks. The tuna are holding under the porpoise and anywhere from 3 miles off the beach to 30 miles.
Few roosterfish are being caught, however, Captain Seis, on the panga “Moramy,” managed a 35 pound fish, on a slow trolled live bait, at the entrance to Marina Ixtapa.
A couple of other pangas reported huge areas of large jack crevalle near the airport and White Rocks.
Water Temperature 73-86
Air Temperature 71 - 86
Humidity 70%
Wind West at 12 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 25,000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:17 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:42 p.m. CST
Feb. 6 Full Feb. 13 Last Quarter Feb. 20 New, Feb. 27 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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