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| Not all animals with the word fish in their names count as fish. |
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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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| 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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From Jan 01, 1999 To Oct 06, 2025
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Feb 1, 2005; 08:51AM - Guatemala Sizzles, Others Struggle
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Category: Saltwater
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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For additional information: bajafly@bajafly.com
USA toll-free (800) 919-2252 or 760/746-7260; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
East Cape
Yvonne and Gary will attend the International Sportsmen’s Expo in San Mateo, CA, February 3-6. If you are attending the show, don’t miss Gary’s presentations on –
Friday, 5:30 Baja on the Fly Techniques You Can Use
A few sierra inshore and from the beach can be found on the calm days, usually at gray light before the wind cranks up. Wind . . . rain . . . more wind seemed to be the name of that tune most of the week. Hopefully, this week will be better.
Water temperature 70-74
Air temperature 66-69
Humidity 43%
Wind: NNW 17 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:00 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:03 p.m. MST
Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico
Squirrelly weather including some rain kept most of the fleet close to home. Only fair fishing reported at the entrada on the good days. A few small yellows and grouper were the best anyone could come up with. The esteros above Lopez Mateos produced fair action for small sierra and a few grouper. The locals continue preparations for the upcoming annual celebration of the whales, “Festival Ballena Gris,” Feb. 12.
Water temperature 69-75
Air temperature 64-71
Humidity 25%
Wind: North 2 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:08 p.m. MST
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
San Jose, Guatemala
The weather has again been excellent, the fishing has been in as close as 10 miles, and as far as 25 on some boats that ranged out a bit. I only received stats for one day this week, but in that one day, 8 boats were out using conventional gear, and had 197 hooked sailfish and managed to release 148 of those for an average of 19 releases per boat on conventional gear. Two of the 10 boats out were on the fly and got hooks in 22 sails and managed to release 14 of them at the boat. Marlin also made a strong showing with three blues released. It’s not a bad day when 37% of the fleet releases 300-450 pound-class marlin on 30-50 pound gear. Dorado were also around and being brought in with the largest going 40 pounds. Inshore, there continues to be consistent action on roosters when we have had our crews out practicing their teasing skills on roosters and jacks, their just have not been any clients taking advantage. Water clarity is great, and most of the action is taking place in the blue water.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 72 - 82
Air temperature 78 - 80
Humidity 94%
Wind: NE 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:31 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:01 p.m. CST
For additional information: bajafly@bajafly.com
USA toll-free (800) 919-2252 or 760/746-7260; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
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Jan 31, 2005; 11:47AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt. George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
CABO SAN LUCAS FISH REPORT JANUARY 24-30, 2005
WEATHER: Once again we had just a little spit come down on us during the middle of the week. It was not much, just enough to pattern the dust on the windshields, but that’s all right, we can always use it this time of year. Along with the spit came a bit of cloud cover but it moved away fairly quickly and we had the sun shine on us again during the last part of the week. Our night time lows have been a pretty chilly (for us) mid 50’s and our day time highs in the high 70’s. The winds have been from the NNW and North at 5-15 knots with the higher speeds in the afternoons. Farther up the Cape on the Sea of Cortez side there have been some afternoons where the wind switched to the NNE and blown a bit harder.
WATER: Surface conditions on the Cortez side of the Cape have been fair in the mornings up to Punta Gorda, once past there the swells and wind kicked in. In the afternoons late in the week the rougher water worked its way as far down as red hill in the afternoons. On the Cortez side there has been a small band of cooler water running from the beach to just a mile off that has been 70 degrees, any farther out and the temperature has been about 73-74 degrees over the 95 spot, the 1150 and Gorda Banks. On the Pacific there were some large swells at the end of the week but the surface conditions were fair, with just wind chop on top in the afternoons. The water near shore has been in the 67-68 degree range out to a mile or two and then warmed up slightly to 69-70 degrees out all the way to out past the San Jaime and Golden Gate Banks.
BAIT: This week the bait has been almost all Mackerel with just a few very small Caballito in the mix. The price has been the normal $2 per bait.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: The Striped Marlin have scattered a bit and are not quite as concentrated as they were the last few weeks, but it seems that almost everyone had a shot at a fish. Most of the angling has been taking place in the Sea of Cortez around the 95 spot and the 1150 as that has been where the water has been the right color and temperature. There was a story circulating of a boat having landed a Blue Marlin in the #700 range this week, but I have no idea if it was true. The water is still warm enough on the Cortez side that it would no surprise me though. There has been plenty of food out there for the fish so they have been slow to take a live bait, the mix this week was about half the fish on live bait and half on lures.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: Football size Yellowfin Tuna associated with Porpoise were found scattered through out the area this week but there was no concentration of fish. One of the exceptions was the Inman Bank, just to the north of the Gorda where there were fish in the 15-40 pound class being found by boats drifting with live Sardinas. A long run from Cabo and no guarantee you could get bait or the fish would bite kept most boats from making the trip. There was a brief showing of fish in a slightly larger size class at the end of the week between 25 and 30 miles to the south. These fish were with Porpoise as well and while most of them were between 30 and 40 pounds there were a few in the 70-80 pound range as well.
DORADO: With the influx of cooler water on the Pacific side this week the Dorado bite dropped off a bit. Most of the fish were found on the Cortez side and they were still fairly small with an average weight of 8 pounds. Frigate birds working close to shore showed where these smaller fish were while the slightly larger fish found farther off shore were mostly blind strikes.
WAHOO: What Whoo?
INSHORE: The cooler water on the Pacific side has brought the Sierra down and closer to home. The hot spot for the week was the Migraino area, both from boats and from the beach. Small hootchies and bright colored Rapallas fished from the boats and silver spoons fished from the beach caught their share of fish in the 4-5 pound class. I also have it directly from the angler that there was a nice #35 Roosterfish caught from the beach in the same area. Our fingers are crossed that the Yellowtail will start biting this week, and hopefully in numbers that make targeting them worthwhile.
NOTES: I just got back from taking a boat to La Paz and had the wind and waves in my face the whole way. Next time I am taking a Navy Pea-coat, that 15 knot wind and 10 knot forward movement with spray in your face and mid 50’s temperature make this guys thin blood turn to ice! Now that I am back I am warming up, and I am going to the marina in about an hour to go fishing. Maybe some Tuna for Sashimi? My fingers are crossed. On the drive back from La Paz we could see Whales almost everywhere on the Pacific just off the beach. My golf game has improved a bit, but it’s a tough game as I am learning. No music this week as I am in a quiet mode and Mary is still sleeping. Next week I’ll rock! Until then, Tight Lines!
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Jan 31, 2005; 11:45AM - Daily Catch Reports
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt. George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JANUARY 24, 2005
Andy and Gary, along with their wives Dale and Cathy were fishing today and they went up on the Pacific side looking for anything that swam! Lucky for them that there were fish out there, and hungry ones at that. The action was steady in the morning but as the day wore on it died off a little. They were able to hook up to two Striped Marlin that stayed on all the way to the boat for successful tag and releases. They also had three Dorado that came to the boat, but they were not very big, maybe around 8 pounds. The one big Dorado came to the boat, but not into the boat as the hook pulled loose on the estimated #40 fish just as the mate took the leader in hand. The water was in great condition and everyone had a good time. Thanks guys, and congratulations!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JANUARY 25, 2005
Tom Stuehler and his buddy fished today for the second time, their wives decided to give it a pass as they were seasick the day before yesterday. This morning they said that since they did not get a Marlin on the last trip they wanted to give food fish a shot, maybe some Tuna and Dorado. Guess what happened? Yep, that’s just the way it works sometimes, they had 8 different Marlin that they threw bait at, and none of them would eat. Maybe there was just too much food around. They finally did find a hungry fish though, and that one took a trolled lure. We are glad they were able to get a Marlin but too bad it wasn’t two days ago!
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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 24, 2005; 11:14AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt. George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
CABO SAN LUCAS FISH REPORT JANUARY 17-23, 2005
WEATHER: We had rain this week! On Tuesday the wind started to blow strong from the west and then the clouds rolled in on Wednesday. In the evening the drops started coming down sporadically and dotted the windshields on the cars. When we woke up on Thursday morning the streets were wet and there were puddles in the low lying areas. All the plants got dusted off and the boats had a soft water rinse. That was the big news. Other than that, things have remained about the same with our night time lows in the low to mid 60’s and our day time highs in the mid 80’s.
WATER: Surface conditions were very good this week on both sides of the cape with the exception of Tuesday when the winds picked up before the front moved in. There was a strongly defined temperature break over the San Jaime banks but there was no fish in the area in the latter half of the week. The water temperature near shore has been in the 72-73 degree range and a bit farther off shore the water warmed to 75-77 degrees. This warm water area was shaped like and upside down horseshoe at the cape and ran about 8 miles off shore.
BAIT: This week the bait has been almost all Mackerel with just a few very small Caballito in the mix. The price has been the normal $2 per bait.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: Unbelievable as it may be, this weeks report is almost identical to last weeks! Wednesday was a banner day for Striped Marlin this week as the fish were packed up and close to home. The area to be was within 8 miles of shore just off the arch to the lighthouse, and they were feeding heavily. Most boats that worked the area were able to get at least several fish hooked up and almost everyone came in flying at least two Marlin flags. The most I heard of on one boat was 9 Striped Marlin released that day, and they were biting anything offered even dead bait on a drop back. That night the wind kicked up and by the morning the fish had scattered. The bite from Thursday on was not as good with the fish moving off the spot, but there were still a few fish in the area. It seemed that the fish started a slow move to the east and at the end of the week the Pacific side was pretty much dead and the action had moved to the area of the 95 spot.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: There was very little Tuna action this week, at least on anything of size. Every day a few boats were flying Tuna flags and when asked, the anglers all said they were for small, football size fish. There were Yellowfin at the Golden Gate Banks area and also a few miles off shore around the Los Arcos area on the Pacific and the fish were associated with Porpoise. One of the Private boats worked well to the west of the San Jaime at the end of the week and found nothing out there at all. We sure thought that the temperature break would be holding fish. Sigh.
DORADO: Dorado action picked up this week and the action was close to home. The edge of the warm water band as close as 8 miles out held fish this week and most boats that worked the area were able to get at least a few fish in the boat. Most of them were on the small side, less than 12 pounds, but there were a few in the 20-30 pound class as well. Almost any thing bright colored worked on them.
WAHOO: What Whoo?
INSHORE: It was a slow inshore bite this week but with the water being as calm as it has been, most of the Pangas have been working the off shore waters. There was a slow down on the Sierra bite but you could still get a few fish in the 3-5 pound class if you were in the right spot. Every thing else was spotty.
NOTES: Finished the Golf lessons and now I am ready to kick some butt! I was supposed to play this morning but we made reservations too late and could not get a tee time until 1 pm so guess it means the driving range instead. The football playoffs this afternoon. My goodness how a day can fill up! Next week I will be getting in some boat work and fishing as will post the next report for you on what is going on here in Cabo. Until then, Tight Lines!
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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; 08:30AM - Ugly Early in the Week, Good Now
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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San Jose, Guatemala
The weather this past week was downright ugly, with very windy conditions. A few boats ventured out, but the fishing was difficult to put it best. As the week went on, the conditions have improved, and the numbers on sailfish improved. There was a blue marlin also released. Inshore, where the wind slowly sandblasted you, there was some good action on roosterfish, and strangely enough, several dorado and a sail were caught. The water color varied between blue and bluish green in the productive areas.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 72 - 82
Air temperature 80 - 84
Humidity 94%
Wind: NE 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:31 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:58 p.m. CST
For additional information: bajafly@bajafly.com
USA toll-free (800) 919-2252 or 760/746-7260; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
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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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