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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 4:45 pm: | |
IN GENERAL: Fast-paced action from the Thetis Bank down toward Santa Maria Bay
continues its red hot pace. Lots of fish in the teasers and plenty of double digit counts reported by the few boats in the area. Wahoo also showing up in the pattern enough to play havoc with the teasers. Plenty of action for estero (estuary) aficionados with plenty of corvina hitting everything from poppers to sub-surface flies. A few snook hooked, but lost. Rounding out the species list were pompano, jacks and lots of cabrilla to keep Pudge Kleinkauf's group smiling and raring to go in the morning.
Water Temperature 67°-79°
Air Temperature 60°- 82°
Humidity 35%
Wind WSW 11 mph
Conditions Haze
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:31 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:49 p.m. MST
Oct. 31 First Quarter Nov.8 Full Nov. 16 Last Quarter Nov 23 New
YELLOWTAIL - Still around.
CORVINA - Pop, Pop, Slam. What a kick
SNOOK - They are biting, we are just not catching.
HALIBUT - Chartreuse Clousers and sandy beach, slow retrieve along the bottom
equals action.
SIERRA - Everyone forgot to look. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2003 - 3:33 pm: | |
IN GENERAL: From two to 10 miles outside the entrada all the way up to the Thetis Bank, football-size tuna are thick. Wahoo at the shark buoys 240° - 270° 14 miles out mixed in with dorado. Zack Thomas, Pacific Coast Sportfishing editor, reported the marlin at Thetis were unbelievably thick. Several other yachts transiting to Cabo also reported excellent fishing from above the Thetis to seven miles off of the anchorage at Santa Maria Bay. Inside the bay, the same yachts were complaining about how tough the mackerel fishing was. Esteros yielded good leopard grouper catches to go along with the continued corvina bite. The old standby spotted bay bass were there for the taking. I am headed there next week to fish with Anchorage guide Pudge Kleinkauf and her group for four days, so stay tuned. She always comes up a winner.
Water Temperature 67°-79°
Air Temperature 69°- 82°
Humidity 81%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:28 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:05 p.m. MST
Oct 25 New Oct. 31 First Quarter Nov.8 Full Nov. 16 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Entrada and entrance to Santa Maria Bay pretty good.
CORVINA - Want a rush? Try a popper.
SNOOK - We are ready, they're not.
HALIBUT - Chartreuse Clousers and sandy beach, slow retrieve along the bottom
equals action.
SIERRA - Slow this week or not noticed because of everything else going on. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 3:30 pm: | |
IN GENERAL: One for the money, two for the show, the Thetis Bank pileup begins. One local boat reported multiple marlin strikes and releases as well as wahoo and dorado. Back closer to the entrada on a 240„a heading 17-20 miles, among the shark buoys, one boat reported triples on the wahoo and dorado. At the entrada, yellowtail were on the chew and even biting the fly. Back at Belcher¡¦s there was a pretty good halibut bite (I know halibut, marlin, wahoo and dorado in the same report is pretty weird.) The esteros seemed to have awakened as well with corvina, pompano and mucho bay bass.
Water Temperature 67¢X-79¢X
Air Temperature 65¢X- 82¢X
Humidity 98%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:25 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:58 p.m. MST
Oct. 18 Last Quarter Oct 25 New Oct. 31 First Quarter Nov.8 Full
YELLOWTAIL ¡V Baja Deep Diver, slow retrieve, down deep.
CORVINA ¡V Still the most common catch in the esteros.
SNOOK ¡V A few smaller ones.
HALIBUT - Chartreuse Clousers and sandy beach, slow retrieve along the bottom
equals action.
SIERRA ¡V Slow this week or not noticed because of everything else going on. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2003 - 3:24 pm: | |
IN GENERAL: After all the recent Chubasco smack downs, let the sun shine in! That was the tune heard most often this week. Jess Telles, Visalia, Calif. (in the San Joaquin Valley) had a big smile on his face as he slid into a tuna stop in front of Cabo Pulmo that wouldn’t quit. By the time the scales settled he had racked up an impressive even dozen mixed yellowfin and bonito on the cast. Our See Thru Deceivers did the trick for him. The next day, he opted for a shot at billfish and wasn’t disappointed. Well, maybe a little. He connected twice, but both time the fly came out before he could bring them to the boat. I’ll bet he will be back soon to even that score. The arroyos continue to flow, but are passable.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 81°-86°
Air temperature 72° - 91°
Humidity about 78%
Wind WNW at 3 mph
Conditions Cloudy (FEW) : 20000 ft
Visibility 15 miles
Sunrise 6:16 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:52 p.m. MST
Oct. 18 Last Quarter Oct 25 New Oct. 31 First Quarter Nov.8 Full
o OFFSHORE: A few blues, stripers and sails providing the best action. Few tuna to be found.
o INSHORE: Still pretty dirty water with a few jacks and roosters beginning to show again.
o BEACH: After all the storms it is very hard to even get around. Lots of flowing arroyos to deal with. Best bet is to fish the edges.
BILLFISH – A few blues and stripers to go along with a good sailfish bite.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Best action was at Cabo Pulmo.
DORADO – Better than it’s been, but not what we had hoped it would be by now.
ROOSTERFISH – Bubba among the missing, small ones are at the edges of the arroyos.
JACK CREVALLE – A few smaller ones in front of Punta Colorada.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Cabo Pulmo holding a few.
PARGO AND CABRILLA - Slow.
SIERRA – A few here and there. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 1:27 pm: | |
IN GENERAL: The threat of Nora managed to keep most of the boats inside the bay for most of the week. The threat’s gone just in time as a few trailer boats began to arrive for Fall offshore pileup. Won't be long before the Southern California transiting yachts will begin to arrive. Based on the reports so far, it should be a good season. Back up in the esteros the action has been spotty since few boats have been fishing this week. A few reports of plenty of bait being seen near Devil's Curve. We still have a few slots opened for our Magdalena Bay Estero Sampler call Yvonne for more information 800 919 2252. http://www.bajafly.com/Pudgemag03/
Water Temperature 60°-78°
Air Temperature 68°- 82°
Humidity 59%
Wind NW at 2 mph
Conditions Haze
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:22 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:05 p.m. MST
Oct.10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter Oct. 25 New Oct. 31 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Last report had them under the bird schools outside the entrada.
CORVINA - Both the pier and bridge produced good catches.
SNOOK - They are here, just need a few anglers.
HALIBUT - Still up in the shallows at the sandy beaches.
SIERRA - Also at the pier. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2003 - 3:10 pm: | |
Thurs., Oct. 02, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Thurs. (9/27 - 10/02)
IN GENERAL: The buzz continues to be the offshore action, which seems to be improving daily. Dorado, more striped marlin every day and reports of tuna farther out sound enticing. Most of the action is on a 240 - 270° heading from the entrada beginning at about 7 miles and out as far as 25. At the entrada, bird schools point the way for both the yellowtail and skipjack feeding on the surface. As the surface temperatures continue to climb it should only get better.
Water Temperature 60°-78°
Air Temperature 70°- 88°
Humidity 96%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:19 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. MST
Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter Oct. 25 New
YELLOWTAIL - Look for the birds at the entrada.
CORVINA - The most consistent species for the entire year. .
SNOOK - Not much pressure, but they are there.
HALIBUT - Chartreuse Clousers and sandy beach, slow retrieve along the bottom
equals action.
SIERRA - Watch for the birds inside the bay.
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 10:11 am: | |
IN GENERAL: Sounds like most of the activity involved either fishing for shrimp or cleaning up in the aftermath of Hurricane Marty. Shrimp trawlers have shown up from the mainland and are scooping up the tasty crustaceans on the outside of Santa Maria Island. Yellowtail with a few white seabass are under the bird schools in the same area. The pinnacles in the middle of the entrance to Santa Maria Bay are holding a few grouper and if you are lucky, an occasional yellowtail. Again this week little action to report up in the esteros because of a lack of anglers, not fish.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-82°
Humidity 90%
Wind NW at 2 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:17 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:17 p.m. MDST
Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter Oct. 25 New
YELLOWTAIL - Bird schools or pinnacles.
CORVINA - Pretty good early morning bite at the pier and bridge.
SNOOK - Got to target to find them.
HALIBUT - Most sandy beaches holding a few.
SIERRA - Mixed in with the corvina. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 11:09 am: | |
IN GENERAL: Fishing is great! That’s the answer I heard when I made my Tues. night call to pangero Enrique in Puerto San Carlos. What about Marty? I asked. “We had lots of rain and wind,” Enrique continued, “but Sunday we caught yellowtail, grouper and halibut at the entrada.” There were lots of dorado at the shark buoys about 7 miles out on a 240° heading from the entrada, out a bit further were lots of jumping marlin and
10 miles further were schools of tuna. Back in the bay, the focus continued on commercial fishing for shrimp. There was some flooding and damage at Lopez
Mateos and Ciudad Constitucion.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-85°
Humidity 92%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:14 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:25 p.m. MDST
Sept. 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Under the bird schools at the entrada
CORVINA - Plenty to play with - either at Devil's Curve or near the pier.
SNOOK - Must be hiding from Marty.
HALIBUT - Continuing action for those who are interested. Plenty on the south side of Belchers in skinny water.
SIERRA - A few under the bird schools. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 8:39 am: | |
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Sat., September 20, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (9/17 - 9/19)
IN GENERAL: Shark buoys strung out in a westerly direction from the Entrada are holding dorado. Up closer to the Thetis the tuna take over. A few marlin spotted by the boats traveling from spot to spot. Still a few yellows under the bird schools at the Entrada. Here, “Marty” is being watched closely as it meanders up the coast.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-85°
Humidity 92%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:14 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:25 p.m. MDST
Sept. 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Watch for bird schools close to the Entrada.
CORVINA – Plenty to play with - either at Devil’s Curve or near the pier.
SNOOK – So-so.
HALIBUT - Continuing action for those who are interested. Plenty on the south side of Belchers in skinny water.
SIERRA - A few under the bird schools.
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 10:01 am: | |
IN GENERAL: Six miles = dorado, 10 miles = stripers, and further some yellowfin tuna. The pinnacles south of the entrada continue to yield grouper and even an occasional yellowtail. With light pressure (remember, the shrimp season is now open) Devil’s Curve came alive with a few smaller snook, pargo and even the corvina joined in. If it was chartreuse it got bit.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-90°
Humidity 96%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:33 p.m. MDST
Sept. 18 Last Quarter Sept. 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full
YELLOWTAIL - Keep hearing rumors of a fair whack at Thetis Bank.
CORVINA - Began to heat up at Devil’s Curve or closer to San Carlos at the bridge.
SNOOK - A few smaller ones; where’s Bubba?
HALIBUT - Continuing action for those that are interested. Plenty on the south side of Belchers in skinny water.
SIERRA - A few under the bird schools. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 9:11 am: | |
Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (9/10 - 9/12)
IN GENERAL: You can tell it is Sept. and shrimp season is open in Magdalena Bay. All the locals want to tell me about shrimping. There are very few doing real fishing, but here goes. Want dorado? As they say, Go West, about six to eight miles should do. If you start seeing some jumping marlin, you have probably gone too far. Plenty of tuna for sashimi to be had closer to the Thetis Bank as well as a few yellows on the pinnacles. Speaking of pinnacles, there is one about a mile south of the entrada that has been producing some nice-sized broomtail grouper if you get deep enough. Back up in the esteros, it must be good because there was no pressure from the locals. Last week, a school of yellows showed up – are you ready for this? – at the pier! It was wide open for a short time while creating quite a buzz in sleepy San Carlos.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-90°
Humidity 96%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:33 p.m. MDST
Sept. 18 Last Quarter Sept. 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full
YELLOWTAIL - Take your pick either the entrada or Thetis Bank.
CORVINA - Either the bridge or pier is a good bet.
SNOOK - Quiet.
HALIBUT - Continuing action for those that are interested. Plenty on the south side of Belchers in skinny water.
SIERRA - A few under the bird schools. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 9:35 am: | |
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Report covers the period Sat. -Tues. (9/06 - 9/09)
IN GENERAL: Big time yellowtail show at the entrada (entrance) drew most of the attention this week. A bit further out, about 15-18 miles west, there were a few dorado and marlin to mess with. Marlin were strung out all the way up to the Thetis Bank. Closer to the bank, the tuna were putting on a fair show. With all the action at the entrada, the esteros (estuaries) took a back seat for the week.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-90°
Humidity 91%
Wind Calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:36 p.m. MDST
Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter Sept. 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Best action to date this year at the entrada.
CORVINA - Try the bridge early morning.
SNOOK - No one targeted them this week.
HALIBUT - Find a shallow sandy beach and dredge with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Tidal rips with birds diving on them are the best bet. |
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Report covers the period Sat. -Tues. (9/06 - 9/09)
IN GENERAL: Big time yellowtail show at the entrada (entrance) drew most of the attention this week. A bit further out, about 15-18 miles west, there were a few dorado and marlin to mess with. Marlin were strung out all the way up to the Thetis Bank. Closer to the bank, the tuna were putting on a fair show. With all the action at the entrada, the esteros (estuaries) took a back seat for the week.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-90°
Humidity 91%
Wind Calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:36 p.m. MDST
Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter Sept. 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Best action to date this year at the entrada.
CORVINA - Try the bridge early morning.
SNOOK - No one targeted them this week.
HALIBUT - Find a shallow sandy beach and dredge with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Tidal rips with birds diving on them are the best bet. |
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REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
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Sat., August 30, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (8/27 - 8/29)
IN GENERAL: Soggy and sunny best describes Puerto San Carlos. About the only
remnants of Ignacio is murky water in the esteros and unsettled seas on the outside. Water temperatures are slowly creeping up and more exotics are being
reported being seen 240° - 270° degrees, 15 to 30 miles outside the entrada.
Quality-size tuna to 50-pounds a few dorado and a fair number of billfish are
enough to get everyone's attention and the esteros are taking a back seat.
Water Temperature 69°-76°
Air Temperature 71°-82°
Humidity 98%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:06 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:47 p.m. MDST
Sept. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter Sept. 25 New
YELLOWTAIL - Look for the bird schools along the 50 fathom line between the
entrada and Santa Maria Bay.
CORVINA - Pier, bridge and power plant all producing good action.
SNOOK - With the storm everything is a bit unsettled so far, but the water is
getting cleaner everyday.
HALIBUT - Even these guys got tossed around a tad.
SIERRA - Pier and bird schools the best place.
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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.
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Report covers the period Sat.-Tue. (8/16 - 8/19)
IN GENERAL: 30- and 34-pound snook,6 more smaller ones, 16 red snapper, 8 leopard grouper (largest one 20 pounds), a few yellows at the entrada. Head out on a 240-270 course 35 miles and you may get bent on either a tuna or one of the striped marlin that have begun to arrive. Fall is just around the corner and then it will be time for the marlin pileup and Flyrod Marlin 101, don't miss out!
Water Temperature 67°-73°
Air Temperature 74°-84°
Humidity 82%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:02 a.m. MDST
Sunset 7:57 p.m. MDST
August 27 New Sep. 3 First Quarter Sep 10 Full Sep. 18 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Seem to hanging under the bird schools both inside and outside
of the entrada.
CORVINA - Not bad throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Finally showing up, the best was Devil’s Curve this week.
HALIBUT – Always to be found on sandy beaches throughout the bay.
SIERRA - Pier and bird schools the best place. |
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Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (8/13 - 8/15)
IN GENERAL: Esteros are beginning to percolate and can be rewarding for those who are willing to put in their time. There’s plenty of spotted bay bass to fill in the time between exotic bites which will come to the patient fly-fisher. Further out in the
deep channel at Devil’s Curve produced a few quality fish including snook, leopard grouper and a palometa Amarillo, all on a chartreuse Baja Deep Diver.
Water Temperature 67°-73°
Air Temperature 73°-84°
Humidity 77%
Wind Calm
Conditions Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:00 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:00 p.m. MDST
Aug. 19 Last Quarter August 27 New Sep. 3 First Quarter Sep 10 Full
YELLOWTAIL - Still a fair pick on smaller firecrackers at the entrada and
beyond.
CORVINA - Bridge, pier and Power Plant good places to start.
SNOOK - Tough to find, but worth it.
HALIBUT - Magdalena Bay’s slam dunk, a chartreuse Clouser bounced along a sandy
bottom seldom fails.
SIERRA - They are the ones without the yellow on their tails under the bird
schools. |
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Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (8/9 - 8/12)
IN GENERAL: Probably one of the coolest places to be in Baja right now both from a weather and a fishing perspective. Yellows continue to snap at the entrada. Estero plunking is providing great sport with a mixed bag including snook, leopard grouper, pargo and a few pompano rising to the challenge which is usually a chartreuse Baja Deep Diver that lands in their face. Be sure to try the bridge at the entrance to town, Los Barriles estero (estuary) and Devil’s Curve. For best results, spread out, explore and mix well.
Water Temperature 67°-73°
Air Temperature 70°-84°
Humidity 81%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:59 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:03 p.m. MDST
Aug. 19 Last Quarter August 27 New Sep. 3 First Quarter Sep 10 Full
YELLOWTAIL - Early morning and bird schools are a great combination.
CORVINA - When you find them use a surface popper for some visual excitement.
SNOOK - Stealthy approach always, get the picture? Now, go get em.
HALIBUT - Magdalena Bay's slam dunk, chartreuse Clouser bounced along a sandy bottom seldom fails.
SIERRA - They are the ones without the yellow on their tails under the bird schools. |
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Subject: The Esteros are Calling
Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (6/11-6/13)
IN GENERAL: Forget the outside unless you just want to bump on the lump. Stick to the esteros and do some exploring. Weather is beginning to turn around and we may have a summer after all.
Water Temperature 62°-66°
Air Temperature 62°-78°
Humidity 83%
Wind NW at 4 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:17 p.m. MDST
June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter June 29 New July 6 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - They are there if you dare.
CORVINA - Have definitely been our go-to fish so far this year and that ain't all bad.
SNOOK - The rascals must have their heads in the mud because we sure couldn't find them this week.
HALIBUT - Right behind corvina in number caught this year.
SIERRA - Quiet for now. |
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Subject: Cool and Breezy
Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (6/07-6/10)
IN GENERAL: Wind prevented anyone from getting out to the entrada for the past few days. The esteros continued to produced good catches of corvina. Up at Devil’s Curve the grouper, pargo and cabrilla couldn't resist a slowly retrieved chartreuse Baja Deep Diver.
Water Temperature 60°-66°
Air Temperature 62°-73°
Humidity 87%
Wind West at 2 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:16 p.m. MDST
June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter June 29 New July 6 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Both yellowtail and white sea bass showing under the bird schools.
CORVINA - Devil's Curve, Power Plant and Pier all producing good catches.
SNOOK - No action this week.
HALIBUT - Full speed at Punta Belcher.
SIERRA - Quiet for now. |
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Subject: Weather Starts to Warm
Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (5/28-5/30)
IN GENERAL: Few clients this week so it is difficult to access conditions. I did hear of a few grouper and pargo up toward Lopez Mateos late week. Weather
has turned the corner and warmed up considerably.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 61°-80°
Humidity 81%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:37 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:11 p.m. MDST
June 7 First Quarter June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter June 29 New
YELLOWTAIL - With the warmer water starting to creep in, look for more
surface
activity during the next month.
CORVINA – Devil’s Curve, Power Plant and Pier all producing fair catches.
SNOOK - Slow this week.
HALIBUT - Very little activity.
SIERRA - Quiet for now. |
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Subject: Look for the Secrets
Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (5/23-5/27)
IN GENERAL: Beginning to feel more like summer in the bay. Outside is still
cold water and high seas. While the stock spots are producing fair catches, this
is the time of year to devote some of your time to exploring. With over 130
miles of bay and esteros, who knows what secret spot you might stumble into.
Just imagine, you may be the first person to introduce a fly to a spot. What a
cool thought.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 66°-75°
Humidity 81%
Wind NW at 4 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:37 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:10 p.m. MDST
May 30 New June 7 First Quarter June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Watch for bird schools at the entrada on around to Santa Maria Bay entrada.
CORVINA - Strong comeback this week with white and silver flies getting their
attention.
SNOOK - Believe it or not, dredging the center of the channels with a See Thru
Deceiver has been very effective recently.
HALIBUT - We even caught a few up in the esteros.
SIERRA - Quiet for now.
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Subject: Commercial Nets Nail Snook
Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (5/21-5/23)
IN GENERAL: Sounds like the commercial fisherman are scooping ‘em up in the
surf on the east side of Santa Maria Bay reportedly some snook to 50-pounds.
What a shame! Those fish are way too valuable a resource to catch only once,
additionally, they are the brood stock. Devil's Curve produced good catches of corvina
and a few smaller snook.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 66°-75°
Humidity 77%
Wind NW at 6 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:38 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:08 p.m. MDST
May 30 New June 7 First Quarter June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Quite a few under bird schools from the entrada to the entrance
to Santa Maria Bay.
CORVINA - Silver and white did the trick.
SNOOK - Every once in awhile we catch one that the nets missed!
HALIBUT - We even caught a few up in the esteros.
SIERRA - Quiet for now. |
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Subject: And the Snook Came Out to Play
Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (5/17-20)
IN GENERAL: After two days of so-so fishing, the California DeKaye group got a glimpse of what Magdalena Bay is all about. Alex Lidow, Hermosa Beach, landed his largest snook ever. Fortunately, he hooked it a 100-yards from the mangroves and managed to keep it from getting back up in the roots on the two runs that went deep into the backing. The monster took a See Thru Deceiver with an olive back and didn't want to return it. After a 20-minute epic battle, Alex brought it close enough to get a net under it. Several quick photos later it was back in the greenish waters of Magdalena Bay. Our pangero, Enrique, swore that it was every bit of 30-pounds and believe me, everybody was smiling and high-fiving as if they had won the Indy 500. Later the same day Charles Kittrell, Carmel, caught a leopard grouper on a flash Clouser that demonstrated what a bad attitude they have. That third day made believers out the group and they are already planning their next Baja Adventure in Magdalena Bay.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 66°-75°
Humidity 77%
Wind NW at 10 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:42 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:10 p.m. MDST
May 22 Last Quarter May 30 New June 7 First Quarter June 15 Full
YELLOWTAIL - A few breezers under the bird schools outside the entrada.
CORVINA - Back on the chew after almost a week off.
SNOOK - One for three, but there are some quality ones if you put your time in.
HALIBUT - We even caught a few up in the esteros.
SIERRA - Quiet for now. |
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Subject: Looking and Snooking
Report covers the period Wed.-Fri., (5/14-5/16)
IN GENERAL: (Note: Sorry, report is limited because of communications problems and a down e-mail server.) We’re fishing the esteros with a group from Northern California, Chuck Dekay, his son Deke, Alex Lido and Charles Kittrell. We’ve had a few shots at the elusive snook, but so far nobody has hung one. Spotted bay bass continue to brighten our days along with an occasional pompano, small jack and corvina. Mornings continue to be a tad foggy, but when the sun breaks through it looks like a French impressionist painting.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 66°-75°
Humidity 77%
Wind NW at 6 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:44 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:08 p.m. MDST
May 15 Full May 22 Last Quarter May 30 New June 7 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – Brave the early morning fog and the chop on the way home and head for the Thetis Bank.
CORVINA - Fair with a few being taken on the surface with poppers or on chartreuse Clousers.
SNOOK – We haven’t caught any, but we’ve heard of some in the five-pound class.
HALIBUT – Head for Punta Belcher and bounce a chartreuse Clouser on a sandy bottom.
SIERRA – Si, si, senor. |
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Subject: A Nice Mixed Bag
Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (5/9-5/13)
IN GENERAL: Beginning with Devil’s Curve and working back down to Puerto San Carlos produced a mixed bag yesterday (5/12) with a few small snook, jacks, pompano, corvina and a couple of grouper providing enough action to keep the clients busy. I will be in San Carlos later today to meet four clients that will be fishing for the next three days. This is my first visit since Jan. and I can't wait. We will be doing some exploring in some rumored hot spots and I will fill you in on Sat.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 66°-75°
Humidity 77%
Wind NW at 6 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:44 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:08 p.m. MDST
May 15 Full May 22 Last Quarter May 30 New June 7 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Pretty slow except at Thetis Bank.
CORVINA - Fair with a few being taken on the surface with poppers.
SNOOK - The ones caught recently have been in the five-pound class.
HALIBUT - The skinny water along the sandy beaches at Punta Belcher is still producing a few of the larger variety (5 -15 pounds) if you put in the time. Sight casting for halibut? What can I say?
SIERRA - Quiet for now. |
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Subject: Cool, but Pompano are Biting
Report covers the period Sat.-Tue. (5/3-5/6)
IN GENERAL: Cold and windy is beginning to sound like a litany. Devil’s Curve was slow this week, but back in Los Barriles estero (my personal favorite) pompano bit with a vengeance and one snook was caught that was a few pounds short of 20. As soon as it warms up a bit it should get good quick.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 64°-73°
Humidity 100%
Wind North at 2 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 0 miles
Sunrise 6:48 a.m. MDST
Sunset 8:04 p.m. MDST
May 9 First Quarter May15 Full May 22 Last Quarter May 30 New
YELLOWTAIL - No one was there this week but the Thetis was the hot spot last
Week.
CORVINA - Spread out throughout the bay, try pie or power plant.
SNOOK - They are around, just have to find them.
HALIBUT - Shallow water along the sandy beaches at Punta Belcher producing
some 10-pounders.
SIERRA - Slow.
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Subject: Yellowtail on the Thetis
Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (4/29-5/2)
IN GENERAL: Yellowtail for sure at Thetis, halibut in skinny water at Punta Belcher, corvina at the pier and power plant and maybe snook and pargo at Devil’s Curve.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 66°-75°
Humidity 78%
Wind NW at 2 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 5:46 a.m. MDST
Sunset 6:57 p.m. MDST
May 1 New May 9 First Quarter May15 Full May 22 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Thetis seems to be the place, but that is a tough trip with the
wind in the afternoon
CORVINA - Try a holographic popper around the pilings at the pier.
SNOOK - They are there, but few targeting them this week.
HALIBUT - Shallow water along the sandy beaches at Punta Belcher producing some 10-pounders.
SIERRA - Slow.
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Subject: Serious Snook Reported
Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (4/26-4/29)
IN GENERAL: Rumors abound of some serious snook action down Puerto Chale way. For the last month I have been hearing stories of Grande Snook being caught. One monster that was verified weighed 37 pounds. Nobody is talking specifics, so I think I will go check out myself in a week or two. If you can get there, Thetis Bank has had a fair yellowtail snap with an occasional dorado showing up. The esteros around Puerto San Carlos have not been producing much to talk about this week, which can be attributed to few anglers trying.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 60°-82°
Humidity 97%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 5:48 a.m. MDST
Sunset 6:55 p.m. MDST
May 1 New May 9 First Quarter May15 Full May 22 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Thetis Bank is a long way to go for a yellowtail, but if that is your desire go for it!
CORVINA - Plenty around, both surface poppers and Baja Deep Divers are working well.
SNOOK - Now if I could get one of these guys to eat the popper I would be stoked.
HALIBUT - Shallow water along the sandy beaches at Punta Belcher producing some 10-pounders.
SIERRA - Slow. |
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Subject: Yellowtail Starting to Show their Colors
Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (4/23-4/25)
IN GENERAL: Some of the locals are reporting a fair to good yellowtail snap out on the Thetis. Also, a few dorado and tuna in the same neighborhood. Back at Punta Belcher, the halibut in skinny water continue to jump on a slow retrieved chartreuse Clouser. The esteros had little pressure this week.
Water Temperature 60-66
Air Temperature 55°-78°
Humidity 97%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 5:51 a.m. MDST
Sunset 6:53 p.m. MDST
Apr. 23 Last Quarter May 1 New May 9 First Quarter May15 Full May 22 Last
Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Thetis sounds like the best bet, but what a ride in a panga! I think I will pass.
CORVINA - Our holographic popper got some attention this week. They couldn't leave it alone.
SNOOK - Now if I could get one of these guys to eat the popper I would be stoked.
HALIBUT - Shallow water along the sandy beaches at Punta Belcher producing
some 10-pounders.
SIERRA - Slow. |
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Subject: Cold and Bumpy
Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (4/19-4/22)
IN GENERAL: Cold and windy are not my favorite words to begin a report, but that's the fact. The good news is May is coming and it will warm up. In re-reading what I just wrote, I realized that our “cold and windy” might be your warm and balmy, so on with the report: Grande halibut again this week; and that is a relative term as well but, a 15-pound halibut in Baja is large. Offshore, the seas were rough and the locals stayed close to home. Up in the esteros there were a few corvina, grouper and maybe a snook if you worked hard.
Water Temperature 60-67
Air Temperature 54°-76°
Humidity 70%
Wind NNW at 4 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 5:54 a.m. MDST
Sunset 6:51 p.m. MDST
Apr. 23 Last Quarter May 1 New May 9 First Quarter May15 Full May 22 Last
Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Rumors of plenty on the Thetis, but with rough weather it is tough to get a confirmation
CORVINA - Pier and power plant best bet.
SNOOK - Work the deep holes near Devil’s Curve
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA – Slow. |
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Subject: Lumpy, Bumpy Ocean Makes Things Tough
Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (4/16-4/18)
IN GENERAL: Sounds like plenty of dorado are under many of the shark buoys on a
240° line extending out 35-miles. Also, schools of yellowtail up on Thetis with a
few dorado mixed in. The problem is the Pacific has been pretty grumpy for the past few weeks and makes it pretty tough to get out where the fish are. Back at the entrada, the water is full of langostia and has essentially shut off the bite. The best bet is in the esteros with a fair bite for corvina, grouper and a few snook. Big tides and strong currents should subside next week making it even better.
Water Temperature 64-68
Air Temperature 61° - 74°
Humidity 71%
Wind NW at 4 mph
Conditions Haze
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 5:57 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:49 p.m. MST
Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter May 1 New May 9 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Offshore from 15 miles off to the Thetis.
CORVINA - Los Barriles and Devil’s Curve seemed to be the best bet.
SNOOK - Strong tides and currents slowed the action this week.
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Only a few spotted this week.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice-a-week) reports for this area.
Sat., April 19, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (4/16-4/18)
IN GENERAL: Even though the 80º blue water has moved out a bit, and despite
the full moon, the fishing has been very good.
A lot of tuna are being caught with most of them in the 30- to 35-pound class. Blaine Burnette of Bakersfield, Calif., fishing with Luis on the panga “Gringo Loco,” scored the biggest yellowfin with an estimated 230-pounder. The two speed Shimano 30 reel and 760 Calstar rod helped to make it a catchable fish, despite the 5-1/2 hour battle on 60-pound Izoreline.
Bruce Marshal and 11 year old son Nick, from Aliso Viejo, Calif., fished with Santiago on the panga “Gitana.” They released two sailfish and took 8 tuna in the 25- to 35-pound class. Bruce told me it was so wide open, they could have taken another 10 tuna if they had stayed a little longer, but his son kind of “wore out.” (At least that is the excuse he gave me. I kind of think Bruce was a little worn out also.)
One day Captain Ruben on the “Yellowfin” did not have a client, so he and a couple of friends went out for their own sport, and to possibly find the big tuna. They ended with 12 yellowfin from 35- to 60-pounds.
Adolpho on the panga “Dos Hermanos,” fishing with a client from France, told me
the roosterfish action is fantastic. At one point they got into a school of roosters busting a ball of bait. They were all huge fish and his client managed to catch and release three fish out of the school before they broke up. The roosters were all in the 40-pound class.
Water Temperature 75º - 80º
Air Temperature 75°-89º
Humidity 74%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 25,000 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 6:23 a.m. CST
Sunset 7:02 p.m. CST
Today First Quarter Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter May 1 New May 9 First
Quarter
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Subject: A Very Mixed Bag of Gamefish
Wed., April 16, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tues (4/12-4/15)
IN GENERAL: Strange stuff going on. Last week reports of albacore, this week the locals are talking about dorado under many of the shark buoys on a 240° line extending out 35-miles. Also, schools of yellowtail up on Thetis with a few dorado mixed in. Back at the entrada, the water is full of langostia and has essentially shut off the bite. Back up in the esteros the best action this week was the corvina.
Water Temperature 64-68
Air Temperature 61° - 74°
Humidity 60%
Wind NW at 6 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:00 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:48 p.m. MST
Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter May 1 New May 9 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Offshore from 15 miles off to the Thetis.
CORVINA - Pier and all the way up to Devil’s Curve.
SNOOK - Not much going on this week.
HALIBUT - This has been the go-to fish all winter. Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Only a few spotted this week. |
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Subject: Albacore Again
Sat., April 12, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (4/9-4/11)
IN GENERAL: The albacore saga continues with a few schools of smaller longfin being reported below Pt. Tasco by yachts making their way back to California. From the Thetis on up the ridge there have also been some yellowfin in the 30- to 60- pound class being caught. Inside the bay, the water warmed back up a bit and the esteros continued to produce some fair to good action on snook. It is not a slam dunk, but if you put in your time you might get lucky.
Water Temperature 64-68
Air Temperature 61-°80°
Humidity 91%
Wind NW at 2 mph
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:04 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:46 p.m. MST
Today First Quarter Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter May 1 New May 9 First
Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Cooler water slowed that action down.
CORVINA - Pier and power plant best bet.
SNOOK - Slow but steady.
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Look for the sardine schools with birds above them. |
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Subject: Not Much to Talk About
IN GENERAL: The albacore saga continues with a few schools of smaller longfin being reported below Pt. Tasco by yachts making their way back to California. From the Thetis on up the ridge there have also been some yellowfin in the 30- to 60- pound class being caught. Inside the bay, the water has cooled off and there has been little action at the entrada. There are halibut at Punta Belcher and maybe a few sierra under the bird schools. In the esteros, the old standby Devil’s Curve produced little action this week with only a few spotted bay bass. Los Barriles Estero yielded a 16- pound snook for one client who was grinning from ear to ear when he returned to the launch ramp.
Water Temperature 60-64
Air Temperature 60-°75°
Humidity 77%
Wind Calm
Conditions Foggy in the morning until 10 AM
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:07 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:45 p.m. MST
Today New Apr. 9 First Quarter Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter May 1 New
YELLOWTAIL - Cooler water slowed that action down.
CORVINA - Pier and power plant best bet.
SNOOK - Patience and tenacity paid off for one client!
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Look for the sardine schools with birds above them.
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Subject: Slow, slower, slowest
IN GENERAL: Still reports of smaller dorado and tuna from 15- to 20-miles west of the entrada. At the entrada with lots of langostinos (red crab), everything seems to be plugged and not interested in the fly. Slow week in the esteros with few trips being made. One I heard of came back with nary a fish.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 62-°72°
Humidity 39%
Wind NW at 6 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:12 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:43 p.m. MST
Today New Apr. 9 First Quarter Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter May.1 New
YELLOWTAIL - Slow going this week.
CORVINA - Pier and power plant best bet.
SNOOK - Deep holes, hungry snook; need I say more?
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Spread out throughout the open bay. |
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Subject: Tuna Outside, Snook in the Mangroves
IN GENERAL: Let's begin offshore, There are scattered reports of both dorado and tuna being found west of the entrada . . . and good-sized ones at that. Watch for the bird schools as you go through the entrada and you may get a yellowtail or two or at least a sierra. Meanwhile, back up in the esteros, snook are on the prowl. Look for deep holes along the channels. You never know what you will find lurking there . . . hopefully, a hungry snook or maybe a leopard grouper.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 68-°72°
Humidity 74%
Wind Calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:14 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:42 p.m. MST
Today New Apr. 9 First Quarter Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter May.1 New
YELLOWTAIL - Look for the bird schools out at the entrada.
CORVINA - Still the go-to fish if all else fails.
SNOOK - Deep holes, hungry snook, need I say more.
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Spread out throughout the open bay. |
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Subject: Lots of Water . . . Not many Anglers
IN GENERAL: Pretty slow this week primarily because of lack of anglers. There have been a few fish found up at Devil’s Curve or at Los Barriles Estero. Nothing extraordinary, but a consistent pick for the determined fly fisher. Chartreuse or olives have been the best colors for the snook, pargo and grouper.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 62-°73°
Humidity 89%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear. Some high clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:18 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:40 p.m. MST
Apr. 1 New Apr. 9 First Quarter Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - It is time and the bite should happen soon.
CORVINA - Still the go-to fish if all else fails.
SNOOK - South end of the bay is the best bet right now for the bigger fish. A little closer to San Carlos try Devil’s Curve.
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Spread out throughout the open bay. |
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Subject: Snook Fall to Commercial Nets
IN GENERAL: Interesting reports of lots of larger snook down at the southern end of the bay near Puerto Chale. One fish was purchased from the back of a commercial fisherman's truck that weighed an amazing 36-pounds. It's a shame that the Mexican government is not enforcing the laws that are already on the books to protect this incredible resource throughout Magdalena Bay.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 62-°73°
Humidity 100%
Wind NW at 2 mph
Conditions Clear. Some high clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:21 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:39 p.m. MST
Apr. 1 New Apr. 9 First Quarter Apr.16 Full Apr. 23 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - In deeper water near either entrada.
CORVINA - Good show up at the pier and power plant.
SNOOK - South end of the bay is the best bet right now.
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Spread out throughout the open bay. |
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Subject: Cool Wind a Damper
IN GENERAL: Cool, windy conditions in the afternoon put a damper on the action this
week. Most of the fleet stayed in waiting for things to warm up. A few halibut out near Punta Belcher and a fair corvina bite near the pier.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 55-°74°
Humidity 94%
Wind Calm
Conditions Overcast with some wind in the p.m.
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:25 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:37 p.m. MST
Mar. 24 Last Quarter Apr. 1 New Apr. 9 First Quarter Apr.16 Full
YELLOWTAIL - Soon coming as the water begins to warm up.
CORVINA - Good show up at the pier and power plant.
SNOOK - Saw a photo of Zach's from 10 days ago . . . impressive!
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Spread out throughout the open bay. |
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Subject: Snook Answer the Call
IN GENERAL: Light pressure this week with few guests at the hotels. Best action continued up toward Devil’s Curve where a few smaller snook were found in the deep holes on the west side of the channel a mile or so before the curve. The Baja Deep Diver in red did the trick.
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Also found some grouper and pargo in the same neighborhood.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 60-°71°
Humidity 86%
Wind Calm
Conditions Overcast with some wind in the p.m.
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:28 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:36 p.m. MST
Mar. 24 Last Quarter Apr. 1 New Apr. 9 First Quarter Apr.16 Full
YELLOWTAIL - Should happen any day; so far it has been slow this spring.
CORVINA - Good show up at the power plant.
SNOOK - Right place, right time, right fish, fish of a lifetime.
HALIBUT - Try any of the sandy beaches with chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Spread out throughout the open bay. |
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Subject: Decisions to be Made
IN GENERAL: Esteros or Entrada? Tough decision right now with plenty of spotted bay bass, grouper and halibut out toward the entrada. Back up in the esteros, the snook are beginning to stir along with the pargo, grouper and corvina. Want a world record? With the snook stirring I think I would chose the esteros this week.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 60-°73°
Humidity 71%
Wind NW at 4 mph
Conditions Foggy early and some wind after about 1 in the afternoon.
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:33 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:34 p.m. MST
Mar. 18 Full Mar. 24 Last Quarter Apr. 1 New Apr.9 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Should happen any day; so far it has been slow this spring.
CORVINA - On again off again. This week was on.
SNOOK - Right place, right time, right fish, fish of a lifetime.
HALIBUT - Not Alaska-sized, but big enough to have the locals buzzing.
SIERRA - Spread out throughout the open bay.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice-a-week) reports for this area.
Sat., March 15, 2003
IN GENERAL: The fishing would still have to be considered on the slow side, but when the boats get a fish, it is going to be a beaut. Inshore, we have a very large influx of mackerel and black skipjack tuna. The captains are trolling a small hootchie to get a few of these and immediately bridling them on a large hook to be used as a slow troll live bait.
The smaller mackerel are ideal bait for a large tuna, marlin, sailfish, or large dorado. Several boats each day are getting hookups on a blue marlin, 25- to 35-pound dorado, or 100- to 250-pound tuna. The interesting thing about it is that when the boats are trolling 7- to 10-miles offshore, they have run past the fish. Most of the fish are being taken in the vicinity of the bait schools and are only 1 to 3 miles out. All the fish are being taken on blind strikes and even the tuna are not showing themselves.
A few of the captains, like Santiago on the panga “Gitana,” have chosen to not go around in circles all day only a mile or two off the beach and have been running 45 miles to the 80º water. He has been consistently getting 1 or 2 sailfish and at least one tuna in the 100-pound class every day this week.
Besides the skipjack, there are also a few sierra, chulas and jack crevalle being taken inshore.
Water Temperature 78º
Air Temperature 66°-84º
Humidity 94%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 6:51 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:55 p.m. CST
Mar. 18 Full Mar. 24 Last Quarter Apr. 1 New Apr.9 First Quarter
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Subject: Snook in the Mangroves
IN GENERAL: Zack Thomas, The SD Log’s “Fishrap” editor, called me about fishing in
Magdalena Bay a few weeks ago. I set him up with our Numero Uno guide Enrique Soto and sure enough he caught a 12 kilo snook at one of our secret spots on Tues. (3/11) I can't wait to see the photos. That wasn't all he caught. Palometa amarillo, corvina and halibut rounded out the day’s catch. That was so easy, I understand he is headed out to the entrada to see if he can put the hurt on some of the quality grouper that have been biting this week. Who knows, with his luck he may find a few yellowtail as well.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 60-°73°
Humidity 80%
Wind North at 2 mph
Conditions Foggy early and some wind after 1:00 in the afternoon
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:33 p.m. MST
Mar. 18 Full Mar. 24 Last Quarter Apr. 1 New Apr.9 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Best possibility would be near the entrada under the bird
schools.
CORVINA - They are back!
SNOOK - Right place, right time, right fish, fish of a lifetime.
HALIBUT - Not Alaska-sized, but big enough to have the locals buzzing.
SIERRA - Spread out throughout the open bay. |
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Subject: Bay Bass From here to There
IN GENERAL: The halibut bite continues out on the north side of Punta Belcher. Plenty of spotted bay bass strung out along the rock structure from Punta Belcher to the entrada. Up at Devil’s Curve the jacks went wild this week and mixed in were a few snapper and grouper. The corvina has also reappeared after a couple of week's absence. The dorado found earlier in the week at the entrada seem to have moved a little further out.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 60-°73°
Humidity 89%
Wind WNW at 4 mph
Conditions some wind in the afternoon
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:40 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:31 p.m. MST
Mar. 11 First Quarter Mar. 18 Full Mar. 24 Last Quarter Apr. 1 New
YELLOWTAIL - Pretty scarce this week. Best possibility would be near the entrada under the bird schools.
CORVINA - Got back up to speed this week.
SNOOK - Still pretty slim.
HALIBUT - 10-kilos! They are getting bigger!
SIERRA - Took the week off. |
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Subject: Decisions, Decisions
IN GENERAL: Up in the esteros toward Lopez Mateos, the jacks broke wide open with double digit scores being common. Added to that were a few nice-sized corvina to fill in the gaps and even two nice sized pargo. Out at Punta Belcher, spotted bay bass dominated the catch with some grandes up to three pounds. The Magdalena Bay version of the giant halibut bite continued this week with one 10-kilo critter being reported on the north side of Punta Belcher. If that’s not enough, a large school of dorado was spotted less than a quarter of a mile outside the entrada.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 60-°71°
Humidity 89%
Wind Calm
Conditions Foggy in the morning and then burning off mid morning
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:43 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:30 p.m. MST
Mar. 11 First Quarter Mar. 18 Full Mar. 24 Last Quarter Apr. 1 New
YELLOWTAIL - Look out in front of the entradas (entrances) at both Santa
Maria Bay and Magdalena Bay.
CORVINA - Got back up to speed this week.
SNOOK - Nope, not a one.
HALIBUT – 10-kilos! They are getting bigger!
SIERRA - Took the week off. |
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Subject: March Madness Begins
IN GENERAL: Most of the action continued to be out near the entrada. Sierra,
barracuda and of course plenty of spotted bay bass. There are a few grouper
to be had up to 10 pounds. Back up in the esteros, the corvina came back
with a vengeance with good counts for everyone. Not too many snook, but
there were a few found in the five to seven pound range. Whale watching has
continued to improve as well.
Water Temperature 65-70
Air Temperature 60-°68°
Humidity 78%
Wind Calm
Conditions Hazy, Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:46 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:28 p.m. MST
Mar. 2 New Mar. 11 First Quarter Mar. 18 Full Mar. 24 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Look out in front of the entradas (entrances) at both Santa
Maria Bay and Magdalena Bay.
CORVINA - When they take the fly on the surface it is a real wake up call.
SNOOK - A few, but not a bonanza.
HALIBUT - A six kilo (13.2-pound) halibut caught this week. That is a toad
in Magdalena Bay land
SIERRA - Look for some bird schools near Punta Belcher. |
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Subject: Try the Entrada
IN GENERAL: The best action has been at the entrada or at least that is where the fleet is spending most of its time. Cloudy, windy conditions failed to discourage our eager clients and they weren't disappointed with plenty of yellowtail, barracuda, spotted bay bass and an occasional leopard grouper to play hide the fly with. Up in the esteros the corvina and small jacks provided a fast pace the made the day seem too short.
Water Temperature 67-70
Air Temperature 62-°73°
Humidity 100%
Wind North at 6 mph
Conditions Fog in the morning and haze the rest of the day
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:53 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:24 p.m. MST
Feb. 23 Last Quarter Mar. 2 New Mar. 11 First Quarter Mar. 18 Full
YELLOWTAIL - A few smaller ones.
CORVINA - They are back.
SNOOK - Still little to report.
HALIBUT - A six kilo (13.2-pound) halibut caught this week. That is a toad in Magdalena Bay land
SIERRA - Spotty this week with barracuda dominating the scene. |
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Subject: Mostly Whales
IN GENERAL: Still a few yellows to be had outside the entrada under the bird schools along with a few decent sized skipjack. Plenty of spotted bay bass and a few grouper and snapper mixed in. Up in the esteros there was little pressure this week with the focus on whale watching.
Water Temperature 67-70
Air Temperature 62-°73°
Humidity 100%
Wind North at 6 mph
Conditions Fog in the morning and haze the rest of the day
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:53 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:24 p.m. MST
Feb. 23 Last Quarter Mar. 2 New Mar. 11 First Quarter Mar. 18 Full
YELLOWTAIL - Watch for the bird schools.
CORVINA - Has gillnetting finally taken its toll?
SNOOK - Tides have been less than ideal, the tide chart looks much better for March.
HALIBUT - Sand beach in the lee of Santa Margarita Island was the place to be.
SIERRA - Punta Belcher is pretty good right now. |
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Subject: Bay Bass by the Ton
IN GENERAL: More and more whales arriving at the entrada every day and they should begin to move into the bay. There has been a fair yellowtail bite a mile or so outside the entrada with a few fish reaching the mid-teens. All the rock structure on Magdalena Island from the entrada to Belchers is holding tonnage of spotted bay bass with an occasional leopard grouper to keep it interesting. At Belcher, there has been a consistent halibut bite in shallow water and on the North side of the point the sierra have been showing early morning.
Water Temperature 67-71
Air Temperature 59°-80°
Humidity 92%
Wind Calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:03 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:16 p.m. MST
Feb. 9 First Quarter Feb. 16 Full Feb. 23 Last Quarter Mar. 2 New
YELLOWTAIL - Best bet is out a mile outside the entrada in deep water.
CORVINA – Well, it was great for the last two months, but is beginning to slow
down.
SNOOK - Only an occasional one. Next month should be better with the lessening tides. IGFA has created a new category for Pacific snook, so there could be a few world records in Magdalena Bay's future and maybe yours.
HALIBUT - Usually the sandy beaches are best, but we have been getting a few
up in the esteros.
SIERRA - Punta Belcher is pretty good right now. |
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Subject: Mostly Whales
IN GENERAL: This time of year the whales are the primary focus with sportfishing taking a backseat. A few yellowtail over at the entrance to Santa Maria Bay and fair grouper fishing on the south side of the entrada at Magdalena Bay. Up in the esteros, the corvina and spotted bay bass are almost a slam-dunk with the pargo, grouper and snook a little tougher.
Water Temperature 67-71
Air Temperature 60°-80°
Humidity 85%
Wind Calm
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:05 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:14 p.m. MST
Feb. 9 First Quarter Feb. 16 Full Feb. 23 Last Quarter Mar. 2 New
YELLOWTAIL - Best bet is out at the entrada in deep water at Santa Maria Bay.
CORVINA - Good fishing and an occasional take on the surface, good time to try some of those surface poppers.
SNOOK - Only an occasional one, next month should be better with the lessening tides. IGFA has created a new category for Pacific snook, so there could be a few world records in Magdalena Bay’s future and maybe yours.
HALIBUT - Usually the sandy beaches are best, but we have been getting a few up in the esteros.
SIERRA - Look for them under the birds out in the open areas of the bay. |
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Subject: There be Whales
IN GENERAL: More whales as the number increases each week. There’s good fishing in the esteros as well as the entrada at Santa Maria Bay. Catches consisted mostly of corvina, palometa, pompano as well as the ever-present spotted bay bass. While fog hampered the pangas getting out in the mornings, it was worth the effort.
Water Temperature 67-73
Air Temperature 58°-98°
Humidity 71%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:07 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. MST
Feb. 1 New First Quarter Feb. 9 Full Feb. 16 Feb. 23 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Best bet is out at the entrada in deep water at Santa Maria Bay.
CORVINA - A corvina take on the surface is worth the trip!
SNOOK - It has been slow, but look for the dead mangroves with a deep hole in
front of them. Use a Clouser or Deep Diver and fish the current. Best area right now is up toward Devil's Curve
HALIBUT - Usually the sandy beaches are best, but we have been getting a few up in the esteros.
SIERRA - Look for them under the birds out in the open areas of the bay. |
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Subject: Gray Whales Dominate Everything
IN GENERAL: Whales are the focus this time of year, but there seems to be plenty of corvina throughout the mangroves. A few pompano, grouper and snapper are beginning to show up in the main channel just south of Devil’s Curve.
Water Temperature 67-73
Air Temperature 60°-78°
Humidity 94%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:08 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:10 p.m. MST
Feb. 1 New First Quarter Feb. 9 Full Feb. 16 Feb. 23 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Best bet is out at the entrada in deep water.
CORVINA - A corvina take on the surface is worth the trip!
SNOOK - Look for the dead mangroves with a deep hole in front of them. Use a Clouser or Deep Diver and fish the current. Best area right now is up toward Devil's Curve
HALIBUT - Usually the sandy beaches are best, but we have been getting a few up in the esteros.
SIERRA - Look for them under the birds out in the open areas of the bay. |
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Subject: A Bit of Everything
IN GENERAL: Corvina continue to dominate the catches . . . which is not all bad. There are some quality fish around a few reaching 10 pounds. Snapper and grouper are still lurking about up at Devil’s Curve waiting for a Baja Deep Diver or a Clouser come close by.
Water Temperature 67-73
Air Temperature 55°-78°
Humidity 94%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:07 p.m. MST
Feb 1 New First Quarter Feb. 9 Full Feb. 16 Feb 23 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Don't think anyone targeted them this week.
CORVINA - Continued to be almost a sure thing. Chartreuse and flash is the right combination either in a Clouser, Baja Deep Diver or Deceiver-style pattern.
SNOOK - Seemed to have lockjaw this week.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches and out toward the entrada.
SIERRA - Slowed down this week. |
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Subject: Angling pot pourri
IN GENERAL: Corvina, mangrove snapper and grouper were the mainstay in addition to the usual spotted bay bass bite. The best action came an hour before low tide up near Devil’s Curve.
Water Temperature 67-73
Air Temperature 55°-78°
Humidity 100%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:05 p.m. MST
Jan. 25 Last Quarter Feb 1 New First Quarter Feb. 9 Full Feb. 16
YELLOWTAIL – Don’t think anyone targeted them this week.
CORVINA - Continued to be almost a sure thing. Chartreuse and flash is the right combination either in a Clouser, Baja Deep Diver or Deceiver-style pattern.
SNOOK - Only a few under five pounds.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches and out toward the entrada.
SIERRA - Birds and bait in the open water almost guarantees a take. |
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Subject: Whales are Getting Closer
IN GENERAL: The big news was the whales began arriving in big numbers to the north at Scammon’s Lagoon, so it won't be long before they will be cavorting here in Magdalena Bay. The esteros were lightly fished this week, but with good results for corvina, mangrove snapper and a few palometa amarillo. Offshore continues to cool off.
Water Temperature 68-73
Air Temperature 64°-75°
Humidity 75%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:12 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:01 p.m. MST
First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Last Quarter Feb 1 New First
Quarter Feb. 9
YELLOWTAIL - Best bet is down deep at the entrada.
CORVINA - Continued to be almost a sure thing. Chartreuse and flash is the right
combination either in a Clouser, Baja Deep Diver or Deceiver-style pattern.
SNOOK - fewer currents on a quarter moon improved everyone's chances. Use a slow
retrieve and let the current sweep a Baja Deep Diver in either red or chartreuse into the channel and hang on.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches the best bet.
SIERRA - Birds and bait in the open water almost guarantees a take. |
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Subject: Waiting for the Whales
IN GENERAL: The weather is probably the best in Baja right now. The fog we had earlier this week has dissipated. It is sunny and no wind and believe me there aren't many places in Baja that can say that. Corvina are the best bet and there are plenty of cabrilla to fill in the slow spots. Snook are around and when the current lessens a little it should be pretty good fishing. Still slim pickings for the whales, but the count went up 100% with the number doubling to two in the bay this week.
Water Temperature 68 - 73
Air Temperature 63°-75°
Humidity 97%
Wind Calm
Conditions Foggy in the morning
Sunrise 7:12 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:58 p.m. MST
First Quarter Jan 10 Full Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Last Quarter Feb 1 New First
Quarter Feb. 9
YELLOWTAIL - Best bet is down deep at the entrada.
CORVINA - Just about as good as it gets. Chartreuse and flash is the right
combination either in a Clouser, Baja Deep Diver or Deceiver-style pattern.
SNOOK - Slow retrieve and let the current sweep a Baja Deep Diver in either
red or chartreuse into the channel and hang on.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches the best bet.
SIERRA - Plenty of sardines to keep them active.
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Subject: Oh, Those Hard-to-Find Snook
IN GENERAL: Our trip is over and everyone had a ball! Ben Mintz, of Chatsworth, Calif., caught everything from cabrilla to corvina ultimately racking up about a half-dozen species. However, he and the rest of the group got a lesson in how elusive snook could be. Don Sloan, Borrego, Calif., my old fishing partner, was the corvina champ for the three days and also managed to farm a few quality snook. Paul Weaver, Carlsbad, Calif., owner of Farewell Harbour Resort in British Columbia, joined us for his first trip to Magdalena Bay and found out that his 7-weight was just a tad light for the critters he encountered. We had perfect weather except for some fog in the mornings and that was not a problem with my trusty GPS. All in all, everyone had a great time and we are planning another trip for late Feb.
Water Temperature 67 - 69
Air Temperature 68°-73°
Humidity 89%
Wind Calm
Conditions Foggy in the morning
Sunrise 7:12 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:56 p.m. MST
First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Last Quarter Feb 1 New
YELLOWTAIL - They found a few just a few miles outside the entrada.
CORVINA - Some quality fish to be had. I picked up a 6- or 7-pounder with a
chartreuse Baja Deep Diver.
SNOOK - We saw quite a few, but no cigar.
HALIBUT - Small fish, but plenty of 'em.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools in the bay. We saw a humongous one as we
drove into Puerto San Carlos last Fri. |
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Subject: All This and New Years, Too
IN GENERAL: Judging by the cooler water beginning to flow into Magdalena Bay’s offshore areas, it may be that the fat lady has sung and we will have to wait until next Fall. Everyone in Puerto San Carlos is beginning to gear up for what is hoped to be a banner whale-watching season. So far none of the behemoths have been spotted inside the bay.
Inside Magdalena Bay, most of the fleet remained close to home during the holidays. There were a few corvina, halibut reported and that was about it.
We will be taking our first Magdalena Bay mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. There's still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook and other critters, or just the opportunity to see the incredible Mag Bay mangroves, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Since New Years is on a Wed. we will only be doing a report on Sat. next week.
Water Temperature 67 - 69
Air Temperature 60°-78°
Humidity 18%
Wind NE at 4 mph
Conditions Haze
Sunrise 7:09 AM MST
Sunset 5:49 PM MST
Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Pretty quiet.
CORVINA - The few boats out there reported the bite was still going on.
SNOOK - Next week should be great as the moon goes dark.
HALIBUT - Small fish but plenty of ‘em.
SIERRA - Not enough to change over to wire which means you will lose a fly once-in-a-while. |
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Subject: Giving the Fish a Holiday
IN GENERAL: Sounds like it was pretty rough up on the ridge and very few billfish were to be had. Looking at Terrafin's SST http://terrafin.com/ it appears that the warmer water is receding down to the south. If there is any action to be had it would be down off Punta Tasco outside the Pinnacles.
Inside Magdalena Bay, the corvina bite broke wide open this week, but the snook and grouper seemed to have lockjaw. One of our guides is taking a client out this morning to check out a couple areas further up in the mangroves
We will be taking our first Magdalena Bay mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. There's still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook and other critters, or just the opportunity to see the incredible Mag Bay mangroves, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Since Christmas and New Years are both on a Wed. we will only be doing a report on Sat. for the next two weeks.
Water Temperature low- to mid-70s
Air Temperature 64°-73°
Humidity 94%
Wind Calm
Conditions Haze
Sunrise 7:06 AM MST
Sunset 5:45 PM MST
Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18
YELLOWTAIL - Seemed to have gone deeper in the water column as the water
temperatures begin to recede.
CORVINA - They were biting full speed this week.
SNOOK - It slowed down a click this week.
HALIBUT - No one targeted them this week, but I am sure they are still around.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools strung out all the way to the entrada. |
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Subject: Cool Outside, Warm in the Estuaries
IN GENERAL: Reports are sketchy now, but it definitely sounds like the offshore is beginning to cool down . . . particularly for the marlin. It remains decent for dorado, wahoo and tuna as we slide down the backside of what was considered to be a pretty good season offshore.
Inside Magdalena Bay, fishing has continued to heat up and we are expecting some great action on our trip early in Jan. Snook, grouper, pargo as well as corvina should keep us busy for the three days of fishing we have planned.
We will be taking our first Magdalena Bay mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. There's still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook and other critters, or just the opportunity to see the incredible Mag Bay mangroves, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Water Temperature low- to mid-70s
Air Temperature 62°-71°
Humidity 86%
Wind Calm North at 4 mph
Conditions Haze
Sunrise 7:05 AM MST
Sunset 5:44 PM MST
Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10
YELLOWTAIL - Seemed to have gone deeper in the water column as the water
temperatures begin to recede.
CORVINA - A few better quality fish near the power plant as well as the pier early morning and late afternoon until dusk.
SNOOK - The size spread this week went from a few pounds to one that weighed
in at 15-pounds
HALIBUT - No one targeted them this week, but I am sure they are still around.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools strung out all the way to the entrada. |
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Subject: Winding Up 2002
IN GENERAL: I am back in California and the 2002 Flyrod Marlin 101 Series is
history. The weather was about the best we have ever had with calm seas and light breezes until Wed. (12/11), final day. Plenty of dorado, wahoo and yellowfin tuna, but the marlin fishing was slow at best with only one or two a day showing during the first five days. Finally, on the last afternoon, we found enough to make the trip interesting with 10 events in rapid succession beginning at noon. Feeders and tailers contributed to the excitement. We had six shots, four takes and hooked two. We all hated to begin the slide back to the anchorage and ended up not getting back until well after dark.
Inside Magdalena Bay, the fishing continued to produce good catches of corvina, grouper and a few snook.
We will be taking our first Magdalena Bay mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. There's still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook and other critters, or just the opportunity to see the incredible Mag Bay mangroves, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Water Temperature low- to mid-70s
Air Temperature 60°-75°
Humidity 88%
Wind Calm
Conditions Scattered clouds
Sunrise 7:02 AM MST
Sunset 5:42 PM MST
Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10
YELLOWTAIL - A few around the entrada, but not biting very well.
CORVINA - Very consistent throughout the bay. Use a chartreuse Clouser on
almost any sandy bottom.
SNOOK - Several fish in the 10 pound class up to the north end of the bay.
HALIBUT - Sand beach straight across from Puerto San Carlos to the west is
holding a few to 10 pounds.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools in the bay. |
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Subject: End of the season
IN GENERAL: (Via Satellite Phone from near the Thetis Bank). We’re at the end of our final Marlin 101 trip for 2002 and we must candidly admit to seeing few fish this time. Doug Mercer, from East Hampton, NY, got an IGFA-legal striped marlin on 20-pound test on Mon. (12/9). All-in-all, we raised four marlin, saw lots of birds and bait and lots of dorado, tuna and wahoo, but the billfish have been few. The weather has been very, very nice with calm seas.
Inside Magdalena Bay, our panga skipper Enrique reports corvina, pompano and lots of spotted sea bass in the mangroves with yellowtail and dorado in the entrada. Just outside there were lots of dorado, but they had trouble getting them to bite. The weather has been beautiful, the sea is like glass, he says.
We will be taking our first Magdalena Bay mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. There’s still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook and other critters, or just the opportunity to see the incredible Mag Bay mangroves, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Water Temperature low- to mid-70s
Air Temperature 60°-75°
Humidity 93%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear.
Sunrise 6:56 AM MST
Sunset 5:40 PM MST
First Quarter Dec. 11 Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New
YELLOWTAIL – Rumors have some at the entrada.
CORVINA - Very consistent throughout the bay. Use a chartreuse Clouser on almost any sandy bottom.
SNOOK - Find the right spot and the action can be memorable.
HALIBUT - Sand beach straight across from Puerto San Carlos to the west is
holding a few to 10 pounds.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools in the bay. |
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Subject: Marlin Dead Ahead
IN GENERAL: (Via Satellite Phone from near the Thetis Bank). We’re on our second day of the final Marlin 101 trip of the 2002 season. The weather is beautiful, sea is flat and there’s little wind to speak of. Yesterday (12/6) we ran all day heading for the fishing grounds. We saw a great deal of sea life as the annual whale migration has begun in earnest; we had lots of dorado and raised one marlin. We are currently heading for the Thetis Bank and tomorrow will be our first full day of fishing. We should have a better report on Wed.
Inside Magdalena Bay they’re experiencing the lowest tide of the year. Weather is beautiful and warm. Because of the abnormally low tide, clamming is spectacular! On the other hand, few boats and pangas are fishing. Those that are going out are nailing
pompano, corvina and grouper up near Devil’s Curve.
I will be going down for our first mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. There’s still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook as well as other critters, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Water Temperature 72°-79°
Air Temperature 60°-75°
Humidity 93%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear.
Sunrise 6:56 AM MST
Sunset 5:40 PM MST
First Quarter Dec. 11 Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New
YELLOWTAIL – No reports.
CORVINA - Very consistent throughout the bay. Use a chartreuse Clouser on almost any sandy bottom.
SNOOK - Find the right spot and the action can be memorable.
HALIBUT - Sand beach straight across from Puerto San Carlos to the west is
holding a few to 10 pounds.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools in the bay. |
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Subject: It Gets Tougher
IN GENERAL: Reports were sketchy this week. Outside the pinnacles dorado and
tuna were found feeding on schools of sardines with few marlin mixed in. Above the Thetis a few miles there was a few marlin found, but not exactly a bonanza. I will begin the final 2002 Flyrod Marlin 101 trip tomorrow (12/5) and will be calling in updates from the boat, so stay tuned. Inshore up in the mangroves the fly-rodders put the hurt on snook to 20 pounds using a Greenie (see the recipe at) http://www.bajafly.com/images/greenie.jpg Also, pompano, corvina and grouper up near Devil’s Curve.
I will be going down for our first mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. If you want to join me for a shot at the snook as well as other critters, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Water Temperature 72°-79°
Air Temperature 60°-75°
Humidity 93%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear.
Sunrise 6:56 AM MST
Sunset 5:40 PM MST
New Dec. 4 First Quarter Dec. 11 Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New
YELLOWTAIL - Not much action this week because of strong currents
CORVINA - Very consistent throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Find the right spot and the action can be memorable.
HALIBUT - Sand beach straight across from Puerto San Carlos to the west is holding a few to 10 pounds.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools in the bay. |
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Subject: Marlin Still Chomping
IN GENERAL: Both zones are producing good catches offshore. Up toward the
Thetis Bank, look for the bird schools crashing on the sardines. Not only
are the marlin there, but also the dorado and wahoo are mixed in. They’re
also down toward Punta Tasco down toward the Potato Bank or outside the
Pinnacle.
We are down to the wire and still have two rods available on the Dec. 5-13
Marlin 101 trip. You still have time to make it and I am sure it will be
worth your while. This will be the last week we can offer our clients a
chance to get in on the big bite of 2002. Give Yvonne a call at 800 919
2252. For more information visit us at
http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
Still some quality yellowtail down deep at the entrada. Up in the esteros
(estuaries), snook, pargo and corvina provided good action.
I will be going down for our first mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. If you
want to join me for a shot at the snook as well as other critters, call
Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Water Temperature 72-79
Air Temperature 69°-75
Humidity 79%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear.
Sunrise 6:53 AM MST
Sunset 5:39 PM MST
New Dec 4 First Quarter Dec 11 Full Dec 19 Dec 26 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Bigger fish at entrada, still some smaller ones in Santa Maria
Bay.
CORVINA - Pretty consistent throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Good action up toward Lopez Mateos.
HALIBUT - Almost any sand bottom will work.
SIERRA - Schools of these toothy critters can be found from Puerto San
Carlos to the entrada.
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Subject: Good Fishing, Good Turkey
IN GENERAL: There is a huge concentration of bait that has attracted a smorgasbord of sea life including billfish, dorado, wahoo, and tuna. Back closer to the entrada, the dorado can be found chasing bait schools. Out a little further on a 240-degree heading, the wahoo can be found hanging out around the shark buoys.
We are down to the wire and still have two rods available on the Dec. 5-13 Marlin 101 trip. Snooze you lose. This will be the last week we can offer our clients a chance to get in on the big bite of 2002. Give Yvonne a call at 800 919 2252. For more information visit us at http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
Still some quality yellowtail down deep at the entrada. Up in the esteros (estuaries),
snook, pargo and corvina provided good action.
I will be going down for our first mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. If you want to join me for a shot at the snook as well as other critters, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Water Temperature 72-79
Air Temperature 66°-75
Humidity 79%
Wind Calm
Conditions Haze.
Sunrise 6:51 AM MST
Sunset 5:40 PM MST
Last Quarter Nov 27 New Dec 4 First Quarter Dec 11 Full Dec 19 Dec 26 Last
Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Best quality fish at the entrada, smaller guys at Punta Hughes.
CORVINA - You can find them at the pier, bridge at the entrance to town and up in the esteros.
SNOOK - Devil's Curve and Mario's Spot continued to provide the best action.
HALIBUT - It's all quite simple: Got Chartreuse Clousers get Halibut.
SIERRA - Schools of these toothy critters can be found from Puerto San Carlos
to the entrada.
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Subject: Marlin Sizzle
IN GENERAL: This week the zone moved further to the North near and around the Thetis Bank. Striped marlin continued to bite with a vengeance with most boats reporting releases in the double digits. Add to that the continued showing of dorado, tuna and wahoo and you come up with some tired anglers at the end of the day.
It is seldom that we can offer a last minute opportunity for our clients to experience the extraordinary fishery of Magdalena Bay. We still have two rods available on the Dec. 5-13 trip. Don't miss out. Give Yvonne a call at 800 919 2252. For more information visit us at http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
Finally, there are some quality yellowtail at the entrada, with several fish caught in the 20 pound class. This is deep water stuff and you need to use a shooting head together with a heavy fly like a Baja Deep Diver. http://www.bajafly.com/baja_deepdiver.htm Up in the mangroves, the currents were strong and made fishing tough. Several snook up to 10 pounds, a few snapper and corvina was the best single day’s catch this week.
I will be going down for our first mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7. If you want to join me for a shot at the snook as well as other critters, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 60° F - 80 °F
Humidity 86%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear.
Sunrise 6:46 AM MST
Sunset 5:41 PM MST
Last Quarter Nov 27 New Dec 4 First Quarter Dec 11 Full Dec 19
YELLOWTAIL - Best quality fish at the entrada, smaller guys at Punta Hughes.
CORVINA - Good throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Devil's Curve and Mario's Spot produced the best action in spite of the strong currents.
HALIBUT - Got Chartreuse Clousers get Halibut.
SIERRA - A few schools are being seen near the entrada. |
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Subject: Best Ever for Marlin
IN GENERAL: So far, this has been one of our better years in terms of marlin raised. In our first two trips we averaged over 20 events a day hooking 5/6 fish a day. Additionally, dorado, tuna, and wahoo have been found in mixed in with the marlin.
It is seldom that we can offer a last minute opportunity for our clients to experience this extraordinary fishery of Magdalena Bay. We have two rods available on the Dec. 5-13 trip. Don't miss out. Give Yvonne a call at 800 919 2252. For more information visit us at http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
Inshore, dorado are still thick from Punta Tasco to the Thetis Bank. Wahoo continue to show up in the pattern frequently. This is the best wahoo year in recent memory. Up in the mangroves, corvina led the way with a strong showing of both snook and leopard grouper.
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 78° F - 69 °F
Humidity 76%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear.
Sunrise 6:43 AM MST
Sunset 5:42 PM MST
Full Nov 19 Last Quarter 27 New Dec 4 First Quarter Dec 11
YELLOWTAIL - Punta Hughes is producing some great results for smaller fish.
CORVINA - Mostly the smaller variety.
SNOOK - Several areas produced some good catches including Devil's Curve.
HALIBUT - Plenty at almost any of the sandy beaches or shallows in the mangroves.
SIERRA - Strung out from Puerto San Carlos to the entrada under the bird schools.
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Subject: Nothing but Marlin
IN GENERAL: Joseph Blubaugh, Salem Ore.; Jim Gill, West Palm Beach, Fla.; and Nick Smith, Lake Park, Fla. finished up their Flyrod Marlin 101 trip on Sun. (11/10).
So far, this has been one of our better years in terms of marlin raised. Seldom can we offer a last minute opportunity for our clients to experience the extraordinary striped marlin of Magdalena Bay. We have two rods available on the Dec. 5-13 trip. Don't miss out. Give Yvonne a call at 800 919 2252. For more information visit us at http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
A front came through on Sat. (11/9) afternoon produced rough seas and strong wind. By Tues. (11/12) the Pacific had settled back down and the excellent fishing resumed without missing a beat.
Inshore, The dorado are just outside the entrada . . . some very large! Also off the entrada are some very large, very aggressive wahoo. Inside, they are getting pompano, sierra, and the usual corvina, halibut and spotted bay bass with snook inside the mangroves.
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 85° F - 60 °F
Humidity 86%
Wind NNE at 2 mph
Conditions Clear.
Sunrise 6:41 AM MST
Sunset 5:43 PM MST
Full Nov 19 Last Quarter 27 New Dec 4 First Quarter Dec 11
YELLOWTAIL - Punta Hughes is producing some great results for smaller fish.
CORVINA - A consistent bite for the smaller ones.
SNOOK - Several areas produced some good catches including Devil's Curve.
HALIBUT - Small, but plenty around.
SIERRA - Strung out from Puerto San Carlos to the entrada under the bird schools.
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Subject: Marlin Mania
IN GENERAL: Here’s the latest Marlin 101 report card – Flocks of diving birds are everywhere. We’re seeing spectacular green flashes as the fish have moved outside to the Southwest from Tosca. This area is as good, if not better than where they fished the first couple of days.
Our guests had 31 “events” Thurs. (11/7) (an event is when the fish is enticed into following the teasers), when they hooked 12 and caught 4. Yesterday they had 22 events, hooked 7 and caught 3. Total for the trip: 89 events, 20 hooked and 12 caught by the 3 anglers. They were fly-fishing I.G.F.A. 20# test. Anglers are Joseph Blubaugh, Salem Ore.; Jim Gill, West Palm Beach, Fla.; and Nick Smith, Lake Park, Fla.
Weather has been very nice up until Fri., with some large swells late afternoon.
Inshore, weather is reported as very calm and warm. The dorado are just outside the
entrada . . . some very large! Also off the entrada are some very large, very aggressive wahoo. Inside, they are getting pompano, sierra, and the usual corvina, halibut and spotted bay bass with snook inside the mangroves.
We have had several last minute cancellations for upcoming Marlin 101 trips. If you want to get in on the action, give Yvonne a call at 800 919 2252. We have space available on the Nov. 11-19 and Dec. 5-13 trips. Visit us at http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 78° F - 62 °F
Humidity 77%
Very light breezes
Conditions Fair and excellent.
Sunrise 7:29 AM MDT
Sunset 6:54 PM MDT
New Nov 11 First Quarter Full Nov 19
YELLOWTAIL – Anything is possible at the entrada (entrance) right now, but you’re probably better off targeting dorado.
CORVINA - A consistent bite for the smaller ones.
SNOOK – Getting better every day on this tide cycle.
HALIBUT – Small, but plenty around.
SIERRA – Keep your eyes peeled for working birds. They’ll take a popper early in the a.m.
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Subject: Marlin Keep Rolling Along
IN GENERAL: Nick Smith, Lake Park, Fla. and friends, Jim Gill and Joseph Blubaugh began their Marlin 101 trip yesterday morning when they departed our overnight anchorage headed for Tosco, below Pinnacle Rock. They arrived at noon and raised 17 fish, got 3 to grab a fly, landed 1 and lost 2. It was beautiful weather in the morning, a little windy in the afternoon. It was a great way to start the trip.
Little to report inshore and in the mangroves. The high tide has given the snook plenty of room to hide in the mangroves. We should have a better, more current fix on things by Sat. It has been warm, with no wind until after 4 or 5 in the afternoon.
We have had several last minute cancellations for upcoming Marlin 101 trips. If you want to get in on the action, give Yvonne a call at 800 919 2252. We have space available on the Nov. 11-19 and Dec. 5-13 trips. Visit us at http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 78° F - 62 °F
Humidity 77%
Very light breezes
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Sunrise 7:29 AM MDT
Sunset 6:54 PM MDT
New Nov 11 First Quarter Full Nov 19
YELLOWTAIL - Not a preferred target right now with all the action just outside the entrada.
CORVINA - A consistent bite for the smaller ones.
SNOOK - It should get better in the next few weeks when we’re out of this high tide cycle.
HALIBUT – Small, but plenty around.
SIERRA – Let us know if you find any.
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Subject: Marlin 101 Begins
IN GENERAL: Today begins our first Flyrod Marlin 101 trip of 2002 and after what I saw last week I can't wait to get out there. Conditions seem almost perfect with several areas producing great action. The added bonus is the large number of dorado, tuna, and wahoo that also seem to be in the area.
We have had several last minute cancellations and if you want to get in on the action give Yvonne a call at 800 919 2252. We have space available on the Nov. 11-19 and Dec. 5-13 trips. Visit us at http://www.bajafly.com/mag_bluewater.htm
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 78° F - 62 °F
Humidity 77%
Wind Strong and cold
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Sunrise 7:29 AM MDT
Sunset 6:54 PM MDT
Oct 29 Last Quarter Nov 4 New Nov 11 First Quarter Full Nov 19
YELLOWTAIL - Not a preferred target right now with all the action just outside the entrada.
CORVINA - A consistent bite for the smaller ones.
SNOOK - Not a bad whack and it should get better in the next few weeks.
HALIBUT – Small, but plenty around.
SIERRA - Still among the missing.
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Subject: It is looking good
IN GENERAL: Our "go-around" trip, bringing an offshore cruiser from La Paz all the way down the Sea of Cortez to Cabo San Lucas, then turning right and coming up the Pacific side to Magdalena Bay in preparation for our annual Marlin 101 series beginning next Fri., is history. It was a great adventure. The group from Montana got to see a lot of Baja from a new perspective. We anchored each night at a different anchorage and fished into the night and then all day as we made our way to Magdalena Bay. They caught everything from marlin to trumpet fish – more than 20 different species by my count. Then, to top it off, they had the opportunity to snorkel and photograph a couple of dorado we brought to the boat. All-in-all it was a memorable experience for all of us.
Now on to the important stuff. With many rumors indicating everything from wide open to terrible fishing off of Magdalena, I was anxious to see what the conditions were for myself. What I found was fishing that lives up to the Magdalena Bay reputation. We arrived at our first spot below Tosca at 11:30 and by 2:30 had caught a dozen dorado, three wahoo and had two marlin strikes. Continuing up the line toward the entrada, we found our first bird flock with large schools of sardines being chased by marlin and tuna in less than a half-hour. Later, on the way in, I spoke with Punky Langston, a fellow Tuna Club Member who was taking his boat the Double Hookup home from La Paz. He hooked 12 marlin and landed seven in an entirely different area than we had been fishing. Suffice to say I imagine this may be one of those Mag Bay years that has made it famous.
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 81° F - 62 °F
Humidity 83%
Wind calm with some wind in the afternoon
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Sunrise 7:28 AM MDT
Sunset 6:56 PM MDT
Oct 21 Full Oct 29 Last Quarter Nov 4 New Nov 11 First Quarter Full Nov 19
YELLOWTAIL - Saw a few boats fishing for them as we came in, but no hookups.
CORVINA - Pretty much throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Several of the smaller esteros including Mario's Spot and Los Barriles produced a few smaller ones and one 20-pound toad.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches always the best.
SIERRA - We couldn't find any at Belchers or anywhere else as we traveled up
to San Carlos.
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Subject: Around the Horn
IN GENERAL: We are in the midst of our “go-around” trip, bringing an offshore cruiser from LaPaz all the way down the Sea of Cortez to Cabo San Lucas, then turning right and coming up the Pacific side to Magdalena Bay in preparation for our annual Marlin 101 series beginning next month.
We departed LaPaz last Wed. and almost immediately began seeing (and catching!) fish. We’ve had calm seas and good traveling weather. So far, we have caught striped marlin, sailfish, wahoo and tuna during the day. Fishing at dusk on the anchorages has been excellent with our flyrods accounting for pargo, cabrillo, pompano, jacks and roosters.
Reports from yachts already at Mag Bay are that at lots of marlin have been sighted from the Double 23 all the way down to the Potato Bank. The Double 23 is above the Thetis Bank.
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 80° F - 69 °F
Humidity 79%
Wind Calm with some wind in the afternoon
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:24 AM MDT
Sunset 7:03 PM MDT
Oct 21 Full Oct 29 Last Quarter Nov 4 New Nov 11 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL – We’ve heard reports of a good bite deep at the entrada (entrance), but no first-hand knowledge.
CORVINA - A few smaller fish spread out throughout the bay. Pier at San Carlos and the bridge are your best bet.
SNOOK - Bite continued this week with fair catches at Devil's Curve.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches always the best.
SIERRA – Probably not a good choice. No one we know of targeted them this week.
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Subject: Marlin on the Fly
IN GENERAL: I can’t believe it’s time, but we are on our way to Magdalena Bay on the go-around trip. From all the reports, we should find the bigger tuna between Las Arenas and Las Frailes and the blues just around the corner from Cabo. Should be interesting, since we will be going right through the Bisbee Tournament fleet on our second or third day. Reports about the offshore at Magdalena Bay continue to be encouraging and I will probably run all night to get there. Most of the marlin reported are closer to Cabo San Lazaro than on the Thetis. Still, the dorado thing going on at the entrada as well. Up in the esteros the snook continued to bite with a few caught in the 10-pound range.
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 80° F - 69 °F
Humidity 79%
Wind Calm with some wind in the afternoon
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:24 AM MDT
Sunset 7:03 PM MDT
Oct 21 Full Oct 29 Last Quarter Nov 4 New Nov 11 First Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Everyone was busy with the dorado bite.
CORVINA - A few smaller fish spread out throughout the bay. Pier at San Carlos and the bridge are your best bet.
SNOOK - Bite continued this week with fair catches at Devil's Curve.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches the best
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Subject: Steady as She Goes
IN GENERAL: 285 degrees 25 to 35 miles there has been a fair show of billfish with a few dorado mixed in. Locals report good fishing at Thetis with a variety of fish making the scene including marlin, dorado, tuna and wahoo. Back inside the bay, action seemed fairly limited to a few corvina and snapper.
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 82° F - 66 °F
Humidity 93%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:21 AM MDT
Sunset 7:08 PM MDT
Oct 13 First Quarter Oct 21 Full Oct 29 Last Quarter Nov 4 New
YELLOWTAIL - Between the entrada and the entrance to Santa Maria Bay a few were found under the birds.
CORVINA - A few smaller fish spread out throughout the bay. Pier at San Carlos and the bridge are your best bet.
SNOOK - Took the week off.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches the best
SIERRA - Pretty quiet.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Thetis Bank is Turning On
IN GENERAL: The reports offshore continue to be upbeat with marlin, dorado and tuna being found 210 -230 degrees 15 to 30 miles out the entrada. Up on the Thetis Bank, the locals are seeing marlin, dorado, tuna and a few wahoo.
Water Temperature 72 – 79
Temperature 77° F
Humidity 88%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:19 AM MDT
Sunset 7:12 PM MDT
New Oct 6 Oct 13 First Quarter Oct 21 Full Oct 29 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - A few schools seen chasing bait outside the entrada.
CORVINA - Mostly smaller fish.
SNOOK - A few found near Devil’s Curve.
HALIBUT - With the action slowing down this week, the halibut were a godsend.
SIERRA - Belchers produced fair catches under the bird schools.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Falling into October
IN GENERAL: The water has warmed up on the Thetis and a few of the local pangas reported a variety of fish spotted near the bank including marlin, tuna, dorado, wahoo and yellowtail. Some of the yachts traveling down the coast are reporting only fair fishing above the bank with a strong temperature break above the Thetis. Strong tides inside the bay slowed fishing down this week.
Water Temperature 72 - 79
Temperature 77° F
Humidity 87%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 6:18 AM MDT
Sunset 6:16 PM MDT
New Oct 6 Oct 13 First Quarter Oct 21 Full Oct 29 Last Quarter
YELLOWTAIL - Everything is near the bottom.
CORVINA - A few smaller fish in the usual places.
SNOOK - Pretty quiet.
HALIBUT - With the action slowing down this week the halibut were a godsend.
SIERRA - Slow going.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Some Secret Snook
IN GENERAL: This is the season when Southern California-based sport fishers begin their annual fall trek down the coast of Baja headed for Cabo San Lucas. Reports have begun to filter in of some warm water above the Thetis Bank holding dorado, wahoo and tuna. The locals at Magdalena Bay are seeing a few marlin closer to the entrada on a 220-230 degree heading 20 to 30 miles out. One report indicated a pretty good show right on the Thetis. Back at the entrada, a few yellows were caught down deep and down at Boca Flor de Malva in Alemejas Bay there was a pretty good whack on some snook to 20+ pounds.
Water Temperature 67 - 84
Temperature 90° F-70° F
Humidity 85%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:21 AM MDT
Sunset 7:25 PM MDT
Last Quarter Sep 29 New Oct 6 Oct 13 First Quarter Oct 21 Full
YELLOWTAIL - A few fish at the entrada.
CORVINA - Try the bridge at the entrance to Puerto San Carlos.
SNOOK - Down at the south end of Alemejas at the boca was the place to be.
HALIBUT - Bored? Try an olive or chartreuse Clouser retrieved slowly right along the bottom.
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools out in the bay.
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Subject: No Hurricanes Here
Temperature 85° F - 72° F
Humidity 91%
Wind Calm
Visibility Clear
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:19 AM MDT
Sunset 7:32 PM MDT
Moon Phase Full Last Quarter Sep 29 New Oct 6 Oct 13 First Quarter Oct 21 Full
IN GENERAL: As the Southern California sport fishers begin their annual fall trek down the coast of Baja, reports begin to filter in of some very warm water above the Thetis Bank holding wahoo and tuna. A few marlin are being seen closer to the entrada on a 220 - 230 degree heading 20 to 30 miles out.
Water Temperature 67 - 84
YELLOWTAIL - A few fish at the entrance of Santa Maria Bay.
CORVINA - Mostly smaller fish throughout the bay.
SNOOK - With the poor weather it was slim pickings most of the week.
HALIBUT - Most of the fish are less than five pounds
SIERRA - Look for the bird schools out in the bay.
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Subject: Sunshine After the Storm
IN GENERAL: Iselle came rolling up the West Coast and brought with it some high seas and 40 knots of wind. Private boaters and the tuna seiners were
all hiding out in any protected anchorage they could find. By yesterday (9/20) afternoon, the winds had dissipated and everyone was getting ready to
head back out this morning.
Temperature 85° F - 72° F
Humidity 91%
Wind Calm
Visibility Clear
Conditions Clear
Sunrise 7:19 AM MDT
Sunset 7:32 PM MDT
Moon Phases Full Moon 21 Last Quarter 29 New Oct. 6 1st Quarter Oct. 13
Water Temperature 67 - 78
YELLOWTAIL - Most of the fish are hanging close to the bottom.
CORVINA - The West Side of the bridge was pretty good this week.
SNOOK - With the poor weather it was slim pickings most of the week.
HALIBUT - Most of the fish are less than five pounds
SIERRA - Under the bird schools near Punta Belcher the best bet. The private
boats anchored there waiting out the storm were catching a few.
Catch of the Week Photo:
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Subject: Bumpy But Improving
IN GENERAL: Offshore temperatures continue to creep up and some of the exotics are beginning to show up for the fall: dorado 15-20 miles outside the entrada, tuna a bit further out and a few marlin mixed in as well. Up in the esteros, the action has begun to pick up as well. There are snook up toward Devil’s Curve, corvina at the bridge and near the pier. A few quality leopard grouper reported at Mario’s Spot.
Temperature 82° F - 77° F
Humidity 98%
Wind Calm
Visibility Clear
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Sunrise 7:18 AM MDT
Sunset 7:35 PM MDT
Moon Phase Full Moon on the 21st
Water Temperature 67 - 78
YELLOWTAIL - A few firecrackers (small fish) down deep near the entrada.
CORVINA - Pier and bridge provided the best action earlier in the week.
SNOOK - Main channel before you get to Devils Curve on the west side yielded
several fish to 10 pounds.
HALIBUT - Most of the fish are less than five pounds
SIERRA - A few spread out throughout the bay.
Catch of the Week Photo:
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Subject: A Swell September
IN GENERAL: Windy conditions in the afternoon and with few boats fishing up in the esteros it is difficult to assess the conditions. We have several groups fishing this week and should have a clearer picture by mid-week.
Temperature 74° F / 24° C
Humidity 80%
Dew Point 68° F / 20° C
Wind Calm
Pressure 29.80 in / 1009 hPa
Conditions Clear
Visibility 3 miles / 5 kilometers
Yesterday's Maximum 101° F / 38° C
Yesterday's Minimum 73° F / 23° C
Water Temperature 67 - 78
YELLOWTAIL - A few firecrackers and that's about it.
CORVINA - A few smaller ones spread out the in esteros.
SNOOK - Deeper holes up near Devil's Curve are producing a few.
HALIBUT - Any sandy beach that doesn't have any nets will probably yield a
few.
SIERRA - A few spread out throughout the bay.
Catch of the Week Photo:
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Subject: A Close Call This Week
IN GENERAL: With the hurricane moving up the coast, everyone is staying a little closer to home.
AIR & SEA: Hot and windy.
Air Temperature 69 - 83
Water Temperature 67 - 76
YELLOWTAIL - A few firecrackers and that's it.
CORVINA - A few smaller ones spread out the in esteros.
SNOOK - Deeper holes up near Devil's Curve are producing a few.
HALIBUT - Any sandy beach that doesn't have any nets will probably yield a few.
SIERRA - Supposedly, the gill-netters are catching 300-500 kilos a night on the east side of the bay. Whoops! There goes another fishery down the tubes!
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Subject: All is Well
IN GENERAL: Light pressure this week up in the esteros with only a few
trips. The average catch was a couple of snook to 10 pounds, pargo, grouper
and a few small corvina. Offshore, the dorado seemed to have taken up
residence for the summer and the shark fisherman have been seeing a few
marlin. This is basically on a heading of 210-240, 16-18 miles out from the
entrada.
AIR & SEA: Hot and windy.
Air Temperature 69 - 83
Water Temperature 69 - 76
YELLOWTAIL - A few firecrackers and that’s it.
CORVINA - A few smaller ones spread out the in esteros.
SNOOK - Deeper holes up near Devil’s Curve are producing a few.
HALIBUT - Any sandy beach that doesn't have any nets will probably yield a
few.
SIERRA - Supposedly, the gill-netters are catching 300-500 kilos a night on
the east side of the bay. Whoops! There goes another fishery down the
tubes!
Catch of the Week Photo:
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 2:11 pm: | |
Subject: Hot and Hot
IN GENERAL: The good news is the Thetis Bank is holding a few yellows, the bad news is the water is off-color and there isn't anything else going on there. Back down the hill a little, say 210-230° degrees, 18-22 miles, there are a few tuna and marlin being seen. Back inside of that heading 13-18 miles there are reports of a fair showing of dorado. Up in the esteros we had clients that caught four snook, corvina, a couple of grouper and one pargo. Even though one of the snook was in the 15-pound class, they opted to head out to the entrada the next day. There they found a couple firecracker yellowtail and small grouper and that was it. Near the rocks the spotted bay bass action was almost non-stop.
AIR & SEA: Hot with little wind.
Air Temperature 69 - 80
Water Temperature 69 - 76
YELLOWTAIL - Close to the bottom and smaller fish says it all.
CORVINA - A few smaller ones at the Power Plant, bridge and near the pier.
SNOOK - Deeper holes along the main channel will be your best bet.
HALIBUT - Any sandy beach that doesn’t have any nets will probably yield a few.
SIERRA - Slow, but Punta Belcher is the best bet.
Catch of the Week Photo:
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Subject: Three Good Reports
IN GENERAL: Wow! Three good reports in a row. Out in the Pacific, the stripers, dorado and tuna are beginning to put on a good show and according to Brian Freitag, of Mag Bay Tours, the white seabass are biting out in front of Santa Maria Bay. Back in the esteros, Enrique Soto reports a continued up-tick in the fishing for all species in a number of different spots. One of the better ones is Devil’s Curve with some better quality snook in the mid-teens being caught on Baja Deep Divers in chartreuse.
AIR & SEA: Sunny and hot with light afternoon breezes.
Air Temperature 70 - 80
Water Temperature 69 - 82
YELLOWTAIL - You are going to get down in the water column so use a Baja Deep Diver and 300 grain shooting head.
CORVINA - Not very big but aggressive on a Clouser either chartreuse or olive.
SNOOK - Look for the deep holes along the main channels and fish the edges, letting your fly sweep out into the channel.
HALIBUT - Too much other stuff going on, but there are plenty of smaller ones near the sandy beach across from San Carlos. Try a slowly retrieved chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Pretty slim pickings.
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Subject: Summer Starts to Sizzle
IN GENERAL: Enrique Soto reported good action in several areas inside the bay that included snook, leopard grouper, corvina, pompano, and spotted bay bass. The good news was the bite was spread out and not just in one spot. Maybe things are beginning to turn on. On the outside on a 210 heading 23 to 28 miles out there have been reports of dorado and the first of the marlin are moving into the area.
AIR & SEA: Sunny and hot with light afternoon breezes.
Air Temperature 69 - 82
Water Temperature 69 - 82
YELLOWTAIL - Everything is down deep so use Baja Deep Diver and 300 grain
shooting head.
CORVINA - A fast two handed retrieve with small Clousers yielding good
results.
SNOOK - Look for the deep holes along the main channels and fish deep in the
water column.
HALIBUT - Plenty of smaller ones near the sandy beach across from San Carlos. Try a slowly retrieved chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - A few inside Santa Margarita Island.
Catch of the Week Photo:
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Subject: Good News Travels Fast
IN GENERAL: Talked to Enrique Soto and he reported the best single day’s catch in quite a while. It included snook, leopard grouper, corvina, pompano, and spotted bay bass. Even better, the catches were spread out and not in just one area. On the outside on a 210 heading 23 to 28 miles out there was a good showing of dorado and the first reports of marlin moving into the area.
AIR & SEA: Sunny and hot with light afternoon breezes.
Air Temperature 69 - 82
Water Temperature 69 - 82
YELLOWTAIL - The entrance to either bay is the best bet.
CORVINA - A fair showing in several different areas.
SNOOK - Began to pick up this week, we will see if it continues.
HALIBUT - Plenty of smaller ones near the sandy beach across from San Carlos.
SIERRA - A few inside of Santa Margarita Island.
Catch of the Week Photo:
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 1:36 pm: | |
Subject: Gillnets are Killing the Resource
IN GENERAL: The fishing inside the bay can only be described as tough. I guess
it shouldn't surprise anyone since almost any of the stock spots you go to
have fences of gillnets. And the sardina reduction fleet is working around
the clock to catch every last sardine. Whatever gets through all the
gillnets won't have anything to eat anyway. This could be one of the most
pristine and productive bays in Baja if the Mexican government would wake up
and smell the coffee.
AIR & SEA: Sunny and hot with light afternoon breezes
Air Temperature 69 - 82
Water Temperature 69 - 82
YELLOWTAIL - The entrance to either bay the best bet.
CORVINA - Slim pickings, a few at Devil’s Curve.
SNOOK – Slow.
HALIBUT - Plenty of smaller ones near the sandy beach across from San
Carlos.
SIERRA - No one I am aware of fished for them.
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Subject: It's Heating Up
IN GENERAL: Up in the esteros the leopard grouper put on a pretty good show
with several in the mid-teens. Later in the afternoon the halibut rounded
out the day at the sandy beach directly across from the pier.
AIR & SEA: Sunny and hot with light afternoon breezes
Air Temperature 69 - 82
Water Temperature 69 - 82
YELLOWTAIL - The entrance to either bay the best bet.
CORVINA - Try the bridge or Power Plant.
SNOOK - Devil's Curve and Mario's Spot both have a few to 10 pounds
HALIBUT - Plenty of smaller ones near the sandy beach across from San
Carlos.
SIERRA - No one fished for them, that I am aware of.
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Subject: Hurricanes Blow By
IN GENERAL: On the outside, the seas were heavy with some 12 to 15 foot swells reported from the two hurricanes that passed below Cabo this week. Down below Tasco to above the entrada some 83-degree water was found. Tuna seiners were working the area wrapping large schools of yellowfin tuna to 40 pounds. The entrance to Santa Maria bay produced some yellowtail under the flocks of birds. Inside the bay, there’s still good halibut fishing near the any sandy beach. Up in the esteros, there has been a steady pick on corvina, grouper and a few snook to 10 pounds.
AIR & SEA: Partly cloudy with some breeze in the afternoon
Air Temperature 69 - 82
Water Temperature 69 - 82
YELLOWTAIL - Santa Maria Bay was the best bet this week.
CORVINA - Fair catches through out the bay.
SNOOK - Devil's Curve and Mario's Spot seem to be the best producers right now.
HALIBUT - Plenty of smaller ones near the sandy beach across from San
Carlos.
SIERRA - Not enough to make the run all the way to Belchers.
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Subject: Nice but not wide open
IN GENERAL: The esteros (estuaries) produced a few leopard grouper, small snook and corvina using a small chartreuse Deep Diver. The best action was centered near Devil’s Curve.
AIR & SEA: Clear skies
Air Temperature 66 - 76
Water Temperature 60 - 74
YELLOWTAIL – Quiet.
CORVINA – Didn’t have to go very far. The bridge at the entrance to town was a good as any.
SNOOK - A few smaller ones to 8-pounds.
HALIBUT - Plenty of smaller ones near the sandy beach across from San Carlos.
SIERRA - Finally a few at Belchers on the current rips.
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Subject: Summer is slowly arriving
IN GENERAL: Warm water starting to fill in and a few reports of dorado and
tuna. Summer is slow getting started
AIR & SEA: Cloudy
Air Temperature 66 - 76
Water Temperature 60 - 74
YELLOWTAIL - Still among the missing.
CORVINA - Both the pier and the bridge produced good action this week.
SNOOK - Devils curve and Mario's Spot holding a few in the mid-teens.
HALIBUT - Most of the sandy beaches have a few.
SIERRA - Finally a few at Belchers on the current rips.
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Subject: Waters are Warming
IN GENERAL: Most of the warmer water is south below Punta Tosca and is
holding some dorado. No one we know of was able to locate any tuna out as
far as 35 miles.
AIR & SEA: Cloudy
Air Temperature 66 - 76
Water Temperature 60 - 74
YELLOWTAIL - Still only bottom fish near the entrada; maybe as the water
warms up they will show.
CORVINA – Power plant and bridge were the best bets this week.
SNOOK - Chartreuse and white is the best color choice and when coupled with
a slow retrieve along the bottom the results can be surprising.
HALIBUT - Most of the sandy beaches have a few.
SIERRA - Still quiet.
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Subject: Suddenly Summer
IN GENERAL: Looks like the offshore temperatures are beginning to warm up
and it should not be long before the dorado show up. Inside the bay,
conditions have continued to improve and the snook have begun to show in
fair numbers in most of the stock spots, Devil's Curve, Los Barriles Estero,
Mario's Spot, etc.
AIR & SEA: Some high clouds with light winds
Air Temperature 66 - 76
Water Temperature 60 - 74
YELLOWTAIL - Usually the guys fishing the bottom at the entrada come up with
a few fish, but so far this year it has been slim.
CORVINA – Devil’s Curve, the bridge, and the pier all produced reasonable
catches this week.
SNOOK - Chartreuse and white is the best color choice and when coupled with
a slow retrieve along the bottom the results can be surprising.
HALIBUT - Most of the sandy beaches have a few.
SIERRA - Still quiet.
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Subject: Finally Summer
IN GENERAL: While late, summer conditions are finally beginning to happen –
at least up in the esteros. A few snook to 15 pounds were caught and
released this week on our greenie deceiver. Also a few leopard grouper,
jacks, and corvina were caught using chartreuse and white Clousers. One boat
traveled 25 miles on a heading of 210 degrees and was rewarded with a
handful of tuna to 50 pounds even though the sea temps were around 65
degrees.
AIR & SEA: Clear sunny skies with little wind
Air Temperature 60 - 72
Water Temperature 60 - 65
YELLOWTAIL - With better weather, expect more activity on the part of the
anglers and for some yellowtail to be found either at the entrada or at
Santa Maria Bay.
CORVINA - Back on track.
SNOOK - Best show in several months.
HALIBUT - Most of the sandy beaches have a few.
SIERRA - Not much going on.
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Subject: A Glint of Sun on the Horizon
IN GENERAL: Warmer weather prevailed this week and the wind did subside. It
seems there are lots of langostina (red crab) everywhere inside the bay and
outside the entrance. Maybe this is what is keeping the fish full and not
very cooperative.
AIR & SEA: Clear sunny skies with little wind
Air Temperature 60 - 72
Water Temperature 60 - 66
YELLOWTAIL - A few smaller fish reported outside the entrance.
CORVINA - A few here and there throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Almejas bay has the warmest water and would be where I would be
looking if I was up there.
HALIBUT - Most of the sandy beaches have a few.
SIERRA - Not much going on.
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Subject: Giant is Beginning to Awaken
IN GENERAL: Thump, grumble, growl . . . like a sleeping giant, we are
starting to hear rumblings that Magdalena Bay may be springing to life. A
rumor here, a good catch there make me believe that things are beginning to
stir. So, I think a trip to Puerto San Carlos is in order next week to find
out for myself. Larry Kenny, Abenaki Publishers (Saltwater Fly Fishing and
American Angler magazines), and maybe my friend Don Sloan will join me in a
quick trip late next week to see what’s up.
AIR & SEA: Still cooler than normal with the wind still being a factor.
Air Temperature 60 - 72
Water Temperature 60 - 66.
YELLOWTAIL - Aha, they are there and coming to the surface on slack tide at
the entrada. Nice sized fish to 20-pounds so the rumor goes.
CORVINA - They are back and biting.
SNOOK - With the warmer water showing up get ready. Almejas Bay is my bet.
HALIBUT – Sure, but I didn't come all this way to catch small halibut.
SIERRA – Let’s focus on the yellowtail.
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Subject: A Cool Beginning to June
IN GENERAL: With cold and windy conditions it has been a tough go. Up in the
esteros the water is cold and little action. Out near the entrada there are
red crabs everywhere and while the yellowtail have been among the missing,
the halibut fishing was pretty good. Further outside the entrada we are
starting to hear sketchy reports of dorado and billfish. Also, a few tuna
are starting to show as well. I don’t think I would run right out there,
however, it sounds encouraging for the summer and fall season.
AIR & SEA: High clouds and some cool winds in the afternoons
Air Temperature 65 - 75
Water Temperature 60 - 66.
YELLOWTAIL - Either the entrada or the entrance to Santa Maria Bay are the
best bets right now.
CORVINA - Try the pier or the bridge at the entrance to town.
SNOOK - Slow, slow slow.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches as usual out near Punta Belcher.
SIERRA - A few outside of Belchers on the current rips.
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Subject: Wind, Tides Hurt Fishing
IN GENERAL: Just when some folks began to arrive, the wind kicked up and
kept everyone close to shore. When they did get out, they did found a few
fish scattered here and there. The strong tides this week may have helped
stir things up as well.
AIR & SEA: High clouds and some wind in the afternoons
Air Temperature 65 - 75
Water Temperature 60 - 66.
YELLOWTAIL - A few fish picked up at the entrada.
CORVINA - Pretty tough this week.
SNOOK - After the wind, one boat found a few just short of Devil's Curve and
a few more at Los Barriles channel.
HALIBUT - Even the halibut quit biting.
SIERRA - A few outside of Belchers on the current rips
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Subject: Getting Better Every Day in Every Way
IN GENERAL: Things are starting to pick up as more and more anglers make the
effort to get to Puerto San Carlos to take advantage of some of the great
fishing in the mangroves. Several of our clients this week scored on snook,
grouper and a few pargo. Mike Bennett arrived from Loreto where the winds
chased him out and is looking forward to two days of exploring the mangroves
with his flyrod in hand.
AIR & SEA: High clouds and some wind in the afternoons
Air Temperature 65 - 75
Water Temperature 60 - 68.
YELLOWTAIL - Just not much going off at the moment.
CORVINA - Pretty common throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Devil's Curve or Mario's Spot are the best bet right now.
HALIBUT - Continues to be the most consistent bite.
SIERRA - Slow this week.
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Subject: Starting to Open Wide
IN GENERAL: Not much action this week few anglers ventured out even though the weather has finally begun to cooperate.
AIR & SEA: High clouds and some wind in the afternoons
Air Temperature 62 - 75
Water Temperature 60 - 68.
YELLOWTAIL - Best bet down deep at the entrada.
CORVINA - A few schools spotted near the pier.
SNOOK - Devil's Curve or Mario's Spot are the best bet right now.
HALIBUT - No record-breakers in size, but good volume at the sand beaches near Magdalena City.
SIERRA - Slow this week.
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Subject: A Little Bit of Everything
IN GENERAL: Mario's Spot and Devil’s Curve produced the best action this
week. Snook, grouper and spotted bay bass were the most aggressive.
AIR & SEA: High clouds and some wind in the afternoons
Air Temperature 62 - 75
Water Temperature 60 - 68.
YELLOWTAIL - Still pretty quiet.
CORVINA - The old standby, the bridge at the entrance to Puerto San Carlo,
producing a few in addition to a few grouper and pargo.
SNOOK - Devil's Curve or Mario's Spot are the best bet right now.
HALIBUT - No record breakers in size, but good volume at the sand beaches
near Magdalena City.
SIERRA - Slow this week.
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 04, 2002 - 12:12 pm: | |
Subject: Not Much Help from the Wind
IN GENERAL: Same old story here – plenty of wind most of the week. Therewas a fair showing of snook up near Devil’s Curve.
AIR & SEA: Clear skies with windy conditions in the afternoon.
Air Temperature 62 - 75
Water Temperature 60 - 68.
YELLOWTAIL - The entrada is the best bet.
CORVINA - A few scattered throughout the bay.
SNOOK – Devil’s Curve produced the best action this week.
HALIBUT - A good fallback if you can't find anything else.
SIERRA - Pretty slow this week.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Slim Pickings
IN GENERAL: Plenty of wind this week kept everyone close to home. From the
plane flying down yesterday I could see it was solid whitecaps from Ensenada
to below Magdalena Bay.
AIR & SEA: Clear skies with windy conditions in the afternoon.
Air Temperature 62 - 76
Water Temperature 60 – 68.
YELLOWTAIL - Pretty sparse this week.
CORVINA - Once in a while a better quality fish shows up.
SNOOK - Look for some of the deeper holes in the smaller esteros.
HALIBUT - Find a sand beach and give it a go.
SIERRA - Watch for the birds and the current rips. Here's a tip: the current
rips are usually easy to spot if you watch for the foam along the edges.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Good Days Dead Ahead
IN GENERAL: Better conditions in the last few days produced a few yellows at
the entrada and the sierra finally returned on the current rips in the bay.
Up in the esteros, it is still time to explore some of the mangrove channels
that are often overlooked. If the stock spots don't produce, go exploring.
AIR & SEA: Clear skies with windy conditions in the afternoon.
Temp 60 - 75
Water Temperatures 60 - 68
YELLOWTAIL - You will need a shooting head to get down where they are
hanging
out.
CORVINA - Still plenty of smaller fish throughout the bay.
SNOOK - Little pressure this week.
HALIBUT - Find a sand beach and give it a go.
SIERRA - Watch for the birds, and the current rips. Here’s a tip: the
current
rips are usually easy to spot if you watch for the foam along the edges.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Great Days Ahead
IN GENERAL: Same story here: cooler, overcast and windy conditions keep even
the most determined fly-fisher close to the beach. Heard a few rumors of
yellowtail at the entrada, but nothing that I could confirm. Up near the
Power Plant there were a few corvina and several smaller snook caught using
a small chartreuse Clouser. I looked at the Satellite Sea Temps provide by
Terrifin and it looks like we can expect the offshore to get active in the
next month or so. There is a warm water current working its way up the west
coast of Baja and is now up as far as Punta Tosca. I would not be surprised
if the
tuna and dorado made an appearance offshore soon.
AIR & SEA: Still overcast, with windy conditions in the afternoon.
Temperature 63° F / 17° C
Humidity 81%
Dewpoint 58° F / 14° C
Wind Calm
Pressure 29.94 in / 1014 hPa
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 3 miles / 5 kilometers
YELLOWTAIL - Maybe a few down deep, but don't hold your breath.
CORVINA - When things get slow, go check out the bridge at the entrance to
Puerto San Carlos.
SNOOK - Warmer water near Power Plant holding a few smaller fish.
HALIBUT - Find a sand beach and give it a go.
SIERRA - A few around the commercial pier.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 12:43 pm: | |
Subject: Cool Weather and Clouds are No Help
IN GENERAL: Explore, explore and then explore some more. Right now the best
game plan is to pick an estero (estuary) and spend some time exploring it at
low tide so that you know where the deeper holes are. Then go back to those
holes and fish on either an incoming or outgoing tide. Fish them like you
were fishing for steelhead, using the current to sweep your fly out toward
the center of the channel. When you get bit, hold on tight and let the
current help hold the fish mid-channel so you have a chance to land the
bigger ones.
AIR & SEA: Still overcast, with windy conditions in the afternoon.
YELLOWTAIL – Scarce, hit or miss for a few down deep at the entrada.
CORVINA – When things get slow, go check out the bridge at the entrance to
Puerto San Carlos.
SNOOK – Check out Devil’s Curve.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser are a good bet. I know
this sounds redundant, but that’s where they are.
SIERRA - A few around the commercial pier.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Baja on the Fly
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - 1:16 pm: | |
Subject: A Mixed Message from Mother Nature
IN GENERAL: Right now the best game plan is to pick an estero (estuary) and
spend some time exploring it at low tide so that you know where the deeper
holes are. Then
go back to those holes and fish on either an incoming or outgoing tide. Fish
them
like you were fishing for steelhead, using the current to sweep your fly out
toward the center of the channel. When you get bit, hold on tight and let
the current help hold the fish mid-channel so you have a chance to land the
bigger ones.
AIR & SEA: Overcast conditions persist here and when the wind picks up in
the
P.M. it is downright chilly.
YELLOWTAIL - A few at the Entrada, but not enough to make the run out there.
CORVINA - I can’t believe how many of you overlook the bridge at the
entrance
to town.
SNOOK - Look for the deep holes and pound them.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser are a good bet. I know
this
sounds redundant, but that’s where they are.
SIERRA - A few around the commercial pier.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: A bit more garlic on the scalops, please
IN GENERAL: The most action this week was the opening of scallop season. With
over 400 permits issued, I don't think the tasty morsels have a chance.
AIR & SEA: Warmer morning and windy afternoons.
YELLOWTAIL - A few at the entrada.
CORVINA - The bridge at the entrance to town is pretty good early mornings.
SNOOK – Devil’s Curve is the best bet for these guys right now.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser are a good bet.
SIERRA - Watch for the birds out in the bay toward the entrada.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Starting to Cook
IN GENERAL: Weather has improved this week and the fishing continues to improve as well.
AIR & SEA: No wind and warmer temps this week.
YELLOWTAIL - A few at the entrada.
CORVINA - Both the pier and bridge coming into town yielded fair catches.
SNOOK – Devil’s Curve is the best bet for these guys right now.
HALIBUT - Sandy beaches with a chartreuse Clouser are a good bet.
SIERRA - Watch for the birds out in the bay toward the entrada.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Magdalena Bay Update
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Wed., March 06, 2002
IN GENERAL: The entrada continues to provide a few medium-sized yellowtail.
Up in the esteros, the corvina, spotted bay bass and pompano have been the
best bet.
I will be attending the Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boat Show in Long
Beach. I'll be in Buenavista Beach Resort Hotel's booth on Thurs. (3/7) and
Hotel Rancho Leonero's booth on Fri. Stop by and checkout some of our new
flies or chat.
AIR & SEA: Sunny skies and 70-59 degrees with some wind in the
afternoon.
YELLOWTAIL - Good action near the entrada.
CORVINA - Up towards Devil’s Curve .
SNOOK - A few smaller fish down in Almejas Bay.
HALIBUT - Try the sand beach directly across from Puerto San Carlos to the
west with an olive or chartreuse Clouser.
SIERRA - Slowed down this week.
Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatchmagbay.htm
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Subject: Marlin, marlin, marlin!
. IN GENERAL: Marlin!, Marlin!, Marlin! That cry was heard loud and frequently on the 6th and final trip of our Flyrod Marlin 101 Series. Our guests this week were John Cole and his wife Charlotte “Acha” Lord from
Reading, Mass., longtime client Michael Uremovich, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and our East Cape guide Jeff DeBrown. All were looking for their first marlin
on the fly and nobody was disappointed.
With multiple shots daily, they were all able to add striped marlin to their personal lifetime species list. Pink Billfish Babies were just what the
marlin wanted as they came charging into the pattern slashing at the hookless teasers. Flat calm weather prevailed for five of the six days with a cold front arriving yesterday (12/11), the final day. However, this did not deter the marlin and we came into the anchorage in the dark once again last night.
Today, we are headed for the pier and dry land after 36 days on the boat I
am ready go home and get an “Yvonne fix.” It is just as well we are not
fishing today because it is much rougher than yesterday and probably will
remain that way for several days. This trip concludes our 2001 series and in
spite of less fish this season than last, it still has all the earmarks of a
success. More on that next week after I return to California. I will send
out a synopsis and the statistics of the entire series. If you are not on
our e-mailing list and would like to receive the report, just e-mail me at
bajafly@usa.net and I will send a copy to you.
Three of our 2002 trips are already sold out and we have scattered
additional bookings for the other three. If you are in any way considering
marlin on a fly, call our office for the latest availability for next year.
AIR & SEA: Cool mornings, warm days and jackets at night. When the winds
blow, it can be a little bumpy, but all-in-all it has to be considered near
perfect. In the mangroves, it's still T-shirts and shorts.
MARLIN - Large concentration of fish from 20 west of the anchorage at Santa
Maria to 20 west of the entrada.
DORADO - A few here and there, but no bonanza.
TUNA - A few schools still up on the Thetis Bank and we saw several larger
schools mixed in with the porpoise yesterday west of the entrada.
YELLOWTAIL - Not many this week
CORVINA – Continues good to very good to downright excellent.
SNOOK – We haven’t heard of any monsters, but lots of 6- to 9-pounders.
HALIBUT – About the same.
SIERRA - A few caught near the entrance to Santa Maria Bay.
My new book, "The No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Magdalena Bay," is now
available and makes a great Holiday gift. Get your First Edition autographed
copy at:
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Catch of the Week Photo:
http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatch.html
Gary Graham, Baja on the Fly, bajafly@usa.net, www.bajafly.com 800-919-2252.
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Subject: Help, We're Surrounded by Marlin
. IN GENERAL - Guests this week are Cynthia and Michael Garrity from Bozeman, Mont.; Dr. Marlene White, Roanoke, Virginia; and the always-present Ray Barker Smith from England.
What a day they had yesterday (11/16)! Moving away from the other marlin boats fishing conventional gear and all alone on a scouting mission, the good ship Mary Lee found lots of yellowfin tuna on the Thetis Bank, then moved to Lazaro where they caught multiples of yellowtail from 5- to 7-pounds, perfect for the flyrod. Next, they traveled 17 miles off the beach to the Double 6’s and found the marlin they’d been looking for - big time! There were fish behind every teaser they put in the water. Everyone had a fish hung at one point or the other, but only Michael Garrity brought one in. It was his first marlin.
They got back to the anchorage at 7 p.m. last night, celebrated with wine and sushi and got ready to head back out this morning.
AIR & SEA: Temperature high 75, low 69. Water is perfect.
MARLIN - Now that we know where the marlin have been hiding, things have brightened up.
DORADO - Seeing some under the bird schools.
TUNA - All along the Thetis Bank.
YELLOWTAIL - Try the area they call Lazaro for firecrackers.
CORVINA - Either the bridge coming into town or try up by the power plant.
SNOOK - Devil’s Curve is a good bet.
HALIBUT - Several caught in the surf near the entrance to the mangroves at Santa Maria Bay.
SIERRA - Great early morning bite at Punta Belcher with a few barracuda and spotted bay bass mixed in as well.
My new book, “The No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Magdalena Bay,” is now available!
Get your First Edition autographed copy at:
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