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| Around 10% of the world's total fish species can be found just within the Great Barrier Reef. |
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| Starfish can re-grow their arms. In fact, a single arm can regenerate a whole body. |
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| Starfish don't have brains. Special cells on their skin gather information about their surroundings |
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| Not all animals with the word fish in their names count as fish. |
| Though their names may suggest otherwise, cuttlefish, starfish, and jellyfish aren’t actually fish. Generally-speaking, fishes must have skulls, gills, and fins. Surprisingly, though, not all fishes have proper spines. |
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| In three decades, the world's oceans will contain more discarded plastic than fish when measured by weight, researchers say. |
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| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| Just how man species of fish are there? |
| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| Even Catfish are finicky |
| Taste Buds ? Catfish have a more refined sense of flavor than humans. Our 10,000 taste buds may seem like a lot, but catfish can have as many as 175,000. This helps them find the exact location of their next meal. |
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| My brother has 2 German Shepherds named Rolex and Timex. You guessed it they are Watch Dogs. |
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From Jan 01, 1999 To Sep 22, 2025
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Nov 19, 2005; 11:12AM - Let The Games Begin
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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With the 2005 Presidential Challenge beginning this morning, most of the boats fishing this week have been in their “Tournament Mode” and keeping quiet about the action and location. Secrets notwithstanding, the fishing was consistently good throughout the week and everyone is looking forward to a successful event. Sounds like there were some double digit scores for sailfish on some of the scouting boats. Boats also reported dorado and tuna were showing up behind the boat.
Les Kagel
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 78- 82
Humidity 74%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:04 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:32 p.m. CST
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Nov 19, 2005; 11:12AM - Full Moon Blues
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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The 84ş blue water is only about 8 miles off the beach. The full moon has slowed the action down, with only a few sailfish per boat each day. Thursday, Cheva and Adolpho located a concentration of fish because they certainly did better than the average. Cheva, on the panga Dos Hermanos II, got 5 sails and Adolpho, on the panga Dos Hermanos got 4. They were fishing an area 17 miles off the light house.
Blue marlin have really been the story. Our best day (Wed.) was 8 blue marlin for the fleet, with Alfredo on the Esturion getting two. The fleet of about 15 boats fishing the blue water, is averaging between 2 and 3 caught marlin a day.
With the inshore temperatures about 80ş, the jack crevalle and roosterfish action is holding steady. The jack fishing has been incredible for a couple of weeks now. Adolpho fished for roosters for three days this week and released 6, but he also released 31 of the big jacks. Plus, for every boat targeting them, the sierras have also been providing us with limits all around. The roosters are averaging about 35 to 40 pounds, the jacks between 8 and 16 pounds, and the sierras are between 4 and 6 pounds.
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 87
Humidity 79%
Wind WSW 9 mph
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:09 p.m. CST
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Nov 19, 2005; 11:10AM - Magdalena Bay Explodes…East Cape Fades
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT #985. “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 11/19/05
Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico
Chuck White on the “Pacific Venture” moved back up to the Thetis area and has found consistent action all week for billfish, wahoo and tuna. Boats traveling in both directions up the West Coast of Baja have had action beginning at the Uncle Sam to the north all the way down to the Finger Bank below Punta Tasca to the south and have tales of big bird schools with marlin thrashing the water to a white froth under them. Even the day boats out of Lopez Mateos are getting into the action finding plenty to fish for all the way out to the Thetis Bank. Stories of acre wide schools of tuna from football to VW size leaping from the water as they chase bait is enough to ignite the imagination. Then there are the kelps found above the Thetis all the way up to the double 23’s loaded with some fat wahoo. As always, when Magdalena Bay goes off it is an explosion heard all the way up the coast. I hope all the yachts arriving this week have plenty of tackle!
Inshore Josh Dickinson and Lance Peterson pounded the Esteros and landed more grouper, corvina and spotted bay bass than they could count. Seems like the exotics eluded them and according to Josh, they never even had a mystery bite.
Check out my column in December issue of Pacific Coast Sportfishing for more information about fishing the beach on Magdalena Island.
Water temperature 68-75
Air temperature 71-84
Humidity 23%
Wind: NNW 4mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:45 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:38 p.m. MST
Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The 84ş blue water is only about 8 miles off the beach. The full moon has slowed the action down, with only a few sailfish per boat each day. Thursday, Cheva and Adolpho located a concentration of fish because they certainly did better than the average. Cheva, on the panga Dos Hermanos II, got 5 sails and Adolpho, on the panga Dos Hermanos got 4. They were fishing an area 17 miles off the light house.
Blue marlin have really been the story. Our best day (Wed.) was 8 blue marlin for the fleet, with Alfredo on the Esturion getting two. The fleet of about 15 boats fishing the blue water, is averaging between 2 and 3 caught marlin a day.
With the inshore temperatures about 80ş, the jack crevalle and roosterfish action is holding steady. The jack fishing has been incredible for a couple of weeks now. Adolpho fished for roosters for three days this week and released 6, but he also released 31 of the big jacks. Plus, for every boat targeting them, the sierras have also been providing us with limits all around. The roosters are averaging about 35 to 40 pounds, the jacks between 8 and 16 pounds, and the sierras are between 4 and 6 pounds.
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 87
Humidity 79%
Wind WSW 9 mph
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:09 p.m. CST
East Cape
With the North Wind howling, Lance and Josh headed up to Lopez Mateos to check out the Esteros. Fewer and fewer boats went out this week as a result of the north wind and fewer guests in the hotel. There are still a few tuna and the billfish bite has held up remarkably well. With Turkey day just around the corner, the focus seems to be changing from Rooster to Turkey. Still some “Bubba’s”are around but conditions have made it very tough to stalk them. By Wednesday when Yvonne and I finished up our move and headed back to Escondido, the winds had subsided to a mere breeze. Unfortunately, that didn’t last long. It is safe to say that East Cape is slipping into its winter mode.
Baja on the Fly
Water temperature 79-84
Air temperature 72-84
Humidity 45%
Wind: NNW 15 mph
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy 20000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:34 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:33 p.m. MST
San Jose, Guatemala
With the 2005 Presidential Challenge beginning this morning, most of the boats fishing this week have been in their “Tournament Mode” and keeping quiet about the action and location. Secrets notwithstanding, the fishing was consistently good throughout the week and everyone is looking forward to a successful event. Sounds like there were some double digit scores for sailfish on some of the scouting boats. Boats also reported dorado and tuna were showing up behind the boat.
Les Kagel
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 78- 82
Humidity 74%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:04 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:32 p.m. CST
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Nov 17, 2005; 08:02PM - Ixtapa ZIhuatanejo fishing report 11-10-05 to 11-17-05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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A slight warming of the ocean temps brought a modest upswing in both inshore and offshore activity last week but our captains are still reporting seeing many more fish than are willing to bite. Captain Adolofo reported baiting 10 Sailfish in 1 day but was only able tom get one to strike. Captain Adolofo fishing with European Angler Mr. Hache landed 31 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 4 ROOSTERFISH,6 SPANISH MACKEREL and 8 BONITOS. Mr Hache also fished inshore with Captian Luis aboard the Gran Jefe landing 26 SPANISH MACKEREL, 8 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 4 RAINBOWRUNNERS 6 bonitos and loosing 4 big ROOSTERFISH. Mr Hache finished his week aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 with Captain Cheva landing 1 SAILFISH and 2 DORADOS. French angler Mr Montiel fishing with Captain Temo aboard the Secuestro landed 4 SAILFISH in 4 days of offshore fishing. Returning Georgia angler Mr Dan Walden, fishing with Captain Adolofo landed 3 SAILFISH, 1 DORADO, 9 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 15 SPANISH MACKEREL and 14 BONITOS but could not get the Big Roosterfish to strike. Mr Walden has annually landed some of the biggest of our season but the word must have gotten out in the roosterfish community. There's always next time and we are certain Dan and Captain Adolofo will even the score. With the turn of the moon at the end of this week and more favorable sea conditions December is setting up to be a prime month. Interested anglers are encouraged to contact our office for boat availability.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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Nov 16, 2005; 11:06AM - Offshore waters off Louisiana are still prodiucing..
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Category: Louisiana
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Author Name: Capt. Scott Avanzino
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The number of cobia I have seen in the last 4 trips is staggering..well over 300 fish..they are making thier migration back to warm waters south and until we have a major coldfront they will likely stay around..we have nailed well over 30 on our last 4 trips as well as some serious grouper - see picture below..the tuna have moved up onto the shelf up behind the trawlboats and we have nailed plenty of blackfin on the days we tailed trawlers..check out the pictures and the daily fishing reports for more specific info at www.paradise-outfitters.com - or call us at 888-FISH-W-US (888-347-4987) to arrange for a fishing trip of a lifetime!!
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Nov 15, 2005; 08:37PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing report 11-2-05 to 11-09-05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Keeping with the pattern of recent weeks this fall season continues to be anything but normal. Although our captain and anlgers who fished the annual Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Total Tag & reelase tournament last week reported seeing many SAILFISH most were reluctant to bite. The reason for the slow bite was an unusually cold current which arrived in the area early in the week. The colder current did bring in a few marlin which were also caught and released during the tournament. Captain Adolofo Espinosa and Anglers Larry Kent and Brian Bushell took first place honors as they led from wire to wire. The team of Kent and Bushell landed and released 4 SAILFISH on the first day of the tournament and never looked back, finishing with a total of 7 SAILFISH landed and released in the three day tournament for a total team score of 875 POINTS. Starting slow but fininshing very strong was Captain Jose Vargas on the La Bamba with Pennsylvania Angler Tom Branoff. Tom Landed 1 SAILFISH on the first day, 2 SAILFISH on the second day and 1 SAILFISH and a MARLIN on the third day for a total of 775 POINTS. Mexico City Anglers, Jorge and Fernando Chavez, fishing their private boat ' PELAGIC ' took third place honor with a lone Marlin wich was tagged and released on Day # 2 for a total of 275 Team POINTS. Captain Luis Marcila on the Gringo Loco and anglers Greg and Shilby took fouth place with a single SAILFISH. Each of the top three teams also scored one daily Calcutta. Festivities were held at the Dorado Pacifico and once again we are very grateful to Delaware residents, Chris Narwold and Terry O'Bryne, along with a dedicated team of tournament judges who come to Ixtapa ZIhuatanejo each year to provide the tournament with accurate scoring and supporting our efforts to achive higher percentage of billfish releases. The sucess of this tournament would not be possible without the yearly committment of this incredible group of people. Once again our deepest thanks to all of them. The dates for next year's tournamnt are set for November 18 - 22, 2006. Anglers interested in participating are encouraged to contact of office for details and updates. With improving water temperatures and the abundance of schools of baitfish the area is primed for some good fishing in the months ahead.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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Nov 12, 2005; 05:04PM - BORING to WFO
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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San Jose, Guatemala
The fishing for Guatemala this week went from BORING to WFO. Early in the week, boats were traveling 40 to 50 miles to find good action ranging from high single digits to mid-double digits with a few here and there on the fly. As the weekend approached, the fish moved half the distance to the beach ranging anywhere from 15 to 25 miles. The sailfish bite turned on and by all accounts the 2006 Season has begun! Boats were reporting an incredible number of the fish that Guatemala is famous for raised and caught. With even a few yellowfin tuna and dorado thrown in; it was a great start for a new season.
Les Kagel
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 78- 84
Humidity 84%
Wind: SW 4 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:02 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:32 p.m. CST
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Nov 12, 2005; 02:25PM - Plenty of Jack Crevalle
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
According to the Terrifin Satellite Surface Temperatures, the water is finally starting to warm up again, with 80ş being the norm. This will improve both the blue water fishing and the inshore.
The great bite on the jack crevalle action is still going well to the north of Zihuatanejo, but the water has warmed up there faster than the south.
Several blue marlin we taken this week, and about one sailfish per boat average per day. Russ Kirtchner of Indiana had a decent week’s fishing with Santiago on the panga “Gitana” and Cheva on the “Dos Hermanos II.” He took one sailfish of 120 pounds, a 310 pound blue marlin, two roosters of about 35 and 40 pounds, and a couple of jacks.
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 86
Humidity 94%
Wind SW 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:10 p.m. CST
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Nov 12, 2005; 02:20PM - Wide Open . . . New Beginnings
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT #984. “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update 11/12/05
Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico
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Offshore action was strung out from the ridge all the way to 35 miles below Pt. Tosca. Chuck White on the “Pacific Venture” confirmed that they had found good action beginning at Thetis and then followed it down to below Pt. Tasco. Most of their catch was on conventional gear though John Whittaker landed marlin and dorado on our Billfish Babies that he purchased for the trip. Earlier, several East Coast boats, including Tony on the “Escape” and Nick Smith on the “Old Reliable One,” reported raising 75 fish and catching a dozen or so on the fly. Other boats found some excellent wahoo action up on the ridge near the double 23s. There were lots of bird schools strung out from the flats five miles above Cabo Lazaro out to the west toward the Petrel Bank. These are the classic Magdalena Bay bird schools that can be holding anything including tuna, dorado, billfish and wahoo. All-in-all this season is turning out to be one of the better ones in the past several years. Coincidently, Yvonne and I attended the Billfish Symposium held in Avalon recently. Guy Harvey showed some of the video that was shot on a trip we did several year ago. Trust me, seeing what is going on in the water underneath the bird school helps you understand just how many fish can be on one bait ball.
Understandably, with all the action on the outside, no one spent much time in the esteros this week.
Water temperature 70-77
Air temperature 62-78
Humidity 85%
Wind: NNW 2mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:41 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:40 p.m. MST
East Cape
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Don Murnane, who we met at the Fly Fishing Show in Somerset, NJ earlier this year, began his week on Saturday. Greeted by flat calm weather, he had great action for small roosters, ladyfish and jacks. Mid-day, guide Lance Peterson, using a surface teaser, had school of jacks charge the beach. Don capitalized on the opportunity and caught his first jack from the beach. A short time later, “Bubba” chased the teaser into the beach, but wouldn’t go for Don’s fly. It was enough to make Don sit down for a few minutes to catch his breath. On a panga the next day, he had his first encounter with the mighty Humboldt squid and was impressed. With few sardina to be found, the cut-up squid has become a staple for chum. Along the way down the beach they found a bait guy selling mackerel and bought enough to fill the tank. He spent the entire morning casting to ladyfish, jacks and more small roosters. By mid-day the strategy changed and Lance began slow trolling hookless mackerel. It wasn’t long before the better-sized roosters joined the dance, providing Don with plenty of action. One more panga day with more squid action, a ride all the way down below Las Frailes to purchase some sardina. Then they worked just outside of Cabo Pulmo and after few minutes the skipjack and YFT were boiling all around the boat. With a variety of species and plenty of action, Don couldn’t stop talking about his first East Cape Baja Adventure and is already planning his next trip. He did it in the nick of time – the north wind came back for another visit on his final day.
As I sit here writing this report and watching the north wind blow at our home “Rancho Deluxe” here at East Cape, I am saddened to announce that after 17 years in the house we will be moving out on the 15th. We have many memories and have enjoyed our time here at East Cape. We won’t be leaving the area, but soon after we move the house it will be torn down to make way for a new development including a rumored golf course with the 9th hole dead center where our home stood.
Baja on the Fly
Water temperature 80-86
Air temperature 72-84
Humidity 31%
Wind: NNW 15 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:30 a.m. MST
Sunset 5:35 p.m. MST
Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
According to the Terrifin Satellite Surface Temperatures, the water is finally starting to warm up again, with 80ş being the norm. This will improve both the blue water fishing and the inshore.
The great bite on the jack crevalle action is still going well to the north of Zihuatanejo, but the water has warmed up there faster than the south.
Several blue marlin we taken this week, and about one sailfish per boat average per day. Russ Kirtchner of Indiana had a decent week’s fishing with Santiago on the panga “Gitana” and Cheva on the “Dos Hermanos II.” He took one sailfish of 120 pounds, a 310 pound blue marlin, two roosters of about 35 and 40 pounds, and a couple of jacks.
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 86
Humidity 94%
Wind SW 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:10 p.m. CST
San Jose, Guatemala
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The fishing for Guatemala this week went from BORING to WFO. Early in the week, boats were traveling 40 to 50 miles to find good action ranging from high single digits to mid-double digits with a few here and there on the fly. As the weekend approached, the fish moved half the distance to the beach ranging anywhere from 15 to 25 miles. The sailfish bite turned on and by all accounts the 2006 Season has begun! Boats were reporting an incredible number of the fish that Guatemala is famous for raised and caught. With even a few yellowfin tuna and dorado thrown in; it was a great start for a new season.
Les Kagel
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 78- 84
Humidity 84%
Wind: SW 4 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:02 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:32 p.m. CST
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Nov 8, 2005; 11:32PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo fishing report 10-20-05 to 11/2/05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Finally stable weather arrived after two weeks of difficult conditions. The fishing picked up dramatically and the beginning of the fall season is here. Both inshore and offshore action turned on last week. First time anglers to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Bob and Kathy Howard, fishing aboard the La Bamba with Captain Jose, Landed a nice 9 foot SAILFISH on their first day offshore. Victoria Kennedy and her group fishing with Captain Efraine on the Vamonos 3 had 4 SAILFISH hook-ups but were unable to land any of the fish. Captain Efrain did manage 1 SAILFISH for client Chip Bain. The Suerte Ruby reported 1 Blue MARLIN landed. Inshore, Captain Luis of the Grane Jefer led Eurpoean angler Mr. Hivart to wide open YELLOWTAIL JACK action and he landed 53 Jacks and released 1 DORADO in 2 days of fishing. Captain Artuo on the Janeth also found the large school of Jacks landing 35 in two days for his client Mr. Jouret. French Angler Mr. Julienne fishing 5 days with CaptainA dolofo on the Dos Hemranos 1 landed 6 DORADOS 2 SAILFISH, 7 ROOSTERFISH,11 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 1 SNOOK and 19 BONITOS. California angler Randy Fitch also fishing three day with Captain Adolofo landed 3 ROOSTERFISH, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK, 1 SAILFISH, and 7 BONITOS. Our captains are reporting more and more DORADO and SAILFISH as the week progressed and the upcoming week will host the annual Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Total Tag & Release Tournament.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Sunny mild temps.
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Good.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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