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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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| Not all animals with the word fish in their names count as fish. |
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| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| Taste Buds ? Catfish have a more refined sense of flavor than humans. Our 10,000 taste buds may seem like a lot, but catfish can have as many as 175,000. This helps them find the exact location of their next meal. |
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From Jan 01, 1999 To Sep 23, 2025
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Sep 19, 2004; 12:15AM - Waiting...Waiting...Waiting
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
Unsettled weather persisted this week as everyone put the finishing touches on preparations for the official season beginning in October. The few boats out this week found some pods of sailfish outside of thirty miles.
Water Temperature 75-82
Air Temperature 78-82
Humidity 94 %
Wind ENE 6 mph
Conditions: T - Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:01 p.m. CST
Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter, Oct. 14, New
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Sep 19, 2004; 12:14AM - Go Fly A Kite
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: There has not been much change in the last few weeks for fishing. The 80ş blue water has moved out to about 6 miles due to a few rainstorms we got in the last couple of days.
There is still a very distinct lack of fishermen, but this is normal for this time of the year. Each boat fishing the blue water is getting at least a couple of sailfish a day. A few dorado are starting to show, and with last night's rainstorm recording 5 inches in my gauge, the flows out of the river should push enough debris out to hold the dorado here. The dorado action should really pick up in the next couple of weeks.
However, the high river flows do have a drawback. The silty water tends to hug the coast line and is shutting down the outstanding roosterfish bite we have had for several months now. The roosters are still there, it is just very difficult to get them to see the baits in the dirty water. Hookless teasers skimming the surface on my kite rig seem to be the best bet to find the roosters right now. A 60 foot cast with a fly, and it is an instant hookup.
There is still outstanding jack crevalle action inside Zihuatanejo Bay. Felipe, on the panga Yellowfin took a tour around the bay this morning to drain the water from his panga by pulling the plug. As he was motoring along, he felt he might as well troll a Rapalla. It paid off. In less than 20 minutes he had drained his boat of water, and had an 18 pound jack on the deck.
Ed Kunze
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 62%
Wind East 6 mph
Conditions: T - Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:34 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:45 p.m. CDT
Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter, Oct. 14, New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Sep 19, 2004; 12:12AM - Whew! Another Near Miss in Baja
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@bajafly.com
USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
September 18, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (9/11-9/17)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE
IN GENERAL: Here comes Javier, there goes Javier. Whew! We are ˝ way through September and unlike Florida the storms keep going on past. Sailfish and tuna continued to be the hot topic with some fatties in the tuna department including one 200 that left one angler with arms two inches longer and a suitcase full of smoked fillets. Nope, it was not caught on a fly. Back inshore the dorado hung out inside of six miles from Punta Pescadero to the Lighthouse. Beach action slowed this week - not from a lack of fish but a shortage of anglers.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 80-89
Air temperature 74-98
Humidity about 79%
Wind: 12 mph from the SSE
Conditions: Scattered Clouds 22000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:06 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:18 p.m. MDT
Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter, Oct. 14, New
OFFSHORE: Sails and Tuna counts just keep on inching upward. Enough billfish shots to merit keeping the 12wt locked and loaded.
INSHORE: Not far, plenty and a few quality sized dorado that make it a tough decision on which rod to chose, 8wt or 12wt.
BEACH: Hang out at the arroyo, mid day and the roster parade will blow you away.
BILLFISH – Plenty of tales about sails this week.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Be careful, there are some gorillas under the porpoise that will change your 12wt from a 4 piece to a 6 piece.
DORADO – Close and plentiful.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Look for bait schools from La Ribera to Punta Colorada. Find them and you find a mixed bag including jacks, roosters and ladyfish.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Still can be found in the same zone as the dorado.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Rocky outcropping are the best right now.
SIERRA – Bait receivers at La Ribera the best bet.
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: With Tropical Storm Javier marching up the west coast of Baja everyone here in San Carlos is hoping that it either fizzles out or travels on up the coast. With the unsettled conditions few boats were venturing outside and inside the esteros only produced fair action.
Water Temperature 67-78
Air Temperature 74-83
Humidity 80%
Wind Calm
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:14 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:26 p.m. MDT
Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter, Oct. 14, New
YELLOWTAIL – Before the weather deteriorated underneath the bird schools was producing the best action.
CORVINA – Bridge, pier and Devil’s curve were holding a few fish with an occasional five pounder
SNOOK – Some of the smaller variety and a few mystery bites.
HALIBUT – Punta Belcher still holding a few.
SIERRA – A few mixed in the bird schools at the entrada.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: There has not been much change in the last few weeks for fishing. The 80ş blue water has moved out to about 6 miles due to a few rainstorms we got in the last couple of days.
There is still a very distinct lack of fishermen, but this is normal for this time of the year. Each boat fishing the blue water is getting at least a couple of sailfish a day. A few dorado are starting to show, and with last night's rainstorm recording 5 inches in my gauge, the flows out of the river should push enough debris out to hold the dorado here. The dorado action should really pick up in the next couple of weeks.
However, the high river flows do have a drawback. The silty water tends to hug the coast line and is shutting down the outstanding roosterfish bite we have had for several months now. The roosters are still there, it is just very difficult to get them to see the baits in the dirty water. Hookless teasers skimming the surface on my kite rig seem to be the best bet to find the roosters right now. A 60 foot cast with a fly, and it is an instant hookup.
There is still outstanding jack crevalle action inside Zihuatanejo Bay. Felipe, on the panga Yellowfin took a tour around the bay this morning to drain the water from his panga by pulling the plug. As he was motoring along, he felt he might as well troll a Rapalla. It paid off. In less than 20 minutes he had drained his boat of water, and had an 18 pound jack on the deck.
Ed Kunze
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 62%
Wind East 6 mph
Conditions: T - Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:34 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:45 p.m. CDT
Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter, Oct. 14, New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
Unsettled weather persisted this week as everyone put the finishing touches on preparations for the official season beginning in October. The few boats out this week found some pods of sailfish outside of thirty miles.
Water Temperature 75-82
Air Temperature 78-82
Humidity 94 %
Wind ENE 6 mph
Conditions: T - Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:01 p.m. CST
Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter, Oct. 14, New
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Sep 13, 2004; 01:59PM - Wide open yellowfin bite off venice, Louisiana
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Category: Louisiana
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Author Name: Capt. Scott Avanzino
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Pretty increadible tuna bite the end of last week..had the Broussards and Cloptons from Lake Charles area Friday..the bite was fast and furious in the 3 hours we fished with the final tally at 11 yellowfin..only kept 4 big ones and 4 schoolies releasing 3 of the fish boatside by cutting the leader..we even had 4 fish on at one time which we turned successfully with some fancy 2 and 3 stepping..obviously this bunch has been to the weekend fais do do at Harris' Restuarant..stopped off at one rig to catch one small keeper grouper before arriving safely home at 2pm..I can't recall ever seeing so much bait in green water this fall..herring, hardtails, pogies and juvenile bonita..seems like the bite will last as long as the bait hangs around or gets consumed...In other news..Willie 'one jump' Miller took the Cabo to Florida this week along with pal Richard Creed and dad, Mike Miller..they went 2 for 5 on blue marlin and kept 3 tuna in the 2 days they fished..Willie said the blue water was in between the beer can and the ram, although it will likely be blue, white and bloody at Port Eads by week's end.....Paradise Outfitters - 985-845-8006
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Sep 13, 2004; 11:15AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt. George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
CABO SAN LUCAS FISH REPORT SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2004
WEATHER: We had partly cloudy skies this week but no rain. Sometimes it felt as though we had been rained on as the air was very humid. Our day time highs were in the high 90’s while the night time lows averaged 80 degrees.
WATER: At the end of the week you could see the warmer water on the charts up around Punta Gorda, the dark brown color indicated water temps around 89-90 degrees, way too warm for most fish. Water from 88 to 86 degrees came to us from that area and wrapped just around the Cape out to a distance of 15 miles then it dropped to a much better 85 degrees. On the Pacific side water temperatures in the 86 degrees area were at the San Jaime and the Golden Gate Banks and extended just past them to the west and all the way east to the shore line.
BAIT: No change in bait availability this week, the normal summer Caballito at $2 per bait.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: The Billfish bite still has not picked up, but this time of year the Striped Marlin bite drops off anyway as the water warms up. The Blues and Blacks are not here in any concentration but boats are getting shots every day at some kind of Billfish, at least on the average. There have been Blue Marlin found on both the Pacific side and on the Cortez side but they seem to bite better on the Pacific side where the water temperatures stay in the 85-86 degree range. The Blue Marlin have ranged between #200 and #600, a few Blacks brought in have been between #200 and #400 and most of the Stripers have been around #100. Quite a few Sailfish have been caught on the Pacific side as well, most of them being found within 5 miles of the coast between the lighthouse and toward the Golden Gate Bank. They have been between 50 and 110 pounds.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: Almost all the Yellowfin found this week were in the football category and most of them were found on the Pacific side within 5 miles of shore. No Porpoise were around as indicators, the fish were found on blind strikes. Cedar plugs and small feathers were good for getting anywhere between 2 to 10 fish in the boat. Quite a few small Bonita were mixed in with the schools of Yellowfin and these indicators had a lot of boats working the areas for Marlin as well.
DORADO: Most of the boats returning from the Pacific side of the Cape were flying Dorado flags on their return and quite a few of the fish were found by watching for diving Frigate Birds then tossing live bait under them or slow trolling live bait in the area. There were anchoring floats out on the Golden Gate Banks that held some Dorado as well and the first or last boats to work them were almost always able to get a few fish in the boat. Most of the Dorado were between 12 and 20 pounds with a few fish in the 40 pound range.
WAHOO: I only saw a few Wahoo flags this week and those fish were an incidental catch, there was no rhyme or reason, just blind strikes in open water.
INSHORE: Lot’s of Skipjack and Bonita with a few Dorado in the mix accounted for most of the inshore action this week. A few boats were bottom fishing and reported fair catches of Snapper, Grouper and Amberjack.
NOTES: The heat and humidity are nice, but in moderation please! I am sure my electric bill is going to be high as we have been using the air conditioner almost every night in order to sleep. Hopefully we will have no more bad weather this season, I am knocking on wood after typing this! We are keeping an eye on Hurricane Javier, hoping it continues to be influenced towards the west. This weeks report was written to the sounds of singer Nora Roberts. My father copied a CD of hers and sent it to me, I am not sure of the year, title or company. Great mellow music! Until next week, tight lines!
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Sep 13, 2004; 11:13AM - Fly Hooker Daily Catch Reports
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Capt. George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Fish count for the week:
Blue Marlin: 1 fish released (#200)
Dorado: 7 fish kept (#12-25) 1 released (#15)
Yellowfin Tuna: 5 fish kept (#10-12)
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2004
This was the second day of fishing for our anniversary couple, Jere and Roz Foust. They didn’t get a Blue Marlin yesterday, just the two Wahoo so they have their fingers crossed that today will be the day. Juan and Manuel headed up toward the Gordo banks area and had no signs of life there. They turned to the east and worked out to the 1000 fathom ledge then back toward the 1150 spot. It was around the 1150 spot that they finally had a hint that there were fish around. The fish hit on the short corner lure and made a few jumps at the beginning and at the end of the fight. It took Jere 20 minutes to get the estimated #200 Blue Marlin to the boat for a good tag and release. Juan said the fish was in great shape and swam off strong. That was all the Marlin action for the day; let’s hope that Wednesday provides a Marlin for Roz as well!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
The last day of fishing for the Fousts did not provide any action on Billfish for Roz, in fact it was really slow as they did not even spot a Marlin all day. They did get one Dorado that they caught after Juan spotted it swimming under a Turtle. Juan said that they lost three other Dorado as well. We’re sorry Roz, perhaps next time you guys get down here you will get your Blue! Thanks for the good company and the fishing though, we really enjoyed having you fish with us!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
Mike and Katy Berger are newlyweds and are here in Cabo for several weeks on their honeymoon. They just want to go out and have a good time and catch fish! Great idea and our guys did their best to help them out. The big story of the day, besides the action on two Dorado in the boat, three others lost and six Skipjack caught was the Marlin that Mike fought for 2 hours and 40 minutes. They were just trolling along and had a strike on one of the rigger lures. The fish did not hook up and just a few seconds later the other rigger gets a hit. Neither Juan nor Manuel were able to see the fish so Juan pinned a live Caballito to the #40 live bait outfit and dropped the bait out. Imagine his surprise when the bait skittered to the top, followed by a large Blue Marlin that just gulped it down! The fish made a few jumps at the beginning and Katy got them on video then had some more video of Mike fighting the fish. Back and forth, back and forth. The fish came as close as 50 feet to the boat and then would take off again. Eventually after 2 hours and 40 minutes the line gave out and the fish got away. Guess Mike’s arms were hurting after that! Anyway, a good day on the water with plenty of action!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2004
I did not get to meet the two couples, who fished the “Fly Hooker” today as I had Captains duties on another boat, but Mary told me they had fished Cabo on their last trip here and were looking for another outfit to help them this year as last trips boat and Captain left a lot to be desired. Thankfully we were able to assist them this year and make the experience a good one. Juan and Manuel had the boat ready to go when they showed up this morning and all they had to do was enjoy! The water was nice and Manuel decided to work the Pacific side up toward the Golden Gate Banks. On the way there they got into some football Yellowfin, about 10 pounds each and were able to get four of them, along with some Bonita. Later they had action with Dorado, getting two of them into the fish box. Sometime during the trip they had a decent hook up with a Striped Marlin and fought the fish almost to the boat before it came off, but hey, they said they were going to let it go anyway! A good time was had, the fishing and water were great and they said they defiantly would hook up with us again on their next trip to Cabo. That’s what we like to hear! Thanks folks, have a great vacation!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2004
Jay Walker, his dad J.R. and friend Robert were our anglers today on a late booking from last night. They have fished here before and Jay has caught plenty of Dorado, Tuna and Striped Marlin so his target for the day was Blue Marlin. Juan and Manuel went out to the 95 Spot and worked it hard, then worked out to the 1150 area hoping to find a big one. They had one fish come into the pattern early in the trip and try to jump on a lure, but that was all the action they had, other than that there were no fish spotted. Jay was understanding and knows the guys tried hard for him and that he could have had Dorado and Tuna if he had wanted to try the Pacific side for them. Thanks guys, and J.R., sorry you did not get to catch a fish.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2004
Jeff Tanis and his girlfriend Lindsey are fishing with us today and on Tuesday. Jeff is an experienced salt water fly fisherman, but Lindsey has never caught a fish. Today we decided to troll conventional gear so we could get a fish for Lindsey and have the fly rods standing by in case things worked out right. Jeff would really like to get a Marlin on a fly and has the gear to do the job. With a mixed bag the target, Juan and Manuel took the boat up toward the inside of the Golden Gate Bank. We cruised for about 45 minutes and were one of the first few boats to the area, starting our trolling as soon as the sun came up. Several other boats started at the same time and in the same area and as I watched, I saw one of them hook up to a Billfish, with lots of jumping and splashing behind their boat. About 15 minutes after that Juan spotted a bill behind the bridge rod lure and quickly dropped a live bait back as I cleared the rods on the port side in case Jeff got a chance to cast a fly. Juan got bit twice on the live bait trying to work the fish toward the boat and on the third try the Sailfish managed to eat it. Juan set the hook but the fish came off right away. Good action to start the day with! I decided to put out a small fly and troll it off of my fly rod, rigged with a swivel, in case there were Skipjack, Bonita or Yellowfin in the area and right after I put it out a Bonita decided it looked good. Lindsey reeled in her first fish ever, a Bonita that weighed about 5 pounds! Jeff could not get any of the cameras to work so we got no picture but later, after working on them a bit, we had plenty of opportunities. We continued up the coast and during the course of the day, or at least the morning, we caught two more Bonita on the troll, one more by Lindsey and one brought in by Jeff, three Dorado on conventional gear, two by Lindsey and one by Jeff, plus one 10 pound football Yellowfin Tuna on conventional gear, brought in by Lindsey. After the Yellowfin Manuel spotted a big splash and turned the boat toward the area. Getting there he saw a Billfish in the water and as we cleared lines and Juan rigged a live bait Jeff got the fly ready. Just when everything was looking good the fish swam into the pattern and somehow the long rigger line or the bridge rod line came in contact with the fish and it jumped several times, away from the boat without even feeling a hook. That was pretty much it for the day for us and it was only 10:30. We slowly worked back and forth over the area we had found fish but by noon the tide was ripping and we returned to the dock at 2:30 flying three Dorado flags with one release flag and one Tuna flag. Hopefully we will get more shots on a Billfish for Jeff on Tuesday, and I really hope that Lindsey’s sunburn has turned to a tan by then!
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Sep 12, 2004; 06:06PM - BIG BEAR MARINA FISH REPORT September 12, 2004
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Category: California Southern
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Author Name: Alan
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Water temperatures and oxygen levels continued to improve this past week and with less boat pressure after the holiday the rainbow trout are coming on strong. Numerous limits of pan sized trout are coming in with occasional two to three pounders mixed in. Water temperatures at the dam dropped one degree on the surface and bottom with oxygen levels good down to 27 feet. Papoose Bay and the west ramp saw temperatures at the surface drop two degrees with oxygen levels the same as the dam. All the fish are concentrated in the west end from Boulder Bay to the dam. The end of Santa Ana winds and the return of westerly winds should keep the trout on the bite.
Shore anglers presenting nightcrawlers and Eagle Claw Nitro suspended with a slip bobber are getting in on the action. This same method is serving the drift anglers from boats well too. Trollers using leadcore line at two to three colors are getting the same results. Needlefish, CD Rapalas, and just about any type of spinner or spoon will get the job done.
Tight Lines and Good Fishing!
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Sep 12, 2004; 08:44AM - Maintenance Over Let's Fish
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
Another couple of weeks and all the scraping, painting, repairing politely referred to as “annual maintenance” should be wrapped up. Then it will be time to do the hokey pokey with all the sailfish that continue to filter into the area. The locals have had it to themselves long enough! Put out the teasers and let’s rock.
Water Temperature 75-84
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 79 %
Wind 12 mph from the SE
Conditions: Thunderstorms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:51 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. CST
Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter.
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Sep 12, 2004; 08:43AM - Plenty of Fish...No Clients
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80ş blue water still remains very close, and the fishing remains decent, but there are virtually no fishermen here charting any boats. I do not think we have over two or three charters a day going out.
The few boats that do go however are averaging two to three sailfish a day. The inshore action is still holding up with excellent roosterfish and jack crevalle action.
I was at the municipal pier yesterday, talking to a bunch of the captains who were just standing around and hoping for a someone to contact them for a charter. With so few people fishing, I needed more information for my fish report. Santiago, on the panga “Gitana,” was giving directions to an American couple where to get their tickets for the panga taxi ride to Las Gatas Beach. He then turned to me and said, 'Well, I guess you are not the only American in town, but they're not fishing.' I didn't get any more information either.
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 79-87
Humidity 62%
Wind 7 mph from the WSW
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy 8000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:33 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:51 p.m. CDT
Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter.
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Sep 12, 2004; 08:41AM - Dorado, Tuna and Grumpy Seas
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR SOUTH OF THE BORDER.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@bajafly.com
USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Sat., Sept. 11, 2004. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (9/4-9/10)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO; AND SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA CONDITIONS
Before you read this fishing report, pause a moment to remember the victims and families of the cowardly 9/11/01 terrorist attack.
EAST CAPE
IN GENERAL: The Sept. hurricane parade continued far to the south with “Isis” marching out to the west causing some grumpy seas on the outside. Plenty of big tuna were found under the porpoise and if you found the right bunch, it was wide open. However, some of the schools seemed to have a serious case of lockjaw. On the billfish front, sailfish dominated the action again this week with a handful of shots a day being the norm. Dorado in close to shore provided the post-dawn action for early risers. Also, there are a few fat skipjack in the same neighborhood extending from Rancho Leonero to Punta Arena (Lighthouse).
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 80-89
Air temperature 74-98
Humidity about 47%
Wind: 13 mph from the SE
Conditions: rain in the foothills every afternoon
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:03 a.m. MDT
Sunset 7:26 p.m. MDT
Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter.
OFFSHORE: Sails and tuna were the “Blue Plate Special” this week.
INSHORE: Dorado close and plenty for the first few hours of the day.
BEACH: Still tough with plenty of off-color water caused by afternoon wind waves. Best bet early morning. For the persistent, there are some decent sight-casting opportunities mid-day from Rooster Alley to the Arroyo.
BILLFISH – Mostly sails with an occasional blue or stripe showing up in the pattern.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Look for the porpoise and hope you find the hungry ones.
DORADO – You shouldn’t have to go far; inside of three miles is far enough.
ROOSTERFISH\\JACK CREVALLE – Lighthouse for bubba or Rooster Alley for a mixed bag including jacks, roosters and ladyfish.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Still can be found in the same zone as the dorado.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Rocky outcropping are the best right now.
SIERRA – Bait receivers at Punta Colorada or La Ribera seemed to have a few lurking about, don’t forget the wire or bring lots of flies.
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