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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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| 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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Oct 4, 2003; 02:49PM - Guatemala Sailfishing Sept. 28th
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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The blue water line has been slowly moving in over the past several weeks. This Sunday fishing was between 20 and 25 nautical miles from shore. The early mornings are very calm with winds picking up after 1:00P.M. These are the billfishing results as reported by the sport-fishing boats captains. Overall rating for this weekend was poor to fair.
1.Pica Pleitos 36ft. Cabo 5 releases out of 8 hits.
2.La Sirena 35ft. Viking 5 releases out of 9 hits.
3.La Gipsy 32ft. Blackfin 3 releases out of 6 hits.
4.Gato Felix 30ft. Cat. 2 releases out of 2 hits.
Water Temperature 80º-85º
Air Temperature 85°-90º
Humidity 92%
Wind North at 2-4 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 1,800 ft
Visibility - 8ft.
Our Pacific bill-fish/sailfish fishing charters fleet is docked at the new marina named the Pez Vela Marina. This new marina uses the same outlet as Guatemala's main Pacific port, Puerto Quetzal, and is located next to it. This is the only sport fishing boat marina, on the Pacific coast, that has calm saltwater access without going though the dangerous old outlet near Puerto Iztapa, where boats need to stop and wait for the right set of waves that will allow their 'safe passage'. When out on a family sport-fishing vacation or with a group of buddies, do not put them at risk by “shooting the outlet”. Use the new marinas outlet with calm waters.
The Boat of the Month - Facts
La Sirena 35ft. Viking
Twin 420 hp. marine diesel Caterpillar engines power this boat. It is equipped with a depth finder, 2 GPS, 2 VHS radios, fish finder, compass, CD player, air conditioned cabin, galley, and head. Standard equipment includes: a fighting chair, 4 Penn rods with Shimano reels and 20lb. line, 1 special Marlin rod with reel and 50lb. line, 2 spinning rods and reels with spinning tackle, fly fishing equipment, outriggers. The bait is Ballyhoo and the hooks used are circle hooks.
Captain Carlos Díaz, with 10 years experience, runs this boat. This boat won the 2002 Presidential Challenge and also set a record in 2002 for having hauled in a 500lb. Blue Marlin.
All boats come with an ice box stocked with snacks, lunch items and drinks including beer. Will supply wine upon request.
For more information contact us at info@greatsailfishing.com or visit our web site at
http://www.greatsailfishing.com
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Oct 4, 2003; 02:48PM - Guatemala Sailfishing Sept. 28th
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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The blue water line has been slowly moving in over the past several weeks. This Sunday fishing was between 20 and 25 nautical miles from shore. The early mornings are very calm with winds picking up after 1:00P.M. These are the billfishing results as reported by the sport-fishing boats captains. Overall rating for this weekend was poor to fair.
1.Pica Pleitos 36ft. Cabo 5 releases out of 8 hits.
2.La Sirena 35ft. Viking 5 releases out of 9 hits.
3.La Gipsy 32ft. Blackfin 3 releases out of 6 hits.
4.Gato Felix 30ft. Cat. 2 releases out of 2 hits.
Water Temperature 80º-85º
Air Temperature 85°-90º
Humidity 92%
Wind North at 2-4 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 1,800 ft
Visibility - 8ft.
Our Pacific bill-fish/sailfish fishing charters fleet is docked at the new marina named the Pez Vela Marina. This new marina uses the same outlet as Guatemala's main Pacific port, Puerto Quetzal, and is located next to it. This is the only sport fishing boat marina, on the Pacific coast, that has calm saltwater access without going though the dangerous old outlet near Puerto Iztapa, where boats need to stop and wait for the right set of waves that will allow their 'safe passage'. When out on a family sport-fishing vacation or with a group of buddies, do not put them at risk by “shooting the outlet”. Use the new marinas outlet with calm waters.
The Boat of the Month - Facts
La Sirena 35ft. Viking
Twin 420 hp. marine diesel Caterpillar engines power this boat. It is equipped with a depth finder, 2 GPS, 2 VHS radios, fish finder, compass, CD player, air conditioned cabin, galley, and head. Standard equipment includes: a fighting chair, 4 Penn rods with Shimano reels and 20lb. line, 1 special Marlin rod with reel and 50lb. line, 2 spinning rods and reels with spinning tackle, fly fishing equipment, outriggers. The bait is Ballyhoo and the hooks used are circle hooks.
Captain Carlos Díaz, with 10 years experience, runs this boat. This boat won the 2002 Presidential Challenge and also set a record in 2002 for having hauled in a 500lb. Blue Marlin.
All boats come with an ice box stocked with snacks, lunch items and drinks including beer. Will supply wine upon request.
For more information contact us at info@greatsailfishing.com or visit our web site at
http://www.greatsailfishing.com
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Oct 3, 2003; 09:16AM - Try The Chicken Coop
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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: Our 84º blue water is still at 10 miles, holding lots of bait and fish. The seas are very calm and the weather has been cooperative.
The roosterfish action has just been incredible, and we are even getting a blue marlin or two each week, in a month they are not supposed to be anywhere near here. Yet, we have so few people fishing, we are only averaging about 2 to 3 boats a day for the entire 'fleet'.
Other than the incredible roosterfish action (with nobody fishing for them), the sailfish are holding steady at 1 to 2 fish a day per boat. John Dickerson, from San Antonio, fished with Adolpho, on the panga “Dos Hermanos” for one day. They raised three sailfish fish, caught and released two.
Water Temperature 75º-91º
Air Temperature 77°-88º
Humidity 89%
Wind
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 25,000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:33 p.m. CST
Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter Oct 25 New
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to:
http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Oct 2, 2003; 03:23PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Fishing Report 9/26/03 - 10/2/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Extremely light fishing pressure was reported in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo last week. September is normally a very rainy time but this year and last week as no exception, the weather has been unusually calm and dry. Sea conditions were favorable. Captain Adolofo Espinosa reported lots of Dorado and Sailfish close to shore along with two Big Blue Marlin. The inshore fishing continues to be red hot with big schools of ROOSTERFISH and YELLOWTAIL JACKS being found all along the coast. The Blue water is within 1 miles of shore and there continues to be ample schools of bait fish. Barring any unforeseen weather event, this year Ixtaap Zihuatanejo Total Tag & Release Tournament promises to be action packed as it was two years ago when 4 boats landed and released 71 Billfish in three days of fishing. Good boats are still available and interested anglers are encouraged to call or email our office for details, registration and hotel availability.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Weather: Cloudy with no rain.
Sea Conditions: Calm to Moderate.
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Oct 2, 2003; 09:20AM - Jackfish off the beach
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Category: Diego Garcia
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Author Name: Spencer Martin
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With another day fishing done in sunny Diego Garcia, two members of Patrol Squadron 40 show off their catch, two giant crevelle caught while fishing the surf
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Sep 29, 2003; 08:33PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 9/19/03 - 9/25/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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The Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area received its first real storm of the season last week which closed the port for three days. On the other days, very light fishing activity was reported. Captain Adolofo Espinosa did manage one 245 LB blue Marlin for his only offshore outing. The fish was hooked on a spinning rod with 50 Lb test Power Pro and the fight lasted well over 2 Hours. Captain Adolofo also reported the arrival of good numbers of DORADO and a generous supply of SAILFISH. Inshore the weather prevented any attempts at ROOSTERFISH or JACKS.
We Welcome the tournament sponsorship of Lindgren-Pitman company makers of the Electralume, a revolutionary night-lighting system. We invite all of our clients to visit their web site at www.electralume.com to find out more about this innovative product.
This Year's Ixtapa Zihuatanejo total Tag & Release tournament will be held November 16 - 19th. Interested anglers are encouraged to call or email our office for boat availability and registration information. Once again this year's event is a qualifying event for the ROLEX/IGFA tournament of Champions to be held in 2004
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo climate: Storms with high winds and rain scattered throughout the
Week
Bait Supply: Good
Sea Conditions: Rough
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters
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Sep 28, 2003; 01:10PM - Sportfishing Guatemala Sept.26th.
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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Our group of Micheal Spencer and friends from
Georgia and Columbia went out on the La Piragua
31ft.Bertram for a good days fishing excursion. They
traveled out about 30 miles before coming upon good
blue water. During the day they raised 14 Pacific
Sailfish of which 9 took the bait and were released.
Mike explained that his friends from Georgia have
their own 29ft.cat. and do a lot of tuna fishing. They
had the pictures to prove it (some real nice 60 to
90lb. yellow-fins). This however was their first time
doing real billfishing. They had read a lot of
articles from Saltwater Magazine and stated that
Guatemala is for real!! Come back again guys and soon!
Water Temp. 80-85 degrees F.
Clarity about 8 ft.
Seas 1 to 1 1/2 meters
Weather partly cloudy
The La Piragua :
Twin 210 hp marine diesel Caterpillar engines power
this boat. It is equipped with a depth finder, GPS,
VHF radio, fish finder, compass, CD player, and head.
Standard equipment includes: a fighting chair, 4 Penn
rods with Shimano reels and 20lb. line, 1 special
Marlin rod with reel and 50 lb. line, 2 spinning rods
and reels with spinning tackle, outriggers. The bait
is Ballyhoo and the hooks used are circle hooks.
Captain Manolo Díaz, with 10 years experience, runs
this boat. This multiple award winner won a record in
2002 for bringing in a 225lb. Marlin on a fly rod and
15lb. tackle. It also placed third in the 2002
Presidential Challenge.
All boats come with an ice box stocked with snacks,
lunch items and drinks including beer. Will supply
wine upon request.
Two other boats had some good Marlin Action. The boats were both from Artmarina (Classic and Magic);however,both Marlin failed to take the bait.
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Sep 27, 2003; 02:58PM - Roosters a Go Go
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Ed Kunze
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ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Sat., Sept. 27, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (9/19 - 9/26)
IN GENERAL: The 84º blue water is about 10 miles off the beach. Each boat is
averaging about 1 to 2 sailfish a day. There has been an abundance of bait this year and, even though the blue marlin prefer the cooler 78º winter temperatures, they have been sticking around.
Ernesto Perez, from Mexico City, fished with Luis Marcial on the panga “Gringo
Loco” for two days this week. On the first day, they checked out the roosterfish action in the surf line to see if the outstanding bite was still holding up. The rains last week had limited the visibility, but they found the water had cleaned up a little. They caught 10 roosters averaging about 30- to 35-pounds.
The second day they fished the blue water, catching an approximate 225-pound
blue marlin off one of the current lines holding debris washed out of the rivers.
A few dorado are starting to show, and we are hoping we will get a few more rains and a little more substance to the current lines.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 77°-88º
Humidity 94%
Wind SE at 23 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 25,000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:3 a.m. CDST
Sunset 7:38 p.m. CDST
Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter Oct 25 New
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to:
http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Sep 24, 2003; 02:15PM - Bargain Rates For October
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
Welcome to what we think is the Flyrod Sailfish Capital of the World! Starting with our next condition report, Iztapa, Guatemala, will be part of our ongoing up-to-date news. Located on the Pacific Coast, Iztapa is next to Mexico's southern border. It's approximately 2 hours from Miami, 3 hours from Houston, 3.5 hours from Atlanta and 4.5 hours from Los Angeles.
Wed., Sept. 24, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tue. (9/21 - 9/23)
IN GENERAL:
The fish are here, if you can get around the short rain squalls. Water color and temperature (84-85 degrees) are perfect, and the boats have been fishing about 30 miles out. With our season just beginning, in the past week only two boats have been fishing. One had double digit releases on sails, and both had marlin in the pattern, but could not connect. Sailfish are showing up a lot more frequently over the past couple of weeks with double digit days. Dorado are still being caught on most trips, but are more scarce than usual, which leaves more time for sails and marlin. There has been no inshore fishing activity the last week. We have been scouting snook areas, but the fishing is slow inshore. Anglers looking for a new challenge should note that Continental Airlines has been running specials the past two weeks on fares to Guatemala.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 78°-84º
Humidity 79%
Wind SE at 8 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 20,000 ft
Visibility
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:58 p.m. CST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Guatemala trips, go to:
http://www.guatemalafly.com
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy
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Sep 24, 2003; 02:13PM - Marty Blasts By
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Category: Saltwater Fly Fishing Reports
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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09/24/2003 REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:
PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373
Wed., Sept. 24, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (9/20 - 9/23)
EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY, AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS
EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
IN GENERAL: 'The Internet Forecasters are predicting it will have little consequence locally here at East Cape,” we were told. So much for 'high tech forecasting.' Marty arrived at approximately 4 a.m. on Mon. (9/22) with plenty of rain and 100 mph winds. Details from East Cape are sketchy at best. Hotel boats fished on Sun., but were chased back by building seas and rain. Power and telephones are both down and out since the storm hit.
Damage scorecard:
- Marina de La Paz, 120 slips, is 95% destroyed.
- Abaroa Marina, 40 slips, is destroyed.
- Marina Palmira, 117 slips, and which has a big breakwater, is in excellent shape with very little damage to boats.
- Several boats in Astilleros Dry Storage have been knocked over.
- Cabo Isle Marina in Cabo San Lucas, 120 miles to the south, had strong winds and lots of rain, but no damage to boats. The town will be up and running again in a week.
AIR & SEA -
Water temperature 75°-87°
Air temperature 80° - 86°
Humidity about 90%
Wind From the West Northwest at 6 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 23,900 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:08 a.m. MST
Sunset 7:13 p.m. MST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct.10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
· OFFSHORE: Good before the storm, should snap back in a few days.
· INSHORE: So much for water cleaning up. The needlefish can have it for
now.
· BEACH: Forget about it for a few days
BILLFISH – Absent until further notice.
YELLOWFIN TUNA – Marty won't faze them, I promise
DORADO – Marty delivered plenty of flotsam, which translates to more cover, more dorado
ROOSTERFISH – Wait until next week
JACK CREVALLE – Same places as the roosters.
BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Mixed in with the porpoise.
PARGO AND CABRILLA – Not now.
SIERRA - Don't bother, way too many needlefish!
MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
Wed., Sept. 24, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tues. (9/20 - 9/23)
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.
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice a week) reports for this area.
Sat., Sept. 20, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (9/13 - 9/20)
IN GENERAL: We have had 'good news-bad news' these last three days. The bad
news is we have had wind and about 6 inches of rain in the last 48 hours. Conditions have been just too miserable to fish, because of the limited visibility caused from all the silt and debris being washed out of the rivers. This will also shut down (for about a week) our excellent action for roosterfish and jack crevalle in the surf line.
The good news is there have been tons of trees, plants, coconuts, etc. being washed out of the rivers making for some incredible bait holding current lines. In the next few days, as ocean conditions stabilize, the dorado, sailfish, and school-sized yellowfin tuna should be thick on these floating hotels.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 81°-90º
Humidity 79%
Wind SE at 23 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 8,000 ft
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:34 a.m. CDST
Sunset 7:43 p.m. CDST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to:
http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
IZTAPA, GUATEMALA
Welcome to what we think is the Flyrod Sailfish Capital of the World! Starting with our next condition report, Iztapa, Guatemala, will be part of our ongoing up-to-date news. Located on the Pacific Coast, Iztapa is next to Mexico's southern border. It's approximately 2 hours from Miami, 3 hours from Houston, 3.5 hours from Atlanta and 4.5 hours from Los Angeles.
Wed., Sept. 24, 2003 Report covers the period Sat.-Tue. (9/21 - 9/23)
IN GENERAL:
The fish are here, if you can get around the short rain squalls. Water color and temperature (84-85 degrees) are perfect, and the boats have been fishing about 30 miles out. With our season just beginning, in the past week only two boats have been fishing. One had double digit releases on sails, and both had marlin in the pattern, but could not connect. Sailfish are showing up a lot more frequently over the past couple of weeks with double digit days. Dorado are still being caught on most trips, but are more scarce than usual, which leaves more time for sails and marlin. There has been no inshore fishing activity the last week. We have been scouting snook areas, but the fishing is slow inshore. Anglers looking for a new challenge should note that Continental Airlines has been running specials the past two weeks on fares to Guatemala.
Water Temperature 75º-90º
Air Temperature 78°-84º
Humidity 79%
Wind SE at 8 mph
Conditions Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 20,000 ft
Visibility
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:58 p.m. CST
Sept 25 New Oct. 2 First Quarter Oct. 10 Full Oct. 18 Last Quarter
For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Guatemala trips, go to:
http://www.guatemalafly.com
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy
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