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From Jul 31, 2002 To Jul 31, 2003
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Jul 25, 2003; 11:16AM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 7/18 /03 to 7/24/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Susan Richards/Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
Red Hot inshore action continues with a healthy mix of offshore SAILFISH and SKIPJACK TUNA. Returning New Jersey Angler, Ron Reinhardt fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 landed 4 SAILFISH on his first day offshore with Captain Chiro. Mr. Doraville fishing aboard the super panga Janeth for 6 days landed 26 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 11 BONITOS, 10 ROOSTERFISH, 4 BIG NEEDLEFISH, 1 SPANISH MACKEREL , 4 SAILFISH AND 1 YELLOWFIN TUNA. Fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 with captain Adolofo Espinosa, Mr Galli landed 8 ROOSTERFISH, 62 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 2 BIG EYE JACKS, 3 NEEDLEFISH, 11 BONITOS, 1 SAPNISH MACKEREL, 5 SAILFISH and 32 SKIPJACK TUNA in 6 days of fishing. The blue water is close and with the storms staying to East shore of Mexico, the seas have been favorable. Overall the captains report non-stop inshore action and combination days of Inshore and offshore are possible because the blue water is within a mile of the bay. Huge schools of bait are also present keeping the predators close.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Moderate to hot days with some humidity
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters
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Jul 19, 2003; 11:03PM - Ixtapa Sportfishing Report 7-11-03 to 7/18/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Susan Richards/Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
Ixtapa Sportfishing Report 7-11-03 to 7/18/03
The Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area is still experiencing very light summer
angling pressure but those who have venture to our area have been
rewarded for some excellent inshore and offshore action. Mr Dorville
fishing three inshore days on the super panga Janeth landed 15
ROOSTERFISH to 50 Lbs along with 19 YELLOWTAIL JACKS. Turning his
attention to offshore Mr. Doraville landed 1 SAILFISH and a nice 140 Lb
STRIPPED MARLIN, which was extremely rare for this time of year in
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on his one day of offshore fishing. Returning New
Jersey angler Ron Reinhart fishing one inshore day with Captain Adolofo
on the Dos Hermanos 1 landed 1 ROOSTERFISH along with 5 YELLOWTAIL
JACKS. Mr. Reinhardt also lost 4 other ROOSTERS during the day. There
are ample schools of baitfish located all throughout the area. Sea and
weather patterns have been favorable with the exception of some strong
afternoon storms which pass quickly through the area.
NOTE: We have received our first European entry for the November Total
Tag & Releazse Tournament. The Bruijnzelles family from the Netherlands
will be returning to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo vowing to bring the first place
trophy back to Holland with them. Interested tournament anglers are
encouraged to email our office for tournament details as well as boat
availability.
Sea Conditions: Calm to Moderate
Weather: Hazy hot and humid with some afternoon thunderstorms
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jul 11, 2003; 07:35PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing report 7/4/03 - 7/11/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Susan Richards/Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
The SAILFISH AND ROOSTERFISH have taken over the Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo as both inshore and offshore action improved this past week. New Jersey angler Jerry Dailey fishing 2 Offshore days with Captain Adolofo landed 7 SAILFISH. Turning his attention to ROOSTERFISH for the next three day, Mr. Dailey landed 18 ROOSTERS with the largest approaching the 70 Lb Mark. All of the fish were taken on live bait as the fish were reluctant to take top water pencil poppers. Live goggle eyes were the hot ticket and there were just a fish big needle fish in the surf which gave the Roosters ample opportunity to find the live baits. First time visitor to the area, Mr. Royce Poinsett, from Austin Texas also scored offshore with Captain Temo on the Secuestro De Amor. Mr. Poinsett landed a SAILFISH on his first day out. Michigan angler Pete Peterson, also fishing aboard the Secuestro, chose to bottom fish for the day and landed a nice catch of red snapper. The blue water is inside the bay and all of the action was taken inside of 10 miles. The tuna schools have moved very far offshore and no marlin were reported.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo climate: Hazy hot and humid
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jul 7, 2003; 11:44AM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 6/27/03 - 7/4/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
Another light week for angling activity in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo but the results continue to be aboave average. Atlanta Angler, Mr. Dan Walden finished off his week of fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 by landing 4 SAILFISH, 2 ROOSTERFISH, 1 JACK and 3 BONITOS in 2 days of fishing Angler Joaquin Noguerias also fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 landed 4 ROOSTERFISH and 18 YELLOWTAIL JACKS in one day of fishing. Captain Adolofo reports good offshore action with SAILFSIHand SKIPJACK TUNA. He also reported that the school DORADO started showing up near the end of the week. Inshore action has been dominated by the YELLOWTAIL JACKS however the numbers of ROOSTERFISH in the 25 - 35 lb class in increasing aeach week and captain ADOLOFO landed 3 Roosters on a fly this past week. There have been some showers and evening storms but the fishing day have remained calm.
Reservations are now being taken for this year's Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Total Tag & Release tournament , scheduled for November 16 - 19, 2003. This year's host property will once again be the Riviera Beach Resort which has generously offered $ 85.00 per night per room ( single or Double occupancy) inclusive of all taxes and a continental breakfast each day. Interested anglers are encouraged to contact our office as soon as possible for tournament details. We will hold our annual austion durint this event and this year our proceeds will go to benefit the IGFA junior anglers Program along with a contribution made to the Children's Wish Foundation. Interested sponsors are encouraged to call our office for details.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky / Susan Richards
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Jun 27, 2003; 08:17AM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 6/20/03 - 6/26/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Susan Richards/Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
A light week for angling activity in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo but the results were anything but light. Returning angler from Sussex New Jersey Ron Rienhardt along with Son Jeffrey, had some exceptional fishing both offshore and inshore with captain Adolofo on the Dos Hermanos 1. Ron & Jeffrey raised 9 SAILFISH on their first day offshore, hooking 6 and landing 3 all on light tackle spinning. Turing their attention to inshore the duo landed 7 Roosterfish to 40 Lbs. along with a handful of SKIPJACK TUNA. All of the inshore action came using Cotton Cordell Top water pencil poppers. Atlanta Angler Dan Walden also returning from another four day fishing adventure landed 10 SAILFISH in three days of offshore fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1. There continues to be large schools of bait fish all along the coast and the blue water is within 3 miles which is the norm for this time of year.
Reservations are now being taken for this year's Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Total Tag & Release tournament , scheduled for November 16 - 19, 2003. This year's host property will once again be the Riviera Beach Resort which has generously offered $ 85.00 per night per room ( single or Double occupancy) inclusive of all taxes and a continental breakfast each day. Interested anglers are encouraged to contact our office as soon as possible for tournament details.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky / Susan Richards
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Jun 20, 2003; 11:29AM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Fish report 6/5/03 - 6/19/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
We have had some very changeable conditions over the past two weeks in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. The last two weeks have resembled more the April turnover than the normally red hot fishing that we experience at this time of the year. Still despite daily changes in the conditions, some outstanding catches were reported. The beginning of the period started out with cold green water extending out to the 30 miles mark. The new moon made quick work of that and within 5 days the blue water was literally in the bay. Dennis and Mare Dore of Seattle Washington, fishing aboard the Janeth scored their first ROOSTERFISH landing two which went over the 50lb mark and loosing another big fish. Fabian Sanchez fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 lost a huge PARGO after a 30 minute fight and then proceeded to land a 40lb ROOSTRFISH, 2 SAILFISH and 1 TUNA all on his first day of fishing. Dave and Deb Fogg along with Kim Hale fishing aboard the Llamarada landed 3 SAILFISH missed another 3 and landed 66 YELLOWFIN TUNA in three days of fishing. New Jersey anglers, Ron & Jeff Reinhardt, fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos I turned in the single best offshore day of the week landing 9 SAILFISH. Texas Angler Marshall Treadwell fishing a combination of 5 days aboard the Dos Hermanos 2, Secuestro and Vamonos 3 landed 5 SAILFISH, 25 YELLOWFIN TUNA, 6 ROOSTERFISH, 4 JACKS, 7 BONITOS and 4 large NEEDLEFISH. Kansas Angler John Ludwikowski fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 for 4 days landed 3 SAILFISH , 14 ROOSTERFISH and 4 JACKS. Mr. Herman Pass fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 landed 5 SAILFISHG and 8 YELLOWFIN TUNA in two days of fishing. The amount of SARDINES and BONITO in the area is nothing short of amazing. Near the end of the week offshore action was a close a 3 miles and the ROOSTERFISH have returned in big number. Downrigging with Zwings and live BONITO is the best way to catch up with a 60 plus pounder at the rocks while the Cotton Cordell Pencil popper and the Roberts spoon lures are top producers all along the beach.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Some daily sprinkles and passing squalls followed by hot humid afternoons.
Sea Conditions: Calm to Moderate
Bait Supply: Excellent
Best fishing area: Inshore Petitland, offshore: 3 - 10 miles out in front of Ixtapa Island
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters Herman P
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Jun 8, 2003; 09:05PM - Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 6/1/03 - 6/7/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
It was a week of wild swings in the fishing as the blue water was being moved over wide ranges by strong afternoon northwest winds. There were some great days followed by some totally off days during the week. Angler, Hotoshi Doi , fishing aboard the Super Panga, 'Marfel', landed 2 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO in tow days of fishing. Angler, Weldon Doe, fishing aboard the Super Panga, 'Moramay', landed 1 SAILFISH and 1 TUNA in two days of fishing. Top single day offshore was turned in by Holland angler, Mr. Schouten, landing 8 Sailfish while fishing with Capt. Adolopho on the Dos Hermanos I. French angler, Nicoloas Guy landed 3 SAILFISH and 1 monster ROOSTERFISH while fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos II with Capt. Jose Diaz. Mark Peterson and friends from North Oaks, MN, total numbers for four days of fishing included 14 SAILFISH, 3 DORADO, 2 MARLIN, 4 TUNA, and several BONITOS.
The MARLIN weighed in at 280lbs. and 200lbs. According to Mark 'the worst part
of the trip is that he lost 2 MARLIN within five minutes of one another on the
last afternoon.' Returning angler from Holland, Guido Gylen, fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos I landed 8 ROOSTERFISH to 60lbs. along with 8 JACKS in on day of fishing. Retuning Milwaukee angler, Ray Brill and wife Bobbi, landed 5 SAILFISH in three offshore days and 3 ROOSTERFISH and 6 JACKS in one inshore day. The largest ROOSTERFISH was landed by Bobbi and scaled close to the 80lb. mark. Angler, Mr. Cornell, fishing aboard the Vamonos II landed 4 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO in two days of fishing. The cameras of CABELAS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE seen on OLN captured some of the action as Human Resources Director, Larry Hire, and Pro Staff Guide, Mark Maus landed both SAILFISH and ROOSTERFISH up to 65lbs. At the beginning of the week the blue water was within 3 miles but moved out to over 25 miles only to return back again to the 3 mile mark by week's end. Huge schools of porpoises are found along all the beaches chasing SARDINES but the TUNA have moved offshore.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanjeo Climate: Hazy, hot, and humid with strong afternoon winds.
Sea Conditions: calm mornings followed by increasing waves in the afternoons.
Bait Supply: Fair
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters
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May 30, 2003; 11:33AM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 5/22/03 - 5/29/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Susan Richards/Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
The offshore action continues to improve but a strange cold inshore current really slowed down the inshore action. Offshore Angler , David Padget led the offshore parade with a 10 SAILFISH day on May 22nd followed by a 6 SAILFISH and 1 YELLOWFIN tuna day on the 23rd. Mr. Padget was fishing aboard the Vamonos 3. Wisconsin angler, Greg Schmidt fishing aboard the La Bamba landed 3 SAILFISH and 7 YELLOWFIN TUNA in one day. Mr. Gregg Grossman also fishing aboard the LA Bamba landed 1 SAILFISH, and raising 11 others, as well as landing 2 YELLOWFIN TUNA in one day of fishing. Notable European sportfishing writer from Holland, Jacques Schouten fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 landed 14 SAILFISH, 9 YELLOWFIN TUNA , one which scaled in over 300 Lbs, along with 35 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and 1 DORADO. Angler Mike Mccallister from the Cabela's Staff, fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 with Captain Jose Diaz landed 2 SAILFISH on his first day of fishing. First time anglers and visitors to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo from North Dakota, Dave and Anne Raatz fishing aboard the Secuestro De Amor landed their first SAILFISH along with a nice YELLOWFIN TUNA and a handful of Bonitos in a ½ day of fishing. French anglers Zoubowski and Cabaut while targeting the elusive ROOSTERFISH changed plans for a day and landed an estimated 220 lb YELLOWFIN TUNA and a few SAILFISH while the ROOSTERFISH went into hybernation for the week. Mr. Zoubowski and Mr Cabaut were fishing aboard the Janeth with Captain Arturo. The blue water and schools of tuna remain just 3 miles out but the real surprise this spring has been the inshore water temperature and the absence of any ROOSTERFISH.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Cooler than normal but seasonably beautiful!
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Best Fishing Areas: 3 - 10 miles offshore
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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May 22, 2003; 09:28PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo fish Report 5/15/03 - 5/22/03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Susan Richards/Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
The SAILFISH bite continues to improve while the big schools of YELLOWFIN TUNA continue to be found throughout the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. Inshore the YELLOWTAIL JACKS are so thick that they won't give the ROOSTERFISH a change to take the bait or plug. Illinois angler fishing the Bob Biagi Group finished up their week of fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 & 2 by landing a total of 35 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 1 ROOSTERFISH a handful of Bonitos and Needlefish along with 2 SAILFISH in two days of fishing. Angler Tommy Davis fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 with Captain Chiro had two stellar billfish days landing 9 SAILFISH on his first day out followed by 8 SAILFISH and 3 YELLOWFIN TUNA on his second day. California Angler, William Kuhn fishing two days aboard the Dos Hermanos1 landed 45 YELLOWFIN TUNA and 3 YELLOWTAIL JACKS. Mr. Kuhn fished offshore 1 additional day aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 landing 2 SAILFISH. Oklahoma angler David Padget landed 18 YELLOWTAIL JACK, 6 BONITOS and lost 1 ROOSTERFISH while fishing with Captian Adolopho. Mr. Padget then went offshore for 2 days aboard the Vamonos 3 landing 10 SAILFISH, loosing 2 others and landing 7 YELLOWFIN TUNA. Mr. Kyle Jorgensen also fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 finished the week by landing 6 SAILFISH and 3 YELLOWFIN TUNA in a single day of fishing. One MARLIN was also reported this week.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Weather: Seasonably warm with temps in the high 80's A sprinkle of rain near the end of the week.
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Very good
Best fishing area: Petitlan for Jacks 5 - 10 miles out for SAILFISH and TUNA
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky/ Susan Richards
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May 16, 2003; 10:59PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 5-8 03 to 5-15-03
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
TUNA TUNA TUNA in incredible numbers all week long. Merrick New York angler, ' Doc ' Jarrow lead the tuna fest last week with over 200 YELLOWFIN TUNA in 5 days of fishing. Doc was fishing with Captains Pieo and Chico aboard the super pangas Cobra and Llamarada. The action was fast and furious with the large schools of TUNA being found less than 10 miles of Zihuatanejo Bay. California angler Shane Shelton, fishing 3 days aboard the Vamonos 3 with captain Chiro landed 69 YELLOWFIN TUNA. Also fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 was Texas angler Ned Snyder who landed 3 SAILFISH, one on a fly, and 7 YELLOWFIN TUNA, two on a fly, in one day of fishing. California angler, Bill Waddle fishing with captain Chiro landed 20 YELLOWFIN TUNA and 1 SAILFISH in one day. Illinois angler Bob Biagi along with his group fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 with captain Jose Diaz landed 35 YELLOWFIN TUNA in 2 days of fishing. Part of Mr. Biagi's group fishing aboard the Dos Hermaons 1 for 3 days landed 25 YELLOWFIN TUNA, 1 DORADO, and 3 SAILFISH in two days of fishing and 37 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 18 BONITOS and 2 NEEDLEFISH on 1 inshore day. Anlger, Gregg Potti, fishing with captain Temo on the Secuestro landed 2 SAILFISH and 3 YELLOWTAIL TUNA in one day of fishing. All of the tuna have been in the 12 - 25 lb class. Near the end of the week the water temperatures began to rise and the SAILFISH activity picked up as well. Both inshore and offshore conditions are improving nicely and the weeks ahead look excellent.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo climate: Seasonably beautiful temps in the high 80's
Sea Conditions: Perfect
Bait Supply: Good
Best fishing areas. 10 - 15 miles in front of Zihuatanejo Bay
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky / Susan Richards
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