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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 09, 2008
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Sep 4, 2004; 04:35PM - Three Sails A Day!
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
IN GENERAL: The 80º clean blue water is only about 1 mile of the beach. Overall, the fishing can be rated as decent. Most boats are averaging between two and three sailfish releases per day, but the tuna and dorado are scarce again.
The big news is still with the outstanding roosterfish bite that has not let up for about two months now, along with lots of huge jack crevalle. In fact, some of the best jack fishing is taking place inside Zihuatanejo Bay.
Even though the roosterfish are outstanding, you normally only dream of a day like the one Luis Marciel had with his client Pat Johnson of Tulsa, Okla., on the panga “Gringo Loco.” They were fishing the Pantla area when a huge area of fish erupted on bait just off the beach. Mixed in with the gamefish were large sierra, jacks, and roosters. When it was all over and done, fishing with surface poppers to the breaking fish, Pat and his fishing partner had 10 roosters averaging between 35- and 45-pounds, 7 jacks of about 12- to 15-pounds, and 2 sierra. They were absolutely exhausted, and told Luis to head back to the dock before 11.
Luis told me they had lost at least 10 more big roosters on short strikes, and at one point a large jack was literally battling with a large rooster to see who could get the popper first.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10 has only two openings left.
http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 83%
Wind Calm
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:32 a.m. CDT
Sunset 7:56 p.m. CDT
Sept. 6, Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full.
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Aug 29, 2004; 08:24AM - Action Close To Home
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 82º blue water is only a half mile off the beach. The
sailfish action picked up this last week, from only 1 to 2 fish average
to boat, to a fairly solid 3 fish per boat per day. The incredible
roosterfish action is definitely holding up with the fish still
averaging between 35 and 40 pounds.
I saw Adolpho leaving the municipal pier area yesterday in his panga
“Dos Hermanos.” When I called out to him as to how he was doing on
roosters he opened the palms of both hands and yelled back 'muchos.”
Asking about the sailfish, he just gave me the two thumbs up sign.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10
still has a few openings.
http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 78-87
Humidity 71%
Wind West 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:31 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:02 p.m. CDT
August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14 New; Sept. 21, First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Aug 23, 2004; 08:19PM - Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 8/9/04 to 8/18/04
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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:
A good mixed bag of inshore and offshore action was experienced last week in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo as favorable sea and weather conditions continue. Arizona angler, Doug Finney, fishing aboard the Super Panga, 'Dos Hermanos I' with Capt. Adolpho landed 3 ROOSTERFISH, 7 NEEDLEFISH, and 3 BONITOS in two days of fishing. Mr. Israel Sanchez of Mexico City landed 15 JACKS and Robert White of Chicago, IL, landed 7 JACKS, 1 ROOSTERFISH and 4 BONITOS. French angler, Mr. Vilmart, fishing aboard the Super Panga, 'Leydy' with Capt. Canderliero, landed 4 SAILFISH, 2 JACKS, 12 BONITOS, and 1 NEEDLEFISH in 4 days of fishing. California angler, John Laplante, fishing 1 inshore day with Capt. Adolpho landed 4 ROOSTERS and 3 NEDDLEFISH. New Jersey angler, Leonard Zima, fishing with Capt. Chiro aboard the Vamonso III, landed 2 SAILFISH in one offshore day and 2 ROOSTERFISH on 1 inshore day. Jack Johns of Houston, TX landed 2 SAILFISH and 4 BONITOS and Federico Armenta of Mexico City landed 3 JACKS, 1 ROOSTERFISH, 3 RAINBOW RUNNERS, and 4 BONITOS aboard the Sirena.
Sea Conditions: Calm
I/Z Climate: Hot Hazy Humid Temps in the 90's
Bait Supply: Good
Susan Richards
Stan Lushinsky
Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters
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Aug 21, 2004; 01:17PM - Jacks A Plenty
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Conditions remain fairly unchanged for the last two weeks. The dorado are still a no show, but we are finally getting some of overdue rains to wash material out of the rivers to help hold the dorado. The added benefit of our late evening rains is it really cools things down a bit.
We are still getting an average of 2 to 3 sailfish a day per boat, and the 25-pound class tuna are at the 15 mile mark.
The big action is still with the roosterfish and jack crevalle. The roosters are 4 to 6 fish a day, averaging 35 to 45 pounds.
What the smaller jacks lose in size (averaging about 10- to 12-pounds), they make up for in quantity. Fifty fish days are not uncommon if you want to target them.
Baja on the Fly’s, 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 6-10 still has a few openings. http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Water Temperature 80-84
Air Temperature 80-87
Humidity 79%
Wind SE 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:30 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:07 p.m. CDT
August 23 First Quarter; August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Aug 7, 2004; 10:07PM - Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 7-30-04 to 8-6-04
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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:
Steady rains opened up the rivers this past week which muddied up the Inshore waters. Coupled with light angling activity, little was reported for last week. Captain Adolofo Espinosa on the Dos Hermanos reported good inshore activity on a host of different fish. Captain Adolofo fishing with Arizona Angler, Doug Finney, landed
2 ROOSTERFISH, 2 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 10 NEEDLEFISH and 2 BONITOS in two days of inshore fishing. Angler Mr. Lindberg also fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 landed 1 ROOSTERFISH, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK 5 NEEDLEFISH, 9 BONITOS and 7 TIGER GROUPER in one inshore day. Mr Lindberg's group also fished aboard the La Bamba and Marlin Azul, loosing 1 SAILFISH and landing 2 SAILFISH in one offshore day. The blue water moved out to beyond the 10 mile mark.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Weather: Rainy, Hot and Humid
Sea Conditions, Moderate to rough
Bait Supply: Fair
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Aug 7, 2004; 02:44PM - Z-What Roosters Swarm
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º plus blue water is still holding only a mile off the beach. Most species are biting, with the exception of the blue marlin (the water is too warm), and dorado. The dorado are missing because the rainfall this last few weeks has been below normal and we have not had much debris washed out of the rivers to hold them.
Most every boat fishing the blue water is averaging between 2 and 3 sailfish per day. Plus, the added bonus of school-sized yellowfin tuna that are only out 10 miles, and are biting.
Inshore, there are a lot of jack crevalle; and light line anglers have been scoring up to 50 a day on these hard fighting fish.
The big news is still just off the surf line with the roosterfish action. The bite is fantastic, and has been holding up for several weeks now. We expect this action to continue on into Dec. It should really make for a great 'Jacks or Better Fly Fishing Tournament' Oct. 7-10 for Baja on the Fly. Contact Gary or Yvonne if you want to know more about this first ever (and IGFA approved) tournament. http://www.bajafly.com/jacksorbetter.htm
Adolpho, on the panga “Dos Hermanos” caught 6 roosters for his clients yesterday, between 35 and 45 pounds. But the one they did not get was the real story. They were using a surface popper on spinning gear, casting into breaking bait, with birds diving and roosters crashing the surface. One cast was laid over the wing of a pelican. Naturally, the pelican was startled and flew off, but he wrapped the line by making a turn and heading in another direction. What happened was incredible! The pelican flew a few feet off the water and was 'trolling' the popper. Up to 5 different roosters grabbed the popper, dragged the pelican back down to the water, and then came unbuttoned . . . to just start the process all over again. That was one very confused bird!
It must have been a hell of a sight, and where is a video camera when you need it?
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 80-87
Humidity 62%
Wind WSW 6 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:26 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:16 p.m. CDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Aug 1, 2004; 09:18AM - Roosters in the Coop
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: Sailfish action continued at a respectable pace with most boats reporting several shots a day. Inshore more and more grande roosters keep showing up in the Chicken Coop. By the time that Jacks or Better rolls around in October there should be some serious tugs to be had.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 80-90
Humidity 62%
Wind 12 mph from the WSW
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:24 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:19 p.m. CDT
Aug 7 Last Quarter, August 15 New, August 23 First Quarter, August 29, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Jul 23, 2004; 03:18PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 7-15-04 - 7-22-04
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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:
Exceptional weather, Calm seas and Hungry gamefish offshore and inshore was the order of the day last week in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. French Angler Mr. Devocelle, fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 finished his week by landing 10 ROOSTERFISH and 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK on his last inshore day and 4 SAILFISH, 2 YELLOWFIN TUNA and 1 JACK on his last offshore day. Returning New Jersey Angler and co-champion of last year's Ixtapa Zihuatanejo total Tag & Release tournament, Jerry Dailey along with Wife Mary Ann fishing with Captain Adolofo landed 3 SAILFISH and 1 BONITO on their first day offshore and 6 ROOSTERFISH, 2 YELLOWTAIL JACKS ands 1 big NEEDLEFISH on the first day inshore. Also from New Jersey, Mr. John Dolan fishing with Captain Cheva landed 3 ROOSTERFISH and 8 YELLOWTAIL JACKS in one inshore day. Turning his attention to offshore Mr. Dolan hooked up with Captain Candelerio on the super panga 'Leydy ' and landed 7 SAILFISH and lost an estimated 400 LB. BLUE MARLIN at boatside after a long battle. Mr Donal fished 2 days with Captain Candelerio. Returning California Angler Mr. Ted Scott fishing with Fly fishing expert Captain Chico aboard the Llamarada hooked and lost 4 SAILFISH on a fly in two offshore days. L.A. angler, Mr. Frank Sette fishing a half day aboard our newest super panga ' Sirena ' Landed 1 nice ROOSTERFISH and 3 YELLOWTAIL JACKS. The blue water is within 8 miles of shore and conditions are near perfect.
We still have a few openings left for this year's Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Total Tag & release Tournament to be held November 14 - 17, 2004. Interested anglers are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible for hotel details as well as boat availability.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Seasonably beautiful with temps in the 90's, a touch of humidity but no rain.
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushisnky
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Jul 21, 2004; 05:36PM - Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 7-09-04 to 7-15-04
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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:
This week began with some rough sea conditions and high tides which hampered the fishing efforts. Once things calmed down both the offshore and inshore action continued to improve. French angler Mr Devocelle, fishing with Captain Adolofo on the Dos Hermanos 1 landed 4 SAILFISH, 2 DORADO, 18 YELLOWFIN TUNA, 1 SKIPJACK and 32 BONITOS in three offshore days. Turning his attention to Inshore, Captain Adolofo put Mr. Devocelle on to 8 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 17 ROOSTERFISH, many of which scaled in at better than 50 lbs, 7 NEEDLEFISH and 3 BONITOS in two days of inshore angling. Most of the ROOSTERFISH were taken on Cotton Cordell red and white pencil poppers although a few of the bigger fish took live bait presented off Z-wing downrigger planers. ( www.zwingdownrigger.com ) The Petra Family from Mexico city, fishing aboard the super panga ' Sirena ' landed 2 SAILFISH and 14 BINITOS in one offshore day. The Blue water is within 12 miles and the sea conditions ended the week very favorably.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Mixture of Clouds and Sun with no rain.
Sea Conditions: Moderate to rough
Bait Supply: Excellent!
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jul 17, 2004; 06:10PM - More Jacks Than Roosters
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO
IN GENERAL: The 80º blue water is still holding very close at the 1 mile mark off the beach. The inshore roosterfish action has been fantastic. All the popular panga captains, such as Adolpho on the “Dos Hermanos,” Martin on the “Isamar,” Arturo on the “Janneth,” and Luis on the “Gringo Loco” are scoring on at least three roosters a day and they are all in the 35 to 45 pound class.
The sailfish have dropped off a bit, but are improving with the new moon approaching. Santiago, on the panga “Gitana,” had a typical day with two releases for clients Tim Bradford and his son Travis of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Travis is only 9 years old and it was his first sail.
The jack crevalle action inshore has actually been hotter than the roosters. Unfortunately, there is not much size to them, but 50 fish a day on the 5-pounders will give any light tackle or flyrodder a great day on the water.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 78-86
Humidity 74%
Wind SW 6 mph
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:19 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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