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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 09, 2008
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Jul 10, 2004; 01:06PM - Sails Slow, Roosters Crowing
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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 close inshore, but the sailfish fishing has tapered off some from the last couple of weeks. A lot of this can probably be attributed to the moon phase. As we go into the dark phase, I am very certain the blue water fishing should pick up.
As it is, each boat has been releasing 1 or 2 sailfish a day, and the numbers of dorado hitting the dock are increasing.
Captain Cali and I were beach fishing yesterday (Fri.) out at Buena Vista. I was using my 10-weight and Cali had light tackle spin gear. We were getting a lot green jacks, a few small jack crevalle, and an occasional barrilete. We watched Arturo on the panga “Whisky III” work the back side of the surf line with a couple of clients. Right in front of us they had a double on a pair of 45-pound roosters. They lifted them up for a photo, and then released them.
In other words, the roosterfish action is still hot.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 80-91
Humidity 74%
Wind 5 mph from the West
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:17 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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Jul 3, 2004; 07:21PM - Good Action Continues
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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:
There is very little change from the last several weeks. The 80º blue water is holding a mile off the beach and we are averaging about 2 to 3 sailfish per day per boat.
The roosterfish action is still the best, with 5 fish a day per boat being the average. These are not small fish, either. The average size is running between 30 and 42 pounds.
Yellowfin tuna and marlin are no-shows, but the dorado action is starting to pick up.
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind 5 mph from the West
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:15 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Jul 3, 2004; 03:54PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 7/2/04
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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:
The oncoming full moon brought a slow down in the offshore activity for last week but the inshore action stayed strong. Alabama Anglers, Vernon and Rachel Tull fishing aboard the Janeth landed the first Pacific Sailfish along with 2 others in 4 days of fishing. Connis Graham's group finished up their week by landing 1 SAILFISH, 5 ROOSTERFISH and 4 NEEDLEFISH while fishing their final day aboard the Tarpon and Dos Hermanos 1. French angler Mr. Ploquin fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 started his week of fishing by landing 2 SAILFISH and loosing two others on his first day offshore. Angler Michael Scott fishing aboard the Janeth landed 7 ROOSTERFISH, 36 RED SNAPPER and a handful of CABRILLA in two days of fishing and 3 ROOSTERFISH, 1 PAMPANO and 4 NEEDLEFISH aboard the DOS HERMANOS 1 all in one day of fishing. Jeff Burnham's group from Colorado fishing a combination of inshore and offshore day landed 1 SAILFISH aboard the VAMONOS 1 and 1 DORADO aboard the LA Bamba. Turing their attention to inshore the group landed 4 ROOSTERFISH aboard the Janeth and 7 ROOSTERFISH, 2 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and 2 BONITOS aboard the Dos Hermanos 1. One of Mr. Burnham's Roosterfish scaled in at 73 lbs and was found to be carrying a Billfish foundation Tag # 244214. To Our Knowledge this is the first ever ROOSTERFISH tag recapture in Zihuatanejo. The Big fish took 1 hour and 11 minute to land. The blue water is at the 10 Mile mark.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Passing showers at night with beautiful days in between.
Sea Condition: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jun 26, 2004; 02:08PM - Roosters and Sails Cooking
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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 only 1 mile off the beach. For this time of the year, the sailfish action continues to be very good. We are normally a winter fishery and to release a 3 to 4 sailfish per boat per day average, are respectable summer numbers.
I fished with BOF clients Johnny and Fran Deleshaw of Portland, Ore., on the 38-foot “Yellowfin II” with Captain Ruben. We tagged and released two nice sailfish while fly-fishing.
Yellowfin tuna are breezing in and out, and when a school is located under the porpoise or birds, they are really fast movers. It is all a boat can do to just keep up with them. Very few of these tuna are being hooked.
There is a little debris washed out of the rivers form our rains, forming weed lines
inshore. Quite a few small dorado have been holding in these weed lines, making for some decent light tackle fishing.
The roosterfish action has been outstanding. Adolpho on the panga “Dos Hermanos” got 9 again a couple of days ago. All of the fish are averaging between 30- and 42-pounds. Unfortunately, there are very few clients here to take advantage of all this good fishing. Luis Marciel, of the panga “Gringo Loco” and I were talking yesterday about how many roosters were here, but he also made a very true statement, “Now, I just need a client to go get them.”
Water Temperature 80-89
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind Calm
Conditions Thunder Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Jun 24, 2004; 04:22PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 6-16-04 to 6-24-04
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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:
The good inshore and offshore action continued last week in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo as better weather and sea conditions were present. Captain Chiro on the Vamonos 3 reported a 7 SAILFISH day ( 6 Released ) with Connie Graham's group. Larry Henderson also fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 landed 1 SAILFISH and 1 DORADO on his first day offshore. Texas Angler Russell Coleman pulled the hooks on two SAILFSIH on his first day offshore also aboard the Vamonos 3. Colorado Fly Fishing Angler, Currie Harbour fishing aboard the Secuestro De Amor with Captain Temo had 8 SAILFISH Strikes on a fly in three days of fishing. Oregon Angler James Spring in search of some hot inshore action spent 4 days aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 with Captain Adolofo landing 9 ROOSTERFISH, 4 BIG EYE JACKS, 8 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and 6 NEEDLEFISH.
West Coast Angler and surf fishing expert, Jeff Klaussen also fishing with Captain
Adolofo for two days had over a dozen shots a ROOSTERS, JACKS, NEEDLEFISH and SALEMAS. Connie Graham's group tried their luck at some inshore fishing with Captain Temo and Adolfo landing 2 ROOSTERFISH,4 YELLOWTAIL JACKS,8 BONITOS and 6 NEEDLEFISH in one day. Angler Alfred Palomino fishing inshore with Captain Canderlerio was not able to connect on Roosters but managed 4 BIG YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 6 BONTIOS and 2 NEEDLEFISH in one day. St Louis angler Larry Chandler landed the largest ROOSTERFISH of the week, a fish the went over 70 Lbs. while finishing of his week of fishing with Captain Adolofo. Our newest super panga SIRENA with Captain ALEX and first Mate LUIS along with angler Alfredo Alcantara & son form Queretaro Mexcio who landed 1 SAILFISH, 2 BIG ROOSTERFISH,4 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and some BONOTIOL and NEEDLEFISH as well in two days of fishing. The blue water is hanging close at the 7 mile mark.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: NO RAIN ! NO WIND ! Sunny and pleasant
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards |
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Jun 19, 2004; 07:11PM - Sailfish Action Hot
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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 hanging only a mile off the beach. The fishing is very similar to last week. The tuna and marlin are scarce, but the sailfish action is very good.
The main spot of fish is only about 3 miles directly in front of Zihuatanejo Bay. A lot of boats are getting back before noon, with 4 or 5 sailfish releases.
Rooster fishing is still outstanding and Arturo, on the panga Janneth, is keeping up his weekly blistering pace with 8 roosters released in one day. All the fish were between 30 and 45 pounds.
In some respects, this week was a milestone for conservation. At least it is a step in the right direction. Federal authorities arrested two commercial pangeros, using Zihuatanejo Bay as their home port, with 13 sailfish and a long line of over 2 miles in length. All evidence was transferred for prosecution in Acapulco.
In the past, local enforcement just has not been effective at all. This is the first time the
Feds have stepped in and are taking control, and the word is spreading fast.
Ed Kunze
Water Temperature 78-85
Air Temperature 78-91
Humidity 66%
Wind 4 mph from the WSW
Conditions Scattered Clouds 25000 ft
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:22 p.m. CDT
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Jun 17, 2004; 02:29PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 6-11-04 - 6 -17-04
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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:
Wide open offshore and inshore fishing was the order of the day in Ixtyapa Zihuatanejo as the weather finally cleared up enough for our fleet get into full swing. Captain Jamie Morales, owner of the Vamonos fleet reported his group form Mcallen Texas, landed 22 SAILFISH in three days while fishing aboard the Vamonos 1,2 & 3. Angler Alfred Palomino fishing aboard the Leydy with Captian Candelerio landed 3 SAILFISH and 1 YELLOWFIN TUNA on his first day offshore. First time fly fishing angler to Ixtapa Zihuatnejo, Mr. Mile Mcfall fishing aboard our newest super panga, Sirena, raised 9 SAILFISH, hooking 3 and landing his first Pacific SAILFISH on a fly. All of the action took place in three days offshore. Angler Larry Chandler fishing with Captain Temo on the Secuestro landed 3 SAILFISH and 1 YELLOWFIN TUNA in two days offshore and 9 ROOSTERFISH, 1 YELLOWTAIL JACK, 7 NEEDLEFISH and 10 BONITOS in Two days of inshore fishing with Captain Adolofo on the Dos Hermanos 1. Atlanta Angler Dan Walden also fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 finished up his trip with 3 Roosterfish and 2 Yellowtail Jacks in one of fishing. One of the Roosters scaled in a close to 80 LBS.! Sussex New Jersey anglers, Ron Reinhardt and son Jeff experienced three non-stop days of red hot inshore action as they fished with Captain Adolofo in the Petitlan area. The duo landed 27 ROOSTERFISH (to 40 lbs ) and 44 YELLOWTAIL JACKS in three days of top water pencil popping. The father and so team also lost several others including one fish that broke 50 lb. test power pro after and long battle. Colorado angler, Don Hirsch fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 with Captain Cheva landed 3 SAILFISH in one offshore day and 4 ROOSTERFISH on one inshore day.
Captain Arturo Landa on the Janeth got into the hot inshore action while fishing with Alabama Angler, Vernon Tull who landed 14 ROOSTERFISH, 5 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, and 11 NEEDLEFISH in three days of inshore fishing. The blue water is within 8 miles of shore and with the ocean calming down the inshore area are continuing to heat up.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Weather: Some remaining storms in the morings with the days clearing nicely
Sea Conditions: Calm to Moderate
Bait Supply: Good.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jun 12, 2004; 02:13PM - Roosters at Zihuatanejo
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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 only a mile from the beach. Fishing has been very good for our normal “bread and butter” species: roosterfish, jack crevalle and sailfish. But, the marlin and tuna have pulled a disappearing act.
The Schlagel family, of the San Francisco Bay area, fished with captain Cali on the panga “Zapatito Gordo” and released 5 sailfish. However, most boats are averaging a 2 or 3 sailfish day.
The roosterfish action has really heated up, with Arturo on the panga “Janeth” recording the best day we have had for a long time. He got 14 roosters for his clients, averaging from about 30- to 45-pounds. The fish were all taken on surface poppers and slow trolled live bait. Anival, the 1st mate of the “Don Gordo,” took clients out to the White Rocks and nailed a 60 pound rooster, 28 pound pargo, and several large jacks. (Anival has taken over the helm of the “Don Gordo” now that Captain Poli has his new boat, the “Don Gordo II”.)
Water Temperature 72-78
Air Temperature 78-86
Humidity 74%
Wind Calm
Conditions T Storms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:21 p.m. CDT
June 17 New, June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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Jun 11, 2004; 05:15PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Fishing report 6-3-04 - 6-10-04
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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:
It has been a week of dancing between the raindrops and dodging a few storms that have moved into the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. With unstable weather the fish became a bit more scattered and more difficult to find yet some days produced some good results.
Mr. Bob Backman's group who fished with Captain Cheva on the Dos Hermanos 2 landed 6 SAILFISH and lost another 6 on a fly in one day offshore. Avid Fly angler Miles Mcfall fishing aboard our newest super panga ' Seriena ' with Captain Erik and first mate Kenny, had 11 SAILFISH teased to the boat, hooking 5 in three days of fishing. Captain Chiro on the Vamonos 3 reported m5 SAILFISH hookups in 2 days offshore with the biggest fish going just over 100 lbs, caught by Texas angler Mr. Carlos. First time Visitors to I/Z , Mr. & Mrs. John Cliff finished there week aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 by landing 4 SAILFISH in One Day. Returning Angler, Dan Walden, also fishing with Captain Adolofo landed 10 SAILFISH, 1 SHARK and 10 BONITOS in three offshore days. Captain Jose on the La Bamba reported landing 1 SAILFISH with Client Mr. Merzel from New York. In one day offshore. Mr. Steve Takagi's group fishing aboard the Moramay caught 1 SAILFISH and lost one other then turned their attention to inshore where they scored 12 ROOSTERFISH, 1 BIG EYE JACK and 1 RAINBOW RUINNER in three day of fishing with Captain Arturo on the Janeth and 1 ROOSTERFISH and a handful of BONITOS aboard the LEYDY. The offshore fishing has moved to within 7 miles of the beach but the weather has prevented any consistent fishing from setting up. At last report the weather was clearing nicely and the sea conditions were becoming more friendly.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejp weather: Stormy, rainy and windy with some clearing
Sea Conditions: Moderate to Rough
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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Jun 5, 2004; 09:05AM - Zihuatanejo Wide Open
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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 only about 3 miles off the beach. The fishing is rated as good for all species. However, we did get a couple of days of stormy weather this week, making it too tough to try to fish.
The rainy season has arrived and within a week, the surrounding will be green again. This is the time of the year when the blue water (read game species) comes in very close to the beach.
While guiding BOF client Michael Bebee of Marin, Calif., Mike took 6 nice yellowfin tuna. We were on the panga “Zapatito Gordo” with Captain Cali. All the fish were caught casting into the boils among the birds and porpoise. We located the school of fish only 7 miles from Zihuatanejo Bay.
Sailfish action is seeing about a 2 to 3 fish per boat average. Captain Ruben on the “Yellowfin II” came over and joined us on the tuna school after releasing 3 sailfish for his clients. He ended his day by 10 with the 3 sails and 4 nice tuna.
The roosters and jack crevalle are here also, but the offshore storms have the beaches in a rough condition with the high surf. Adolpho, on the panga “Dos Hermanos,” and Marcos on the panga “Oceana” did manage to find good concentrations of both. Adolpho got his roosters and jacks 26 miles south, and Marcos got several large jacks just in front of Ixtapa and the marina Ixtapa.
Water Temperature 72-78
Air Temperature 77-84
Humidity 84%
Wind East 17 mph
Conditions Rain
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:18 p.m. CDT
June 9 Last Quarter, June 17 New, June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full,
Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze
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