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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 09, 2008
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Feb 10, 2007; 01:41PM - Sails..Tuna...Blue Marlin
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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:
We have had a very pleasant surprise this week. The fishing has actually been better during the full moon phase, than it was the week before.
A current of cooler, 81° water, moved in, with clean blue water only a half mile out in front of Zihuatanejo Bay, and the cobalt blue water is only 5 miles out. The game fish came with the blue water. Each boat is averaging between two and three sailfish a day. And, several nice blue marlin were caught this week.
Plus, at 12 miles, there is a large area of 10 to 30 pound yellowfin tuna. The tuna have been hard to stay on, because they pop up and down, and when they are up, they are moving fast. This is when you wish you had a San Diego long range boat, with hundreds of scoops of chum bait available.
Inshore we are seeing a lot of jack crevalle cruising the beaches, plus we are now having a very good all day long bite on the large jacks inside the bay.
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 68-87
Humidity 82%
Wind: Calm.
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 7:16 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:45 p.m. CST
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Jan 30, 2007; 11:24PM - Ixtapa/Zihuataneo Sportfishing Report
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
January 26, 2007
Our rollercoaster year continues as the water temperature and currents continue to move dramatically each day. Last week again saw some great fishing along with some days that can best described as too slow for comfort. Returning anglers to the CASA LAS BRISAS at thePuerto Vincentee Area, Mr. Ray Raychowski’s group, Fishing 5 days aboard the Super pangas, Janeth, Adrenalina, and Grand Jefe 2, landed 13 SAILFISH and 6 DORADO. One of the highlights of the trip was landed by one of the group fishing aboard the Janeth with an estimated 40 lb SNOOK. Captain Artuo came back to Zihuatanejo and fished 2 days with French angler Mr. Soulasoul who landed 4 SAILFISH and 2 DORADO and also landed 1 SAILFISH fishing aboard the Zapatito Gordo.. Returning angler Mr. David Horn fishing 3 days with Captain Adolofo raised 7 SAILFISH and 1 Striped Marlin to the fly landing and releasing 3 SAILFISH and 1 Dorado. Also fishing with Captain Adolofo was angler Bob Simon who posted the single best day of the week with 6 SAILFISH and followed that day with a 1 SAILFISH performance aboard the Dos Hermanos 2. New Jersey angler and inshore specialist, Ron Reinhardt fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 landed 4 Jacks, 2 Spanish Mackerel and 7 Bonitos while only raising 1 Roosterfish to the plug. Fly fishing angler Kirk Eberhard fishing 4 days aboard the Marfel raised 5 SAILFISH. Mr. Lloyd Mcevers fishing 2 days aboard the Marlin Azul landed 6 SAILFISH and 1 Dorado. Charlie Barrows fishing 1 day aboard the super panga Michelle landed and released 2 SAILFISH and 1 Dorado. Captain Chiro on the Bloody Hook reported a 2 SAILFISH day for angler Randy Stevens and 2 SILFISH for Mr. Craig Miller who fished 2 DAYS. Captain Jose Vargas on the L:a Bamba reported 6 SAILFISH and 2 DORADO in 7 days of fishing. Captain Ruben on the Auga Azul reported 11 SAILFISH and 1 Dorado in 7 days. Captain Varga on the Estruion landed 1 Blue Marlin of 170 lb. along with several SAILFISH. The Beginning part of the week of the saw some very good action but rapidly changing ocean temps near the middle of the week slowed the fishing down considerably. At last report the action was once again picking up nicely.
Sea Conditions: Calm
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Weather: Nice with some cloud cover.
Bait Supply: Good
Stan Lushinsky
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Jan 27, 2007; 01:43PM - Windy early in the week
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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:
The fishing and water conditions have changed a bit this week. Late last week we had a low pressure move in on us, creating a strong afternoon wind which moved the blue water out to the 20 mile mark. Fishing was very slow.
But since Wednesday, conditions have stabilized and we are getting decent fishing again. Each boat is averaging two to three sailfish a day. Plus, Santiago, on the panga, Gitana, took a nice 230 pound blue marlin.
Adolpho, on the panga, Dos Hermanos, told me the inshore waters are so slow he is not even trying to fish for the jacks or roosters. The only thing going on with the inshore is a very abundant black skipjack tuna bite.
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 73-94
Humidity 82%
Wind: ESE 3 knt.
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:20 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:38 p.m. CST
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Jan 21, 2007; 10:47PM - Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo Sportfishing report 1/11 - 1/17
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo Sportfishing report 1/11 - 1/17
After a late and rather slow start to this season, action finally picked up and stayed more consistent than we have seen at any time during this season. Captain Annabel on the Grand Jefe 1 reported 16 Sailfish, 8 Dorado, 13 Yellowtail Jacks,9 Needlefish, 3 Spanish Mackerel and 60 Bonitos in 7 days of fishing. Returning Angler Kirk Eberhard fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 for 2 days with Captain Adolofo landed 37 Yellowtail Jacks 2 Rainbow Runners and 5 Big Roosterfish to 65 Lbs. Atlanta angler Dan Walden fishing 3 days with Captain Cheva Aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 landed 9 Sailfish and 3 Dorado. Captain Chiro of the Bloody Hook fishing with angler J.D. Edwards landed 6 Sailfish, 5 Dorado and 2 YellowTail Jacks in 2 days of fishing. Our newest super panga the Adrenalina fishing out of Puerto Vincentee Guerrero landed 3 Sailfish and 1 Dorado in 2 days of fishing.
No Marlin or Tuna have been reported.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Beautiful weather with temps in the high 80’s gentle breezes
Sea Conditions: Calm
Best Fishing area: 12 - 15 Miles offshore
Bait Supply: Good
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Jan 14, 2007; 09:47AM - Watch the Surge Next Week!
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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:
The 80° blue water is still only 5 to 6 miles off the beach. With the full moon period this last week, the fishing was better than normally expected. Each boat is averaging 2 to 3 sailfish a day. Those numbers will increase this next week, continuing for the rest of the month.
A lot of small dorado are in counts also, with an occasional 30 to 35 pounder. There still has been no sign of the tuna. Most boats are averaging a dorado a day.
Inshore, the black skipjack tuna abound, and have been great fall back option for light line enthusiasts and fly rodders.
Even though no roosters were caught locally, apparently a migration is under way, as they head South to warmer waters. I say migration, because when the concentrations are located, there are lots of them confined in certain areas, but not spread out along the coast. Adolpho, on the Dos Hermanos took several roosters and several jacks about 30 miles up north near Saladita. And, Santiago on the Gitana, fished one day with his client from Sweden, catching 7 roosters 30 miles down south.
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 69-87
Humidity 94%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:1 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:29 p.m. CST
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Jan 6, 2007; 01:33PM - 10 Miles to Sailfish
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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:
The 82° blue water is still only 5 miles off the beach. At 10 miles, and on out, the water is 84°. The fishing for sailfish, including during this full moon period, is very good. Most boats in the fleet are averaging about 4 sailfish a day, with counts as high as 7 and 8 fish a day for some.
Steve King and a friend from Maryland fished with Santiago on the panga Gitana for three days. They tagged and released 15 sails. Santiago also told me the yellowfin tuna were at 25-30 miles, but moving fast, and difficult to catch.
A few 20 to 30 pound dorado are still around, but not showing up in the counts as well as last week.
Inshore, the jack crevalle action is picking up, and the roosterfish has just about wound down. We now have to wait for May for any decent roosterfish action.
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 60-91
Humidity 82%
Wind: N 3 knt.
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:18 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:26 p.m. CST
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Dec 30, 2006; 01:51PM - Twenty-Five Miles Close
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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:
The 82° blue water is still close, but most of the best fishing is taking place at about the 25 mile mark. And, the fishing for sailfish has been good, with most boats averaging two or three fish a day. Plus, each day yields one or two 20-pound class dorado for each boat.
Ludo, from Belgium, finished up his week of fishing with Martin on the panga “Isamar” with a bang. On Ludo's last day, they released 7 sails, and took 2 nice dorado.
Fly fishing client, John Wexler, fished with guide Paul Phillips and Martin on the “Isamar” one day. They raised 5 sails and hooked two.
Dan Britt, of North Carolina, fished one day with me down at Puerto Vicente Gro. We were targeting roosters on the flyrod. Dan hooked two roosters, and one large jack crevalle. But, he was snake bit, and lost all three
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 73-92
Humidity 83%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:15 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:20 p.m. CST
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Dec 22, 2006; 06:51PM - Belgium Visitor Scores
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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:
The 82° blue water is still only 4 to 5 miles off the beach, with most of the blue water action happening between 4. 5 to 6 miles. Most boats are each averaging two sailfish a day, with several nice 20- to 30-pound dorado being taken by the fleet also.
Yesterday (Wed.), a huge low pressure area moved in, and the counts were way down. However, things have stabilized, and with the new moon phase, the fishing should be very good this week.
Ludo, making his annual trek from Belgium, to fish eight days straight with Martin on the panga “Isamar,” has taken three sails and two nice dorado in two days of fishing. Today, they are going after roosters.
Adolpho, on the panga “Dos Hermanos,” told me he got eight roosters in one day, and six on another when fishing about 25 miles north in the Saladita area. He also said there were tons of jack crevalle
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 82 - 84
Air temperature 69-84
Humidity 83%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:16 p.m. CST
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Dec 16, 2006; 02:50PM - Less Moon...More Fish
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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:
The blue water is only 5 miles off the beach, and, compared to last week's full moon cycle, the fishing has improved considerably. The water temperature, according to the Terrafin Satellite Surface Temperatures, is at least 82°, with some large offshore areas as high as 86°.
Flip Himmelrich, of Spokane, WA, had a large group of family and friends down this week, and even had a small tournament. Using 5 pangas, they averaged two sailfish a boat, per day. The winning captain was Santiago on the Gitana, with 5 sailfish. Santiago's brother, Adan, on the Gitana II was second.
Flip also fished another day with Santiago, and fly fishing guide, Paul Phillips. They got two nice dorado and a 30 pound yellowfin. One of the dorado, taken on a fly, was at least 30 pounds.
Roosters have been hit and miss. Adolpho, on the panga Dos Hermanos, had one good day early this week, taking 6 roosters and several jack crevalle. Then, Santiago and Adolpho both made the 35 mile run with their boats down to Vicente Gro. today (Friday), and only got one 15 pound jack.
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 74 - 82
Air temperature 77-91
Humidity 93%
Wind: ENE 3 mph
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:09 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:14 p.m. MST
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Dec 9, 2006; 02:06PM - Mixed Bag This Week
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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:
Clean 83° blue water within four or five miles of the harbor allowed everyone to get an early start. Sailfish action remained constant this week with most boats averaging one or two a day.
Charles Sterling of Michigan, fishing with Santiago on the panga “Gitana,” scored on half a dozen roosters, a couple of sailfish, one 35-pound dorado plus a handful of jacks, sierra and black skipjack.
Overall, the roosterfish action was hurt by the full moon. The bait fish are scattered, as well as the larger exotics. This should change this week. There are still plenty of small jacks and black skipjack in the 2 to 5 pound range
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 74 - 82
Air temperature 65-86
Humidity 93%
Wind: Light
Conditions: Partly Sunny
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:05 a.m. MST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. MST
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