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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 09, 2008
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Dec 24, 2005; 03:37PM - Action on the Upswing
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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:
With just a short seven mile ride to the blue water, the action for sailfish is steadily picking up as we come out of the full moon cycle. Most of the action is straight out of Zihuatanejo Bay on a 200º heading, and at 15 miles.
The fleet is averaging about 3 sailfish a day per boat on conventional gear, and about two very nice dorado. The dorado have been a great late addition to the action this week, and are averaging a respectable 25- to 35-pounds.
Some boats are getting a bit luckier than the average however. Captain Maragarito, on the small cruiser “Gaby,” fished two days and released 10 sailfish. He also got five nice dorado.
Santiago, on the panga “Gitana,” released five sailfish with Philippe of Denmark and averaged three released fish a day the rest of the week.
I guided fly-fishing client Terrence Tucker of New Jersey for some inshore action. The 14- to 18-pound jacks were really slamming the hookless popper teaser, but he was “snake bit” and couldn’t get one on the fly. He ended up hooking two very nice dorado of about 25 pounds, and just 150 yards off the beach. We fished with Arturo on the panga “Janeth.”
On another guided fly-fishing day with Baja on the Fly client John Oberton of Dana Point, Calif., he ended up with one sailfish and one 30 pound dorado. We fished with Captain Cali on the cruiser “Vamonos.”
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 77 - 86
Humidity 66%
Wind WSW 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:18 p.m. CST
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Dec 17, 2005; 01:31PM - Fishing Back on Track
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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:
Fishing has picked up considerably this week. I do expect it to slow down a bit with the full moon waning, but as of yesterday (Friday) we have really been enjoying the action.
Conventional gear fisherman Ludo Coenen of Belgium, fished with Martin on the panga Isamar the last six days. They caught, tagged, and released 25 sailfish. Their fish were mostly taken at the 25 mile mark, and a 210º heading.
Another Belgian client, Philippe Collin, fished two days with Santiago on the panga Gitana. They tagged and released five sailfish the first day. Thursday (12/15), because several of us have not had much success on roosters locally, Santiago decided to make the 40 mile run to Papanoa with Philippe. It was a long day, but they released six roosterfish averaging 25- to 35-pounds, a 25-pound jack crevalle, and an 8 pound sierra. All the fish were taken on slow trolled live bait.
I guided Baja n the Fly client, Scott Haynes of Cody, Wyoming, for one day with the flyrod on the Vamonos with Captain Cali. Scott had never used a flyrod in his life, yet alone caught a sailfish. The first fish teased to the boat very well, and within minutes Scott had logged two firsts.
I also guided Baja on Fly client Fred Marx on a beach trip yesterday. We hit the beaches up north near Union and Majahua, and south below the airport at Barra Pototsi. We found sardines and birds crashing on every beach. Unfortunately, the larger 14- to 20-pound jacks were not there. We caught a fair number of fish, but nothing of any size. The black skipjack tuna, green jacks, and sierra were all biting well. The Barra had the most fish and the most promising signs that the big jacks should be moving in there shortly.
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 77 - 86
Humidity 66%
Wind WSW 12 mph
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:09 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:14 p.m. CST
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Dec 10, 2005; 01:57PM - Tournament Results
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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 good sailfish action of this last week has died off somewhat. For the fleet, we are averaging about two sailfish a day per boat. However, most boats are also getting about one good 20+ pound dorado for dinner.
Fly fishermen are not having any luck at all on the roosters, but there are a few large jack crevalle eating the feathered hook. These fish are averaging a respectable16-pounds. Black skipjack tuna and cabrilla are rounding out the inshore action with the long rods.
Our Sales and Tales Tournament was completed on Monday with Cecilia “Pudge” Kleinkauf, visiting all the way from Anchorage, taking first place; with second place going to Joe Dowdell, Marathon, Fla. For all the details and results go to http://www.bajafly.com/sailsandtales/sailsfinal.asp
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 87
Humidity 66%
Wind W 8 mph
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:05 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:11 p.m. CST
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Dec 4, 2005; 11:27PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing report 11-23-05 to 12-1-05
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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:
Calmer water conditions and a rise in the ocean temps caused a spike in both inshore and offshore activity last week. Captain Jose Vargas on the La Bamba continues to be red hot as his clients landed 9 SAILFISH and 2 BLUE MARLIN in 5 days of fishing . The Biggest Marlin Scaled over 500 Lbs.. Angler Dennis Paul fishing aboard the Intruzza landed 3 SAILFISH on his first day offshore. Angler Tami Weisboro fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 took top single day honors by landing 7 SAILFISH in one day. Not far behind was Dennis Schoonover fishing aboard the Janeth, landing 6 SAILFISH in one day. Returning angler Vernon Tull also fishing aboard the Janeth landed 17 Jacks. 1 Spanish Mackerl and 5 Bonitos on his first day inshore. Eurpoean Angler Mr. Courte fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 finished up his week of fishing by landing 2 SAILFISH on his last day. Mr. Tarpin also fishing inshore with Captain Adolofo landed 2 ROOSTERIFSH, 39 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 3 NEEDLEFSIH and 15 BONITOS in 6 days of fishing. Mr. Guardia fishing 5 days on Dos Hermanos 2 with Captain Cheva landed 6 SAILFISH, 9 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 2 ROOSTERFISH 3 NEEDLEFISH and 2 SPANISH MACKEREL. Mr. Guardia’s second boat, the Gran Jefe also fishing 5 days landed 11 SAILFSIH, 1 DORADO, 16 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 1 ROOSTERFISH, 20 BIG NEEDLEFISH, 70 BONITOS on light tackle, 1 GROUPER , 28 Spanish Mackerel and 1 Amberjack. Captain Martine on the Marfel fishing with French angler Mr. Sallat landed 5 SAILFISH, 10 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and 20 BONITOS in 5 days of fishing.
Captain Temo on the Secuestro fishing inshore with Angler Dennis Paul landed 6 YELLOWTAIL JACKS ands a handful of Bonitos. Captain Angleo on the Auga Azul posted 5 SAILFISH and 1 BLUE MALRIN in 4 days and Fernando on the Michelle posted 8 SAILFISH in 3 days of offshore fishing. Captain Chico on the Llamarada reported 4 SAILFISH in 2 days offshore. The blue water is at the 8 mile mark. Our captains are reporting just a few roosterfish inshore but the action on big Jacks and bonitos is red hot.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Sunny with temps in the 90’s
Water Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Excellent
Stan Lushinsky
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Dec 4, 2005; 09:22AM - Sails and Tales Begins
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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:
Yesterday (12/2) was the pre-fish day for our “Sails and Tales” tournament and Joe Dowdell, Marathon, Fla., was the first one back to the dock with bragging rights with his sail caught on the fly. The rest of contestants seemed to fall in the into the “Tales” category and could be heard over their margaritas last night saying today (Sat.) would be different on the first tournament day. Weather has been great all week and the number of shots has been increasing daily.
(Photo)
Angler - Joe Dowdell (Marathon, Florida)
Captain - Felipe on the panga Yellowfin
Location - Zihuatanejo, Mex
Fight time - 5 minutes (fish was tagged and released in excellent shape)
Guide and photo by Ed Kunze
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 77 - 86
Humidity 66%
Wind WSW 6 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:01 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:09 p.m. CST
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Nov 26, 2005; 12:26PM - Sails and Tales Begins
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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:
Surface Satellite Temperatures show the water averaging about 82º. We are now primed for the Baja on the Fly Sails and Tales Fly Fishing Tournament Dec. 1 through the 6.
Earlier this week, and under a full moon, we had 78º water. This was consistent with the cooler night time and morning temperatures we would not normally have this time of the year. Plus, being that sailfish prefer the warmer 80º-84º range, it was consistent. We were only averaging one or two sailfish a day per boat. However, the 78º water was perfect for blue marlin, explaining why one out of every three boats a day were getting a shot at a marlin, and one out of every five are actually getting the hooked fish to the boat.
Today, at six miles off the beach, the blue water is just a short ride, with lines in the water only 30 minutes after leaving the municipal pier in Zihuatanejo Bay.
Each day has been improving as we are almost out of the effects of the full moon. This next week should see a major improvement in the sailfish action due to the new moon phase.
Inshore, the sierra action continues on its limits all around pace up near Ixtapa Island and it is the same for the jack crevalle near Pantla Beach. The roosterfish action, with the cooler water, had also cooled. The boats are averaging about one fish a day.
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 75 - 84
Humidity 66%
Wind WSW 12 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:56 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:08 p.m. CST
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Nov 19, 2005; 11:12AM - Full Moon Blues
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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 84º blue water is only about 8 miles off the beach. The full moon has slowed the action down, with only a few sailfish per boat each day. Thursday, Cheva and Adolpho located a concentration of fish because they certainly did better than the average. Cheva, on the panga Dos Hermanos II, got 5 sails and Adolpho, on the panga Dos Hermanos got 4. They were fishing an area 17 miles off the light house.
Blue marlin have really been the story. Our best day (Wed.) was 8 blue marlin for the fleet, with Alfredo on the Esturion getting two. The fleet of about 15 boats fishing the blue water, is averaging between 2 and 3 caught marlin a day.
With the inshore temperatures about 80º, the jack crevalle and roosterfish action is holding steady. The jack fishing has been incredible for a couple of weeks now. Adolpho fished for roosters for three days this week and released 6, but he also released 31 of the big jacks. Plus, for every boat targeting them, the sierras have also been providing us with limits all around. The roosters are averaging about 35 to 40 pounds, the jacks between 8 and 16 pounds, and the sierras are between 4 and 6 pounds.
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 87
Humidity 79%
Wind WSW 9 mph
Conditions: Cloudy
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:09 p.m. CST
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Nov 17, 2005; 08:02PM - Ixtapa ZIhuatanejo fishing report 11-10-05 to 11-17-05
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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 slight warming of the ocean temps brought a modest upswing in both inshore and offshore activity last week but our captains are still reporting seeing many more fish than are willing to bite. Captain Adolofo reported baiting 10 Sailfish in 1 day but was only able tom get one to strike. Captain Adolofo fishing with European Angler Mr. Hache landed 31 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 4 ROOSTERFISH,6 SPANISH MACKEREL and 8 BONITOS. Mr Hache also fished inshore with Captian Luis aboard the Gran Jefe landing 26 SPANISH MACKEREL, 8 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 4 RAINBOWRUNNERS 6 bonitos and loosing 4 big ROOSTERFISH. Mr Hache finished his week aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 with Captain Cheva landing 1 SAILFISH and 2 DORADOS. French angler Mr Montiel fishing with Captain Temo aboard the Secuestro landed 4 SAILFISH in 4 days of offshore fishing. Returning Georgia angler Mr Dan Walden, fishing with Captain Adolofo landed 3 SAILFISH, 1 DORADO, 9 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, 15 SPANISH MACKEREL and 14 BONITOS but could not get the Big Roosterfish to strike. Mr Walden has annually landed some of the biggest of our season but the word must have gotten out in the roosterfish community. There's always next time and we are certain Dan and Captain Adolofo will even the score. With the turn of the moon at the end of this week and more favorable sea conditions December is setting up to be a prime month. Interested anglers are encouraged to contact our office for boat availability.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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Nov 15, 2005; 08:37PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing report 11-2-05 to 11-09-05
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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:
Keeping with the pattern of recent weeks this fall season continues to be anything but normal. Although our captain and anlgers who fished the annual Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Total Tag & reelase tournament last week reported seeing many SAILFISH most were reluctant to bite. The reason for the slow bite was an unusually cold current which arrived in the area early in the week. The colder current did bring in a few marlin which were also caught and released during the tournament. Captain Adolofo Espinosa and Anglers Larry Kent and Brian Bushell took first place honors as they led from wire to wire. The team of Kent and Bushell landed and released 4 SAILFISH on the first day of the tournament and never looked back, finishing with a total of 7 SAILFISH landed and released in the three day tournament for a total team score of 875 POINTS. Starting slow but fininshing very strong was Captain Jose Vargas on the La Bamba with Pennsylvania Angler Tom Branoff. Tom Landed 1 SAILFISH on the first day, 2 SAILFISH on the second day and 1 SAILFISH and a MARLIN on the third day for a total of 775 POINTS. Mexico City Anglers, Jorge and Fernando Chavez, fishing their private boat ' PELAGIC ' took third place honor with a lone Marlin wich was tagged and released on Day # 2 for a total of 275 Team POINTS. Captain Luis Marcila on the Gringo Loco and anglers Greg and Shilby took fouth place with a single SAILFISH. Each of the top three teams also scored one daily Calcutta. Festivities were held at the Dorado Pacifico and once again we are very grateful to Delaware residents, Chris Narwold and Terry O'Bryne, along with a dedicated team of tournament judges who come to Ixtapa ZIhuatanejo each year to provide the tournament with accurate scoring and supporting our efforts to achive higher percentage of billfish releases. The sucess of this tournament would not be possible without the yearly committment of this incredible group of people. Once again our deepest thanks to all of them. The dates for next year's tournamnt are set for November 18 - 22, 2006. Anglers interested in participating are encouraged to contact of office for details and updates. With improving water temperatures and the abundance of schools of baitfish the area is primed for some good fishing in the months ahead.
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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Nov 12, 2005; 02:25PM - Plenty of Jack Crevalle
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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
According to the Terrifin Satellite Surface Temperatures, the water is finally starting to warm up again, with 80º being the norm. This will improve both the blue water fishing and the inshore.
The great bite on the jack crevalle action is still going well to the north of Zihuatanejo, but the water has warmed up there faster than the south.
Several blue marlin we taken this week, and about one sailfish per boat average per day. Russ Kirtchner of Indiana had a decent week’s fishing with Santiago on the panga “Gitana” and Cheva on the “Dos Hermanos II.” He took one sailfish of 120 pounds, a 310 pound blue marlin, two roosters of about 35 and 40 pounds, and a couple of jacks.
Ed Kunze, Zihuatanejo
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 86
Humidity 94%
Wind SW 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 6:49 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:10 p.m. CST
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