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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 09, 2008
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Jun 30, 2007; 02:12PM - Water Temps Up
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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:
Inside the 1,000 fathom line (which is 30 miles from Zihuatanejo Bay), the water temperature is a minimum of 88º, with some areas as warm as 90º. Beyond the 1,000 fathom line the water is a more reasonable 86º. The action is good for most species, but it has moved out a bit.
We are averaging about 2 sailfish per day per boat with most of the action in the 12 to 14 mile areas. The marlin are still striking lures beyond the 30 mile mark. Plus there are quite a few yellowfin tuna at 30 miles also.
Inshore, Adolpho, on the panga Dos Hermanos, is still doing very well on roosters and jack crevalle up in the Troncones area
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 75-100
Humidity 89%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Mostly Sunny
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:14 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:25 p.m. CDT
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Jun 29, 2007; 07:42AM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo fish 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:
JUNE 28, 2007
The season of unpredictability continues as the reports continue to defy the historical patterns. Offshore the Sailfish are almost nonexistent but the Marlin have showed up and continue to offer a real shot each day. Added to the mix was the oncoming full moon which made for a dicey mix. Inshore specialist and returning angler from New Jersey Ron Reinhardt and first time angler to Zihuatanejo Mr. Jamie Lobue fishing 4 days with Captain Adolofo raised over 20 ROOSTERFISH hooking 7 and landing 4. Two of the Roosterfish exceeded 70 lbs and were caught on YOZURI surface cruisers. The Duo also landed 27 YELLOWTAIL JACKS to 25 lbs. .Captain Adolofo finished the week fishing with Angler Mr. Montero who in 2 days landed 4 ROOSTERFISH to 55 lbs and 18 YELLOWTAIL JACKS. Captain Cheva on the Dos Hermanos 2 fishing 7 days with European angler Mr. Chanel hooked and lost 2 Big Marlin as well as 3 SAILFISH. Mr. Chanel did manage to land 7 ROOSTERFISH mostly on live bait along with over 60 Bonitos on lights tackle and 5 Big YELLOWTAIL JACKS. Returning angler Mr. Dennis Collins and his group fishing 3 days with Captain Chiro on the Bloody Hook landed an estimated 450 Lb Black Marlin on their first day out. The group’s second day was uneventful as they searched beyond the 25 mile mark but came up empty. The third day was marked by a rough sea and high winds. On that day the group managed one Yellowfin Tuna and pulled the hooks on a SAILFISH. Captain Temo on the Secuestro fishing with Angler Mr. Pack landed 1 ROOSTERFISH, 8 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and several Bonitos. The Red tide has moved south and our captain are reporting better water to the north around Pantla. The Blue water is out at the 25 mile mark and the band of green water between shore and the blue water is holding large schools of Bonito and some Marlin.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather. The first rain of the season with some wind
Sea Conditions: Moderate to rough
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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Jun 23, 2007; 01:50PM - Water Warming
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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
The water is really warming up, and it may just be a bit too warm for most species. The coolest water we have right now is inshore, and it is right at 84º. The blue water is almost 87º.
There are a few sailfish being caught, yellowfin tuna and blue marlin. Almost all fish are being taken between 16 and 20 miles of the Zihuatanejo Bay entrance.
There are still a lot of jack crevalle up near the Troncones area, and are readily attacking surface poppers. Adolpho, on the panga Dos Hermanos, spent 4 days down at Puerto Vicente Gro. fishing for jacks and roosters. They were handicapped a bit because the red tide we had here a few weeks ago has moved south, but they still took a lot of jack crevalle, green jacks, and a few roosters. He told me the best action was on the last day because the red tide had moved on out and further south. All the fish were taken on surface poppers.
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 79-96
Humidity 83%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Mostly Sunny
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT |
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Jun 22, 2007; 07:43PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo fish 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:
JUNE 22, 2007
The effects of the red tide have begun to diminish. Although not completely gone, the red tide continues to affect the consistency of the fishing in the Ixtapa Zihautanejo area. In what has to be the strangest start to our summer season, our captains reported both good days and bad days for the week. Inshore captain Adolofo fishing 4 days with Angler Mr. Michalsky in Pouerto Vincentee Guerrero landing 29 Yellowtail jacks, 7 Roosterfish to 55 lbs as well as 1 African Pompano. The fish were caught on lures because the ability to get live bait was shut down because of the red tide. There were no big Eyes or Cocineros in the bay. Captain Adolofo reported raising more Roosterfish during the 4 days but they were reluctant to strike. Returning angler Mr. Larry Chandler fishing with Both Adolofo and Temo on the Secuestro landed a mixed bag of Bonitos and Jacks on the fly. His largest Jack on the fly pushed the scales to nearly 25 lbs. Several roosters came within casting distance but would not make the transfer to the fly. Offshore Captain Chiro on the Bloody hook reported raising several Sailfish but they were unwilling to bite. Several Marlin were reported this past week as well. Angler Mr. Mark Peterson fought a huge Yellowfin Tuna for nearly two hours before it parted company far too early. At week’s end the red had had reportedly move south to Acapulco however it is too early to say if it is gone for good.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Sunny temps in the 90’s
Sea Conditions: Calm to Moderate
Bait Supply: Fair
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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Jun 17, 2007; 05:39PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo fish 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:
June 7, 2007
The full moon hangover coupled with the waning effect of the red tide made for some difficult fishing early in the week., Conditions improved dramatically as the week cam to a close with the blue water moving to within 12 miles of the beach. Our captains reported seeing large schools of Anchovies and sardines around the rocks while just offshore big Numbers of BONITOS and Mackerel were present. Captain Temo of the Secuestro reported a triple header SAILFISH loosing 2 and landing one for Angler Mr. Ferrage in one day offshore and 15 Jacks and a handful of Bonitos on another inshore day. Captain Adolofo fishing 1 inshore day with returning angler Mark Peteson reported 42 Yellowtail jacks of which 6 were in the 20 lb class. Along with a 30 lb Horseeye Jack and a 25 Lb African Pompano and 6 large Chulas. Captain Jamie on the Vamonos 2 reported raising 9 SAILFISH today hooking and landing 4. Conditions are improving each day with only scattered ride tide being reported. The blue water band, at 12 - 18 miles offshore is holding Marlin, Sailfish and some Dorado and Tuna.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Sunny mild temps,
Sea Conditions: Calm to moderate
Bait Supply: good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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Jun 9, 2007; 01:22PM - Poppers Rule!
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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 82º blue water is still holding at the 20 mile mark, but the inshore red tide has all but dissipated. And, the fishing has improved dramatically.
Offshore, the main topic is the blue marlin and the yellowfin tuna. At least one boat in three is getting a shot at a blue marlin each day. They are hanging out in a strip all along the coast between 12 and 14 miles. The tuna are at the 20 mile mark, and the edge of the blue water.
Mike Griffin of Anchorage, AK got a nice blue while fishing with Luis on the panga, Gringo Loco. Santiago, of the panga, Gitana, went with a friend on a private boat out of Marina Ixtapa. The idea was to test the yacht out for possible purchase. They found out it raised fish well, as they caught and released 3 blues. All the fish were taken on trolled lures.
The sailfish action is holding steady at about two fish per boat average.
Inshore, I spotted Adolpho fishing the surf line up at Troncones. I called him on the cell phone, gave him a wave, and asked how he was doing. He replied they had 19 jack crevalle, 3 pompano, and about 15 green jacks. All were taken on spin gear and surface poppers
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 74-95
Humidity 83%
Wind: NNE 4 Knots
Conditions: T-Storms
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:20 p.m. CDT |
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Jun 2, 2007; 09:32PM - Red TIde Assault
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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 been slow. The red tide is finally starting to disperse, but it is still spotty in several areas. The inshore game fish have yet to come back.
Offshore, the average is about 1 sailfish per boat, per day. There are a few yellowfin tuna showing up, but they are moving fast and are hard to catch. The blue water is still about 20 miles, with dirty water out to the 12 mile mark. The dirty water will start clearing as the red tide clears out.
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78-100
Humidity 78%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:18 p.m. CDT
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May 28, 2007; 06:03PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo fish 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:
May 25, 2007
Very unusual for this time of year, a very pronounced red tide covered the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area last week. The effects of the Colder north current or “ La Nina “ caused the fishing to be most difficult. Mr. Pernecky fishing 3 days aboard the Bloody Hook with Captain Chiro managed only 2 Sailfish. Captain Chiro reported seeing schools of small mackerel and bonito up to 25 miles offshore which is very unusual. The red tide caused a wide disbursement of the schools of bait. Fly fishing angler Mr. Fawcett fishing 1 day aboard the Bloody Hook raised 2 BLUE MARLIN fly but did not manage to hook up. Mr. Fawcett also raised 2 SAILFISH in one day while fishing aboard the Intruzza. Toward the end of the week our captains were reporting seeing more fish on the surface but could not get them to eat. Inshore, the action was a bit better with a mixed bag of Yellowtail Jacks, Spanish Mackerel, Chulas, Bonitos and an occasional Roosterfish showing up. Still the presence of the colder current and the red tide made finding the fish a real task. With the turn of the full moon this week and short term effect of the ride tide is expected to end as quickly as it began.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather. Sunny mild temps in the low 90’s
Sea Conditions: Calm to moderate
Bait Supply: Fair
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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May 26, 2007; 08:03PM - Bright Spot 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:
Fishing has been below par for this time of the year. A lot of it can be attributed to the red tide that hit the coast this last week. It has decimated the inshore fishing. The red tide has affected the coastline for at least 40 miles in each direction from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. But, there are signs of it breaking up now, and should clear out by next week.
The 82º blue water is now at the 25 mark, with dirty, almost red tide conditions, water out at least 12 miles. The only bright spot is that the blue marlin are here and the yellowfin tuna are here also. But, the anglers looking for sailfish are averaging only about 1 fish per day per boat.
John Wilkinson of Michigan has fished with Santiago on the Gitana a couple of times this week. On the first day, because the 30 to 40 pound yellowfin tuna were traveling fast and were line shy, they dropped down to 30 pound test. Of course that is when the 100 pound beast came up from the depths and ate the bait. They fought the tuna for almost 2 hours, got a good look at it, and the line parted.
On the next trip they lost an estimated 400 pound blue after only a 15 minute fight. A 100 pound plus yellowfin tuna and a 400 pound marlin would make a decent week, however John ended up with only one sailfish released for the two days on the water.
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 76-98
Humidity 26%
Wind: ENE 9 knots
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:15 p.m. CDT
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May 19, 2007; 01:53PM - long liners that will affect the Zihuatanejo fishery
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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:
Earlier this week the fishing had slowed down considerably when compared to the great action we had this last couple of weeks. However, it is on the rise again. Even though the boats are only averaging about 1 sailfish a day average per boat, the blue water has moved into the 12 mile mark. This will definitely bring the fish closer.
The yellowfin tuna have showed up at the 19 mile mark and are giving us a lot of action. Even though they are only averaging between 22 and 25 pounds, there are a lot of them. Plus, a few of the boats are also picking up a couple of sailfish each when working the perimeter of the tuna schools.
The inshore action, with dirty water all up and down the coast, has turned off. A few chulas (a white meat tuna with teeth) are showing up about a half mile off the beach, and are hitting trolled Rapalas.
Ed Kunze
The Mexican Government’s new legislation on long liners that will affect the Zihuatanejo fishery as well. For more info click on the link: http://www.billfish.org/new/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=60
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78-86
Humidity 77%
Wind: N 3 knots
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:13 p.m. CDT
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