12-18-2002, 05:28 PM
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252;[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Mexico 011-52-614-14-10373[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wed., Dec. 18, 2002[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: It never fails that all of our clients go home and the wind goes[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]with them. I am beginning to see a pattern here. Flat, calm conditions that have[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]prevailed since Sun. (12/15) provided an opportunity for a few to go in[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]search of dorado off Punta Pescadero. They found some decent fishing with a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]few to 20-pounds. Back closer to shore, the roosters and jacks joined the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]sierra in their never-ending search for some sardina. Out in front of the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]house they found a few at gray light and it was non-stop action for a little[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]while.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]If you're thinking of getting away from it all for the Holidays, all the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]hotels have openings for Christmas Week, New Year's Eve and the season from[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]here on. Join us by going out at first light on New Year's Day to try to[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]nail the first rooster or ladyfish of the year from the beach in front of[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]our house.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]AIR & SEA -[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water temperature mid- to high-70s[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air temperature 55°-82°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity about 51%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind WNW at 5 mph[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Clear[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 6:53 AM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 5:40 PM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· OFFSHORE: Dorado offer the best shot and maybe a billfish if you hold[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]your[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]mouth right.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· INSHORE: Early mornings are dynamite, the rest of the day OK with[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]sierra leading the way.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· BEACH: Gray light and dusk the best bet.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BILLFISH - Few here and there, but no concentration.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWFIN TUNA - A few if you don't mind a long boat ride.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]DORADO - Find the right shark buoy and you will be smiling.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ROOSTERFISH - They haven't left, but it takes some work to find them.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]JACK CREVALLE - Lots of green jacks and a few larger ones mixed in.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Much closer than the tuna and a lot easier[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ride home.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PARGO AND CABRILLA - Try the rocky outcroppings down by Punta Colorada.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SIERRA - Plenty around according to the tin boat fleet and that means plenty[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]of ceviche is being served in the trailer parks.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wed., Dec. 18, 2002[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: Reports are sketchy now, but it definitely sounds like the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]offshore is beginning to cool down . . . particularly for the marlin. It[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]remains decent for dorado, wahoo and tuna as we slide down the backside of[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]what was considered to be a pretty good season offshore.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Inside Magdalena Bay, fishing has continued to heat up and we are expecting[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]some great action on our trip early in Jan. Snook, grouper, pargo as well as[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]corvina should keep us busy for the three days of fishing we have planned.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]We will be taking our first Magdalena Bay mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]There's still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook and other[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]critters, or just the opportunity to see the incredible Mag Bay mangroves,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit [/size][/font][url "http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm"][#800080][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm[/font][/size][/#800080][/url]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature low- to mid-70s[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 62°-71°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 86%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind Calm North at 4 mph[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Haze[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:05 AM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 5:44 PM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWTAIL - Seemed to have gone deeper in the water column as the water[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]temperatures begin to recede.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]CORVINA - A few better quality fish near the power plant as well as the pier[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]early morning and late afternoon until dusk.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SNOOK - The size spread this week went from a few pounds to one that weighed[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]in at 15-pounds[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]HALIBUT - No one targeted them this week, but I am sure they are still[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]around.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SIERRA - Look for the bird schools strung out all the way to the entrada.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wed., Dec. 18, 2002[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: The 82º blue water is only a mile off the beach, the seas are[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]dead calm, and the fishing has almost gone ballistic. Sailfish, big tuna,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]blue marlin, roosterfish . . . we got them all this week, and in very good[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]quantities.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]The private boat Aleta Negra, owned by Karl Peters of Nashville, Tenn.,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]released two[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]very nice blue marlin of about 250-pounds each. The Don Gordo with Captain[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Poli got an estimated 180-pound blue.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]A 175-pound yellowfin tuna was boated by the panga La Llammara and several[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]tuna are being caught each day averaging between 60- and 80-pounds. The tuna[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]are being caught off the porpoise, out 16 miles on a 180º heading.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Most boats are averaging three to four sailfish a day, with 20-pound class[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]dorado (usually caught on a blind strike). When John Wilkenson of Marquette,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Mich., fly-fished with Captain Santiago and me on the panga Gitana, we[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]raised 6 sailfish. Two came to the boat and John hooked them both. One sail[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]threw the fly after a series of leaps, and the other was tagged and[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]released.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Luis Marcial on the panga Gringo Loco fished with Jeff Swan of Oklahoma and[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]took 11 roosters in two days of fishing. None of the fish were under[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]20-pounds, and a few of them were 40-pounds plus.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature 82º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 75°-86º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 74%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind calm[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Clear[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:09 AM CST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 6:18 PM CST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan 10[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to:[/size][/font]
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[url "http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm"][font "Times New Roman"][#800080][size 3]http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm[/size][/#800080][/font][/url]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]-- Zihuatanejo Report by Baja on the Fly's Ed Kunze[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252;[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Mexico 011-52-614-14-10373[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wed., Dec. 18, 2002[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: It never fails that all of our clients go home and the wind goes[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]with them. I am beginning to see a pattern here. Flat, calm conditions that have[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]prevailed since Sun. (12/15) provided an opportunity for a few to go in[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]search of dorado off Punta Pescadero. They found some decent fishing with a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]few to 20-pounds. Back closer to shore, the roosters and jacks joined the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]sierra in their never-ending search for some sardina. Out in front of the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]house they found a few at gray light and it was non-stop action for a little[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]while.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]If you're thinking of getting away from it all for the Holidays, all the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]hotels have openings for Christmas Week, New Year's Eve and the season from[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]here on. Join us by going out at first light on New Year's Day to try to[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]nail the first rooster or ladyfish of the year from the beach in front of[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]our house.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]AIR & SEA -[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water temperature mid- to high-70s[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air temperature 55°-82°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity about 51%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind WNW at 5 mph[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Clear[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 6:53 AM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 5:40 PM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· OFFSHORE: Dorado offer the best shot and maybe a billfish if you hold[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]your[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]mouth right.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· INSHORE: Early mornings are dynamite, the rest of the day OK with[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]sierra leading the way.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· BEACH: Gray light and dusk the best bet.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BILLFISH - Few here and there, but no concentration.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWFIN TUNA - A few if you don't mind a long boat ride.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]DORADO - Find the right shark buoy and you will be smiling.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ROOSTERFISH - They haven't left, but it takes some work to find them.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]JACK CREVALLE - Lots of green jacks and a few larger ones mixed in.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Much closer than the tuna and a lot easier[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ride home.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PARGO AND CABRILLA - Try the rocky outcroppings down by Punta Colorada.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SIERRA - Plenty around according to the tin boat fleet and that means plenty[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]of ceviche is being served in the trailer parks.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wed., Dec. 18, 2002[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: Reports are sketchy now, but it definitely sounds like the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]offshore is beginning to cool down . . . particularly for the marlin. It[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]remains decent for dorado, wahoo and tuna as we slide down the backside of[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]what was considered to be a pretty good season offshore.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Inside Magdalena Bay, fishing has continued to heat up and we are expecting[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]some great action on our trip early in Jan. Snook, grouper, pargo as well as[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]corvina should keep us busy for the three days of fishing we have planned.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]We will be taking our first Magdalena Bay mangrove trip of 2003, Jan. 3-7.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]There's still time if you want to join me for a shot at the snook and other[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]critters, or just the opportunity to see the incredible Mag Bay mangroves,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 or visit [/size][/font][url "http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm"][#800080][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]http://www.bajafly.com/magjantrip.htm[/font][/size][/#800080][/url]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature low- to mid-70s[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 62°-71°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 86%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind Calm North at 4 mph[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Haze[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:05 AM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 5:44 PM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWTAIL - Seemed to have gone deeper in the water column as the water[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]temperatures begin to recede.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]CORVINA - A few better quality fish near the power plant as well as the pier[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]early morning and late afternoon until dusk.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SNOOK - The size spread this week went from a few pounds to one that weighed[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]in at 15-pounds[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]HALIBUT - No one targeted them this week, but I am sure they are still[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]around.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SIERRA - Look for the bird schools strung out all the way to the entrada.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wed., Dec. 18, 2002[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: The 82º blue water is only a mile off the beach, the seas are[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]dead calm, and the fishing has almost gone ballistic. Sailfish, big tuna,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]blue marlin, roosterfish . . . we got them all this week, and in very good[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]quantities.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]The private boat Aleta Negra, owned by Karl Peters of Nashville, Tenn.,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]released two[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]very nice blue marlin of about 250-pounds each. The Don Gordo with Captain[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Poli got an estimated 180-pound blue.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]A 175-pound yellowfin tuna was boated by the panga La Llammara and several[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]tuna are being caught each day averaging between 60- and 80-pounds. The tuna[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]are being caught off the porpoise, out 16 miles on a 180º heading.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Most boats are averaging three to four sailfish a day, with 20-pound class[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]dorado (usually caught on a blind strike). When John Wilkenson of Marquette,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Mich., fly-fished with Captain Santiago and me on the panga Gitana, we[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]raised 6 sailfish. Two came to the boat and John hooked them both. One sail[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]threw the fly after a series of leaps, and the other was tagged and[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]released.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Luis Marcial on the panga Gringo Loco fished with Jeff Swan of Oklahoma and[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]took 11 roosters in two days of fishing. None of the fish were under[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]20-pounds, and a few of them were 40-pounds plus.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature 82º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 75°-86º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 74%[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Clear[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:09 AM CST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 6:18 PM CST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Full Dec. 19 Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan 10[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to:[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]-- Zihuatanejo Report by Baja on the Fly's Ed Kunze[/size][/font]
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