05-31-2003, 08:41 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 011-52-624-14-10373[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sat., May 31, 2003. Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (5/28-5/30)[/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]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: The week began with peaks and valleys and ended up with more[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]peaks than valleys. Offshore, finding warm, clean, bluewater was the key.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Unfortunately, to find those conditions the boats were running several[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]hours. When reaching the area, the action was impressive with billfish, tuna[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]and large dorado eager for almost anything that hit the water. Meanwhile,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]back on the beach, it was "Good News-Bad News.” From La Ribera to Punta[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Arena I can't remember the last time we traveled that whole distance without[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]seeing anything. Then, back at Rooster Alley, we began seeing both quality[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]roosters and jacks every few minutes. Don Sloan, visiting from Borrego,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Calif., (you remember him from last year) began his three week trip with a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]17-pound jack his first day out. He fooled it with one of Lance Petersons[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]"Chivo Lisa” patterns that I had tied up for him. Sam Talarico was there to[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]record the whole event with his camera both top as well as underwater. Can't[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]wait to see the photos from the three rolls he shot. Speaking of photos I[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]have attached a photo of our guide Lance Peterson preparing to release Amy[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Potter's rooster caught several weeks ago. Goodbye World Record![/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]AIR & SEA -[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water temperature 74-82[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air temperature 70°-83°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity about 33%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind North at 5 mph[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Clear[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Visibility 12 miles[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 6:32 a.m. MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 8:00p.m. MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]June 7 First Quarter June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter June 29 New[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· OFFSHORE: Go the distance and you won't be disappointed.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· INSHORE: Still tough fishing with little bait to found in the stock[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]spots.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· BEACH: Rooster Alley is the place to be and that's where I will be as[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]soon as I finish this report![/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BILLFISH - Out in the blue water it was multiples behind the boats yesterday[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3](Fri.).[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWFIN TUNA - Mostly footballs in the same area as the billfish.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]DORADO - Big rascals, just not many.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ROOSTERFISH - Plenty of shots for everything from small to you can't be[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]serious[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]JACK CREVALLE - We officially declare Big Toro Season open.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Several in the mid-teens this week.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PARGO AND CABRILLA - The locals are whacking them at night or maybe it is[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]just an excuse for a beach party.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SIERRA - No bait, no sierra.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sat., May 31, 2003. Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (5/28-5/30)[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: Few clients this week so it is difficult to access conditions. I[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]did hear of a few grouper and pargo up toward Lopez Mateos late week.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Weather[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]has turned the corner and warmed up considerably.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature 60-66[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 61°-80°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 81%[/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]Visibility 3 miles[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 6:37 a.m. MDST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 8:11 p.m. MDST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]June 7 First Quarter June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter June 29 New[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWTAIL - With the warmer water starting to creep in, look for more[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]surface[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]activity during the next month.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]CORVINA – Devil’s Curve, Power Plant and Pier all producing fair catches.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SNOOK - Slow this week.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]HALIBUT - Very little activity.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SIERRA - Quiet for now.[/size][/font]
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[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]Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice a week)[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]reports for this area.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sat., May 31, 2003. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (5/24-5/31)[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: The excellent fishing is still continuing with not just the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]smaller yellowfin tuna and sails, but the big tuna have also come on very[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]strong. Ed Garvis of Anaheim, Calif- took a 202 pound tuna fishing with[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Arturo on the “Whisky III.” The panga “Moramay” lost a huge tuna at deep[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]color when the rod broke. Armando on the panga “Janeth” got a 252-pounder[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]for his client Nick Borsch visiting all the way from Holland. Bruce Scott[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]from Spokane, Wash., released three sails and caught 8 tuna in the 20-pound[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]class while fishing with Santiago on the panga “Gitana.” Captain Calli on[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the “Vamonos II” released 8 sails for his clients in one good day of[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]fishing. He was working an area 12 miles out of Zihuatanejo Bay on a 210º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]heading.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]I have been curious for a couple of years about our yellowfin tuna here. I[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]have seen experienced clients take almost an hour and a half to bring in an[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]80-pound fish. The gear was correct, etc. The only difference I could see is[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the tuna was longer and skinnier than the normal yellowfin.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]When Garvis got his 202-pounder this week, it took him 10 hours of tough[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]stand-up fishing. Ed is an experienced tuna fisherman. Last year he and his[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]favorite captain, Arturo, teamed up for 4 fish between 210 and 305 pounds. I[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]did not see this fish, but Ed told me it was almost as long as the as his[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]300-pounder of last year, but this one kicked his tail. Is this a different[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]strain of yellowfin tuna?[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature 75º-80º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 77°-91º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 83%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind Calm[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 25,000 ft[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Visibility 8 miles[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 8:14 p.m. CDST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]June 7 First Quarter June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter June 29 New[/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]http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm[/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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[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 011-52-624-14-10373[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sat., May 31, 2003. Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (5/28-5/30)[/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: The week began with peaks and valleys and ended up with more[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]peaks than valleys. Offshore, finding warm, clean, bluewater was the key.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Unfortunately, to find those conditions the boats were running several[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]hours. When reaching the area, the action was impressive with billfish, tuna[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]and large dorado eager for almost anything that hit the water. Meanwhile,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]back on the beach, it was "Good News-Bad News.” From La Ribera to Punta[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Arena I can't remember the last time we traveled that whole distance without[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]seeing anything. Then, back at Rooster Alley, we began seeing both quality[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]roosters and jacks every few minutes. Don Sloan, visiting from Borrego,[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Calif., (you remember him from last year) began his three week trip with a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]17-pound jack his first day out. He fooled it with one of Lance Petersons[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]"Chivo Lisa” patterns that I had tied up for him. Sam Talarico was there to[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]record the whole event with his camera both top as well as underwater. Can't[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]wait to see the photos from the three rolls he shot. Speaking of photos I[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]have attached a photo of our guide Lance Peterson preparing to release Amy[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Potter's rooster caught several weeks ago. Goodbye World Record![/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 74-82[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air temperature 70°-83°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity about 33%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind North at 5 mph[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Clear[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Visibility 12 miles[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 6:32 a.m. MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 8:00p.m. MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]June 7 First Quarter June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter June 29 New[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· OFFSHORE: Go the distance and you won't be disappointed.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· INSHORE: Still tough fishing with little bait to found in the stock[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]spots.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· BEACH: Rooster Alley is the place to be and that's where I will be as[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]soon as I finish this report![/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BILLFISH - Out in the blue water it was multiples behind the boats yesterday[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3](Fri.).[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWFIN TUNA - Mostly footballs in the same area as the billfish.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]DORADO - Big rascals, just not many.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ROOSTERFISH - Plenty of shots for everything from small to you can't be[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]serious[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]JACK CREVALLE - We officially declare Big Toro Season open.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Several in the mid-teens this week.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]PARGO AND CABRILLA - The locals are whacking them at night or maybe it is[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]just an excuse for a beach party.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SIERRA - No bait, no sierra.[/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]Sat., May 31, 2003. Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (5/28-5/30)[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: Few clients this week so it is difficult to access conditions. I[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]did hear of a few grouper and pargo up toward Lopez Mateos late week.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Weather[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]has turned the corner and warmed up considerably.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature 60-66[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 61°-80°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 81%[/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]Visibility 3 miles[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 6:37 a.m. MDST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 8:11 p.m. MDST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]June 7 First Quarter June 14 Full June 21 Last Quarter June 29 New[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWTAIL - With the warmer water starting to creep in, look for more[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]surface[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]activity during the next month.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]CORVINA – Devil’s Curve, Power Plant and Pier all producing fair catches.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SNOOK - Slow this week.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]HALIBUT - Very little activity.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SIERRA - Quiet for now.[/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]Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice a week)[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]reports for this area.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sat., May 31, 2003. Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (5/24-5/31)[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: The excellent fishing is still continuing with not just the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]smaller yellowfin tuna and sails, but the big tuna have also come on very[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]strong. Ed Garvis of Anaheim, Calif- took a 202 pound tuna fishing with[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Arturo on the “Whisky III.” The panga “Moramay” lost a huge tuna at deep[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]color when the rod broke. Armando on the panga “Janeth” got a 252-pounder[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]for his client Nick Borsch visiting all the way from Holland. Bruce Scott[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]from Spokane, Wash., released three sails and caught 8 tuna in the 20-pound[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]class while fishing with Santiago on the panga “Gitana.” Captain Calli on[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the “Vamonos II” released 8 sails for his clients in one good day of[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]fishing. He was working an area 12 miles out of Zihuatanejo Bay on a 210º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]heading.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]I have been curious for a couple of years about our yellowfin tuna here. I[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]have seen experienced clients take almost an hour and a half to bring in an[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]80-pound fish. The gear was correct, etc. The only difference I could see is[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the tuna was longer and skinnier than the normal yellowfin.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]When Garvis got his 202-pounder this week, it took him 10 hours of tough[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]stand-up fishing. Ed is an experienced tuna fisherman. Last year he and his[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]favorite captain, Arturo, teamed up for 4 fish between 210 and 305 pounds. I[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]did not see this fish, but Ed told me it was almost as long as the as his[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]300-pounder of last year, but this one kicked his tail. Is this a different[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]strain of yellowfin tuna?[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature 75º-80º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 77°-91º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 83%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind Calm[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 25,000 ft[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Visibility 8 miles[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 8:14 p.m. CDST[/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]http://www.bajafly.com/Zihuatanejo.htm[/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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