12-21-2002, 05:25 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]Sat., Dec. 21, 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: They ought to pay me not to say that the North Wind has quit. No[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sooner had our report gone out on Wed. when the wind picked up again. Before the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]wind started again, New Yorker Mike Reitbrock managed to get a dorado up[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]near the shark buoys in front of Punta Pescadero. Then our guide Jeff[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]DeBrown brought him back inside where he caught a few ladyfish before the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]wind got ugly.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Today is the shortest day of the year as Winter arrives. Tomorrow, we turn[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the corner and before you know it, we’ll be into those amazing long Spring[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Baja days.[/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 this week, New Year's Eve and the season from here on.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Join us by going out at first light on New Year's Day to try to nail the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]first rooster or ladyfish of the year from the beach in front of your hotel.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Since Christmas and New Years are both on a Wed., we will only be doing a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]report on Sat. for the next two weeks.[/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 mid- to high-70s[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air temperature 55°-81°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity about 82%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind North at 5 mph[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Mostly Cloudy[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 6:54 AM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 5:41 PM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· OFFSHORE: When the wind quits, dorado and a few billfish are the best[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]bet.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· INSHORE: Get out there as early as you can the sierra bite has been[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]pretty good.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· BEACH: Getting out before gray light will improve your odds this time[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]of year. Even when the wind blows you usually get a couple hours early in[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the morning before it gets going.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BILLFISH - With the rough conditions this week it is tough to know what is[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]out there.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWFIN TUNA - Heard of a few down south, but trust me . . . you don't[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]want to go[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]in that direction this time of year.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]DORADO - Punta Pescadero shark buoys are the best bet and it is a better[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ride home if the wind comes up.[/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]
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[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 - The trailer park guys are whacking em. Don't forget the wire bite[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]tippet.[/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., Dec. 21, 2002[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: Sounds like it was pretty rough up on the ridge and very few[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]billfish were to be had. Looking at Terrafin's SST [/size][/font][url "http://terrafin.com/"][font "Times New Roman"][#0000ff][size 3]http://terrafin.com/[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url][font "Times New Roman"][size 3] it[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]appears that the warmer water is receding down to the south. If there is any[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]action to be had it would be down off Punta Tasco outside the Pinnacles.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Inside Magdalena Bay, the corvina bite broke wide open this week, but the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]snook and grouper seemed to have lockjaw. One of our guides is taking a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]client out this morning to check out a couple areas further up in the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]mangroves[/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]Since Christmas and New Years are both on a Wed. we will only be doing a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]report on Sat. for the next two weeks.[/size][/font]
[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 64°-73°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 94%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind Calm[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Haze[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:06 AM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 5:45 PM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18[/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 - They were biting full speed this week.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SNOOK - It slowed down a click this week.[/size][/font]
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[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]Sat., Dec. 21, 2002[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: The 82º blue water is still only a mile off the beach and the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]sailfish action has been great. The roosterfish are still giving us[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]outstanding fishing on[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the beaches with the average size being about 30- to 40-pounds.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Most boats are averaging three to four sailfish a day on conventional gear.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Mike Gramzo of Eugene, Ore. fly-fished with me and Captain Martin on the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]panga Isamar. We raised and brought several fish to the boat before Mike[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]finally hooked, tagged and released two. When a billfish is only 15-feet[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]behind the boat and slashing at the fly, besides being very intimidating, it[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]is a heck of an adrenaline rush for any angler. It often takes several[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]attempts for a fly-fisherman to hook that first one.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]With the full moon, the tuna seem to have traveled out beyond the reach of[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the charter fleet.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Since Christmas and New Years are both on a Wed., we will only be doing a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]report on Sat. for the next two weeks.[/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 72°-86º[/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 Clear[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:11 AM CST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 6:19 PM CST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan 10 Full Jan. 18[/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]
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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]Sat., Dec. 21, 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]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: They ought to pay me not to say that the North Wind has quit. No[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sooner had our report gone out on Wed. when the wind picked up again. Before the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]wind started again, New Yorker Mike Reitbrock managed to get a dorado up[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]near the shark buoys in front of Punta Pescadero. Then our guide Jeff[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]DeBrown brought him back inside where he caught a few ladyfish before the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]wind got ugly.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Today is the shortest day of the year as Winter arrives. Tomorrow, we turn[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the corner and before you know it, we’ll be into those amazing long Spring[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Baja days.[/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 this week, New Year's Eve and the season from here on.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Join us by going out at first light on New Year's Day to try to nail the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]first rooster or ladyfish of the year from the beach in front of your hotel.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Since Christmas and New Years are both on a Wed., we will only be doing a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]report on Sat. for the next two weeks.[/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°-81°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity about 82%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind North at 5 mph[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Mostly Cloudy[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 6:54 AM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 5:41 PM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· OFFSHORE: When the wind quits, dorado and a few billfish are the best[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]bet.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· INSHORE: Get out there as early as you can the sierra bite has been[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]pretty good.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]· BEACH: Getting out before gray light will improve your odds this time[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]of year. Even when the wind blows you usually get a couple hours early in[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the morning before it gets going.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]BILLFISH - With the rough conditions this week it is tough to know what is[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]out there.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]YELLOWFIN TUNA - Heard of a few down south, but trust me . . . you don't[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]want to go[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]in that direction this time of year.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]DORADO - Punta Pescadero shark buoys are the best bet and it is a better[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]ride home if the wind comes up.[/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 - The trailer park guys are whacking em. Don't forget the wire bite[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]tippet.[/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., Dec. 21, 2002[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: Sounds like it was pretty rough up on the ridge and very few[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]billfish were to be had. Looking at Terrafin's SST [/size][/font][url "http://terrafin.com/"][font "Times New Roman"][#0000ff][size 3]http://terrafin.com/[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url][font "Times New Roman"][size 3] it[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]appears that the warmer water is receding down to the south. If there is any[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]action to be had it would be down off Punta Tasco outside the Pinnacles.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Inside Magdalena Bay, the corvina bite broke wide open this week, but the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]snook and grouper seemed to have lockjaw. One of our guides is taking a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]client out this morning to check out a couple areas further up in the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]mangroves[/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]Since Christmas and New Years are both on a Wed. we will only be doing a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]report on Sat. for the next two weeks.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Water Temperature low- to mid-70s[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Air Temperature 64°-73°[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 94%[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Wind Calm[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Haze[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:06 AM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 5:45 PM MST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan. 10 Full Jan. 18[/size][/font]
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[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 - They were biting full speed this week.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]SNOOK - It slowed down a click this week.[/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]Sat., Dec. 21, 2002[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]IN GENERAL: The 82º blue water is still only a mile off the beach and the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]sailfish action has been great. The roosterfish are still giving us[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the beaches with the average size being about 30- to 40-pounds.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Most boats are averaging three to four sailfish a day on conventional gear.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Mike Gramzo of Eugene, Ore. fly-fished with me and Captain Martin on the[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]panga Isamar. We raised and brought several fish to the boat before Mike[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]finally hooked, tagged and released two. When a billfish is only 15-feet[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]behind the boat and slashing at the fly, besides being very intimidating, it[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]is a heck of an adrenaline rush for any angler. It often takes several[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]attempts for a fly-fisherman to hook that first one.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]With the full moon, the tuna seem to have traveled out beyond the reach of[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]the charter fleet.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Since Christmas and New Years are both on a Wed., we will only be doing a[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]report on Sat. for the next two weeks.[/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 72°-86º[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Humidity 83%[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Conditions Clear[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunrise 7:11 AM CST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Sunset 6:19 PM CST[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Dec. 26 Last Quarter Jan. 2 New First Quarter Jan 10 Full Jan. 18[/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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