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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252;[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Wed., Jan. 22, 2003[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]IN GENERAL: J.B. Benton, Jacksonville, Ala., fishing with our guide Jeff[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]DeBrown, had one fine day with tuna to 50+ pounds. While J.B. was smiling on the[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]outside, I hear he was complaining about aches and pains on the inside after[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]fighting several tuna (from 38-52 pounds). One took him over 1-½ hours on a[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]12-weight rod. Red and white Baja Deep Divers and Deceivers were definitely[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]the color of choice for these bad boys with an attitude. The tuna came[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]mid-morning from under the porpoise outside of Punta Pescadero. This was[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]after a morning of non-stop sierra action close to the slide. They even[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]spotted a few dorado which chased his Deceiver right up to the boat before[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]veering off.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Gary will be doing his Power Point extravaganza at the International[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sportsman Exposition (ISE Show) in San Mateo on Wed., Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. and[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]then again on Fri. at 7 p.m. in the Fly Fishing Theater. This is a brand new[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]program using the latest technology to combine slides and video on saltwater[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]techniques. If you’re anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area and want to[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]improve your saltwater skills, don't miss this program. In addition, there[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]will be special prizes provided by a variety of manufacturers for a quiz[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]held at the end of the program. This is cutting edge A/V technology and a[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]far, far cry from those old clunky 35mm slide presentations so common at[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]fishing clubs and outdoor shows.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]AIR & SEA -[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Water temperature 69-75[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Air temperature 63°-85°[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Humidity about 83%[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Wind WNW at 9 mph[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Conditions Partly Cloudy (FEW) : 20,000 ft[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Visibility 15 miles[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunrise 6:59 a.m. MST[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunset 6:01 p.m. MST[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Jan. 25 Last Quarter Feb 1 New First Quarter Feb. 9 Full Feb. 16[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]· OFFSHORE: The tuna showed up for a few days and put major Smiles on the[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]faces of[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]the few who were there to take advantage of the bite.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]· INSHORE: Sierra are everywhere and even if the wind blows you can tuck[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]in close to the slide and find them.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]· BEACH: Pretty tough except very early in the morning.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]BILLFISH - Some tailers reported being seen, but no bites.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]YELLOWFIN TUNA - Strung out from Punta Pescadero to Cerralvo for a few days.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]DORADO - Punta Pescadero shark buoys are the best bet and it is a better[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]ride home if the wind comes up. Also some reported up further at Muertos Bay[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]and you even get a little protection from the wind.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]ROOSTERFISH - Still a few home guard lurking about.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]JACK CREVALLE - La Ribera if the bait shows up.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Seemed to be overlooked this week in lieu of[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]the tuna.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]PARGO AND CABRILLA - Always a few to be had around the rocky points.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]SIERRA - Whiz, bang, whoops, forgot the wire.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Wed., Jan. 22, 2003[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]IN GENERAL: Corvina, mangrove snapper and grouper were the mainstay in[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]addition to the usual spotted bay bass bite. The best action came an hour[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]before low tide up near Devil’s Curve.[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Water Temperature 67-73[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Air Temperature 55°-78°[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Humidity 100%[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Wind Calm[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Conditions Clear[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Visibility 3 miles[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunrise 7:10 a.m. MST[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunset 6:05 p.m. MST[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Jan. 25 Last Quarter Feb 1 New First Quarter Feb. 9 Full Feb. 16[/font][/size]

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REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:

PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA



FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252;

Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373



Wed., Jan. 22, 2003



EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS



EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO



IN GENERAL: J.B. Benton, Jacksonville, Ala., fishing with our guide Jeff

DeBrown, had one fine day with tuna to 50+ pounds. While J.B. was smiling on the

outside, I hear he was complaining about aches and pains on the inside after

fighting several tuna (from 38-52 pounds). One took him over 1-½ hours on a

12-weight rod. Red and white Baja Deep Divers and Deceivers were definitely

the color of choice for these bad boys with an attitude. The tuna came

mid-morning from under the porpoise outside of Punta Pescadero. This was

after a morning of non-stop sierra action close to the slide. They even

spotted a few dorado which chased his Deceiver right up to the boat before

veering off.



Gary will be doing his Power Point extravaganza at the International

Sportsman Exposition (ISE Show) in San Mateo on Wed., Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. and

then again on Fri. at 7 p.m. in the Fly Fishing Theater. This is a brand new

program using the latest technology to combine slides and video on saltwater

techniques. If you’re anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area and want to

improve your saltwater skills, don't miss this program. In addition, there

will be special prizes provided by a variety of manufacturers for a quiz

held at the end of the program. This is cutting edge A/V technology and a

far, far cry from those old clunky 35mm slide presentations so common at

fishing clubs and outdoor shows.



AIR & SEA -



Water temperature 69-75

Air temperature 63°-85°

Humidity about 83%

Wind WNW at 9 mph

Conditions Partly Cloudy (FEW) : 20,000 ft

Visibility 15 miles

Sunrise 6:59 a.m. MST

Sunset 6:01 p.m. MST

Jan. 25 Last Quarter Feb 1 New First Quarter Feb. 9 Full Feb. 16



· OFFSHORE: The tuna showed up for a few days and put major Smiles on the

faces of

the few who were there to take advantage of the bite.



· INSHORE: Sierra are everywhere and even if the wind blows you can tuck

in close to the slide and find them.



· BEACH: Pretty tough except very early in the morning.



BILLFISH - Some tailers reported being seen, but no bites.



YELLOWFIN TUNA - Strung out from Punta Pescadero to Cerralvo for a few days.



DORADO - Punta Pescadero shark buoys are the best bet and it is a better

ride home if the wind comes up. Also some reported up further at Muertos Bay

and you even get a little protection from the wind.



ROOSTERFISH - Still a few home guard lurking about.



JACK CREVALLE - La Ribera if the bait shows up.



BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - Seemed to be overlooked this week in lieu of

the tuna.



PARGO AND CABRILLA - Always a few to be had around the rocky points.



SIERRA - Whiz, bang, whoops, forgot the wire.



MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO



Wed., Jan. 22, 2003



IN GENERAL: Corvina, mangrove snapper and grouper were the mainstay in

addition to the usual spotted bay bass bite. The best action came an hour

before low tide up near Devil’s Curve.



Water Temperature 67-73

Air Temperature 55°-78°

Humidity 100%

Wind Calm

Conditions Clear

Visibility 3 miles

Sunrise 7:10 a.m. MST

Sunset 6:05 p.m. MST

Jan. 25 Last Quarter Feb 1 New First Quarter Feb. 9 Full Feb. 16



YELLOWTAIL – Don’t think anyone targeted them this week.



CORVINA - Continued to be almost a sure thing. Chartreuse and flash is the

right combination either in a Clouser, Baja Deep Diver or Deceiver-style

pattern.



SNOOK - Only a few under five pounds.



HALIBUT - Sandy beaches and out toward the entrada.



SIERRA - Birds and bait in the open water almost guarantees a take.[/font][/size]
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