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Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (7/14/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] getting hotter but still avoiding the storms.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] getting hotter but still avoiding the storms.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (7/13/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] There has been a wide variety of fish being found, but none of them have been exceptionally numerous at his time. Offshore catches have including striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] There has been a wide variety of fish being found, but none of them have been exceptionally numerous at his time. Offshore catches have including striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna.
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (7/07/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Must be summer, tropical depression last week, and storm clouds this week. I just hope they bring in more warm water!
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Must be summer, tropical depression last week, and storm clouds this week. I just hope they bring in more warm water!
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (7/06/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The start of July brought with it the first series of tropical storms, first was the minimal strength Hurricane Boris that head out west, causing no impact on land, then there was Tropical Storm Douglas which formed offshore of Manzanillo and made its way towards Sothern Baja.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The start of July brought with it the first series of tropical storms, first was the minimal strength Hurricane Boris that head out west, causing no impact on land, then there was Tropical Storm Douglas which formed offshore of Manzanillo and made its way towards Sothern Baja.
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (6/30/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] could this actually be the beginning of summer?
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] could this actually be the beginning of summer?
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/29/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (6/23/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] very windy the last week, but as I am posting the fish report, the weather outside is warming right up without a breeze in sight. Is it summer yet?
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] very windy the last week, but as I am posting the fish report, the weather outside is warming right up without a breeze in sight. Is it summer yet?
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/22/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
Baja’s fly fishing heating up along with the weather by Jeff deBrown (6/19/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing report brought to you by The Reel Baja for the week of June 12th - 18th 2008.
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing report brought to you by The Reel Baja for the week of June 12th - 18th 2008.
Still slow offshore by George Landrum (6/16/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Still slow offshore but things are all right close to the beach for the Panga anglers.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Still slow offshore but things are all right close to the beach for the Panga anglers.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/15/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
Odd Weather for June by Gary Graham (6/13/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Endless Season Update 06/11/2008 REPORT #1118 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Endless Season Update 06/11/2008 REPORT #1118 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Winds blow and fish bite in Baja by Jeff deBrown (6/12/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for the week of June 4th - 11th 2008Written by - Jeff deBrown Owner/Guide The Reel Baja
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for the week of June 4th - 11th 2008Written by - Jeff deBrown Owner/Guide The Reel Baja
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (6/09/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Slowly improving bite on all species compared to last week, water getting better. Average 1-2 Striped Marlin per boat.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Slowly improving bite on all species compared to last week, water getting better. Average 1-2 Striped Marlin per boat.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/08/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Gary Weis from Santa Monica was fishing with Gordo Banks Pangas skipper Chame Pino on the 22 ft. “Killer” and they accounted for the winning dorado, it weighed in at 45.5 pounds, caught on a bolito on the San Luis Bank.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Gary Weis from Santa Monica was fishing with Gordo Banks Pangas skipper Chame Pino on the 22 ft. “Killer” and they accounted for the winning dorado, it weighed in at 45.5 pounds, caught on a bolito on the San Luis Bank.
Big Blues Coming Soon! by George Landrum (6/02/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] After last weeks winds, the water is warming up again. Hoepefully we'll be seeing some of the big blues soon!
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] After last weeks winds, the water is warming up again. Hoepefully we'll be seeing some of the big blues soon!
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/01/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Stripers have been found in big numbers from the Gordo Banks and north towards Desteladera, larger baitfish have been somewhat limited, though there were bolito and smaller skipjack that can be caught on the same fishing grounds and used for slow trolling.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Stripers have been found in big numbers from the Gordo Banks and north towards Desteladera, larger baitfish have been somewhat limited, though there were bolito and smaller skipjack that can be caught on the same fishing grounds and used for slow trolling.
Rooster fish take center stage this week in Baja Mexico by Jeff deBrown (5/29/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] This past week the fly fishing for small to medium sized Rooster fish was excellent here in Baja. We had many guests catch their first Rooster on a fly this past week.
[East Cape,BJ] This past week the fly fishing for small to medium sized Rooster fish was excellent here in Baja. We had many guests catch their first Rooster on a fly this past week.
Sportfishing Cabo San Lucas by George Landrum (5/26/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Well it seems the spring winds are running a little late this year. We though summer was coming early, but water and air have both cooled off a bit.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Well it seems the spring winds are running a little late this year. We though summer was coming early, but water and air have both cooled off a bit.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (5/25/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Much of the action in recent days has been centered on the Inner Gordo Banks. This is where schools of yellowfin tuna had moved in. Despite there being several commercial seiners working this spot for a few days, they apparently did not capture all of the yellowfin.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Much of the action in recent days has been centered on the Inner Gordo Banks. This is where schools of yellowfin tuna had moved in. Despite there being several commercial seiners working this spot for a few days, they apparently did not capture all of the yellowfin.
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (5/19/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] no seiners late this week, but of course there isn't any tuna either. Hopefully the have moved on and the tuna will be back!
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] no seiners late this week, but of course there isn't any tuna either. Hopefully the have moved on and the tuna will be back!
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (5/18/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Lots of striped marlin being found throughout the zone, though they are not that easy to hook into, apparently they are filling up the abundant squid in the area. Striped are being found within several miles of shore, more often closer than further offshore.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Lots of striped marlin being found throughout the zone, though they are not that easy to hook into, apparently they are filling up the abundant squid in the area. Striped are being found within several miles of shore, more often closer than further offshore.
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (5/12/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] not much going on after the purse seiners fished the area out.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] not much going on after the purse seiners fished the area out.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (5/11/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The local panga fleets had a variety of options, one of them was on the Inner Gordo Banks, where they targeted yellowtail and dorado ranging in the 20 to 40 pound class These fish were hooked into while slow trolling sardinas on the surface.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The local panga fleets had a variety of options, one of them was on the Inner Gordo Banks, where they targeted yellowtail and dorado ranging in the 20 to 40 pound class These fish were hooked into while slow trolling sardinas on the surface.
A little of everything by Jeff deBrown (5/08/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for the dates of May 2nd - May 8th 2008
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for the dates of May 2nd - May 8th 2008
Marlin bite is up with More Tuna This Week by George Landrum (5/05/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Purse seiners kidnap tuna last week, marlin bite is up. more tuna this week, marlin back to being picky
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Purse seiners kidnap tuna last week, marlin bite is up. more tuna this week, marlin back to being picky
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (5/04/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] A commercial fleet consisting of one dozen full sized purseiners moved within two to five miles from shore, proceeding to set their nets and capture hundreds of tons of these juvenile sized yellowfin that could of have provided continued action for the sportfishing fleets for months to come.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] A commercial fleet consisting of one dozen full sized purseiners moved within two to five miles from shore, proceeding to set their nets and capture hundreds of tons of these juvenile sized yellowfin that could of have provided continued action for the sportfishing fleets for months to come.
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (4/28/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Great fishing until the purse seiners showed up and netted most of the fish
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Great fishing until the purse seiners showed up and netted most of the fish
Grumpy Stingray…Hungry Jacks by Gary Graham (4/25/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 04/23/2008 REPORT #1111 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 04/23/2008 REPORT #1111 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (4/24/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] There was some great yellowfin tuna action Sunday through Wednesday, anglers found limits of tuna ranging 10 to 18 pounds while trolling with feathers, rapalas, cedar plugs and using live sardinas. In the same area there were increasing number of dorado appearing in the daily counts.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] There was some great yellowfin tuna action Sunday through Wednesday, anglers found limits of tuna ranging 10 to 18 pounds while trolling with feathers, rapalas, cedar plugs and using live sardinas. In the same area there were increasing number of dorado appearing in the daily counts.
Lots Of Squid On The Full Moon In Caba San Lucas by George Landrum (4/21/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Full moon this week so the bite is a little off, lots of squid
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Full moon this week so the bite is a little off, lots of squid
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (4/20/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Sierra action highlighted the inshore options, very good numbers of these fish were found from Westin Regina to Chileno. Live sardinas accounted for most of the action, though casting jigs, rapalas and hoochies also were working. The average sized sierra was two or three pounds, but many fish weighing over five pounds were also accounted for.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Sierra action highlighted the inshore options, very good numbers of these fish were found from Westin Regina to Chileno. Live sardinas accounted for most of the action, though casting jigs, rapalas and hoochies also were working. The average sized sierra was two or three pounds, but many fish weighing over five pounds were also accounted for.
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (4/14/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] great weather and great fishing also. All we need is the marlin bite to really turn on, instead of their feeding on the squid
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] great weather and great fishing also. All we need is the marlin bite to really turn on, instead of their feeding on the squid
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (4/13/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Early this week conditions rapidly changed, clean blue water moved close to shore in the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno and both yellowfin tuna and marlin were found in substantial numbers.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Early this week conditions rapidly changed, clean blue water moved close to shore in the areas from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno and both yellowfin tuna and marlin were found in substantial numbers.
Striped Marlin bite is picking up by George Landrum (4/07/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Best spring fishing we have seen in a couple years. Striped Marlin bite is picking up and lots of tuna for the dinner table
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Best spring fishing we have seen in a couple years. Striped Marlin bite is picking up and lots of tuna for the dinner table
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (4/06/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The local panga fleets had been concentrating their efforts nearby off Palmilla Point for several weeks, this is where there had been big concentrations of yellowtail, mainly juvenile sized, with a few larger fish mixed in, anyway this action came to a standstill at the start of the week, even the bonito that had been schooling with the jacks appeared to have moved on, only the giant squid remained.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] The local panga fleets had been concentrating their efforts nearby off Palmilla Point for several weeks, this is where there had been big concentrations of yellowtail, mainly juvenile sized, with a few larger fish mixed in, anyway this action came to a standstill at the start of the week, even the bonito that had been schooling with the jacks appeared to have moved on, only the giant squid remained.
Right Place…Right Time by Gary Graham (4/03/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 04/02/2008 REPORT #1108 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 04/02/2008 REPORT #1108 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (3/31/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Best spring fishing we have seen in a couple years. warming up nicely!!!
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Best spring fishing we have seen in a couple years. warming up nicely!!!
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (3/30/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Local panga fleets found the best inshore action from Palmilla to Chileno. Off Palmilla Point there was a consistent bite for yellowtail, most of these fish were in the five pound class, but everyday there are a handful of these jacks being landed that are in the 15 to 30 pound class.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Local panga fleets found the best inshore action from Palmilla to Chileno. Off Palmilla Point there was a consistent bite for yellowtail, most of these fish were in the five pound class, but everyday there are a handful of these jacks being landed that are in the 15 to 30 pound class.
Color East Cape Yellow by Gary Graham (3/29/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 03/26/2008 REPORT #1107 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996 East Cape
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 03/26/2008 REPORT #1107 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996 East Cape
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (3/24/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Starting to warm up. tuna bite is good, dorado is you find flotsam. marlin slow with full moon
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Starting to warm up. tuna bite is good, dorado is you find flotsam. marlin slow with full moon
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (3/22/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Shallow water bottom action and inshore trolling was the best bet recently. With yellowtail, Mexican bonito and sierra highlighting the the fish counts.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Shallow water bottom action and inshore trolling was the best bet recently. With yellowtail, Mexican bonito and sierra highlighting the the fish counts.
Warmer Water and Less Wind….. by Gary Graham (3/21/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 03/19/2008 REPORT #1106 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 03/19/2008 REPORT #1106 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (3/17/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Aah the tides of March, the wind just started pciking up. Supposed to stick around a few days, then taper off. Hope so!
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Aah the tides of March, the wind just started pciking up. Supposed to stick around a few days, then taper off. Hope so!
Good Fishing Action Off Palmilla Point For Yellowtail by Eric Brictson (3/15/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Early in the week there was some very good action found off of Palmilla Point, mainly for small fire cracker sized yellowtail up to 6 or 8 pounds, also mixed in were Mexican bonito, amberjack and an occasional cabrilla or grouper. Anglers had success while using a combination of yo-yo jigs, rapalas and sardinas.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Early in the week there was some very good action found off of Palmilla Point, mainly for small fire cracker sized yellowtail up to 6 or 8 pounds, also mixed in were Mexican bonito, amberjack and an occasional cabrilla or grouper. Anglers had success while using a combination of yo-yo jigs, rapalas and sardinas.
Baja Turns a Corner! by Gary Graham (3/14/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 03/12/2008 REPORT #1105 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
[East Cape,BJ] Endless Season Update 03/12/2008 REPORT #1105 "Below the Border" Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Big Dorado Fishing Cabo San Lucas and Yellowfin Tuna by George Landrum (3/10/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Most of the bite this week has been yellowfin tuna. Dorado hangin around and a few striped marlin
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Most of the bite this week has been yellowfin tuna. Dorado hangin around and a few striped marlin
Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos by Eric Brictson (3/09/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos area in recent days, as one of the pangueros received a call early in the week that these elusive crustaceans were being pushed to the surface by giant squid that were gorging themselves on these delicacies, this was in an area offshore of Chileno.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Red crabs was the talk around the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos area in recent days, as one of the pangueros received a call early in the week that these elusive crustaceans were being pushed to the surface by giant squid that were gorging themselves on these delicacies, this was in an area offshore of Chileno.
Cabo Bite Report by George Landrum (3/03/2008)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] well the tuna finally showed up, a little bigger than footballs. seems like the weather is warming up a little bit too
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] well the tuna finally showed up, a little bigger than footballs. seems like the weather is warming up a little bit too
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (3/02/2008)
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Larger yellowtail in the 25 to 40 pound class were holding on the rocky high spots throughout the area and anglers working iron yo-yos or drift fishing with live mackerel landed some of these brutes, though numbers were not significant, all of these fish were quality.
[San Jose del Cabo,BJ] Larger yellowtail in the 25 to 40 pound class were holding on the rocky high spots throughout the area and anglers working iron yo-yos or drift fishing with live mackerel landed some of these brutes, though numbers were not significant, all of these fish were quality.