The Closer, the Better!

"Bubba" fly Lance Peterson designed works again
REPORT #1067 “Below the Border” Saltwater Fly-Fishing reports since 1996
Endless Season Update June 16, 2007

East Cape
The week began with some decent tuna action inside of thirty miles that moved out further as the week progressed. Dorado action, while picking up, is still sporadic and tough for the fly rodder to connect. The number of marlin sighted is significant; getting them to bite is another story.
This brings us to “where the action is”! Inshore action for larger jacks and roosters with an occasional dorado is enough to keep the flies a flying with plenty of surface action.
Lance reports: “On the 9th, I landed another grande but had a mishap in the surf on his final run. I caught a loop around the rod tip somehow and broke the fish off. I managed to finish the day with a barely ‘teener’. Back on the beach on the 11th: Terrible conditions, overcast with very strong south wind; however the fish went nuts again in the afternoon. I landed 2 grandes in the 40lb class. Wide open action as large rooster surfed the wind waves right to the beach. On the 12th, I landed another quality fish...30lb. I guess. Plus I fed 2 other grandes that didn't stick.” So far this year has proven to be one of the best in recent memory for large roosters.
Back in April, Lance showed me a new “Bubba” fly that he was designing. Judging from his success on the grandes so far this year, I would say he has come up with a good one. There are even reports of others trying to copy it. Lance tells me the fly is still evolving and he hasn’t quite perfected the design. We’ll let you know when he has it ready and where you can get one!
Water temperature 74-85
Air temperature 72-97
Humidity 84%
Wind: ESE 7 - 9 knots
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 2 miles
Sunrise 6:32 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:07 p.m. MDT

Magdalena Bay, Baja Mexico

Windy outside. Up in the esteros, the action remains consistent for corvina on the surface. Deeper in the water column the grouper and pargo are the best bet. There was also a decent halibut bite along almost any sandy beach in shallow water. Early morning under the bridge at Puerto San Carlos yielded cabrilla, grouper and a few small pargo.

Water temperature 62 - 72
Air temperature 62 -88
Humidity 97 %
Wind: WNW 13 - 18 knots
Conditions: Sunny
Visibility 4 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. MDT
Sunset 8:18 p.m. MDT

Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico

THE INTERNET GOBLINS MUST HAVE EATEN THIS WEEK’S REPORT

This is last week’s report. The 82º blue water is still holding at the 20 mile mark, but the inshore red tide has all but dissipated. And, the fishing has improved dramatically.

Offshore, the main topic is the blue marlin and the yellowfin tuna. At least one boat in three is getting a shot at a blue marlin each day. They are hanging out in a strip all along the coast between 12 and 14 miles. The tuna are at the 20 mile mark, and the edge of the blue water.

Mike Griffin of Anchorage, AK got a nice blue while fishing with Luis on the panga, Gringo Loco. Santiago, of the panga, Gitana, went with a friend on a private boat out of Marina Ixtapa. The idea was to test the yacht out for possible purchase. They found out it raised fish well, as they caught and released 3 blues. All the fish were taken on trolled lures.

The sailfish action is holding steady at about two fish per boat average.

Inshore, I spotted Adolpho fishing the surf line up at Troncones. I called him on the cell phone, gave him a wave, and asked how he was doing. He replied they had 19 jack crevalle, 3 pompano, and about 15 green jacks. All were taken on spin gear and surface poppers
Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 79-100
Humidity 78%
Wind: NNE 4 Knots
Conditions: Partly Sunny
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:22 p.m. CDT