Ixtapa- Zihuatanejo Fish Report- The Independence Sportfishing Fleet
by Larry Edwards
1-22-2009
(619) 469-4255
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According to Captain Temo Verboonen, the fishing was good this past
week, but was slowed a little due to the full moon phase. Captain
Fito, super panga, "Pescador", reported 6 sailfish, 6 dorado and 4
bonito and Captain Adolfo, "Dos Hermanos", reported 3 sailfish, 1
sierra, 1 triple tail and 1 mero on conventional tackle and 4
sailfish and 3 dorado on flyfishing tackle. Captain Temo, "Secuestro
de Amor", reported 3 sailfish, 1 dorado, and 1 lost marlin, all on
the fly and "La Bamba" reported in with 8 sailfish. The inshore
fishing was very good for jack cravelle, but no roosters reported.
IZ Climate: Mostly sunny, warm and picture perfect conditions, temps
from 73 nights to 88 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Mostly calm, 83 inshore and rising to 85 offshore,
with blue water as close as a mile off the bay.
Best Lure/Bait: The preferred bait this week was live mackerel, when
available. Rigged baits were also working well.
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