EAST CAPE AND MAGDALENA BAY FISHING CONDITIONS Wed., Jan. 09, 2002 EAST CAPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO IN GENERAL: From sunup until mid-morning is the best bet considering the windy conditions we have been experiencing. The sierra are definitely a bonus right now and can be found wherever the sardina are pushed up against the shore. Further out, the dorado and tuna are at both ends of the bay and providing fair action. More marlin seem to be moving into the area, but with few boats going out, and even less targeting them, it is difficult to give or get a true picture of what is going on. .. OFFSHORE: Not worth the effort. .. INSHORE: Early morning for dorado, tuna and sierra. .. BEACH: Sierra for sure and maybe a few jacks and roosters. AIR & SEA: Pretty much the winter pattern now with a few days of wind and then a couple of calm days with temperatures ranging from the high 70's to low 60's BILLFISH - Only an occasional fish reported. YELLOWFIN TUNA - Punta Pescadero producing the best catches. I suspect La Ribera is as good, but boats tend to go north early so they can come home down swell if the wind comes up. DORADO - Shark buoys the best. ROOSTERFISH - An occasional small one. Look for any bait within casting range. JACK CREVALLE - Look for them driving the bait up on the beach. BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - A few in front of La Ribera. PARGO AND CABRILLA - No one targeting them this week that I heard of. SIERRA - Excellent both from the beach and inshore. .. SHORT CASTS: For our Southern California readers – Gary will be at the International Sportsman's Exposition (ISE Show) at the Pomona Fairgrounds beginning tomorrow, Jan. 10. In addition to manning a booth, he will be presenting Magdalena Bay Fishing Opportunities at 4:30 on Sat. in the Adventure Theater. Drop by Baja on the Fly at booth #753 to say hello or ask a question or two. We have not yet seen the latest issue of Saltwater Fly Fishing magazine, but we’ve been told there’s a great informative article with excellent photos on us. Catch of the Week Photo: http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatch.html If you haven't ordered the new Guy Harvey Underwater Video featuring marlin at Magdalena Bay, you can do so at: http://secure-shopping-cart.com/bajafly/cart/cart17.html REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY: PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA -THE ONLY ORVIS EXPEDITION COMPANY IN BAJA- MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO Wed., Jan. 09, 2002 .. IN GENERAL: Received a report from the trailer boaters who fished the week after Christmas and they encountered rough conditions that prevented them from getting all the way up to the Thetis Bank. They did catch and release one marlin and had plenty of action inside the bay catching spotted bay bass near Belcher's Point. Up further in the esteros, several of our clients took advantage of the continuing corvina and snook bite. Those, together with several palometa amarilla to 15 pounds, provided some great fishing. After completing the International Sportsman's Exposition (ISE Show) at the Pomona Fairgrounds this weekend, I will be heading down for a three day exploratory trip to fish the esteros around Puerto San Carlos. Last year Steve Dally and I fished in the same time frame and had some of the best snook action I have ever encountered. I am going back with Don Sloan to see if Jan. is always that good. Judging from the reports we have had, it may be. If anyone is interested in making this adventuresome exploratory trip with us, call Yvonne at 800 919 2252 ASAP. AIR & SEA: Scattered clouds, warmer daytime temps and little wind made for a pleasant week. MARLIN - Pretty thin. I think it is time to focus on the inshore. DORADO - Same as the marlin, but I doubt that there are many left. TUNA - Best action is further down toward Cabo on some of the high spots. YELLOWTAIL - Not very big, but plenty of them at the entrada and Santa Maria Bay entrance. CORVINA - Not exactly jumping in the boat, but don't leave a chartreuse Clouser hanging over the side or you may lose it. SNOOK - There are some trophy fish to be had right now. HALIBUT - Don't waste your time. Stick with the snook and corvina. SIERRA - Switch to wire tippets and look for the birds from Belchers to the entrada. If you haven't ordered the new Guy Harvey Underwater Video featuring marlin at Magdalena Bay, you can do so at: http://secure-shopping-cart.com/bajafly/cart/cart17.html My new book, "The No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Magdalena Bay," may still be ordered. Get your First Edition autographed copy at: http://secure-shopping-cart.com/bajafly/cart/index.html Catch of the Week Photo: http://www.bajafly.com/weeklycatch.html