GARY GRAHAM'S "WASABI FLY" WORKING ON EAST CAPE DORADO AND TUNA

Oct. 9-15, 2004, Gary Graham, Baja On The Fly, East Cape, Baja Sur, Mexico Fly Fishing:

Grab a handful of flies including the “Wasabi” and some “See-Through” Deceivers and your trusty 10-weight and I promise you that you’ll be worn out by noon. Hit the dorado early and then head out a bit further and whack the yellowfin. Better check that backing before you get here. Sashimi with cocktails, dorado for dinner and a crimson Baja sunset . . . priceless.

East Cape water temperature 79-85. Air temperature 74-87.

OFFSHORE: Tuna, tuna, tuna is the mantra this month. A rapidly- retrieved Wasabi fly and hang on.

INSHORE: Better be locked and loaded when you step on the boat. The dorado are only a few minutes away.

BEACH: No major storms this year so the East Cape fishing beaches are in good shape and there are enough roosties cruising to make things interesting. There’s enough variety to fill in the blanks between shots at the big guys.

BILLFISH – OK, not wide open, just OK.

YELLOWFIN TUNA – Look out! They are coming in all sizes from football to gorilla.

DORADO – No shortage this week.

ROOSTERFISH\JACK CREVALLE – Hit the beach early or late if you haven’t had enough during the day. Begin right in front of your hotel and round ‘em up.

BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK – Breezing schools in front of La Ribera.

PARGO AND CABRILLA – Rocky points best.

SIERRA – They are back at East Cape and aggressive.