FISHING IN MEXICO'S EAST CAPE AREA IS IN WINTER SLOW DOWN MODE

Dec. 3-10, 2004, Gary Graham, Baja On The Fly, East Cape, Mexico Fly Fishing Report:

Winter has definitely arrived and fishing has begun its annual slow down. There are still a few fish to be had on the good days. “Good days” are defined on those with No Wind.

Billfish and tuna are on the outside, and inshore there are still a few dorado for the persistent ones. Sierra have surfaced again at East Cape, so wire is in order.

Water temperature 71-75. Air temperature 62-81.

OFFSHORE: Few billfish and tuna for the lucky.

INSHORE: Sierra have begun their annual snap, so bring some wire.

BEACH: Get there early. There are till a few roosters, jacks and plenty of ladyfish to keep things interesting.

BILLFISH: Best down to the south.

YELLOWFIN TUNA: Still a few with the porpoise.

DORADO: Look closer to shore between La Ribera and the lighthouse.

ROOSTERFISH\JACK CREVALLE: Challenging.

BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK: Breezing schools in front of La Ribera if the wind is backed off.

PARGO AND CABRILLA: Only a few on the rocky points.

SIERRA: Bring wire or lots of flies!