EAST CAPE FLY FISHING ANGLERS LOAD UP ON DORADO AT DEAD WHALE

Feb. 19,. 2005, Tim Selzer, Baja On The Fly, East Cape, Baja fly fishing, Mexico:

Fishing has turned on at East Cape. A Spa boat went out two days ago (2/16) and found a dead whale. They landed 26 dorado (mahi-mahi) from under and around it. Skipjack are biting well and some sierra early. East Cape shore fishing has been good. I can catch ladyfish every time I go out. I landed four jacks and one roosterfish yesterday (2/17). The wind is still blowing out of the north, creating large waves. The afternoon fly fishing from shore is tough. Most of my fish have come from casting a baitcaster and surface lures a long way out. A white jumping minnow is by far the best lure. The ladyfish are in close early and will hit a variety of flies. White and olive Clousers with lots of flash work best. Pink and purple still the best colors for the skipjack.

East Cape water temperature 70-74 degrees. Air temperature 68-71 degrees. Conditions clear.