GOOD ROOSTERFISH CATCHES RUMORED FOR ANGLERS
FISHING AT EAST CAPE'S EL CARDONAL AREA

March 19, 2005, Gary Leeper, at Martin Verdugo's Beach Resort fishing, Baja California Sur, East Cape, Mexico:

I have heard from several fishermen that the East Cape roosterfish have been on a big bite. One reported fishing for two grandes on hoochies from the pyramids and El Cardonal area. Surprising to me was that they kept one and pan fried the filets with excellent results. I went fishing south early in the week and found warm water 20 miles east of Los Frailes, but no fish despite large concentrations of porpoise. The East Cape fishing water is warming locally at 71-73 degrees, so hopes are high for the big hotel derby starting here.