WINDY SEAS YIELD SOME YELLOWTAIL AT CORONADO ISLAND

Dec. 5, 2004, Arturo Susarrey, Arturo's Sportfishing, Loreto, Mexico Fishing Report:

Loreto has been very windy during the week, but even with the weather conditions we were able to do some fishing around Coronado Island. The water temperature around Loreto was 57 to 68 F.

Some yellowtail were located around Coronado Island with an average weight of 12 to 18 pounds. We also have a report from Loreto commercial fishermen located in the San Nicolas area, right where we set up our winter fishing camp. Arturo's Sport Fishing crew is moving up to San Nicolas to begin the season on that area.

There were some sea bass captured by part of our Loreto crew last Thursday on the north side, close to Coronado Island. They where not able to go looking for other types of fish, because of the heavy waves caused by the wind.

Roosterfish are located in same spot as last week, at San Bruno north of Loreto, 15 miles more or less. Also, in San Juanico Bay, it is good for roosterfish and sierra mackerel. The roosters weigh 25 to 40, and sierra 3 to 7 pounds. This is a good place to practice for fly fishing guides because in this place the bottom is only sand.

Mackerel and big eye baits are available on Coronado Island or from the marina by catching your own, or buy it early mornings at the Loreto marina, at a price of 10 pieces for $15 U.S. and 20 pieces for $25 U.S.

San Nicolas Winter Fish Camp Trip Information:

FISHING AND CAMPING PACKAGES (SAN NICOLAS)

FEBRUARY TO MARCH, 2005 PACKAGE

2 pax per super panga, 4 nights, 5 days, 3 days fishing.

Includes: Transfer Airport, Loreto; Transfer, Loreto to San Basilio; Transfer, San Basilio to San Nicolas by boat; Beers; Sodas; Purified water available all the time; Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner); Wine with the welcome dinner; One hotel night and breakfast; Ice for your catch; Fillet and packing; Last night freezer. Not included: fishing license and tips.

ACTIVITIES: Arriving at the airport, Campos Ground Services will be waiting for you to pick you up to ARTURO'S SPORT FISHING office in Loreto, there we will give you a short briefing about the trip, after this we will take a Van to San Basilio 37 miles approx.

The super panga will be ready to go to the camping place (San Nicolas). Arriving at the camp. Prepare fishing tackle and welcome dinner (fresh lobster).

Day 1: Breakfast with hot drinks will be ready around 6:30 to 7:00 a/m. The super panga will be ready with an ice chest with beverages and snacks for your fishing day in San Idelfonso Island, when you come back around 2:00 p/m the lunch will be ready. At 4 p/m the super pangas will be ready to go fishing again

Day 2: In the morning same like the first day, after the lunch you can snorkel, take a walk around the place or go fishing again.

Day 3: Breakfast and go fishing. Return from fishing and prepare to leave the camp. After lunch we will return to Loreto and stay in a hotel. Next day depart Loreto.

For more information please contact Blue Water Tours: Tel: 800-799-8475 (in Calif.) or 1-562-799-8475, Fax: 1-562-799-1215. e-mail: hookup@bluewaterfishing.com. Web site: www.bluewaterfishing.

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