Early Showing of Blue Marlin

The early season predictions are coming true, wide open tuna bite in May and now  this past week we saw a good showing of blue marlin. 10+ blues were landed over the week. The photo is of a fish that expired during the fight. All others were released. Largest fish was around 350#.

Buena pesca,

Mark

Dr. Z Fly Fishing Tournament 2015

We had a great time with Ramon Zabriskie, Dave Blair and the gang for the 4th Annual Dr. Z Fly Fishing Tournament at Hotel Playa Del Sol. Thanks to Mike Reiser and Merry Waugh of Baja Fly FIshing Company and Toby Uppinghouse from TFO. We ended the tournament with 22 dorado on the fly and many happy clients. Dave Blair showcased his new fly heads called, "The Weapon" and it's the hot ticket on the East Cape for dorado. We will be giving it a workout this summer on all the pelagics. This fly thing is kinda fun...

 

Big Tuna Starting to Show

We have now had four tuna over 150# come to the dock in the last two days and an estimated 250# at the Gordo Banks. It's tuna time. 

East Cape Guides Fishing Report - May 2015

BEFORE

We are definitely in the transition to warmer Summer water conditions. The weather has been mild and beautiful with light breezes. Terrafin reports are showing warmer 85 degree water creeping up the mainland. Overall, May was a solid showing of striped marlin with flurries of tuna up to 50# coming from schools offshore chasing flying fish and squid. Wahoo to 63# were very consistent for this time of year with two or three coming to the dock on a regular basis. We also saw some nice dorado to 45# but not a lot of quantity yet. As for big fish, two blue marlin and a black marlin were landed in the last week. The biggest topped out at 450#. Inshore, we are see good pargo, cabrilla and jacks. Fishing has been mostly North but we are seeing some more action down South as the warmer water moves up. Check out our client photos for May.

AFTER

Hope to see you on the water.

Buena pesca,


Mark

East Cape Guides On-The-Water Report - May 21, 2015

Well, this season is definitely starting off a bit early. I've been busy on the water with clients the last few days but I just got off the water. Fish is good as long as you go North. The South has been uncharacteristically barren. The tuna have been on the chew as of late and we have been seeing large schools of tuna chasing flying fish with some great aerobatics to witness. The tuna are mostly under 15# with a few larger units up to 50#. We also baited a swordie today but no go. Highlights include a 310# blue marlin taken two days ago, a 450# blue marlin today, a 63# wahoo today, solid striper bite and a few nice dorado. Here's some photos from the last week.

Buena pesca,

Mark

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