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| Around 10% of the world's total fish species can be found just within the Great Barrier Reef. |
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| Starfish can re-grow their arms. In fact, a single arm can regenerate a whole body. |
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| Starfish do not have blood. Their blood is actually filtered sea water. |
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| Starfish don't have brains. Special cells on their skin gather information about their surroundings |
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| Not all animals with the word fish in their names count as fish. |
| Though their names may suggest otherwise, cuttlefish, starfish, and jellyfish aren’t actually fish. Generally-speaking, fishes must have skulls, gills, and fins. Surprisingly, though, not all fishes have proper spines. |
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| In three decades, the world's oceans will contain more discarded plastic than fish when measured by weight, researchers say. |
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| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| Just how man species of fish are there? |
| As of 2020, there were 34,000 known fish species around world. That’s more than the number of species in all other vertebrates: birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians combined. |
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| Even Catfish are finicky |
| Taste Buds ? Catfish have a more refined sense of flavor than humans. Our 10,000 taste buds may seem like a lot, but catfish can have as many as 175,000. This helps them find the exact location of their next meal. |
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| A bit of Humor |
| My brother has 2 German Shepherds named Rolex and Timex. You guessed it they are Watch Dogs. |
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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 03, 2024
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Jul 9, 2005; 09:57PM - Blues to Roosters
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The run for the 80˚ blue water is still just a couple of minutes out of Zihuatanejo Bay. The moon cycle is just right and expectantly, the fishing has been very good. The 10 – 12 boats in the fleet fishing the blue water are averaging about three sailfish a day, with several boats posting 4 – 5 fish a day.
We did have a couple of days of port closure, due to a tropical storm that stayed out at sea. But the lack of fisherman for the fleet caused no scheduling problems at all.
The blue marlin are still hanging around, as proven by Captain Santiago on the panga 'Gitana'. His clients, Paul Herder and Bob McGriff of CA, had a double hookup on 200 pound class blues. It was a good thing they were smaller blues because it would have been tough to get them to the leader if they had been any size.
Santiago also fished with Jeff Dixon of Houston and released 5 sailfish. Mel Com of Fremont, CA fished one day with Captain Margarito on the cruiser 'Gaby'. He also caught and released 5 sailfish.
The roosterfish action on the beaches has been very good. Each boat is averaging between 3 and 4 roosters a day. Most of the fish are going about 35 pounds, with several large ones mixed in. Steve Carroll of Tulsa, OK fished with Felipe on the panga 'Yellowfin' for one day. They got two smaller roosters and a nice jack crevalle on live bait. Losing two very large roosters, Steve learned a hard lesson but he will be ready for them next year. Apparently, he is used to striped bass fishing for fish averaging under 10 pounds. When the huge rooster hit, and started taking a lot of line, he locked his thumb down. Twenty pound line with a 50 pound plus rooster attached will not last long with a locked down drag.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 80 - 86
Humidity 79%
Wind: West 8 mph
Conditions: Thunderstorms
Visibility 10 miles
Sunrise 7:17 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
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Jun 25, 2005; 01:15PM - Best Action at 16 miles
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The temperature break was at six miles Thurs., but the blue water was out at the 14 mile mark yesterday (6/24) with most of the action out a few miles further. The results are the same however, with an average of 2 to 3 sailfish per boat a day being taken. However, I believe this is a very short term situation for the blue water, because there has been some fairly severe weather out a couple of hundred miles affecting the currents here.
Yesterday afternoon, Captain Jaime of the Vamonos fleet was telling me he released two sails, but also caught several school-sized tuna in the same 16 mile area, and straight out of Zihuatanejo Bay.
The roosterfish have been tough to get all week, because these same offshore storms have really been kicking up some high surf.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 80 - 86
Humidity 94%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Thunderstorms
Visibility 8 miles
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:24 p.m. CDT
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Jun 11, 2005; 01:57PM - Skipjack on the Fly
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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The 80° blue water is holding at 6 miles, and the fishing activity is picking up. The blue marlin bite is still running strong, and in my opinion, for this last few weeks we have been probably the hottest place in the world for a chance at a blue or black marlin. Sailfish action, while not as hectic as in the winter months, is still producing two to three fish per boat a day on conventional gear.
I guided Abe Moskow of South Carolina for two days of fly fishing. The first day we fished the blue water with Adan on the panga Gitana II. Abe hooked one sailfish. The second day, Abe had a blast while we worked the near vertical walls of the White Rocks. With Abe casting from the bow, Felipe on the panga Yellowfin was masterful at keeping the panga in position. By following the birds and the bait schools, Abe would cast into the boiling white water, and at times, was hooking a fish on every cast. We were mostly getting jacks and black skipjack tuna. These hard fighting fish were really pulling on the 10wt rod.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 77 - 87
Humidity 66%
Wind: WSW 11 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:20 p.m. CDT
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Jun 6, 2005; 04:48PM - Blue Marlin Best in Years!
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The 80° plus blue water is still just a mile or so off the beach. The outstanding fishing for the blue marlin has made this run one of the absolute best in years. We are boating between 18 and 20 blues or blacks a week. These are very good odds for catching a marlin, because we are not considering the numerous missed opportunities, and all of this is from only a fleet of about 10 boats a day hitting the water. This last Tuesday, the fleet boated 5 marlin. Remember, these are not those dinky striped marlin you read about in Baja. Stripers are not much larger than a sailfish. These blues and blacks are averaging about 250 pounds, with several hitting the 500 pound mark.
Besides releasing 5 sailfish on Thursday for Texas clients Jeff and Wayne Bair, Captain Santiago on the panga Gitana, also had a blue marlin on Wednesday. Clients Sonny and Magi Stolsig of Seattle got the blue marlin on sailfish gear while trolling a cut bait. They fought the 330 pound blue for a little over two hours on the 50 pound gear. After a spectacular series of greyhounding leaps, the marlin sounded and died. It took Santiago another 45 minutes of hand lining to get the fish to the boat.
I fly fished with Mike Poor and Ralph Logan of Lubbock, Texas. After raising a double on sails, but only teasing one to the boat, the sailfish was so aggressive, Mike had the opportunities and missed twice with the fly. Bad habits developed from trout fishing, by setting the hook with the rod tip, just do not work here on salt water big game. You must set the hook with a hard strip of the line. After the third attempt, the fish lost interest, so I pinned an 8' live goggle eye on a circle hook, made the cast and passed the rod to Ralph. A few minutes later, we tagged and released Ralph's first ever sailfish
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 80 - 89
Humidity 66%
Wind: WSW 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:18 p.m. CDT
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May 26, 2005; 06:22PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 5/19/05 - 5/26/05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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The full moon slowed down the SAILFISH activity offshore but spurred on a very good Marlin bite last week in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. Unfortunately, most of the battles were won by the Marlin but some anglers were successful in landing the large fish. The full moon also bright a high tide which impacted the ability of our captain to successfully fish the inshore waters for Roosterfish and Jacks. Mr Lewis Mcray's Group from Cabelas Outdoor Adventure's fishing aboard the Tarpon landed 2 Blue Marlin to 250 Lbs. and 2 Sailfish. The group also chartered the Grand Jefe landing 1 Yellowfin Tuna, loosing another Tuna and Landing 1 SAILFISH in three days of offshore fishing. Angler Irnee Dhaenens fishing 2 days aboard the Marlin Azul hooked and lost 2 Blue Malrin last week. Wisconsin Angler Tim Kelso fishing inshore with Captain Adolofo landed several Yellowtail Jacks and 20 Bonitos in one day and Lost 1 Sailfish with Captain Alex aboard the Grande Jefe on another day offshore. Fishing with Captain Candelerio aboard the Leydy Mr. Kelso hooked a Big Blue Malrin and lost the fish after a 2 hour battle. Dr William Uggen fishing with Captain Cheva aboard the Dos Hermanos 2 landed 2 Sailfish on a fly along with 40 Bonitos on light tackle in three days of fishing. Returning CHicago angler's Mr Fred Aigner's group fishing aboard the Secuestro, Janeth and Dos Hermanos 1 for 4 days landed 4 Roosterfish ( One scleing in at over 60 lbs. ) 24 Yellowtail Jacks, 11 SAILFISH and 2 DORADOS. The captain are also reporting schools of Yellowfin Tuna at the 30 mile mark.
Ixtapa ZIhuatanejo Weather: Sunny with Temp in the 90's
Sea Conditions: Moderate
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinky
Susan Richards
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May 21, 2005; 12:53PM - Action Picking Up
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The 80º blue water is just off the beach and the fishing is definitely improving. Five pangas took the 35-mile run and stationed themselves out of Puerto Vicente Gro. this week for a large group of people. Temo on the Sequestra Amor, Adolpho on the Dos Hermanos, Cheva on the Dos Hermanos II, Arturo on the Janeth, and Indio (Alex) on the Gran Jefe all fished the beaches for roosters and about 10 miles off the point for sails. Not many roosters showed up, but a lot of large jack crevalle gave them some decent action on the beach. In the blue water, they averaged about three sailfish a day, several yellowfin tuna, and a blue marlin.
Locally here in Zihuatanejo, Santiago on the panga Gitana, also made a run South, releasing three sailfish and boating 10 nice yellowfin tuna with client Gary Stokes.
The blue marlin bite is still going strong, with about one strike for every three boats on the water. Captain Leo, fishing off a private yacht out of the Ixtapa Marina, targeted the marlin and got two to the leader in one day. Indio, on the Gran Jefe also boated a 400-pound blue marlin.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 77 - 89
Humidity 83%
Wind: WSW 13 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:13 p.m. CDT
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May 20, 2005; 12:38PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sportfishing Report 5/13/05 - 5/19/05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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The offshore action dominated the fishing last week in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. The area received a high tide which affected the ability of our captains to find and fish for the inshore game fish. Captain Alex on the Grande Jefe posted the largest Marlin last week caught by angler Anthony Marquex. The Marlin scaled in at 429 Lbs. The Landeros family also fishing with Captain Alex landed 1 Roosterfish, 4 Yellowtail Jacks and 7 Bonitos in one day of fishing.
It was our pleasure to host Mr. George Holmes group from New Jersey at the beautiful Casa Las Brisas in Puerto Vincentee Guerrero last week. This is a very special opportunity for angler to fish some new unexplored water 30 miles south of Zihuatanejo Bay while staying in a very affordable Luxury house. The group fished 4 days aboard 5 super pangas, Dos Hermanos 1, Dos Hermanos 2,Secuestro, Grande Jefe, and Janeth. In those 4 days the group landed the Following: Dos Hermanos 1 - SAILFISH, 5 YELLOWFIN TUNA, 26 YELLOWTAIL JACKS and a handfull of Small game. Dos Hermanos 2 - 7 SAILFISH, Secuestro 5 SAILFISH, 10 Bonitos and 2 Yellowtail Jacks, Janeth 6 SAILFISH and 3 YELLOWTAIL JACKS, Grande Jefe 1 BLUE Marlin ( 160 Lbs and lost one other Blue Malrin, 5 Sailfish, 3 Yellowtail Jacks and 8 Bonito. For more information regarding accommodations at the Casa Las Brisas please visit the web site www.zihuatanejo.net/casalasbrisas. Keeping pace with the boats down south. Captain Chiro on the Vamonos 3 fishing with angler Mr Woodard for 3 days landed 6 SAILFISH. Traditionally our summer run of Roosterfish should come ashore at any time. We still have some good dates and boats available.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Sunny with Temps in the high 80’s
Sea Conditions Calm to Moderate
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
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May 18, 2005; 04:48PM - May Slow So Far
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
This is turning out to be one of our slowest month of May ever. The 82 degree blue water is still just 5 to 6 miles off the beach and the 80 degree clean water is all along the inshore area. But, the game fish still have not shown. We are only averaging about 1 sailfish per boat, no tuna, and no dorado.
The blue marlin fishing has been doing very well however. We are only averaging about a total of 10 to 12 boats a day going out fishing. At least 3 or 4 of those boats are fishing inshore, with the rest in the blue water. Of those in the blue water, we are getting at least 3 to 4 hooked blue marlin a day, and landing one. One of the reasons the catch ratio is low, is because the big marlin are often taking the baits on the sailfish gear, and are spooling the reel.
I did have a great day on the water with fly fishing client Josh Vincent from Michigan. We targeted the black skipjack tuna inshore with a 9wt. Casting to the schools of breaking fish, Josh was averaging a fish for every 4 casts.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 91
Humidity 83%
Wind: West 13 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 7:20 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:06 p.m. CDT
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May 7, 2005; 12:45PM - Tuna Play Hide and Seek along with Sailfish
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico
The clean water is just off the beach, with the blue water only 6 to 8 miles out. The Terrifin Satellite Surface Temperatures show 80 to 85 degree water everywhere. In other words, the conditions are perfect, but still there are very few fish.
Earlier this week we had a great showing of large Yellowfin tuna, but they have also disappeared. However, a few nice fish were taken while they were here. Luis, on the panga “Gringo Loco” fished with Gary Tagahuci from Laguna Beach, CA and got a nice 270 pound fish. Santiago , on the panga “Gitana”, also got a 190 pound tuna. Another member of Gary's group got a nice black marlin while fishing with Luis.
The 22nd annual Sailfish Tournament is currently underway, making a statement about the lack of fish in the area this week. Yesterday (Friday), the first day of the tournament, only 28 sailfish, 2 blue marlin, and 1 dorado were caught from a field of 110 boats. That is less than 1 sailfish for every 4 boats average.
Cheva on the “Dos Hermanos II” found a few small roosterfish earlier in the week, but we are still a little early in the season to expect much action from the roosters. This will pick up over the next three weeks.
Baja on the Fly report by Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 78 - 91
Humidity 83%
Wind: WSW 11 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 7:20 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:06 p.m. CDT
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May 6, 2005; 12:23PM - IXTAPA / ZIHUATANEJO SPORTFISHING REPORT 4-28-05 TO 5-4-05
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
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The days following the full moon saw an increase of water temperature for the third consecutive week which spurred on a better Sailfish bite. Marlin activity continues to be very good as well. Kevin Ross of San Clemente, CA fishing aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 with Capt. Adolofo landed 4 SAILFISH, 1 TUNA, 1 BONITO, and 1 BLUE MARLIN weighing in at 320lbs caught on 20lb test fighting the MARLIN for 2 ½ hours. Robert Lage also fishing with Capt. Adolofo landed 1 ROOSTERFISH and 1 NEEDLEFISH. On Mr. Lage’s second day of fishing, aboard the La Bama with Capt. Jose Vargas, landed 1 SAILFISH and 1 200lb BLUE MARLIN. Also fishing with Capt. Jose on the La Bamba, Shane Sigler of Yakima, WA landed 1 SAILFISH. Dan Smith and wife landed 1 SAILFISH and 2 BONITO fishing with Capt. Alex aboard the Gran Jefe and Steve Wong of Beaverton, OR landed 6 BIG EYE and 1 JACK aboard the Securestro de Amor with Capt. Temo. Returning angler Fred Houser and friends total catch was 2 SAILFISH aboard the Intruzza, 2 SAILFISH aboard the Vamons 2, 1 SAILFISH aboard the Don Gordo, and 3 SisLFISH aboard the Illusion. Chris Daughters of Eugene, OR fishing aboard the Vamonos 3 landed 1 SAILFISH and released 1 BLUE MARLIN.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Climate: Temps in the high 80’s
Sea Conditions: Calm
Bait Supply: Good
Susan Richards
Stan Lushinsky
Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters
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