Fish Report for 5-1-2008

The Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Fish Report - The Independent Fleet

5-1-2008
Larry Edwards

Changeable conditions still exist in Ixtapa Zihautanejo as the spring turnover to warmer water conditions just does not want to let up. This has resulted in inconsistent days with some days providing good action while the very next day is void of any. It remains a puzzling situation. On the better days our captains are reporting 2 - 4 Shots at Sailfish with some Dorado Mixed in as well. Inshore Captain Adolofo reports wide open action on big Spanish mackerel, (sierra) up at Las Saladitas. Good Yellowtail Jack (jack cravelle) and small Roosterfish have also been present. Very few Marlin and No Yellowfin Tuna had been reported last week. Tomorrow Starts the Annual Billfish tournament and with an expected field of 100 + boats we should ge t a good idea of the the bite when the tournament ends on Sunday.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Sunny most days with a bit of coulds starting to show up, temps from 70 nights to 88 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Calm, light surface breezes, temps at 81 inshore & rising to 85 offshore, but streaked clarity throughout the area.

Bait Supply: Good


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