It appears that the Zihuatanejo doldrums have taken an upward spiral, as the sailfish are again schooling at about 12-15 miles outside the Bay and providing some top-notch angler action. According to Captain Temo VerBoonen, the blue water starts at 12 miles and the sailfish and marlin are cooperating, offering many strikes and doubles & triples, too. Vamonos II reported a 7 sailfish day, Secuestro De Amor had a 3 sailfish day, along with jack cravelle, pampano and bonitos, Bloody Hook reported 3 sailfish for a single day.

The annual tournament reflected superb fishing for 130 boats that produced 5 new cars for the winners, (3 largest sailfish, largest marlin and largest dorado). We should have greater detail in our next report.

IZ Climate: Partly cloudy days with temps from 71 nights to 91 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Overall, pretty good, with temps ranging from 80 inshore and rising to 82 offshore and very clean water at 12 miles.

Best lure/bait: Slow trolled rigged baits

Bait Supply: Very good.