Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 8-14-2008

Zihuatanejo, Mainland Mexico

8-14-2008
Gary Graham

The 82?? blue water is just a couple of miles off the beach. Fishing has been very good for sailfish, but poor for marlin, tuna, and dorado. Most boats are averaging 2 to 3 sailfish a day each. Early in the week, Martin, on the Nautilus released 4 sails.

The roosterfish action is holding up well, as there have been no hard rains this week, and none in the forecast. Heavy rain creates a lot of runoff out of the silt laden rivers, discoloring the inshore waters. Jack crevalle action has also been good.

Ed Kunze
Water temperature 80 - 84
Air temperature 76-90
Humidity 89%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 7:29 a.m. CDT
Sunset 8:13 p.m. CDT


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