Fish Report for 11-12-2009

Ixtapa- Zihuatanejo Fish Report- The Independent Sportfishing Fleet

11-12-2009
Larry Edwards

Captain Temo Verboonen reported excellent fishing during the past week, both inshore and offshore and that more and more anglers are coming into the area. H e reported in for just 3 super pangas, including his own, "Secuestro de Amor", reflecting a combined total of 7 sailfish, 9 yellowfin tuna, 13 dorado for the offshore waters, (starting offshore at 4 miles) and 120 Sierra, 36 jack cravelle, 11 roosterfish and 13 bonito for the inshore fishing.He said the sailfish are schooled up and tend to bite in groups with 3-4 strikes at the same time. Overall, his report was very upbeat and had excitement in the report.

IZ Climate: Sunny Days and temps from 70 nights to 93 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Good temps from 84 inshore and rising to 86 offshore, with excellent clarity, both in and off shore, and very slight surface breezes and little swell condition, allowing for calm seas.

Best fishing area: Sailfish were offshore from 4 to 15 miles, along with the yellowfin tuna and dorado.

Best Bait/Lures: Sailfish on the rigged trolling baits, tuna on the feathers. Roosterfish and jack cravelle on live bait and red & white pencil poppers. Sierra on small shiny lures and feathers and rigged strip baits.

Bait Supply: Remains abundant for all of the boats.



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