Fish Report for 1-20-2011

Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Fishing Report

1-20-2011
Larry Edwards

Captain Temo Verbooned reported excellent action on the sailfish with concentrations in several different areas that may change from day to day. However, plenty of action with many boats landing 3-4 fish and having a dozen opportunities or more. He reported many double strikes with fish coming in hard on the baits and often making it difficult to set the hooks. Captain Chiro Barrigan, owner of the "Bloody Hook", reported very good sailfish action off Troncones Beach. Fishing with the Paul Watts group from Missouri, they released 3 sailfish on the first day and followed up with 3 more on the 2nd day. Additionally, he said they missed a dorado strike and 7 other sailfish opportunities and reported numerous jumpers throughout the area. The inshore fishing continues to provide good action for the Sierras and jack cravele chasing the bait balls of sardines along the beaches and moving rapidly from area to area. A few roosterfish but very small for this area, mostly in the 4-5 lb. ranges.

IZ Climate: Sunny and warm days and nights with temps from 67 nights to 87 datyime highs.

Sea Conditions: Inshore waters at 79 degrees and rising to 82 degrees at about 10 miles offshore. Waters are green to clean green from the shoreline to about 10 miles, then cleaning and bluing to excellent clarity.

Best Fishing Area: Excellent sailfish catches at about 10 miles offshore.

Best Bait/Lure: Sailfish are eager and aggressive on the rigged baits. The inshore fishing remains best with the pencil poppers and live bait.

Bait Supply: An excellent bait supply for both, rigged baits and live bait.


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