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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]REPORT FROM GARY GRAHAM'S BAJA ON THE FLY:[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]PROVIDING QUALITY SALTWATER FLY-FISHING 365 DAYS A YEAR IN BAJA FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: bajafly@usa.net; USA toll-free (800) 919-2252; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373 [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sat., Aug. 23, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (8/20 - 8/22) [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]EAST CAPE, MAGDALENA BAY AND ZIHUATANEJO CONDITIONS[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]IN GENERAL: Plenty of football-size tuna close – just a few miles in front of La Ribera. For the fly-rodder, the problem is that they are down deep and keying on bait. Try this technique: use a weighted fly like a Clouser or Baja Deep Diver, cast as far as you can and let the line sink a long time. Depending on current, that could be as long as several minutes. Retrieve the fly in long, steady pulls. If you don't have a take in seven or eight pulls, roll cast your line back out and let the fly sink and try again. This is the classic "Not what bites, but what might" situation and occasionally your strip strike will yield a [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]tuna that is not football-sized, maybe more like a beach ball. The billfish scene continues with blues and sails dominating the action. Makes it tough for the fly-rodder not knowing weather the fish in the teasers is going to be a frolicking sail or an Angry blue speedster that takes the fly. [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]AIR & SEA -[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Water temperature 79°-84°[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Air temperature 81°-93°[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Humidity about 79%[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Wind SSE at 7 mph[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 20,000 ft[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Visibility 10 miles[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunrise 6:57 a.m. MST[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunset 7:44 p.m. MST[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]August 27 New Sept. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]· OFFSHORE: Try the tuna early, then head out further and pick a fight with the [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]blue marlin and sails. Action is enough to provide a handful of shots a day for the [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]· INSHORE: Jacks, roosters and a occasional dorado to round out the action. If you want something a little different try the pargo at Las Barracas.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]· BEACH: Cloudy water from recent rains sure makes it tough to play the sight casting game. Plenty of shots to be had at Bartle Beach if the conditions come together. Bright sun and clean water is a must to find Bubba.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]BILLFISH - Not bad, handful of shots a day the norm for those who work at it.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]YELLOWFIN TUNA - Hey it is football pre-season, look out for the big guys [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]under the porpoise in the next few weeks.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]DORADO - Looking for dorado these days is like playing a shell game. Pick the [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]ROOSTERFISH - It's summertime and Bubba's back (not sure he ever left). Few [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]folks on the beach looking, so there is plenty of room for the serious anglers.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]JACK CREVALLE - Lots of schoolies under the bait receivers at Punta Colorada [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]and La Ribera along with tonnage of needlefish.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]BARRILETE OR MEXICAN SKIPJACK - They're mixed in with the tuna under the [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]PARGO AND CABRILLA - Las Barracas holding a few, but it’s an early morning [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]SIERRA - Punta Colorada Bay under the receiver the best shot.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]MAGDALENA BAY, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sat., August 23, 2003 Report covers the period Wed.-Fri. (8/20 - 8/22) [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]IN GENERAL: Shhh! Hear the popping back up in the mangroves? That’s Mr. Snook [/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]beckoning you to a "Snook Smackdown". With a couple of fish this week weighing in at an estimated 30- and 34-pounds and another half a dozen smaller ones, this could be a serious event attracting plenty of spectators including red snapper, leopard grouper and the ever present corvina. Looking for a fight? Dive right in and don't forget your Baja Deep Diver! [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Out in the Pacific, temps are rising, bait balls are forming, marlin, tuna and dorado are beginning to arrive for the Fall extravaganza to be held in Nov. Don't miss out on the spectacular show. Get a front row seat at Flyrod Marlin 101. Call 800 919 2252 today.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Water Temperature 67°-73°[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Air Temperature 74°-84°[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Humidity 86%[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Conditions Clear[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Visibility 3 miles[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunrise 7:03 a.m. MDST[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunset 7:54 p.m. MDST[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]August 27 New Sept. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]YELLOWTAIL - Plenty of action under the bird schools at the entrada.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]CORVINA - Pier, bridge and Power Plant all producing good action.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]SNOOK - Best week this year![/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]HALIBUT - Always to be found on sandy beaches throughout the bay.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]SIERRA - Pier and bird schools the best place.[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]ZIHUATANEJO, MAINLAND MEXICO[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Please note the date. We are only providing weekly (not twice a week) reports for this area. [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sat., Aug. 23, 2003, Report covers the period Sat.-Fri. (8/16 - 8/22)[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]IN GENERAL: Offshore, the 82º blue water is right at the entrance to Zihuatanejo Bay, but the fishing is not nearly as good as we think it should be. [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]All the boats are each getting one or two sailfish per day. The small (160 pound average) blue marlin are still hanging around and feeding on the abundant skipjack tuna. The fleet, averaging about 10 boats, is taking about 1 blue a day. [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]We need a lot more rain than we have been getting to attract the dorado and make them stick around. As we approach Sept.., this should happen in the next couple of weeks. The heavy rains flush trees and debris out of the numerous rivers we have in the area, which in turn stacks up on the current lines. However, as it is now, very few dorado are being taken. [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]The roosterfish action is definitely one of the bright spots, but only about one boat a day is targeting them. Due to the lack of pressure, virtually the entire coast is virgin water. Those that do target the roosters are getting 4 to 5 fish a day. They are averaging between 30 and 40 pounds. [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Water Temperature 75º-90º[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Air Temperature 77°-90º[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Humidity 83%[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Visibility 10 miles[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunrise 7:30 a.m. CDST[/font][/size]

[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Sunset 8:06 p.m. CDST[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]August 27 New Sept.. 3 First Quarter Sept. 10 Full Sept. 18 Last Quarter[/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]For more Information on Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo trips, go to: [/font][/size]

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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Baja on the Fly's Zihuatanejo report by Ed Kunze[/font][/size]

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