Tailhunter Fish Report

I GUESS IT’S COLD EVERYWHERE, BUT INSHORE SNAPPER AND SIERRA STILL WILLING TO BITE. EVEN SQUID SHOW UP!

LA PAZ/ LAS ARENAS FISHING REPORT FOR JAN. 28, 2007

Photo 1: No fishing photos this week so I took this somewhere outside of Rawlins, Wyoming this week. Most of you are used to seeing me in shorts and my fishing t-shirts. No way this time! It was as cold as minus 6 degrees below zero! Brrrrrrr…..

Photo 2 : For those of you from places like California, I thought you might get a kick outta seeing gas below 2 bucks! This was a truck stop along highway I-80. Actually, we found some spots in Wyoming as low as $1.86. And you can also get Mrs. Freshly’s Honey Bon!

LA PAZ / LAS ARENAS FISHING REPORT

Not much to tell you this weeke, amigos! Still kinda stinky. Intermittent winds still plaguing us with no pattern and relatively cold (for us) with temps in the 50’s during the day. Mostly inshore fishing right now. Snapper and sierra are all biting along the rocky areas and drop offs and we had a surprise bite of big squid off Las Arenas. That’s a bit of a surprise. Normally, the big squid will show up in the fall. We’ll keep an eye on that. Everyone keeps telling me it’s an “el Nino year.” I hear that EVERY YEAR! But, seeing the big squid this early might just be a tell-tale sign. One thing interesting is that often when the squid show up, often there’s some tuna that come up from the deep with the squid. We’ll have to keep an eye on that.

Either way…I guess I would have to say it’s officially “winter now.” All the waters around us are in the low to mid 60’s. There’s a big spot of warmer water to the south off Cardonal that’s in the upper 60’s and I hear the marlin, tuna and dorado are already biting off Cabo and a bit NW up towards the Golden Gate Bank. If so, then the pelagics are moving north earlier than normal and it would be great to get some of these bluewater species earlier this year.

EVENTS

Well, at the time you’re reading this, we’re just pulling up and wrapping up our 4th show. We hit the road a month ago and have been in Las Vegas, San Mateo CA (San Francisco), Sacramento CA and we just finished a whopping 4 days in Denver CO.

Take a look at the photo above and you can get an idea of the snow. We traveled from Sacramento to Denver (about 1200 miles) in two days and about 90 percent of the drive was completely white. Most of the time it made for incredible scenery especially as we came through Utah, Wyoming and Denver. It’s hard to believe such wide-open spaces still exist.

Anyway, the Denver show was incredible. These folks in Colorado have been snow-bound for about 6 weeks and as I write this, everyone is talking about another storm headed to the city later this week. However, I think folks are just tired of it and I feel for them. To us, coming from Baja, it’s a novelty to have snow falling and getting a chance to play, but living in this stuff is another issue! At the show, everyone was simply tired of the cold and were ready for some sunshine and they came out to the show in DROVES! It was packed shoulder to shoulder much of the time and we had a great time meeting all the new amigos.

We’re headed to the Portland Outdoor Show now! It’s at the Expo Center from Feb. 7-11. Come out to say hi.

WHALES AT BAHIA MAGDALENA

Well, the California grey whales have finally showed up at Mag Bay. Over the next few months until about March or early April (only the whales have the schedule), they’ll be in the bay and it’s officially whale watching time. We’re currently arranging trips to see the whales where the whales will come right up to the boat in these calm shallow waters. If you’re interested, let me know!

That’s my story!
Jonathan

Jonathan Roldan’s Tailhunter International
Website: www.tailhunter-international.com
Phone: (626) 333-3355
FAX: (626) 333-0115
E-Mail: Riplipboy@aol.com
U.S. Office: 3319 White Cloud Dr., Suite A, Hacienda Hts. CA 91745
Mexico Office: Carr. a Pichilingue KM 5, Numero 205, La Paz, Baja Cal Sur, Mexico

“When your life finally flashes before your eyes, you will have only moments to regret all the things in life you never had the courage to try.”

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WINTER WEATHER DOESN’T HELP THE FISHING

LA PAZ/ LAS ARENAS FISHING REPORT for WEEK OF JAN. 22, 2007

FISHING REPORT

I guess it can’t be good ALL the time!

Just one of “those” weeks that makes you appreciate all the great weeks we have the rest of the year. In a word, the past week was STINK! Basically, it was great weather if you were in say…Alaska!

I think the whole west coast of the continent must have been in cold weather this past week, although most folks wouldn’t complain if it was in the high 50’s and low 60’s in their own neck of the woods. For La Paz, that’s pretty much arctic weather with everyone wearing jackets and long pants! (Don’t laugh you readers in Denver!).

A good part of the week, it was either (pick one)…(a) windy (b) overcast (c) raining (d) all of the above. Not the best for fishing, but the good part is that we didn’t have any anglers except for one day which is characteristic this time of the year anyway. That one day we did get folks out, they did get some sierra and snapper inshore in the structure. That was it.

Sorry this isn’t more cheery like our other fishing reports, but what can I say? It’s WINTER, even in Baja! The coming week doesn’t show any rain in the forecast but more wind and overcast for sure. Water temps are holding steady at about 65 degrees in most places

UPCOMING STUFF

We just finished our third show of the year Sacramento CA at the International Sportsman’s Expo. What a great time and it was super to see so many of the old amigos and meet new ones. By the time you’re reading this, we’ll be on our way driving from California to Denver CO for our next show. From Thursday to Sunday, we’ll be at the International Sportsman’s Expo at the Denver Convention Center. If you’re in the area and we make it through the snows, hope you come by to say hi.

HEADS UP

Since the end of the holidays, our phones and e-mails have been ringing off the hook with reservations. We are seriously filling fast! Some dates are already booked solid, but we still have lots of prime spots left. Don’t wait. Not kidding! If you’re even THINKING about fishing la Paz this season, please give us a shout. We had such an outstanding season last year that many folks made reservations immediately for 2007 or jumped on the horn early. We want to take care of as many of our amigos as possible!

MORE HEADS UP

1. We still have a few more spots left for our 6th Annual Cabin Fever Classic this April 12-16 hosted at La Concha Beach Resort We have a blast and it’s a great opportunity to get outta your hut and enjoy some sunshine, good friends, fishing, tacos and beer after a long winter and help us kick off the beginning of our season. Cost is $630 per person double occupancy.

2. We’re taking whale watching reservations for the Pacific Grey Whales that are now showing up in Magdalena Bay. Get up close and personal with these great creatures! It’s a day-long-adventure that’s super for the whole family. Drop us an e-mail at riplipboy@aol.com for info.

AIRLINES

Lastly, if you’re in the San Francisco Bay area, Delta is now flying to La Paz from Oakland as well as Sacramento. Alaska Airlines is flying out of San Francisco. Out of Los Angeles, this season, so far we have Delta, Alaska and Aero Mexico flying to La Paz. Our good old “pals” at Aero Mexico are still flying out of Tijuana to La Paz but “promise they will be flying out of Los Angeles by February.” Hahahahah…oh right!

That’s my story!
Jonathan

Jonathan Roldan’s Tailhunter International
Website: www.tailhunter-international.com

Phone: (626) 333-3355
FAX: (626) 333-0115
E-Mail: Riplipboy@aol.com
U.S. Office: 3319 White Cloud Dr., Suite A, Hacienda Hts. CA 91745
Mexico Office: Carr. a Pichilingue KM 5, Numero 205, La Paz, Baja Cal Sur, Mexico

“When your life finally flashes before your eyes, you will have only moments to regret all the things in life you never had the courage to try.”

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INSHORE FISHING TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT

La Paz / Las Arenas Fishing Report for January 14, 2006

PHOTO: This is a great time for inshore species like pargo, jacks, snapper, sierra and these nice cabrilla (seabass) held by Forrest Kontomitras and Jeff Arnold of Los Angeles caught around Espiritu Santo Island

FISHING REPORT

The sierra bite has been excellent for anglers fishing both Las Arenas and La Paz. You don’t have to go out very far either which is nice on those days when the north winds blow. In La Paz Bay, some slow trolling in front of the Pemex station only minutes from the marina can produce quite a productive day. Actually, many of the headlands in the bay where there’s some type of drop off channel can hold the schools. We did get one boat out to the island this week and it got two dorado between 15 and 25 pounds as well as a few pargo. At Las Arenas, it’s the same thing. Sierra are close inshore but on the days the wind didn’t blow, it was possible to hit Cerralvo Island for pargo, cabrilla, jacks and snapper. There’s also some large bonito starting to show as well. Water temps are in the high 60’s and so it the air. The say winds won’t be a problem this week, but some a few light showers might his us later in the week.

FISHING TRADE SHOW CIRCUIT

Yup…we’re on our trade show circuit now. As I’m writing this, we’re just wrapping up a great show at San Mateo in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was great to see so many of the amigos stopping by the booth and we had a great time. Next on tap…Sacramento!

From this Thursday to Sunday (Sept. 18 to 21) we’ll be at the California State Fairgrounds at the International Sportsmen’s Expo. C’mon down and visit us in our booth.

CABIN FEVER CLASSIC

We’re filling up. Our 6th Annual Cabin Fever Classic set for April 12-16 has just a few spots left. It’s being hosted at La Concha Beach Resort and always promises to be a fun time for everyone. Three days of fishing is $630 per person double occupancy and it’s always a hoot. This is not a tournament! It’s a chance to get together with some other fun folks who just need to get out of their cabins after a long long winter and put their toes into some warm sand; their lips on a cold margarita and their hands on a bent rod! If you want more info, e-mail us at riplipboy@aol.com

PASSPORTS

Don’t forget, if you plan to fly anywhere in North America this year, you WILL need a passport. (Yes…if you forget your geography, Mexico is part of North America!) Don’t wait until the last minute.

That’s my story!
Jonathan

Jonathan Roldan’s Tailhunter International
Website: www.tailhunter-international.com
Phone: (626) 333-3355
FAX: (626) 333-0115
E-Mail: Riplipboy@aol.com
U.S. Office: 3319 White Cloud Dr., Suite A, Hacienda Hts. CA 91745
Mexico Office: Carr. a Pichilingue KM 5, Numero 205, La Paz, Baja Cal Sur, Mexico

“When your life finally flashes before your eyes, you will have only moments to regret all the things in life you never had the courage to try.”

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ON THE CHILLY SIDE BUT FISH STILL WILLING TO BEND!

La Paz/ Las Arenas Fishing Report for January 7, 2007

Photo: There were blizzards of snow back home in Wyoming, but 11-year-old Tyler Caldwell of Wyoming got into some nice sunshine and a big smile with his first ocean fish and his first dorado to bring in the new year. In between wind guts, dorado have been a welcome surprise this winter.

FISHING REPORT

Well…we’re in the lull after the holidays. Not many fishermen in town. Mostly snowbirds actually just trying to see what warm sunshine feels like. In fact, our clients lately have been from Colorado, Wyoming, upper New York, and Washington state. Most aren’t really even interested in fishing although they’ve done a day or two, unlike during the warmer months when our visitors can’t get in enough fishing!

Mostly, you can just hear them sigh as they walk around in shorts and t-shirts in 70 degree weather while the local La Paz folks are bundled up in long pants and jackets! Visitors think the locals are crazy for being bundled up!

Fishing hasn’t been too bad, but again, it’s really dependent on the winds. When the north winds are blowing, it’s almost impossible to get out unless you want to jar your teeth loose or wear a wet suit to stay warm. However, a few days a week it is possible to get out and no one has been too disappointed.

Dorado have been the nicest surprise (see attached photo…they got 18 fish one day among all the family) with most of the bite being north of La Paz around the point and out towards Espiritu Santo Island. The problem is getting across the short channel which can be like a wind tunnel when the gusts come up and churning like a washing machine. Once you’re at the island, you can fish in the lee side or along the coves.

Even on the days when the wind is blowing, fishing inshore for cabrilla, sierra, big bonito and pargo has been fairly productive. We even put out some boats this week from Muertos that got into some fish in the bay and out towards the islands. Bring a jacket but the fish are there!

Water temps are more seasonal now. All the water around La Paz is in the lower 70’s or colder. I haven’t had any divers lately to see where the thermocline is or how cold it is, but I imagine it’s another 5 degrees cooler at depth or more. There is a spot of warmer water to the south of Muertos where the satellites show water temps in the upper 70’s still, but with the wind it’s not somewhere you wanna go in a panga. We’ll keep you posted. They’re already getting marlin around Cabo so perhaps if this body of warm water sticks around we might seeing some early billfish, but I won’t hold my breath.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

We just finished our first show of the season and are on our way out’ve the AWR Tackle Show in Las Vegas and are headed up California now to the San Mateo ISE show which takes place from January 11-14th. It’s being held at the San Mateo Expo Center from Thursday to Sunday. We’ll have our booth there as usual so come by and see us if you’re in the area. There’s always great stuff to see and great food to eat and it’s a nice day for the family!

The week after, we travel up to the California State Fairgrounds at Sacramento for the big International Sportsmen’s Show taking place January 18-21. This is the biggest show in Northern Cal and runs Thursday to Sunday and they’ve expanded the facilities this year.

AIRFARE

Seeing alot of nice airfare this year from San Francisco and Los Angeles direct to La Paz or Cabo. Alaska Air flies from both areas and I just saw an advertisement this week for $89 dollar (each way) tickets if you go to www.Alaskaair.com Delta is also being competitive and now has daily flights from Los Angeles

It’s not too early to think about dates to come fishing with us. Now that the holidays are over and the fishing/outdoor shows are starting, we’re getting alot of inquiries and bookings and some of the more popular dates are already filled or filling but still plenty of room for you! Just fire us an e-mail and we’ll fine tune something for you!

UPCOMING

January to March – Come down and let us set up a day of whale watching at Magdalena Bay. These are the prime months when the whales are in Baja en masse and it’s a great experience to see these incredible creatures.

April 12-16 – Sixth Annual Cabin Fever Classic in La Paz. Five days and four nights of hotel with 3 days of fishing and our usual cast of characters and crazy fishing. Ask for details. Cost is $630 per person double occupancy (two per room and two per boat). We’re filling up and some folks are staying extra days/nights to fish longer or extend their vacations.

That’s my story

Jonathan

Jonathan Roldan’s Tailhunter International

Website: www.tailhunter-international.com

Phone: (626) 333-3355

FAX: (626) 333-0115

E-Mail: Riplipboy@aol.com

U.S. Office: 3319 White Cloud Dr., Suite A, Hacienda Hts. CA 91745

Mexico Office: Carr. a Pichilingue KM 5, Numero 205, La Paz, Baja Cal Sur, Mexico

“When your life finally flashes before your eyes, you will have only moments to regret all the things in life you never had the courage to try.”

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