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La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report from Tailhunter Sportfishing for Week of Dec. 18-25, 2016

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Sue and Barry Schneider were able to squeeze in one day of fishing on Christmas Eve and got onto one of these great days when the wind layed down and the fish were biting. They got a great surprise with a couple of dorado, a nice wahoo and even a handful of bonito to round out the action. Some of the fish ended up at Tailhunter Restaurant for dinner to have us cook it up! They were fishing with Captain Victor.

WINDY CHRISTMAS WEEK BUT SOME WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY

La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report for Week of Dec. 18-25, 2016

We had one of those windy wakes that made it tough for fishing with north winds blowing a number of days.  That was the bad news.  The good news was there weren’t many fishermen this week as most folks either had their minds on the holidays or were one of the visiting snowbirds enjoying some of the sunshine.   However, for the small windows that we did have fishing, we were again surprised by the catches.

Again, we’re only fishing with our Tailhunter Las Arenas Fleet from Muertos Bay where the fishing is more protected and closer to shore.  In addition to the usual “winter fare” like snapper, pargo and cabrilla as well as bonito…

Well, things are still mixed up I guess because we still hooked wahoo and even some dorado which are generally fish we see when the weather and waters are warm. Dorado were not big but still…10 pounders are fun on light tackle and good eating and surely a surprise.  And, no one ever argues with catching a wahoo either.  Several were hooked and lost and a few brought to the boot were in the 20-25 pound class.  Again, a total bonus on a fishing day when you’re not expecting it.  

Que Dios Te Bendiga!  (May God bless you!)

From our Tailhunter Family and Crew to Yours! God bless for a safe, happy and peaceful Christmas and excellent 2017!

From our Tailhunter Family and Crew to Yours! God bless for a safe, happy and peaceful Christmas and excellent 2017!

Just taking a little time to reflect on a special time and how blessed we are during this time of year and always.  It’s because of you!   Wishing you Feliz Navidad from La Paz.   Enjoy your families and the holidays and we’ll see you in the new year!

That’s our story!

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Jonathan and Jilly

Jonathan Roldan’s

Tailhunter International

 

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Website: www.tailhunter-international.com

U.S. Office: 8030 La Mesa, Suite #178, La Mesa CA  91942

Mexico Office: 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

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from USA : 626-638-3383

from Mexico: 044-612-53311

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La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report from Tailhunter Sportfishing for Week of Dec. 12-18, 2016

Rick and Amy Kasper from Wyoming run a hunting operation and Rick is also an outfitter and TV host on the outdoor channel. He and Amy hit a nice day of action boating 3 nice tuna on squid and losing another plus having their hands full on 8 or 9 bonito. .

Rick and Amy Kasper from Wyoming run a hunting operation and Rick is also an outfitter and TV host on the outdoor channel. He and Amy hit a nice day of action boating 3 nice tuna on squid and losing another plus having their hands full on 8 or 9 bonito. .

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That’s a HUGE needlefish. Rick Kasper and Captain Jorge with a monster marciel…gotta be 5′ long!

FULL MOON AND WINDS NO ISSUE AS BLUE WATER SPECIES BITE!

La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report for Week of Dec. 12-18, 2016

Full moon?  Winter?  No problem.  As if to underscore just what a crazy season it has been, once again some of our best fishing in the last few weeks was this past week.  The fact that the winds dropped back a few notches had alot to do with it, but honestly, some surprisingly good fishing for species we don’t normally see during this time of year!

Again, not many fishermen out on the water, but that’s pretty normal as this is off-season.  But, those that were out, ran into some minimal winds, flat seas and quality fish.

In addition to the usual inshore species like barred pargo, snapper, and cabrilla, there were also bonito and jacks plus some HUGE needlefish working the waters for the anglers. 

However, the biggest surprise were the yellowfin tuna we hit off Punta Perrico and the south side of Cerralvo Island on the high spot.  These fish were nice quality 15-30 pound fish.  Plus the wahoo are still hanging out and willing to chase deep diver, Rapalas, Magnum Yo-Zuri and Mega Bait lures. Some of the fish ran 30 pounds or so.  These blue-water pelagic fish are a nice bonus this time of year. 

Winds coming back up again a bit this week.  We’ll keep you posted.  

WHALEWATCHING SEASON COMING UP!

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THEY’RE ON THEIR WAY…WHALEWATCHING SEASON IN A FEW WEEKS!

The annual migration of grey whales is underway and within a few weeks, they’ll start showing up in the calm, warm Baja water of Bahia Magdalena.   We’re already taking reservations for this incredible experience with a great opportunity to get up close and personal to these amazing gentle animals.  A trip makes a great present too!  Whale watching season generally runs from mid-January to late March.  Write to us at: Jonathan@tailhunter.com  and we can set up up your whole package.

That’s our story!

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Jonathan and Jilly

Jonathan Roldan’s

Tailhunter International

 

TAILHUNTER FISHING FLEET #1 Rated on Trip Advisor

TAILHUNTER RESTAURANT BAR Top 5 – Rated in La Paz on Trip Advisor

 

Now follow us on FACEBOOK TOO

 

Website: www.tailhunter-international.com

U.S. Office: 8030 La Mesa, Suite #178, La Mesa CA  91942

Mexico Office: 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

Phones: 

from USA : 626-638-3383

from Mexico: 044-612-53311

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Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: 

https://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

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La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report from Tailhunter Sportfishing for Week of Dec. 4-12, 2016

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There’s a little of this..a little of that right now. Alot of bonito…the occasional dorado plus inshore species like triggerfish and cabrilla.

THAT LULL BETWEEN THE HOLIDAYS – Full Moon Coming up Too!

La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report for Week of Dec. 4-12, 2016

It was one of the better weeks for weather with minimal winds most days but just not many fishermen around.  I think everyone is geared or pre-disposed with the holidays at the moment or most of the visitors to La Paz are snowbirds making their way down to catch some sunshine or the luckier ones who get to spend all winter down here.  Even the locals are pretty tied up with Christmas at the moment with numerous Christmas Fairs, pageants, decorating and shopping.  For sure, there’s alot of tamale making going on!  

Fishing wise, nothing spectacular, but really hard to know when mostly it’s the commercial guys fishing.  Inshore fishing for snapper, barred cargo, cabrilla and jacks has been the predominant catch from what we’re seeing, but there’s still some dorado around.  Most are the 5-10 pound size.  For a little more fun, the bonito schools are ranging in the usual places with some fish up to 10 pound horses.   No tuna or wahoo caught, but that’s because no one was really fishing for them but I did hear of some schools of tuna breaking water just off Punta Perrico.  Two of our commerical fishermen friends did get hook-ups on wahoo, but fish came off.  Again, it’s hard to give a complete report when there’s not much sportfishing traffic out there.  Next week will be a little more complete.  

NOW BOOKING WHALE WATCHING TRIPS FOR JAN-MARCH!

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If you’d like a really unique trip, Baja isn’t just for fishing!  The whales are already making their way south and thousands of them will take up winter habitat in Bahia Magdalenda from January to March.  It’s the largest migration of animals on the planet and a great opportunity to spend time in the pristine shallow waters of the bay.

Tailhunters can set up your trips and put together full packages with lodging, transportation, day trips and more.  It makes a great Christmas present too!

 

That’s our story!  Hope you and yours are enjoying a fantastic holiday season!

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Jonathan and Jilly

Jonathan Roldan’s

Tailhunter International

 

TAILHUNTER FISHING FLEET #1 Rated on Trip Advisor

TAILHUNTER RESTAURANT BAR Top 5 – Rated in La Paz on Trip Advisor

 

Now follow us on FACEBOOK TOO

 

Website: www.tailhunter-international.com

U.S. Office: 8030 La Mesa, Suite #178, La Mesa CA  91942

Mexico Office: 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

Phones: 

from USA : 626-638-3383

from Mexico: 044-612-53311

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Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: 

https://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

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La Paz – La Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report for Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 4, 2016

 

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It’s so hard to get him to smile sometimes, but Captain Archangel goofs with his “big” yellow snapper and some of the tuna his guys caught.

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Captain Adolfo with a nice tuna and a big barred pargo for his anglers.

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For almost winter, not a bad grade of tuna this week. And close to shore too!

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Captain Archangel again with some of Bob Pettit’s guys from Utah and found some decent dorado plus a big dog-tooth snapper and a yellow snapper. Great eating! They brought fish from their first night to Tailhunter Restaurant to have us cook it up.

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Utah guys in the house! Captain Armando got Robert Pettit and his aigo a dorado and huge triggerfish.

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Early in the week just as I had published our last report, Terry Robinson, had a small window to fish. His first day, was pretty slow, but on day two, he had quite the buffet of fish including a wahoo, big tuna, some cabrilla, snapper and triggerfish. Other wahoo and tuna were lost. Terry is from Idaho.

WINDY WINTER CATCHES ARE UNUSUAL

La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report for Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 4, 2016

Apparently, there’s still some warm-water pelagic species running around this late in the season.  There’s not many anglers around as this is the “gap” between the holidays and north winds made some days unfishable and provided scratchy fishing at best.   However, the few days we got folks out on the water, there were some surprising catches.

Normally, this time of year, the bite is pretty focused on inshore species and colder-water types of fish like cabrilla, pargo, jacks and snapper. Part of the reason, obviously, is that the waters are colder.  But, another aspect is that rougher winter conditions, keep us closer to shore fishing the reefs, rocks and sheltered areas.

This past week, it was cloudy and some days were really uncomfortably windy.  There was even a bit of rain as well.  However, the few days we had anglers out, it surely wasn’t off-the-wall fishing, but they tagged into some surprising catches.  These included some nice-grades of yellowfin tuna in the 20-pound-class.  Additionally, our captains found some spots of 8-15 pound dorado and even a few wahoo earlier in the week.  Throw those into the box with some nice barred pargo, dog-tooth snapper, a cabrilla or two,  red snapper and triggerfish and it made for a surprising variety of fish. 

Weather this coming week is supposed to clear up with more sunshine, but winds will be increasing also. 

That’s our story!

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Jonathan Roldan’s

Tailhunter International

 

TAILHUNTER FISHING FLEET #1 Rated on Trip Advisor

TAILHUNTER RESTAURANT BAR Top 5 – Rated in La Paz on Trip Advisor

 

Now follow us on FACEBOOK TOO

 

Website: www.tailhunter-international.com

U.S. Office: 8030 La Mesa, Suite #178, La Mesa CA  91942

Mexico Office: 755 Paseo Obregon, La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico

Phones: 

from USA : 626-638-3383

from Mexico: 044-612-53311

.

Tailhunter Weekly Fishing Report: 

https://fishreport.jonathanroldan.com/

Tailhunter YouTube Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLvdHL_p4-OAu3HfiVzW0g

“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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