Here’s Jerry Siegel from Colorado Springs showing a striped marlin he took early this week while trolling a Rapala in just 40′ of water near Bahia de los Muertos fishing for cabrilla and other rockfish! The fish could not be released and they donated the fish to the local orphanage. Thanks to our amigo, Gary Wagner, owner of Rancho la Costa there in Muertos Bay.  Check out the video below!

STRONG WINDS AND EVEN RAIN MARK THE WEEK

La Paz – Las Arenas/ Muertos Bay Fishing Report for Week of Feb. 12-20, 2017

Not much to report this week.  Earlier in the week it was calm enough to go out although still breezy, but the constant winds have turned alot of the water green and murky with alot of suspended particulate in it. The good side is that this is normal stuff for this time of year and with El Nino, for two years, we didn’t get the cold water in winter.  This meant there were no nutrients for bait which is a big reason why the last two seasons the bait stocks up and down the Sea of Cortez were so minimal. 

So, although it didn’t help us this week, in the long run this seems to bode well for the coming fishing season.  I did have someone recently tell me that down in Cabo San Lucas, about 100 miles south of us, they’re seeing more bait than they’ve seen in several years.  So…bring it on!!!  

However, back to the present, again not many folks out on the water since this is off-season and mostly snowbirds in town.  Not surprisingly alot of our good amigos from Canada and other chilly places.  Even though it’s windy and cold by our standards, they’re still enjoying the sunshine in the high 70’s! 

For the fishing, there were some scattered dorado caught and a few of the nice-grade 20-pound class yellowtail.  Inshore, some small pargo and cabrilla mixed with a few jack crevalle.  I’m surprised that we’re not seeing more sierra.  But, it’s still early.  We did get a surprise marlin (see the video and photo above thanks to Gary Wagner from Rancho Costa) that was hooked while slow trolling a Rapala nearshore in shallow water.  CRAZY!!!

Anyway…

Later in the week the winds kicked up and this past weekend it rained pretty somewhat steadily from time to time. The general rule of thumb is that if it’s storming or windy or raining hard in the Western United States, chances are it’s doing it in Baja… just a bit warmer.  This coming week after the storm passes, it looks like the first part of the week will have some of the strongest winds in quite awhile in double-digit speeds at the backend of the storm. 

WHALES AT BAHIA MAGDALENA

Our Tailhunter amigos for many years, Dale and Deborah Van Dellen spent two days at Bahia Magdalena whale watching with us.

On the upside, our whale watching tours are going full-speed at Bahia Magdalena and folks are really enjoying the numerous whales that have taken up residence for the next few months in the shallow waters there.  We’re running day trips until about mid-March.  Also, right in La Paz Bay, we’ve got quite a few folks swimming with the baby whalesharks and we’re running daily trips weather permitting.  The whales are only a few hundred yards in front of the La Paz Malecon waterfront in about 10 feet of water!    

If you’re interested in either tour, contact us at Tailhunter Sportfishing International at:  Jonathan@tailhunter.com

It’s a pretty neat experience!

Yes, they can get pretty close! This one wants to know what’s in the ice chest for lunch! Whales are usually around until about mid-March.

CARNIVAL STARTS THIS WEEK in LA PAZ!  Viva Carnival 2017!

If you’re in La Paz, Carnival starts this Thursday and goes until next Tuesday with massive fiestas, street fairs, festivities and parades.  It’s non-stop party similar to Mardi Gras in other cities.  The best place to watch the parades is right at our Tailhunter Restaurant with 3 stories of restaurant overlooking the waterfront and malecon street below with all the floats and marchers.  Not to mention enjoying some great food and drinks!  Here’s some shots from previous years!

WHAT A SHOW!  TAILHUNTER’s FIFTH SHOW AT THE WESTERN HUNT EXPO IS OFF THE CHARTS!

Bring it on! Let’s go fishing in La Paz! Salt Lake City was an awesome super show for us!

Well, we just wrapped up our 5th show of the season in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace for the 4-days Great Western Hunting and Conservation Expo!  Holy cow, what a great show!  Jill and I were slammed for 4 days with great friends and new amigos and lots of interest and bookings for the 2017 fishing season in La Paz!

Thanks for the great welcome and ohana hospitality, Utah!  You’re always good to us!

Now…coming up…the big boy of big boy shows.  The oldest and largest!  It’s the Fred Hall Fishing and Boating show at the Long Beach Convention Center for FIVE giant days March 1-5!  Come see us and our new booth!  Grab a copy of our new 24 -page brochure and get yourself one of our new “Rooster Girl” long-sleeved t-shirts and let’s talk about fishing in La Paz!

Chad, Marsha and son Walker Schearer from Belt Montana and hosts of the popular TV show “Shoot Straight.” They are always so good to Jill and I and the best friends!

Denny and Cherie Gallegos have visited us a zillion times in La Paz and always take care of us in a zillion ways. They live in Spanish Fork, Utah.

My favorite photo of the week is Jilly with our super amigo, Colby Chambers! Thanks for the goodies, Colby!

There’s mischief afoot when Alaska’s own Jeremiah Johnson of the great white north from Xtreme Expeditions is around. Jeff is a hunting guide and bush pilot and all-around funny guy!

Skip leads safaris all over Africa. He wants to come visit us in La Paz!

That’s our story!

Jonathan Roldan’s

Tailhunter International

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