Conditions have changed dramatically in the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo area as the river mouths are over-flowing from the rains and making for wide areas of dirty water that has hampered the inshore fish bite and brought it to a near stand-still. According to Captain Temo Verboonen, the offshore fishing is still producing, but it has moved farther offshore, too, starting at about 20 miles. There is a distinct edge to the clarity of the water that tends to parallel the 1000 fathom curve. As in the past few weeks, not very many anglers are fishing this area right now.

IZ Climate: Mostly cloudy, some rain and scattered thunderstorms with temps from 73 nights to 92 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Although the sea temps are stable at 83 inshore to 86 offshore, the water clarity is very poor inshore and doesn't clean up until the 20 miles mark.

Best Fishing area: Almost no action at all until the 20 miles mark.

Best Bait/Lure: Rigged baits were best for the sailfish in the offshore waters.