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http://www.cortezcharters.comCaptain Temo Verboonen again reports very good fishing from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, with blue water close in, excellent water temps and sailfish and dorado offering outstanding action for the anglers. There's still a few marlin the mix of the billfish but the yellowfin tuna have disappeared from the area, at least for now. We are experiencing terrific weather conditions right now and the water is flat-calm, warm and perfect clarity. The inshore fishing continues on the upswing as the water gets cleaner and clearer, with a strong bite on big rainbow runners, (10-15 lb. ) Sierras, grouper, jack cravalle and roosterfish. Overall, the area is really alive with action on the ocean, both inshore and offshore, and unbeatable warm weather for folks that want to get out of the cold.
IZ Climate: Partly cloudy but warm and clear days and pleasant nights with temps ranging from 68-88.
Sea Conditions: Mostly calm waters with light and variable surface breezes and temps that ranged from 84 inshore to 86 offshore and excellent clarity.
Best Fishing Area: The 10-mile mark remains the "hot spot" for the billfish and dorado.
Best Lure/Bait: Rigged baits working very well on the sailfish and dorado in the offshore areas. Live bait best for the roosterfish and jacks but poppers working very well, too.
Bait Supply: Remains plentiful for all of the boats and unaffected by the full moon.
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According to our reporter from the Aries Fleet Office, Ms. Kitcia Ceja, they are starting to see swordifsh in the offshore waters but haven't been able to entice the fish to bite. "Aries V" released the season's first striper and baited three others that wouldn't bite. Lots of marlin jumpers throughout the 15-20 mile mark, though not too eager just yet. She reports lots of sea life working the different areas with birds and sardine schools. ......
