Often referred to as ‘lenguado’ in Baja California, this oversized member of the flounder family can grow to over 60 pounds and is eclipsed in size only by its giant cousins, the northern Pacific and Atlantic halibuts, which can often reach weights of several hundred pounds. Because there is no minimum size limit for taking these coveted fish in the …
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Many Baja anglers dream of someday owning a spacious fiberglass sportfishing cruiser that has a built in bait tank, plenty of open deck space, perhaps a cuddy cabin and maybe even a fly bridge. But for the average saltwater angler, this vision rarely comes to fruition. The initial purchase price, high fuel consumption, costly storage and ongoing upkeep of this …
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With the growing popularity of the new generation of sit atop boats among Baja kayakers, some of which are even propelled through the water with the aid of foot pedals, it can be easy to forget where, when and how this ancient sport began. The first known kayakers were members of various Inuit tribal groups living in the northern regions …
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No, we’re not talking about getting bit on the bottom by a flea or a mosquito; this is all about doing something that is as old as Mankind itself …getting bit by the fishing bug! One of the best places to do this is on a 6 day fishing adventure aboard a panga mothership out of northern Baja’s placid seaport …
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Bahia San Quintin, on northern Baja California’s Pacific coast, provides many good reasons for anglers to pay seasonal visits to this prime recreational paradise. Meandering canals, long, sandy beaches, excellent fishing both inside and outside the bay. In late summer, the magnificent white sea bass stands out among all other species as the most alluring game fish targeted by both …
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Using some type of stick with a tethered bait attached to catch various marine species like crustaceans, eels and the inshore fishes that live within rocky intertidal zones is a practice that dates back to primeval times. Over the centuries, coastal Indians along the Pacific coast and Hawaiian locals have become particularly adept at this type of fishing technique, which …
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Chumming is a technique that has been used effectively for generations to help anglers enjoy a more productive catch. It is generally accomplished by continuously tossing chunks or ground mixtures of fish byproducts into the water and letting the current carry them off until they have gained the attention of hungry gamefish. This practice offers saltwater anglers the advantage of …
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The roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) is an exotic and popular gamefish species that spans from Baja California all the way down the coast into Peru and the Galapagos Islands. Referred to in Mexico as Pez Gallo, Baja’s famed East Cape is one of the closest venues where anglers have one of the best chances to catch one of these prized, elusive …
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After a few year’s absence from local waters, there are now reports of bonito being caught in and around the Ensenada area. The fish have been showing both inshore and offshore, which is good news. Pacific bonito are the smallest members of the tuna family, and can usually be found along the southern California and Baja coasts from late spring …
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No matter whether you call them ‘slimers’, ‘snakes’ or by their most considerate nickname, ‘California wahoo’, the barracuda remains one of the most maligned gamefish that swims in our waters. Pacific barracuda are a pelagic species that is usually found in Ensenada Bay during the summer months. Although they prefer live bait, they can also be taken on chrome spoons, …
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