If you’re a Flyfisher in the
La Paz areas, you’re
truly one of the first to ever bring a flyrod to these waters.
Many conventional fishermen are only now discovering the incredible
fishery and diversity of the region so as a flyfisher you’re
looking at even more virgin flyfishing waters!
The Sea of Cortez has more than 700 species of fish. Jacques
Cousteau called it the “aquarium of the world” and
there are approximately 50 species of gamefish in this 1000-mile long body
of water including some of the most sought-after species such as bluewater
offshore fish like dorado (aka “mahi mahi” or “dolphinfish”),
yellowfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish and marlin and inshore with seabass, pompano,
sierra, yellowtail, amberjack and jack crevalle among others.
The diversity of the area is equally awesome. From wide
expanses of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters to rocky coves and
islands and from cobalt blue waters to mangroves-lined bays, the Baja will
equally inspire, frustrate and excite even the most battle-tested flyfishing
angler.
Rod
sizes... at least a 10 wt., 12wt or heavier When fishing
in Baja you never know what will show up.
Reels, same thing: 10wt,12,wt. & 15wt reels
all with plenty of backing and good drags.
Lines: slow sinking and shooting head lines
Leaders: 6x and up leader tippets.
Flies: sizes from #1, 1/0, 3/0 5/0 and if going
for Sailfish and Marlin tandem hook flies . Fly colors, Pink,Violet/white
Chartreuse/White, Blue/White and Green/White all with silver
flash. Of course I suggest using my Spanish Flys and Imposter
flies in 3/0 & 5/0 sizes for dorado, tuna and other inshore
species. As far as sailfish and marlin and big tuna use a tandem
fly.
Terminal gear: Take a reel cover, some singlestrand
wire 20-40lb. in case you run into a wahoo or two.
A good rod tube, one that you can lock.
Clothing: Take
light clothing, a broad rimmed hat, comfortable shoes to use on the
boats (*not flip flops, they give you no protection for yor ankles
and the sun on those white feet will blow up like a balloon when
they get too much sun, not a good thing.) Take plenty of waterproof
sunscreen.
Think about wearing a bathing suit under your clothes when
out there so you can jump over and cool off if it is real hot.
A light waterproof wind breaker.
A camera to record those great catches with plenty of film.
Jonathan
Roldan's
Tailhunter International Sportfishing, Travel, Diving
& Adventure Service
U.S.
OFFICE:
Telephones:
(626) 333-3355 (direct) (626) 333-0115 (fax)
Toll Free: (877) 825-8802
Address: 3319 White Cloud Drive,
Suite A
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Email: riplipboy@aol.com
"Next
year, we bring bigger rods!
Nothing compares to the power
of even
your smallest La Paz fish.
We broke 2 rods on fish that
would have
destroyed the salmon
we are used to! Wow!"
The Sea of Cortez has more than 700 species of fish. Jacques
Cousteau called it the “aquarium of the world” and
there are approximately 50 species of gamefish in this 1000-mile long body
of water including some of the most sought-after species such as bluewater
offshore fish like dorado (aka “mahi mahi” or “dolphinfish”),
yellowfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish and marlin and inshore with seabass, pompano,
sierra, yellowtail, amberjack and jack crevalle among others.
Lines: slow sinking and shooting head lines
