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.

 


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"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!"

Terry Schmidt, Fishing Guide,
Seattle WA

 

 

 

 

 

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