FISHING REPORT

January 24th - January 30th, 2016

Weather Conditions: Mostly fair weather all week with a mix of clouds and sun

Winds: Again this week, 5-15 mph moderate winds from full west, swinging to the north and all the way east and everything in between

Air Temperature: Highs are in the mid to low 80's, lows were in the mid to low 70's

Water Temperature: Temp: 78 F. degrees

Barometric Pressure: 29.85 - 30.18

Sunrise: 6:25 am Sunset: 5:45 pm

Moonphase: The full moon was on January 23rd and the last quarter moon was on the 31st.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): A nice quiet week at the lodge with just 5-6 boats going out on a daily basis. Our bonefish did not disappoint and their cooperation was greatly appreciated by all of those who went out this week. The Orvis Saltwater School dominated the fishing and the students and guests got bonefish daily. The theory is easy to understand, but not so easy to execute. Once you spot a school of bonefish, simply throw the fly just past the fish's perceived path far enough in front of the fish that you don't spook it, but not so far that he has too much time to change paths. When the fish is in visual range of the fly, a couple short strips and fish on!! Now here is the hard truth� seeing these bright silver fish is not easy, the wind is blowing, the fish are spooky and you have just a few seconds to deliver the fly on target to moving fish about 40 feet away! When it all goes as planed it is simple, right? Congratulations to all who succeeded this week!

PERMIT (Palometta): Tom G. had a trip of a lifetime as he was able to land 2 permit this week. For many people this is a lifetime total! Berth matched the feat with his matched set pf permit and John, Tom and Josh had a permit apiece during their stay here at El Pescador.

TARPON (Sabalo): Dick was the tarpon guru to start the week and in an unusual event, Junior landed a tarpon right in front of the lodge! A few other bites, a bunch of follows and who knows how many shots were made. Keeping your cool while face to face with a tarpon takes some practice!

OTHER SPECIES: Jacks, Cudas, and snapper!

Grand Slam: No slams this week.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island Special - lead eyes

FOR PERMIT - custom crab patterns, CI Special size 4, Gotcha

FOR TARPON - cockroach in olive, black bunny, Olive toad.

This Week's Summary:

A very solid week of fishing for everyone at the lodge. A group of doctors from Wilderness Medical joined us for a retreat/business trip.

Fish On!
Ed Blank [email protected].