FISHING REPORT

Weeks of January 1st - 7th, 2017

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

Winds: Early in the week we had moderate winds from the east 5-15 mph, later in the week it turned north and got a little nasty with 20 mph gusts.

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

Water Temperature: Temp: 80 F. degrees

Barometric Pressure: 1011-1021 mbar

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

Moonphase: The first quarter moon was on January 5th

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): A nice quiet week at the lodge with just 1-4 boats going out daily. Our bonefish did not disappoint, and their cooperation was greatly appreciated by all of those who went out this week. Many first ever bonefish, with the biggest coming in at a full 5 pounds; and some good days with up to 10 bonefish a day. Congratulations to all who succeeded this week!

PERMIT (Palometta): Lots of permit, especially considering the few people who went permit fishing. Returning guest and friend Adam (who runs a tarpon tagging expedition each year at El Pescador) got two permit on his first day out! Alec who is going to school in Montana spent part of his break hooked up to a permit and landed his first ever! Chuck was pleased about his, and Matt closed out the week with his first permit.

TARPON (Sabalo): The Tarpon were a little picky with some boats getting a dozen shots but not a single bite. Sergey came all the way from Russia for his first ever tarpon. My Nephew Chase had a good fish on and fought it to the boat just to lose it before anyone could touch the leader. I heard there was a little bit of hollering going on as the fish swam calmly away!

OTHER SPECIES: Jacks, Cudas, snappers and a couple of cobia.

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 - Black bunny, Olive Toad

This Week's Summary:

2017 started off easy with the Christmas rush in the rear-view mirror. The town had a fun fireworks display and the fish don't seem to care that it is 2017 - they are still challenging us as they did in 2016. I hope 2017 is another year or the first year that you come to visit El Pescador.

Fish On!
Ed Blank [email protected].