Jan 31st - Feb 6th 2010 Fishing Report

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONES: Several “firsts” for Mr. Bonefish this week in addition to some 4 to 5 lb bonefish which made a satisfying catch for guests who have been here several years, and know where they live!
PERMIT: SA lot of permit were seen this week, and two landed. Both around 8 – 10 lbs. Schools, and larger permit seen on the flats all week!.
TARPON: When the wind switched, the tarpon fishing got good! Parked and happy “poons” about 20 to 40 lbs. Two landed – sight fishing over white bottom flats………really fun! Happy anglers!
JACKS: Mr. Jack was seen with bones up north by Bacalar Chico Reserve….nice schools 4- 8 lbs.
SNOOK: Mr. Snook was seen but not targeted.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONES: Christmas Island Specials, Charlies and Gotchas. Tan, gold, fluffy patterns
FOR TARPON: Black Beauties were tossed, some were bit. Ray Schmidt was happy a nice “poon” ate his special fly! Tom’s tarpon was on a small white angel.
FOR PERMIT: Orange Christmas Island Specials and Merkins.

REPORT SUMMARY:

It has been “old home week” here at El Pescador Lodge. Great to finally meet the “International Association of Fly Fishing Veterinarians!” They are a group – serious about their speakers, conference and especially their fly fishing! And then, Michigan’s own, Ray Schmidt arrived with his group. Ray is considered family here at El Pescador Lodge. I have never seen our guide Sinoe so excited! They have been a team in the boat for over 20 years. Ray has been teaching the staff here some of his secrets to tying flies that work magic in the salt. We are loving it! Ray’s group found me out in the lagoon today – my Sunday time. I enjoy poling the canoe around. It is quiet and I can see fish better when I am standing – the quiet usually ends when I see fish…but sometimes it all comes together. Today was one of those days. I was hell bent on making sure each fly landed like a pin drop, and right on their nose. A few were successful, and on flies tied with Ray this morning. I pointed the group to where the Roseate Spoonbills were hanging out…….Jeff couldn’t wait to wade his white sandy beach in the north lagoon…I glanced over my shoulder as I poled back to the dock – shimmering tails in the lee. Another adventure shared with “adventurous spirits.” Finding those innocent moments…….uncluttered thinking…….and counting on natural instincts to follow.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at fish@ElPescador.com. Happy fishing!