Fishing Report

October 29, 2023

THROUGH

November 5, 2023

Report Details

Weather:
A large low pressure system that brought a lot of rain and clouds but anglers persevered
Wind:
7-19 Mph, mostly from the north.
Air Temp:
Hi: low 80s Low: high 70s
Moon Phase:
New Moon November 13
Sunrise / Sunset:
Sunrise 5:53 am Sunset: 5:19 pm

Week In Review

Despite predictions of an incoming tropical storm, Lady Luck smiled upon El Pescador this past week. While the Caribbean was spared a swirling tempest, she did leave us with remnants of low-pressure clouds and rain. But not even temperamental weather could dampen the spirits of our anglers from Montana and the Pacific Northwest venturing into salty flats for the first time.

It was a week of "firsts," indeed. Bonefish leapt, and Tarpon tail-walked amidst cheers of joy. Though the Permit proved wily in cloudy conditions, shots were had. And Snook, always a favorite, didn't disappoint eager rods.

At week's end, smiling faces and stories galore proved good fishing and good friends conquer all—even unusual weather.

What Guests were Catching

Bonefish

More than 194 Bonefish were landed averaging 2 to 3 lbs, several ranging 3 to 5 lbs

Permit

One for the week. Very hard to spot when it is overcast.

Tarpon

Eight Tarpon landed.

Other Species

Six Snook made it to hand.

Grand Slams

Flies That Worked

Bonefish:
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl, root beer and pink sizes 4 & 6.
Permit:
Mantis shrimp, Rag Head crabs, Bauer crabs and Alflexocrabs in sizes 4 & 6.
Tarpon
White Chartreuse Bunnies, Chartreuse and Black-purple toads in sizes 1/0 to 3/0.
Snook: