FISHING REPORT

February 7th - February 13th, 2015

Weather Conditions: The weather was cool and mostly sunny.

Winds: Winds from the northwest ranging to Northeast. The north winds tend to draw all the water out of the area so tides were low. Our astronomical tides are so small that the wind directions and speed often override the tides.

Air Temperature: High 70's, low 80's for the High. low 70's, for the lows.

Water Temperature: 78 F.

Moonphase: The last quarter moon is on February 11th.

WHAT GUESTS WERE CATCHING:

BONEFISH (Macabi): First bonefish ever kudos go to husband/wife teams: Marilyn and Gordon, Jeff and Beth, Pat and Sibyl, Mike and Dana. Returning guests Nick, Carl, Mike, and Bill all had their way with the bonefish surrounding Ambergris. Todd and friend Steve arrived late in the week and were greeted by some friendly bonefish on their first day out. Sharon was visiting from NYC for a few days to learn this saltwater fly-fishing and started on a tough day with North winds that seemed to give our bonefish a bit of lockjaw. Captain Erlindo and Sharon had a school of a thousand fish that just wouldn't bite despite changing flies, lengthening leaders and the like. Some 6-7 pound bonefish were caught while reef fishing!!! There are some big ones on the ocean side.

PERMIT (Palometta): John landed a nice permit on his time out with captain Emir using a spin rod and live crab. (Permit love live crab!) Rob had a heartbreaking day as he was able to hook up 2 nice permit only to lose them part way through the battle... the hook just came out! His Captain (Emir) was more disappointed than Rob! Rob didn't let that deter him and went on to land a permit on his last day with Captain Emir. Bill got his first permit with Captain Tomas up at Bacalar Chico National Park. Dan came all the way from Canada to get his first permit with Captain Emir. Stay tuned to next weeks report to see if he can add a tarpon toFirst bonefish ever kudos go to husband/wife teams: Marilyn and Gordon, Jeff and Beth, Pat and Sibyl, Mike and Dana. Returning guests Nick, Carl, Mike, and Bill all had their way with the bonefish surrounding Ambergris. Todd and friend Steve arrived late in the week and were greeted by some friendly bonefish on their first day out. Sharon was visiting from NYC for a few days to learn this saltwater fly-fishing and started on a tough day with North winds that seemed to give our bonefish a bit of lockjaw. Captain Erlindo and Sharon had a school of a thousand fish that just wouldn't bite despite changing flies, lengthening leaders and the like. Some 6-7 pound bonefish were caught while reef fishing!!! There are some big ones on the ocean side. his species list.

TARPON (Sabalo): Our new dynamic duo guide team of Gordy and Kristian jumped 2 nice fish with their anglers Steve and Brad. Rob Jumped an 80 pounder (unusual for this time of year) but his guide, Emir, won't tell me where it was! Marilyn got her first tarpon on a fly rod early in the week! Veteran guide Capt. Vince coached Marilyn through the fight to the end. John landed a real nice fish just north of Savannah in Cesar's secret spot. It looks to be about 60 pounds! Mike was able to jump a tarpon on his last day out with Captain Hilberto, but it shook loose on the first magnificent jump. He is now "hooked" on tarpon!

OTHER SPECIES: Snook, Barracuda, Snappers, Jacks, Triggerfish, shad

Grand Slam: Hurray for Rob!! Returning for his 5th visit to El Pescador with his family Kyra and little Tegan, Rob pulled out the stops on the last day landing a tarpon in the early light and finishing with a permit and bone later in the day. Captain Emir was determined to get his friend on the grand slam leaderboard at the Grand Slam Bar.

FLIES THAT WORKED

FOR BONEFISH - Christmas Island special, Gotcha, Micro Crab in tan

FOR PERMIT - Christmas Island Special

FOR TARPON - tan toad, chartreuse Tarpon Bunny, Black Death, Rob's custom fly

Guide of the week: Captain Vince for the special tarpon for Marilyn and Emir for the Grand Slam!

This Week's Summary:

A solid week for the lodge despite the low tides. All three species were found and hooked daily

Fish On!
Ed Blank fish@elpescador.com.