Dorado are on the bite in Mazatlan
by Larry Edwards
6-23-2011
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The dorado catches remain at the limit fishing mode and the opportunities to catch and release dorado continue throughout most
fishing days. Light tackle anglers and fly fishing enthusiasts continue to enjoy the fast bite action at the various buoys (FADs) positioned from 7 to 20 miles out in front of the Marina El Cid.
Most of the offshore sportfishers are focusing on the dorado catches at the request of the anglers. There is nothing quite like the thrill of multiple hookups on the dancing dorado with fish jumping in all directions. The overall fish counts for 14 offshore fishing days resulted in limit fishing for dorado, 3 sailfish released and 4 yellowfin tuna, (20-30 lb. fish). The inshore super pangas reporting for a total of 6 days fished reflected limits of dorado for their efforts and day long opportunities to catch & release. The dorado sizes were typically in the 14-25 lb. ranges.
Mazatlan Climate:
Mostly cloudy with temps from 72 nights to 88 daytime highs and light & variable tropical surface breezes.
Sea Conditions:
Stable sea temps in the 83-84 degree ranges and calm seas for most of the week.
Best Fsihing Area:
The buoys for the dorado and out to the south of the Marina El Cid, 22-27 miles for the billfish.
Best Lure/Bait:
Rigged baits for the billfish, shrimp, live bait, strip baits, rigged baits and a variety of artificials all worked very well for the dorado catches.
Bait Supply:
An excellent bait supply this past week that offered an angler's choice.
Most of the offshore sportfishers are focusing on the dorado catches at the request of the anglers. There is nothing quite like the thrill of multiple hookups on the dancing dorado with fish jumping in all directions. The overall fish counts for 14 offshore fishing days resulted in limit fishing for dorado, 3 sailfish released and 4 yellowfin tuna, (20-30 lb. fish). The inshore super pangas reporting for a total of 6 days fished reflected limits of dorado for their efforts and day long opportunities to catch & release. The dorado sizes were typically in the 14-25 lb. ranges.
Mazatlan Climate:
Mostly cloudy with temps from 72 nights to 88 daytime highs and light & variable tropical surface breezes.
Sea Conditions:
Stable sea temps in the 83-84 degree ranges and calm seas for most of the week.
Best Fsihing Area:
The buoys for the dorado and out to the south of the Marina El Cid, 22-27 miles for the billfish.
Best Lure/Bait:
Rigged baits for the billfish, shrimp, live bait, strip baits, rigged baits and a variety of artificials all worked very well for the dorado catches.
Bait Supply:
An excellent bait supply this past week that offered an angler's choice.
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