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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
Mark Bischoff fishing trip to Rancho Leonero
in Mexico East Cape
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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ID: |
2087 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
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of Trip: |
February 4, 1998 to February 11, 1998 |
| Place
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Mexico East Cape - Water: Sea of Cortez - Specific Area: Southeast part of Baja California Sur |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
John Ireland, Rancho Leonero. 22603 La Palma Avenue, Suite307. Yorba Linda, CA, 92887. Tel. 800-334-2252, 714-6926965. Web: www.rancholeonero.com |
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Guide (if any): |
All guides are great |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Cabelas. 610 Glover Road, Suite A. Sidney, NE, 69162. Tel. 800-346-8747. Web: www.cabelas.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
Ed Beatty arranged the lodging; meals included. Website www.rancholeonero.com |
| Local
Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
Sought/Availability: |
Marlin, Striped - Availability: Abundant |
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Dolphinfish - Availability: Abundant |
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Tuna, Yellowfin - Availability: Abundant |
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Roosterfish - Availability: Abundant |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
Saw 20 marlin in one day, caught and released 6. Average weightt 90-120 pounds |
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of Fishing: |
Trolling |
| Equipment
Used: |
Rods with 40 lb test line |
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| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
weather 80 degrees..a little windy |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
Excellent |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Good |
| Overall
Service: |
Excellent |
Overall
Personality: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
American |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
10 |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
none |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
More Marlin seen in one day than I have ever seen in my life |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
$960 |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Best fishing ever, untouched waters, 28 foot cruiser only $200 a day, 22 foot boats $145 a day with guides |
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There Non-Fishing Activities? |
Yes |
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So, What Are They? |
yoga, weightlifting, hiking, scuba, snorkeling |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
Mark Bischoff |
| Contact
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Tel. 812-744-5647 - PO Box 47 Moores Hill, Indiana 47032 |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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