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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
DAVE GALLAHER fishing trip to Punta Colorado Lodge
in Mexico BAJA
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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2306 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
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of Trip: |
June 17, 1998 to June 23, 1998 |
| Place
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Mexico BAJA - Water: EAST CAPE, PUNTA AREAS - Specific Area: PUNTA ARENAS |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
Punta Colorado Lodge. PO Box 9016. Calabasas, Baja California, Mexico. Tel. 818-222-5066, 800-368-4334. Web: www.bajaresorts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Self Booked |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
BOOK THROUGH TRAVEL COMPANY IN CALABASAS CALIFORNIA |
| 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: Scarce |
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Roosterfish - Availability: Scarce |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
180POUND-190 POUND STRIPED MARLIN; SAILFISH. HOOKED BLUE MARLIN BRIEFLY. ALL FISH HOOKED BY COMPANIONS, S. BRILLHART AND DAVE FOSTER OF MARBLE CANYON GUIDE SERVICE |
| Type
of Fishing: |
TEASING MARLIN AND SAILFISH TO BACK OF BOAT |
| Equipment
Used: |
13 WT ROD; TEENY NYMPH - SHOOTING LEAD, #25 SHOCK LEADERS |
| Flies
Used: |
GREEN MACHINE |
| Description
of Hatches: |
NA |
| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
FAIR WEATHER, WINDY AT TIMES..HOT! |
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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: |
Good |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Poor |
| Overall
Service: |
Good |
Overall
Personality: |
Fair |
| Name
of Airline: |
AMERICAN WEST |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
6 |
| Airline
Comments: |
YOU ALWAYS TAKE CHANCES FLYING AMERICA WEST. ALWAYS CARRY CHANGE OF CLOTHES |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
BOAT CAPTAINS DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT HOOKING MARLIN ON FLY RODS. DORADO WERE NOT "HAPPENING". NO SMALL BAIT FISH FOR TEASING ROOSTER FISH/DORADO. |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
OBVIOUSLY HOOKING A MARLIN OF ANY TYPE. YOU MUST BE SELF TAUGHT ABOUT THIS. FISHING AT THIS LOCATION, CAPTAINS ARE EXTREMELY SKEPTICAL |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
FIVE DAYS FISHING $800-$1000 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
STILL A BARGAIN, FRIENDLY ACCOMODATIONS. GOOD FOOD BEAUTIFUL LOCATION. CHECK IT OUT BEFORE THEY BUILD CONDOS |
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There Non-Fishing Activities? |
Yes |
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So, What Are They? |
BEACHCOMBING |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
DAVE GALLAHER |
| Contact
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Tel. 520-294-1610 - 5101 N VIA ENTRADA, TUSCON, AZ |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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