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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
Paul Oldaker fishing trip to Hotel Playa Del Sol
in Mexico Baja California SUR
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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ID: |
2998 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
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of Trip: |
June 6, 2002 to June 13, 2002 |
| Place
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Mexico Baja California SUR - Water: Sea of Cortez - Specific Area: Bahia Del Palmas |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
Hotel Playa Del Sol. PO Box 9016. Calabasas, CA, 91372. Tel. 800-368-4334. Web: www.bajaresorts.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Dino |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Big Game Fishing Club. 4100-10 Redwood Road. Oakland, CA, 94619. Tel. 800-458-2879, 510-531-3701 |
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Arrangements
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| Local
Fly Shop(s): |
East Cape Tackle. Plaza Del Pueblo #4. Los Barriles. Tel. 011-52-114-10366. Web: www.eastcapetackle.com
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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, Skipjack - Availability: Average |
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Roosterfish - Availability: Average |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
6 striped marlin (conventional gear), 5 dorado (conventional gear), 3 dorado (fly rod). |
| Type
of Fishing: |
Super Panga 25 foot. |
| Equipment
Used: |
20 and 30 pound conventional gear, 12 weight fly rod, multi-tip line. |
| Flies
Used: |
5/0, 5/0 black/green deceiver, 3/0 silver pooper banger. |
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| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
Calm to two foot waves. Hot weather and water temps into the 80's. |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Good |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
Fair |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Good |
| Overall
Service: |
Fair |
Overall
Personality: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Mexicana |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
7 |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
No tuna this trip. |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
Last day, 10 chances at marlin, 5 to boat, a double hook up. 4 released. |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
$1,230 |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Great fishing in the tropics. |
| Are
There Non-Fishing Activities? |
Yes |
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So, What Are They? |
Horseback riding, ATV, Diving, Swimming. |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
Paul Oldaker |
| Contact
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Tel. 970-879-0082 - PO Box 775048, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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