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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
Paul Oldaker fishing trip to Punta Colorado Lodge
in Mexico Baja California Sur
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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2999 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
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of Trip: |
April 2, 2003 to April 5, 2003 |
| Place
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Mexico Baja California Sur - Water: East Cape - Specific Area: Punta Colorado |
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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): |
Several. |
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Arrangements
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| Local
Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
Sought/Availability: |
Marlin - Availability: Average |
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Tuna - Availability: Abundant |
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Dolphinfish - Availability: Average |
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Roosterfish - Availability: Average |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
Day 1-15 yellowfin tuna (10-20 pounds), 2 white skipjack (5-10 pounds), 1 dorado (15 pounds). Day 2 - 5 roosterfish (10-35 pounds), 5 sierra mackeral (5 pounds), 2 dorado (10-15 pounds). Day 3 - Too windy and rough to get out. Day 4 - 1 striped marlin (120 pounds), 1 dorado (15 pounds). |
| Type
of Fishing: |
Cruiser style boats. Some drift fishing, mostly trolling, some flyfishing. |
| Equipment
Used: |
Conventional 20 and 40 pound tackle. 12 weight. |
| Flies
Used: |
Blue/white deceiver style, tandem 6/0 hooks. Blue/white 3/0 deceiver. Black/chartreuse deceiver style, tandem 6/0 hooks. Silver 4/0 pencil popper. |
| Description
of Hatches: |
Early morning, baitfish near surface. |
| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
Comfortable, some wind each day. Day 3, so much wind fishing was not possible. |
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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: |
Good |
Overall
Personality: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
America West |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
6 |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
Launch through surf, due to no dock. |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
35 pound roosterfish. |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
$800. |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Good value and good fishing. |
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There Non-Fishing Activities? |
No |
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So, What Are They? |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
Paul Oldaker |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 970-879-0082 - PO Box 775048, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 - E-mail: paul_oldaker@compuserve.com |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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