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Fishing in Cabo.. guides? advice?

2K views 16 replies 9 participants last post by  Yak 
Baja Anglers is your only real option if you need gear. An 8 wght won't do it.

They are pricier then a pangero but if you need gear you don't have a choice. Also these guys specialize in fly fishing and have great references. Besides they will take are of your rigging. For somebody new to the salt that is a great option.

The risk of a pagareo w/o references is that he may not understand the mosca and he will take you out to drag gear.
 
Evan,

If you can get the gear, and an 11 is perfect, than practice your leaders and knots. Fly selection is basic. Clousers in chartreuse and white and tan and white for the surf and dorado. Red and white clousers work for tuna. Take a couple poppers so if it gets real good you have them. Get 4 billfish flys, black and green, pink and white, and blue and white and a squid.

I agree with Yellowlab on the cost issue. You get two days of fishing for the price of one. But you need somebody that knows what they are doing. Also, if you don't have gear, you don't have a choice.

Two other suggestions:

When you make your reservation, you want to be out as early as possible. That way if the number of baits are low, you are sure to get some. The low light also increases the odds and the amount of time you get to fish the big ones along the surf. Early also usually means that the wind is down which is better for casting. Leaving the harbor before the sun comes over the horizon is about right. If it looks like this when you are leaving, you are a too late.



Also, take a look at this thread. Having a LMS (line management system) on board with you on a panga saves a lot of hassle. A panga offers lots of places for a line to get snagged. It looks like the basket on this thread collapses so that you can fit it in your luggage.
 
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