How To Loreto Fishing

[ccathey]

Hi Guys
I have been a member for a few months but this is the first time I have posted.

I have a question regarding Fishing in Loreto. I have a trip planned for this August. It is first time down there for me so I don’t really know what to expect. Almost all of my fishing so far has been on ¾ to 2 day trips from LA or San Diego.

They tell me that dorado is the fish to expect with maybe some sail fish or marlin. We will be fishing from pangas.

The travel agent tells me that the only equipment needed is a 40 pound rig but this seems a little simplistic.

I am planning on taking 2 sets of equipment to supply both by brother and me. There are 2 others coming but they will have to make do with the rental/furnished equipment.

Set 1:
Seeker 6460 with an Avet LX and 30 lb test
Seeker G6480H with Avet LX 2spd and 40lb test
Super Seeker 670-7 with Avet MXJ 2sp and 30lb test

Set 2:
Saltega SA-N8030J with Penn Baja special and 30 lb Test
Penn GS 700ML with Penn 555 and 30 lb test
Penn GS 700M with Penn Baja Special and 40 lb test

I can change the top shots on any of these reels. Would it be more useful if I changed such that we each had a 30 lb, 40 lb, and a 50 lb?

I have a reasonable assortment of irons and terminal tackle but I don’t what to prepare for.

I could also take a heaver setup with an Off Shore 6U65080 (50-80lb) rod with an Avet 4/0. This reel has 80 spectra backing but no top shot at this time. Or how about a lighter set or two for 15 or 20 lb fishing? I also have a 50/130 rod with an Avet 50 on it but this seems to be a bit heavy.

Will we do any trolling (I don’t have much in the way of trolling lures)? Will most of the fishing be with bait or lures? What would be the recommended fishing techniques and your thoughts for lures and other terminal tackle. Will we have much chance for others species (i.e.: roosters, yellow tail, tuna, etc.)? Weights? How about casting from shore?

Any kind of advice will be well received. Thanks

[romeo1]

the locals there fish with a empty coke bottle, string and rusty hooks - we fished there summer before last and no matter what you bring, it'll work - bring a 30 pound set up and something to troll..

[mkslug]

You only really need one 40lb (or 30lb) rig, your travel agent isn't bs-ing you. Regardless of what you are fishing for, that's what the panga captains have used every time I have gone down there. Bring some extra bait rigs (Sabikis). Enjoy, Loreto is a fun little town.

[KVH]

I was down there for 4th of July last weekend. Dorado fishing was off the hook. You really only need one set-up, like the guys said. I would go with a 40 # rig, and heavier leader. Average fish for us last year was about 28#s with a few into the mid 30s. They do have the ability to get 40-50# range. you will mostly be slow-trolling live macks, and throwing at the sargasso (seaweed). The only other thing I would say is if you want to do some deep Yellowtail fishing, you will need a little lead (or you can buy it down there) and a heavier set up, like 50-60# with a 80 # leader. Good luck, you'll have a blast!

--Kurtis

[alumadon]

The great thing about fishing Loreto is just how simple it can be. I would take a 40 and a 40-50 All the panga guys use bait you can buy it or make your own they will troll some jigs until you get on some fish and then go to bait fly line or slow troll the bait You will be at the dorado ,sailfish capital of the world in Aug a few sabikis ,some lead,some troll jigs ,the locals like red, leader ,swivels and snaps, live bait hooks they like big hooks there from 4 to 7 or 8 If you want a good skipper look around for Chino Yee or look for his old green chevy pickup at the Marina in town. Good honest man with good english ,,but most of the pangaras are pretty good. I have a house down there but fish Vancouver Island in summer, yellowtail fall and spring in Loreto. PS HOT HOT HOT and MUGGY

[calbrewguy]

Originally Posted by KVH

I was down there for 4th of July last weekend. Dorado fishing was off the hook. You really only need one set-up, like the guys said. I would go with a 40 # rig, and heavier leader. Average fish for us last year was about 28#s with a few into the mid 30s. They do have the ability to get 40-50# range. you will mostly be slow-trolling live macks, and throwing at the sargasso (seaweed). The only other thing I would say is if you want to do some deep Yellowtail fishing, you will need a little lead (or you can buy it down there) and a heavier set up, like 50-60# with a 80 # leader. Good luck, you'll have a blast!

--Kurtis

The Fourth of July was last weekend?