East Cape in October?

[cliftoma]

Guys,

After having an epic trip in June to Los Barriles, I'm itching to get back down there. Was thinking of heading down to the same area in October. Can anybody give me some idea of the species in the area that time of year? Roosters and dorado provided much of the action during June. Will they be around?

Of course, I want to catch what I can on the fly. Worth the trip that time of year? Had good action that time of year out of Cabo. Does the Pacific fish better than the Cortez then?


Thanks. Always appreciate any info anybody is willing to share.

[el capo]

Go to Mag Bay at that time.

[pargon]

to check out either las barailles or magbay in regards fly fishing there is no one more versed than Gary Graham at Baja on the Fly. He'll know what you want to know,
David Jones

[flyfishBaja]

Originally Posted by cliftoma

Guys,

After having an epic trip in June to Los Barriles, I'm itching to get back down there. Was thinking of heading down to the same area in October. Can anybody give me some idea of the species in the area that time of year? Roosters and dorado provided much of the action during June. Will they be around?

Of course, I want to catch what I can on the fly. Worth the trip that time of year? Had good action that time of year out of Cabo. Does the Pacific fish better than the Cortez then?


Thanks. Always appreciate any info anybody is willing to share.

Hey cliftoma..

East Cape in October can provide damn good action for the fly. You will still find roosterfish, often lots of them. However, you may not see as many grandes, ie. gallos over 25lb's. Most of the roosterfish will be under 10lb. in all likelyhood.
One thing to keep in mind is that tropical storms and hurricanes can happen in the first week or so of October. Obviously, they can throw a wet blanket on your fishing trip for a couple of days.
El Capo's suggestion is worthy also. Offshore at Mag Bay can be awesome in October.
Enjoy...

LP

[magbayoutfitter]

Mag is going off right now. Everything from Marlin Tuna Dorado and they will take the
fly. There is no pressure on the fish here. In Oct it should only get better. Bob