Playing Catch Up Between Trips

This may have indeed been the longest gap between me posting blogs in the more than 11 year history of my blog.  And a few of you have let me know your concerns because you enjoy it.  I understand.  But there’s no need to panic.  The blog isn’t going anywhere.  ...

A Last Day Magic Yellow Snapper

The wind cranked all night.  I’m sharing a room with Sammy and our hut rattled like we were in a hurricane.  But the blow isn’t as terrible as it sounded. Nonetheless, Grant opted out to rest his bad back and get his vehicle ready for our long drive back to Cerrito’s...

Yellowtail Get Smart Fast

Our accommodation here in the boonies of Baja is simple.  Our rooms are basically a kid’s fort made of plywood.  We have comfortable beds but only one light blanket.  Evenings have been cool in the 50°s so we’ve been sleeping in our fleeces.  Last night dipped into...

Fly Fishing for Grouper and Snapper

I love all fishing but chasing snapper and grouper from the rocks and coral reef with a fly rod is one of my favorites.  Yeah, it’s mostly blind fishing, but the explosive takes more than make up for not seeing the fish.  And when you hook up, pound for pound both...