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By Kyle on September 10, 2023

Magdalena Bay Gear List

Magdalena Bay and Pacific weather can be cooler in the mornings, turning to warm sunny days. A layered approach is best using compactable, quick drying and SPF materials. Light rain gear is also advised for the occasional splash. 

APPAREL: Layered clothing

•Bathing suit, quick dry base layer, rain pants, compactable rain jacket or windbreaker

•Boat shoes

•Polarized sunglasses

•Hat, buff 

•Sunblock, SPF hoody 

•Waterproof gear bag

FISHING EQUIPMENT:

•Fly Rods (4 pp allowed): 9-14wt 

•Fly Reels (4 pp allowed): Sturdy with a 4” diameter or bigger for offshore, with 400 plus meters backing #70lb or better

•Tippet material: 20, 30, 40, 80 lb fluorocarbon

•Leaders: straight 80 lb or tied with class tippet/80 lb bite guard

•Flies:

-Estuary and beaches: clousers, baitfish, shrimp patterns

-Offshore: Blue/white, tan/white, pink/white deceivers, 6-10”, 5/0-8/0 hooks

-Baitfish patterns 4”-6”, 2/0-4/0

MISCELLANEOUS:

•Mexico Sport Fishing license

https://app.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx/ppd/

•Camera (2 pp allowed)

•Gear bag, waterproof

If you have questions about this or any other Baja-related fishing question, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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