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Fishing Reports

Magdalena Bay Gear List

By Kyle on September 10, 2023

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 […]

Video Stoke Series || Vol. 10 - April-May Report 2023

By Kyle on April 18, 2023

The word is out! The roosterfish have already began to show up in the Muertos area. The Captains have even reported a couple Grande roosterfish a the Island. The water temps are fickle and warm spots have brought in some dorado while a the same time yellowtail are still lurking lower down in cooler water. […]

Video Stoke Series || Vol. 9 - Bay Of Dreams Opening 2023 Season

By Kyle on February 24, 2023

2023 is off to a great start in Baja! There are excellent bait stocks at the island. Captains have been seeing Dorado all season long, along with Yellowtail, Sierra, and Tuna during winter months. There have also been some small Roosterfish inshore. The background is set for another amazing season fishing for Roosterfish and a […]

Mag Bay Marlin - 2024 Season Availability

By James on November 30, 2022

Mag Bay is a trip for the adventurous and has some of the most exciting fly fishing on the planet. You know when you are catching roosterfish from the beach as a back up plan, you are in an amazing place. Marlin are definitely the main show in Mag Bay but there are so many […]

Video Stoke Series || Vol. 8 - Marvelous Magdalena Bay Marlin

By James on November 9, 2022

Our inaugural 2022 season fly fishing for Marlin in Magdalena Bay on Baja's pacific coastline has been nothing less than spectacular! It's been a mind blowing experience to approach these incredible fish as they bust bait balls at the surface. Casting to Marlin at close range and watching them crush your fly is a heart […]

Grand Opening! FFM Store is now live online!

By James on November 2, 2022

We are proud to announce that our Fly Fish Mex Store is now live online! If you're gearing up for your next fly fishing trip to Baja or if you simply want to buy some FFM logo wear now you can do it anytime by visiting our online store. Our goal is to offer our […]

Angler's Journal

Red's Fly Shop - Tips, Flies & Gear for Baja's Roosterfish

By James on September 27, 2022

Our friends and partners at Red's Fly Shop put together a great video walk through of tips, flies and gear for Baja's Roosterfish from their most recent trip with us at Fly Fish Mex. Roosterfish are a fabulous gamefish - big, strong and beautiful! To make the most out of your trip we highly recommend […]

Fishing Reports

Baja Fly Fishing Report - Summer Season 2022

By James on September 27, 2022

Thank you to all of those adventurous anglers and guests who journeyed south to fish with the FFM team in Baja during our 2022 Summer Season. It was a great compliment to see so many familiar faces return to fish with us and an honor to host new ones. It was an incredible season and […]

Video Stoke Series || Vol. 7 - Net Casting For Sardines

By James on March 25, 2022

The lifeblood of the Sea of Cortez are the sardine schools. They swarm along the sandy beaches during the warmer months. These baitfish, along with ladyfish, mullet, and skipjack, attract the sportsfish that make Baja one of the top saltwater fly fishing destinations in the world.

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