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.
