Meet the Captains – Captain Angel (Mecate) Cortés
“He was fishing with his uncles exposed to the elements in an open panga before most kid’s mothers would allow them to cross a street unattended.” Ixtapa – Zihuatanejo is gaining recognition as one of the top year round sailfish producing areas in the world. So much, it now attracts some of the best fishermen on the globe...
Fishing Report – October 2000
The end of the rain season is near. The humidity starts to lower and the temperature starts to decline as we go into our Fall. Not so the fishing. This is traditionally the start of the season for us. Calm seas, a plentiful bait fish supply, and as my Captain Tino Salas said: Bastante pescados (a lot...
Fishing Report – April 2000
“El Soltar’s” owner, Joe Sleipka of Houston, Texas, hooked into an estimated 600lb. BLUE MARLIN just a short distance from the marina.” The following is a compilation of the reports received from Stan Lushinsky of Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters, Ed Kunze of Mar y Tierra and Ed Garvis of Whisky Charters. They represent about 1/3 of...
Fishing Report – March 2000
“‘El Soltar’ reported hooking a monster BLACK MARLIN, estimated to exceed 800# on February 7th.” The following is a compilation of the reports received from Stan Lushinsky of Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters, Ed Kunze of Mar y Tierra and Ed Garvis of Whisky Charters. They represent about 1/3 of the totals from the Zihuatanejo fishing fleet....
Local Water Sports Guide – Diving
“Huge manta rays are regularly seen, along with eagle, electric and sting rays.” Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa is not exactly ‘on the map,’ as for as diving goes. The main reason for this is that the visibility is not always great, like the more famous places. But don’t let this put you off. The diving here can be...
Local Water Sports – Fishing Zihuatanejo
The beautiful Pacific waters around Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa have spectacular year round fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Tuna, Shark, Wahoo and more. Many travelers return here every year just for the fishing and quite a few have bought boats and stayed on. From open pangas, to luxury cabin cruisers, there’s a fishing charter for everyone’s budget. An equally wide...
Local Water Sports – Sailing
“To really get the best out of the bay experience you can’t beat gliding along with the wind …” We all love the beach right! One of the best has to be La Ropa, with its fine sand and great views. There are many ways to spend a day here but to really get the...
Hunting Monsters in Zihuatanejo
Fintastic’s Total Tag and Release Billfish and Marlin Tournament, Nov 10th-13th There’s monsters out there. Miguel knows, he once caught a 1,000 lb. Black Marlin in these blue waters. I’ve heard the stories, I had to go see for myself. I’m a Tournament observer, get to go out on the Whisky II with Ed, Jose Luis, Roberto...
Fintastic’s Total Tag and Release Billfish & Marlin Tournament, November 10-13, 1999
On November 10-13th, Zihuatanejo was host to Fintastic’s 1st Annual Total Tag and Release Billfish and Marlin Tournament, sponsored by Fintastic Fish Mounts, Ixtapa Sportfishing Charters, Ande monofilament, Mustad hooks, Johnny Morris Off Shore Angler, Scotty Downriggers, Nekton Z-wing Downriggers and M & E Marine Supply. It was one of 51 worldwide tournaments endorsed by the International Gamefish Association....
Local Water Sports – Snorkeling
“Zihuatanejo is home to some wonderful snorkeling spots offered at a very low price.” For those of you who love to swim with the fish, you are in the right place at the right time. Zihuatanejo is home to some wonderful snorkeling spots offered at a very low price. Listed in this article are three of the most popular ones. First,...
Circuito Milenio Torneo de Surfing
Over the weekend of September 11 & 12, we went to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo’s annual Torneo de Surfing, Surfing Tournament, held south of Petatlán. Originally set for Playa Loma Bonita, this year’s Circuito Milenio, “Millenium Circuit” was moved just down the road to Playa Loma Barrita, because recent rains had washed out the Playa Loma Bonita road....
Local Water Sports Guide – Alberca Olympica
This column will be regularly highlighting some of the great water sports activities available in the area. From bay sports like catamaran sailing, snorkeling and kayaking to off shore sailing, fishing and scuba diving. Not to mention excellent surfing just up the coast. Zihautanejo has it all. With our warm water and protected harbour Zihuatanejo...
