The Organized Chaos of Lucha Libre
Sundays in the United States are impossible to disassociate with football. Not so in Mexico, where futbol americano enjoys regular television airtime, but it hasn’t reached the level of importance that the sport now enjoys north of the border (slightly less important than breathing, but far more important than governing the country). So how, in...
Kayaking San Carlos in Sonora, Mexico
Choice of Bays, Open Ocean, Perfect for Beginners or Skilled Kayakers
Sitting on the Sea of Cortez, San Carlos offers tourists abundant reasons to visit. Multiple bays, coves and open water provide excellent kayaking for all skill levels. Just twelve miles northwest of the deep- water port of Guaymas, San Carlos is a year-round destination for tourists seeking sunshine and sparkling ocean. Available water sports include...
An “Inside Game” for Sustainable Waters
There is a “new frontier” in fly fishing, right here in Zihuatanejo. It has been here all along. I most certainly did not discover it, but have only just begun to discover its potential with fly rod and reel. Local pangeros (fishermen) have known of the abundant species of inshore game for many generations. Combining...
The Secret to Raising Fish
The Holy Trinity of Resonance
Do some boats raise fish better than others? You bet they do, but why? And, how can a 25 foot Mexican panga raise more fish than a “no expenses spared” 45 foot sport fisher? It is all about the Holy Trinity of Resonance, Vibration and the Horsepower to Weight Ratio. First you must understand how...
The Versatility of 40 Pound Test Line
If you had to make a choice for a single line weight to use in salt water fishing, what weight line comes to mind first? Remember, it doesn’t matter if it is braid line or mono-filament. The dedicated light line sportsman would probably choose twenty pound test, and have many a valid argument. Using a...
World Class Roosterfish
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is almost centered in an area on the West Coast of Mexico known as the Costa Grande… This approximate 200 mile stretch of coast is renowned as a world class fishery. Many tourists come here to sample it, because Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is a great family destination, where the casual angler can fish with world class...
Zihuatanejo: Unbeatable for Bargain Fishing
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has already proven itself a world class fishing destination… We were ranked the No. 2 fishing destination in the world by the noted Saltwater Sportsman Magazine. But, how do we compare in affordability to other world class fishing destinations? With the current world economic situation, getting the most bang for your buck has to...
