Baja

Springers...although not fly fishing, some of the best eating fish around

Deschutes...for some of the most epic salmonfly fishing in recent memory

5/17/2012

The Full Moon was in full effect

Blake with a big Jack while fishing out of SJD with Chame of Gordo Banks Pangas

A beach caught Rooster...f*** their amazing quarry!

I'll be down in Mexico Roosterfishing starting May 21-June 20 and have an opening from May 21 to June 2, 2011.  You can also book trips with Trophy Fly Fishing. These trips are one of many saltwater fly fishing options that every fly fisherman should experiance. If you want to see what roosterfishing is like scroll down and look at the videos on this blog. What could be more exciting than driving down the beach in a dune buggy, spoting a fish, and sprinting to intercept it? Only the take and the first run where the fish heads back to the other side of the ocean! To book this awesome trip go to the roosterfishing part of this site here http://www.opportunityflyfishing.com/roosterfish-trips.aspx.  

With the Roosterfishing Season, just around the corner.  I get many requests about the gear needed.  In an effort to help out anglers, I am posting this gear list for public consumption.  If anyone needs any additional help or has questions, please let me know and I will help them out as best I can.  The Roosterfish IMO is as worthwhile a flyfishing target as the permit or Giant Trevally and depending upon conditions, can act like either one.  This wily critter will test your conditioning, casting, and patience...and once you are attached to one will provide an experience that you will not often forget.  They have the looks to match to.  If anyone is interested in heading to Baja this spring/summer, please contact me at jad@opportunityflyfishing or through Kaufmanns @ 503-639-6400.

Jad’s Rooster Packing Checklist for one week:

- Below are the basics that no angler should be without.  I’m not saying that there is not more to bring, but if you have these items, then you will be covered and comfortable 99% of the time.  Items in bold are details not to be missed.

Clothing:

    3-5 Tropical shirts in natural/sand colors

     2-3 Pairs of tropical pants in natural/sand colors

     Shorts/t-shirts for hanging around camp

      1-2 Bath Towels

     Toiletry kit with Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap

      Footwear for Beach fishing

      Sandals/Flip flops for around camp

     Polarized Sunglasses with chums

     Presentable change of clothes for heading to town for dinner/travel

    Neoprene socks (1 or 2 pair)

      Camelback

      Hat/visor – wide brim preferred

      Headlamp or flashlight

      Sunscreen

      Hook Hone for Saltwater hooks

Mandatory Fishing Gear:

      10 wt. Outfits with clear intermediate saltwater flylines (2 if possible)

      1 or 2-  12 wt. Outfits with clear intermediate salt flylines

      Additional spool/reel loaded with 500-700 gr, blue-water type line

      6+ Floro leaders – 9 ft x 20 lbs.

      1 spool 25# tippet

      1 spool 20# tippet

      1 spool 12# tippet

      Extra flyline (#11) for the 10wt.

    Camera

Flies for Inshore:

      2 doz. “Rastas” in various color combinations

     1 doz. Large, heavy Bonefish type flies     

   6 Crease/Salt Popper flies in white/blue, white/silver

Additonal/Optional Fishing Gear:

     14 wt. outfit for chasing the big Tuna, Sails, Marlin, Wahoo, etc…

      8 wt. outfit for ladyfish and other inshore species

     Wire leader in case wahoo/barracuda are met

Florocarbon leader/tippet in 40, 60, 80 lb. #