Fishing Reports by Guide Jeff deBrown
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Company: The Reel Baja
Area Reporting: Baja Mexico (East Cape)
Bio: Name: Jeff deBrown Vessel: Many different ones Location: Baja Mexico (East Cape) Job: Full Time Fly Fishing Guide Bio: Jeff deBrown has dedicated his life and career path to fly fishing and guiding. Jeff is the only full time fly fishing guide living in East Cape. Before coming to Baja Jeff also guided in Alaska, Argentina, Chile, Colorado, and Montana.
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Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report: Cabo Crazy. (12/06/2012)
[Los Barriles,MM] Well, we are full swing into our winter season and we have been focusing on Magdalena Bay, San Jose and the Cabo area. The fishing has been pretty good so far with great water temperatures.
[Los Barriles,MM] Well, we are full swing into our winter season and we have been focusing on Magdalena Bay, San Jose and the Cabo area. The fishing has been pretty good so far with great water temperatures.
Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report: When It Rains, It Pours. (8/20/2012)
[Los Barriles,MM] Sailfish are on the bite as well as dorado and tuna. Had some big rain but clearing up.
[Los Barriles,MM] Sailfish are on the bite as well as dorado and tuna. Had some big rain but clearing up.
Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report: Tuna are back (8/05/2012)
[East Cape,BJ] The Tuna bite is back and dorodo are off the lighthouse. We are seing numbers of fish in the area.
[East Cape,BJ] The Tuna bite is back and dorodo are off the lighthouse. We are seing numbers of fish in the area.
Still going strong: Beach action (7/30/2012)
[Southern Baja,BJ] The beach has been on fire this season. The tuna bite has slowed down, but the rooster fish on the beach has been amazing. Call for details
[Southern Baja,BJ] The beach has been on fire this season. The tuna bite has slowed down, but the rooster fish on the beach has been amazing. Call for details
A Little Bit Of Everything (4/22/2012)
[East Cape,BJ] Up to date fly fishng report for Southern Baja. We raised a lot of marlin today and caught some very big dorado.
[East Cape,BJ] Up to date fly fishng report for Southern Baja. We raised a lot of marlin today and caught some very big dorado.
Lot's Of Spawning Happening (4/08/2012)
[East Cape,BJ] The fly fishing here in the East Cape is getting a little better. We're seeing lot's of fish inshore. Most of these fish are jacks with the occasional rooster school being spotted. The problem is that most of the fish are starting to spawn and are not very aggressive toward the fly.
[East Cape,BJ] The fly fishing here in the East Cape is getting a little better. We're seeing lot's of fish inshore. Most of these fish are jacks with the occasional rooster school being spotted. The problem is that most of the fish are starting to spawn and are not very aggressive toward the fly.
North Wind's Blowing Strong (11/13/2011)
[East Cape,BJ] We found quite a few small to medium rooster fish as well as some very good fly fishing for sierra the first day we were able to get out.
[East Cape,BJ] We found quite a few small to medium rooster fish as well as some very good fly fishing for sierra the first day we were able to get out.
Marlin and Dorado Everywhere!! (11/07/2011)
[Magdalena Bay,BJ] We caught so many dorado!! I can't tell you how many. They were everywhere! Marlin and dorado everywhere!!
[Magdalena Bay,BJ] We caught so many dorado!! I can't tell you how many. They were everywhere! Marlin and dorado everywhere!!
Tuna Take Center Stage!! (9/06/2011)
[East Cape,BJ] Up to date fly fishing report posted on August 5th 2011. Currently the fly fishige here in the East cape is excellent. Tuna have taken center stage but we have plenty of other action as well.
[East Cape,BJ] Up to date fly fishing report posted on August 5th 2011. Currently the fly fishige here in the East cape is excellent. Tuna have taken center stage but we have plenty of other action as well.
Marlin Mania!! (6/05/2011)
[East Cape,BJ] Well it's officially HOT here in Baja. I'm talking about the weather as well as the fly fishing. We have seen the arrival of the blue water species that include Marlin, Tuna and even a few more Dorado. The offshore action has been wide open and wide spread from North to South.
[East Cape,BJ] Well it's officially HOT here in Baja. I'm talking about the weather as well as the fly fishing. We have seen the arrival of the blue water species that include Marlin, Tuna and even a few more Dorado. The offshore action has been wide open and wide spread from North to South.
Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report: Sierra Slam (2/14/2011)
[East Cape,BJ] Current fly fishing report for the week February 7th -14th 2011. Although fly fishing is not "wide open" we continue to see good action here in the East Cape for species that include Sierra, jacks, and snapper.
[East Cape,BJ] Current fly fishing report for the week February 7th -14th 2011. Although fly fishing is not "wide open" we continue to see good action here in the East Cape for species that include Sierra, jacks, and snapper.
Baja Has Excellent Winter Fly Fishing (12/28/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] If you are looking to get out early in 2011 and do some fly fishing do not forget about Mexico. Baja has excellent winter fly fishing. Here in the East Cape we continue to see sardina along most of our beaches.
[East Cape,BJ] If you are looking to get out early in 2011 and do some fly fishing do not forget about Mexico. Baja has excellent winter fly fishing. Here in the East Cape we continue to see sardina along most of our beaches.
North Winds Arrive (11/01/2010)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Baja Mexico fly fishing report presented by The Reel Baja. A fly fishing report for the area of East Cape, Cabo san Lucas, and Magdelena Bay. Current and up to date fly fishing report for November 1st 2010.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Baja Mexico fly fishing report presented by The Reel Baja. A fly fishing report for the area of East Cape, Cabo san Lucas, and Magdelena Bay. Current and up to date fly fishing report for November 1st 2010.
North Winds Arrive (11/01/2010)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Baja Mexico fly fishing report presented by The Reel Baja. A fly fishing report for the area of East Cape, Cabo san Lucas, and Magdelena Bay. Current and up to date fly fishing report for November 1st 2010.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Baja Mexico fly fishing report presented by The Reel Baja. A fly fishing report for the area of East Cape, Cabo san Lucas, and Magdelena Bay. Current and up to date fly fishing report for November 1st 2010.
September Closes With Great Fly Fishing (10/04/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] On the fishing front things have slowed down a little bit. The storm caused the water to get quite churned up and with that we experienced some slower fishing. We continue to see the fishing improve although it is still not as good as it was. I believe over the next few days we will be back to the wonderful fishing we were experiencing before the storm.
[East Cape,BJ] On the fishing front things have slowed down a little bit. The storm caused the water to get quite churned up and with that we experienced some slower fishing. We continue to see the fishing improve although it is still not as good as it was. I believe over the next few days we will be back to the wonderful fishing we were experiencing before the storm.
Dorado and Tuna Inhale Flies (10/04/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing has picked up from what it was last week. This week we saw very good action for Dorado and Tuna. The Dorado and Tuna seemed to inhale every fly presented to them.
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing has picked up from what it was last week. This week we saw very good action for Dorado and Tuna. The Dorado and Tuna seemed to inhale every fly presented to them.
Hot Weather = Hot Fly Fishing Action (8/22/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] Our fly fishing remains consistent with my anglers finding consistent action. Dorado and tuna provided the most action. This past week the fish moved in quite close to shore and we once again found the fish just four hundred yards off shore in the area of La Capilla. Most of the tuna were in the 10-20lb. range with a few bigger ones. The dorado once again this week were great for the fly fishing angler who was fishing Baja.
[East Cape,BJ] Our fly fishing remains consistent with my anglers finding consistent action. Dorado and tuna provided the most action. This past week the fish moved in quite close to shore and we once again found the fish just four hundred yards off shore in the area of La Capilla. Most of the tuna were in the 10-20lb. range with a few bigger ones. The dorado once again this week were great for the fly fishing angler who was fishing Baja.
Baja is currently fly fishing paradise (8/11/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] Weekly fly fishing reports for Baja Mexico including East Cape, Cabo San Lucas and Magdelena Bay. Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report for August 12th 2010. Another great week of great fly fishing here in Baja. The fish are very spread both north and south. What that means is we have a lot of fish in the area. On most mornings we have been fly fishing for tina, bonita, and dorado just minutes from the hotel.
[East Cape,BJ] Weekly fly fishing reports for Baja Mexico including East Cape, Cabo San Lucas and Magdelena Bay. Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report for August 12th 2010. Another great week of great fly fishing here in Baja. The fish are very spread both north and south. What that means is we have a lot of fish in the area. On most mornings we have been fly fishing for tina, bonita, and dorado just minutes from the hotel.
Sprin Brings Great Inshore Rooster Fishing (4/20/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] Hi Everyone! The last ten days have brought a few surprises including some colder water offshore. Marlin fishing has slowed down considerably as well as the Dorado. But we've had some great inshore fishing, you've seen those photos above!
[East Cape,BJ] Hi Everyone! The last ten days have brought a few surprises including some colder water offshore. Marlin fishing has slowed down considerably as well as the Dorado. But we've had some great inshore fishing, you've seen those photos above!
Inshore Or Offshore The Choice Is Yours (4/20/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] Well, April is off to a great start. Both the offshore fly fishing and inshore fly fishing are going pretty well. Offshore we have a good number of Sail fish as well as Marlin. These fish showed up about a week ago and have been here ever since.
[East Cape,BJ] Well, April is off to a great start. Both the offshore fly fishing and inshore fly fishing are going pretty well. Offshore we have a good number of Sail fish as well as Marlin. These fish showed up about a week ago and have been here ever since.
A break In The Wind Provides Great Fly Fishing Action (2/24/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] We once again had them crashing all around the boat and each one found a way to not get hooked completely. The inshore fly fishing is heating up.
[East Cape,BJ] We once again had them crashing all around the boat and each one found a way to not get hooked completely. The inshore fly fishing is heating up.
The Fish Do not Care As They Are Already Wet (2/02/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] Speaking of fly fishing, we have some pretty good fishing in the area. We did not have much wind last week and that allowed us to be on the water. I was able to get out the other morning and do some fishing for myself and I found nice pockets of action.
[East Cape,BJ] Speaking of fly fishing, we have some pretty good fishing in the area. We did not have much wind last week and that allowed us to be on the water. I was able to get out the other morning and do some fishing for myself and I found nice pockets of action.
Late January Fly Fishing In Baja Great (1/21/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] This past week we experienced a break from the wind. Last Friday the wind dropped and we woke up on Saturday to flat calm seas and beautiful weather. The wind has remained calm for the entire week giving the fly fishing angler as well as the conventional angler great fishing conditions.
[East Cape,BJ] This past week we experienced a break from the wind. Last Friday the wind dropped and we woke up on Saturday to flat calm seas and beautiful weather. The wind has remained calm for the entire week giving the fly fishing angler as well as the conventional angler great fishing conditions.
Baja Fly Fishing Remains Steady (1/13/2010)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] It is mid January and we have had some very nice weather so far in 2010. On the East Cape side of the peninsula we continue to see some strong winds from the North. However, our days were filled with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. The winds did not come up as early this past week. Anglers in the area who were willing to get up early and try their luck were rewarded with good fishing before the winds blew them off the water.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] It is mid January and we have had some very nice weather so far in 2010. On the East Cape side of the peninsula we continue to see some strong winds from the North. However, our days were filled with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. The winds did not come up as early this past week. Anglers in the area who were willing to get up early and try their luck were rewarded with good fishing before the winds blew them off the water.
Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report: East Cape Good - Cabo San Lucas Even Better (1/06/2010)
[East Cape,BJ] Weekly fly fishing reports for Baja Mexico including East Cape, Cabo San Lucas and Magdelena Bay. Baja fly fishing update and report for December 30th 2009.
[East Cape,BJ] Weekly fly fishing reports for Baja Mexico including East Cape, Cabo San Lucas and Magdelena Bay. Baja fly fishing update and report for December 30th 2009.
Cabo San Lucas Is The Place To Be (1/06/2010)
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Weekly fly fishing reports for Baja Mexico including East Cape, Cabo San Lucas and Magdelena Bay. Baja fly fishing update and report for January 5th 2010.
[Cabo San Lucas,BJ] Weekly fly fishing reports for Baja Mexico including East Cape, Cabo San Lucas and Magdelena Bay. Baja fly fishing update and report for January 5th 2010.
Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report: East Cape Still Fishing Mag Bay Is Heating Up (12/03/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] Baja Mexico fly fishing update and report for December 3rd, 2009. Written by Jeff deBrown Owner/Guide www.thereelbaja.com 1-888-287-4076 Water temp. 72 - 77 Air temp. 58- 81 Hi Folks, It is late in the season here in the East Cape and fishing remains steady. We have seen an increase in the winds from the North making it difficult to fish on some days.
[East Cape,BJ] Baja Mexico fly fishing update and report for December 3rd, 2009. Written by Jeff deBrown Owner/Guide www.thereelbaja.com 1-888-287-4076 Water temp. 72 - 77 Air temp. 58- 81 Hi Folks, It is late in the season here in the East Cape and fishing remains steady. We have seen an increase in the winds from the North making it difficult to fish on some days.
October Begins With Excellent Fly Fishing (10/08/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing continues to be good throughout the bay. The bite for Tuna, Dorado, and Bonita remains very strong. This past week we have not had to travel as far to the south to find the fish as in previous weeks. The fish have slid all the way up the line and today were located right in front of La Ribera.
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing continues to be good throughout the bay. The bite for Tuna, Dorado, and Bonita remains very strong. This past week we have not had to travel as far to the south to find the fish as in previous weeks. The fish have slid all the way up the line and today were located right in front of La Ribera.
Weather Cooling Off Slightly But Not The Fly Fishing (9/30/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] Weekly fly fishing reports for Baja Mexico including East Cape, Cabo San Lucas and Magdalena Bay Presented by The Reel Baja.
[East Cape,BJ] Weekly fly fishing reports for Baja Mexico including East Cape, Cabo San Lucas and Magdalena Bay Presented by The Reel Baja.
Baja Mexico Fly Fishing Report:Inshore And Off Shore Producing Results (8/12/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing has started to pick up from what we saw last week. We are seeing very warm water temperatures that are on average about five to eight degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. This warmer water is providing good bait populations both inshore and off shore.
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing has started to pick up from what we saw last week. We are seeing very warm water temperatures that are on average about five to eight degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. This warmer water is providing good bait populations both inshore and off shore.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report - Empty beaches and some very good fishing (4/30/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] As we all know the swine flu has had us here in Mexico in the news over the past few days. All the news has left our beaches and hotels pretty empty this week.
[East Cape,BJ] As we all know the swine flu has had us here in Mexico in the news over the past few days. All the news has left our beaches and hotels pretty empty this week.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report - Rooster fish inshore and Dorado off shore (4/06/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing along the beach and inshore has been pretty good for rooster fish as well as some nice jack crevelle. We are seeing big schools of both rooster fish and jacks as they are starting to gather and spawn.
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing along the beach and inshore has been pretty good for rooster fish as well as some nice jack crevelle. We are seeing big schools of both rooster fish and jacks as they are starting to gather and spawn.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report - What a week of fly fishing for Rooster fish (3/21/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] The fly fishing for Rooster fish here in the east cape has been great this past week. We are seeing more and more bait each day.
[East Cape,BJ] The fly fishing for Rooster fish here in the east cape has been great this past week. We are seeing more and more bait each day.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report - Marlin and Dorado (3/10/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] Here in the East Cape the fishing has also been very good. We have had very good numbers of dorado in the area the past couple of weeks and fishing for them has been very good.
[East Cape,BJ] Here in the East Cape the fishing has also been very good. We have had very good numbers of dorado in the area the past couple of weeks and fishing for them has been very good.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report - February ends with the arrivial of yellow tail (2/26/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing remains good over all for the end of February. The buzz right now is that the yellow tail have shown up in the area in good numbers and some of them are very good size.
[East Cape,BJ] The fishing remains good over all for the end of February. The buzz right now is that the yellow tail have shown up in the area in good numbers and some of them are very good size.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report - North winds back off - fishing picks up (1/28/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] The offshore fishing this past week was very good for it being late January. On the clam days the boats that went out did well catching a good number of dorado and a few marlin.
[East Cape,BJ] The offshore fishing this past week was very good for it being late January. On the clam days the boats that went out did well catching a good number of dorado and a few marlin.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report - A good day of fly fishing on the Pacific side (1/21/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] Once again this week I spent most of my time over in Cabo San Lucas guiding clients. I spent a great day yesterday with tom Greene and Jim Baker as we fished the waters off Cabo. We started out by heading North on the Sea of Cortez side to pick up some sardina for chum that have been located off of hotel Palmilla.
[East Cape,BJ] Once again this week I spent most of my time over in Cabo San Lucas guiding clients. I spent a great day yesterday with tom Greene and Jim Baker as we fished the waters off Cabo. We started out by heading North on the Sea of Cortez side to pick up some sardina for chum that have been located off of hotel Palmilla.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report - A week of North winds (1/14/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] Even though we have the North winds in the area we have enough fish around to make it interesting. We have a good number of Sierra inshore along with a few rooster fish and jacks.
[East Cape,BJ] Even though we have the North winds in the area we have enough fish around to make it interesting. We have a good number of Sierra inshore along with a few rooster fish and jacks.
Baja Mexico fly fishing report (1/05/2009)
[East Cape,BJ] A review of the fly fishing in Baja during 2008 and a look ahead to 2009. We should have some great fishing in 2009.
[East Cape,BJ] A review of the fly fishing in Baja during 2008 and a look ahead to 2009. We should have some great fishing in 2009.
Fly fishing Baja - Tuna and sailfish take center stage (10/06/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] We saw a little better bite this week for the off shore species. Tuna were the main catch along with sailfish. We have a lot of sailfish in the area about twenty miles out on a sixty degree heading. Most of the boat were catching at least two or three fish with some of them landing double digit numbers of sailfish.
[East Cape,BJ] We saw a little better bite this week for the off shore species. Tuna were the main catch along with sailfish. We have a lot of sailfish in the area about twenty miles out on a sixty degree heading. Most of the boat were catching at least two or three fish with some of them landing double digit numbers of sailfish.
A great birthday present - fly fishing in Baja Mexico (9/28/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] I spent three days this past week fishing with Kevin Kynerd and his wife Meredith. Kevin celebrated his birthday fly fishing with me. Kevin wanted to catch Rooster fish and we sure did. Kevin and Meredith caught a good number of them and are already coming back next year to chase some more.
[East Cape,BJ] I spent three days this past week fishing with Kevin Kynerd and his wife Meredith. Kevin celebrated his birthday fly fishing with me. Kevin wanted to catch Rooster fish and we sure did. Kevin and Meredith caught a good number of them and are already coming back next year to chase some more.
Baja Mexico's East Cape fishing wide open!! (9/20/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Offshore is as good as it gets. We have more Dorado in the area than I have seen in a long time. The other day captain Hector out of Rancho Leonero told me he found a log floating in the water and that the sea under and around the log was golden with Doroado.
[East Cape,BJ] Offshore is as good as it gets. We have more Dorado in the area than I have seen in a long time. The other day captain Hector out of Rancho Leonero told me he found a log floating in the water and that the sea under and around the log was golden with Doroado.
A great day of fly fishing in Baja Mexico (9/04/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for September 4th 2008
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for September 4th 2008
A great week of fly fishing for Rooster fish in Baja (7/22/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] This past week was a great week of fly fishing here in Baja for Rooster fish. My guests all caught a good number of Roosters.
[East Cape,BJ] This past week was a great week of fly fishing here in Baja for Rooster fish. My guests all caught a good number of Roosters.
Baja's fly fishing heating up along with the weather (6/19/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing report brought to you by The Reel Baja for the week of June 12th - 18th 2008.
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing report brought to you by The Reel Baja for the week of June 12th - 18th 2008.
Winds blow and fish bite in Baja (6/12/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for the week of June 4th - 11th 2008Written by - Jeff deBrown Owner/Guide The Reel Baja
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for the week of June 4th - 11th 2008Written by - Jeff deBrown Owner/Guide The Reel Baja
Rooster fish take center stage this week in Baja Mexico (5/29/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] This past week the fly fishing for small to medium sized Rooster fish was excellent here in Baja. We had many guests catch their first Rooster on a fly this past week.
[East Cape,BJ] This past week the fly fishing for small to medium sized Rooster fish was excellent here in Baja. We had many guests catch their first Rooster on a fly this past week.
A little of everything (5/08/2008)
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for the dates of May 2nd - May 8th 2008
[East Cape,BJ] Baja fly fishing update and report for the dates of May 2nd - May 8th 2008