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Victor is a personal friend and by far the absolute best fly fishing guide in Mulege. He takes his responsibilities very seriously and will work hard to make sure your day on the water is the best possible. I cannot speak enough of Victor's talents. If you book with him, you will not be disappointed.
Jerry Neuburger

Victor Mayoral Meza, Fishing Guide, Mulege, Baja Sur

Ola! I'm Victor Mayoral Meza. I've been a fishing guide in Mulege for over 20 years, following in the footsteps of my father Enrique Mayoral. My experience covers over ten years fly fishing as well as conventional fishing, top water and bottom. My panga, the "Johanna" is equipped with a removable T-Top, VHF radio, GPS, Sonar and live bait well. I speak English as a second language so there shouldn't be a problem in our understanding each other. Even though I've been fishing for close to 33 years I still enjoy being on the water and helping others catch some of the most exciting salt water game fish in the world.

My Panga, the "JOHANA"

The Fishing Day

We leave the harbor at first light. Since no bait barges exist in Mulege, we'll "make bait" and then go to the areas I believe best for the targeted species. The fishing day lasts a total of about seven to eight hours. You are expected to bring your own fishing gear and your own drinks and lunch. If fly fishing, I suggest you bring a conventional rod as well since it is often necessary to troll for fish to locate the schools and the rod is also necessary to, "make bait." I do not suggest trolling with a fly rod since it sometimes twists the line so badly that it is destroyed.

Suggested equipment:

	Fly rods: 10-12 weight, floating and sinking lines, clousers, deceivers and poppers in 4/0, sardina and mackerel colors for Dorado.
	Conventional rods: 7-8 foot medium light to medium rod with 30 lb. mono line.
	Lures: Feathers and hoochies for Dorado; Rapalas, Yo-Yo's, Chrome spoons and other underwater salt water lures..
	Sabiki or other bait catching rigs, don't forget the 5 to 6 ounce round sinker.
	Almost no fishing equipment or supplies are available in Mulege!

The best time to fish in the Mulege area by species

P=poor, F=fair, G=good, X=excellent

Species

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Cabrilla

Dorado

Grouper

Pargo

Rooster

Sail Fish

Striped Marlin

Yellow Fin

Yellow Tail

My Rates for the 2006-2007 fishing season:

Fly fishing, one or two persons $180 U.S.
Conventional fishing, one to four persons $180 for two, $200 for three or four.

(If additional guides and pangas are needed for a larger party, I can arrange it for you, the rates will be similar.)

How to Contact Me and reserve a fishing date.

My phone number in Mulege is 153-0871. To dial from the United States dial 011-52-615-153-0871. I'm usually home by about 3pm, U.S. Mountain Time. However, if I'm not at home, my wife, Anselma, who does NOT speak English, will try to tell you when to call back. I'm sorry, I can't afford to return calls to the United States or elsewhere outside Mexico.

Because of the international problems in making a deposit, I will reserve your fishing date on the honor system and will hold it until the night before. The check in desk at your hotel should help you make a local call to my house when you arrive. However, if I am not contacted the night before or try to contact you at your hotel and you have not checked in, I will assume that you were unable to make the trip and will accept a local booking if available. When we make contact on the night before fishing I'll arrange our meeting place for the next morning's fishing.

I REALLY look forward to meeting you. It will be my pleasure to show you the beauties of the Sea of Cortez and some of the great fishing it offers.

Hasta Luego!

Victor Mayoral Meza