I started fishing small ponds for bass at a young age. I still like the way bass explode out of the water, with bad intentions of destroying my popper. I have progressed to larger lakes, small streams, rivers, and finally to saltwater. I like all of it: the fishing, planning, acquiring knowledge, and gear. The travel and pursuit of trout will take you to some very scenic places. Generally, trout don’t live in ugly places. Learning a few things about photography comes in handy to record fish, friends, and special moments.
Fly fishing gives one the opportunity to acquire gear, because you need smaller, lighter gear for small streams and spooky fish. As the fish get larger and stronger, one needs to acquire larger, heavier equipment with reels that will put the brakes on bigger, stronger fish.
Fishing saltwater generally means you are looking for strong fish. Most of my Puerto Peñasco fly fishing is on the 50 miles of beaches that are in the vicinity of Mirador Beach, where I camp at Playa De Oro. I’ll fish from Cholla Bay to La Pinta, the Second Estuary. I use an 8-weight fly rod, sinking lines, and flies that look like bait fish, shrimp, or crab.
Some famous fishing destinations are overloved, overcrowded, and the locals let it be known that you can move on…quickly. I have always felt welcome in Peñasco; the locals are friendly, and local businesses go out of their way to make me feel appreciated.
Other things I like about fishing in Puerto Peñasco it’s dog friendly, has good footing for wading, no trees to catch your back cast, has good access to beaches, huge variety of fish (I have caught 40 different species of fish). Simple rigging for fishing, little competition from other anglers, and good fishing weather conditions most of the time.
We have had an unusually warm winter, and the spring fishing will be heating up rapidly. Hope to see you on the water shortly. Vince Deadmond the Fly-Fishing Retired Hardware Guy can be reached at vincehasgonefishing@outlook.com or 480 818 1796.
