Snowshoeing, Baja and Rooster Fish

 

  

 

 

It has been cold in SW Alberta all week long: -20C for several days. I got a chance to go snowshoeing today, Christmas day, and took some pictures: winter scenes. While plodding through the snow I thought about warm places and especially Baja where I've gone fly fishing for Rooster fish the past five seasons (Spring). Each year I've learnt a little more about angling Baja beaches for these amazing fish. Two books helped me along the way in my DIY pursuit.

 

The first, Fly Fishing Southern Baja, by Gary Graham, is very helpful in respect to where to fish and had other basic information.

The second, Fly Fishing the Baja and Beyond, by Mike Rieser, has detailed information on all aspects of chasing Rooster fish, with a lot of insight on beach fishing and Rooster fish behavior. Mike Rieser has also done two radio shows on the sport on: askaboutflyfishing.com. Listening to these shows really helped me prepare for Baja and his angling insights (radio and book) played an integral role in me catching a couple of Roosters. I re-read sections of the book before every trip.

If you are considering a Rooster fish trip to the Baja check out these two resources.

Plodding in the snow. Plodding in the sand. It all makes sense.