Packed with authentic charm and world-class fishing, Loreto
sits on the Baja Peninsula, nestled under the shadows of the rugged Sierra de
la Giganta mountain range. On the Western shore of the Gulf of California, surrounded
by uninhabited islands, indigenous culture, warm people, and delicious
Baja-style delicacies, Loreto is a saltwater angler's paradise.
A quick two-hour flight from Los Angeles makes this an easy
travel destination. Join Chris Wheaton, Myles Blatt, Earl Benz, and me on this pictorial
fishing bonanza, "Bienvenidos to Loreto!"
Chris has established fishing operations in
Loreto, making everything as dialed in as it gets - outstanding! Thank you, Chris!
Loreto Charm
Left to right: Earl, Myles, Chris, and Captain Julio
Follow the signs; everything important is to the right!
Knot Working, Our Ride for the Trip
The Bounty
From tight inshore reefs to deep offshore structure, this excursion
served up a full buffet of fishing locations, and the species catch menu kept changing
right along with the scenery.
Myles on the bow, casting over inshore reefs
Inshore
Chris with a Mexican Hogfish / Bodianus diplotaenia
Cabrilla ‘Leopard Grouper’ / Mycteroperca rosacea
Earl boats a Flag Cabrilla / Epinephelus labriformis
The author with a Giant Hawkfish / Cirrhitus rivulatus
From expanding fishing horizons to enjoying a
different culture, hanging with friends new and old, first-time exotic thrilling catches, laughs,
tasty cuisine, frosty margaritas, and great weather, Loreto has been a treat. Thank
you, Chris and Myles, for putting this together. Good times and tight lines!
