IN THE LOOP
Apr 3, 2026
3 Things to Practice Before Your Baja Fly Fishing Trip
A few small adjustments before your Baja trip can make a big difference on the water. From dialing in your retrieve to getting comfortable casting from the stern, here are three fundamentals that will help you fish more effectively from day one.
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Apr 3, 2026
How to Pack for a Baja Fly Fishing Trip
Packing for a Baja fly fishing trip doesn’t need to be complicated. With a simple system for protecting your gear, organizing your setup, and understanding a few key travel rules, you can arrive prepared and spend more time focused on fishing.
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Mar 29, 2026
The Baja Quiver: The Rods You Really Need
If you’re heading to Baja, your fly rod setup doesn’t need to be complicated. A simple three-rod approach covers everything from billfish to reef species, with the flexibility to handle whatever shows up. Here’s how we think about building a Baja quiver that actually makes sense on the water.
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Mar 1, 2026
Choosing the Right Fly Line for Baja
Fly lines in Baja don’t need to be complicated. An intermediate line with a clear tip will cover most of what you’ll encounter, with a couple of simple additions for more specific situations. Here’s how to think about building a setup that actually works on the water around La Ventana.
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Jul 3, 2025
Fly Fishing Magdalena Bay: A Convo With Mike Rieser
Magdalena Bay isn’t a resort destination. It’s remote, it’s rugged, and it rewards people who are willing to engage with it on its terms. But for anglers who want variety, challenge, and a true sense of place, there are very few fisheries that offer what Mag Bay does.
It’s one of the last places where fly fishing still feels like exploration. -Mike Rieser
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Feb 15, 2025
Ken Baldwin: Article on Bitter Water
Witness the world of Baja fly fishing in Bitter Water, a short documentary by Peter Grigsby. Follow the Lucero family’s journey and experience incredible roosterfish action on the fly.
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Nov 21, 2024
Mag Bay Recap
The ride from Loreto to López Mateos takes just under two hours. Enough time to enjoy a few non-Tecate beers as we wind up, away from the gulf and through the mountains to the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula. There is excited chatter in the van. The three of us, strangers until 15 minutes before, are also strangers to the place we're headed.
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Jul 24, 2024
Trip Review: The Ultimate Roosterfish Fly Fishing Trip
Our recent trip to Baja, Mexico was one for the books. Hosted by Steve Bechard of Rise Fishing and expertly arranged ...
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Jul 15, 2023
Summer 2023
The season can almost be described in one word: Dorado. Mahi madness has been the name of the game, and it's great to see these fish consistently in numbers and size.
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Jan 15, 2023
Winter 2023
Elusive Milkfish, Bonita Sashimi, Kinky Muddlers, Combing for Roosters, Ladies Week, and more! Our newsletter is here and packed full of Baja fishing and everything we love here at The Fish Ranch.
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