IN THE LOOP
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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