Don, what gives me the creeps is that now people from Sinaloa are getting there to fish. Sport fisherman, no problem, but also we have serious issues with poachers (guateros) From Sonora and Sinaloa, that had already depleated their fishing grounds. I had this discussion before in the mexican forum, cause guateros close with a net and they start shooting fish like´s there is no tomorrow. Gringos are the least of our concerns, cause most of american guys are family, they belong to the tribe. They are respectful at all as is Patrick or Sergio Niño. But is just a matter of time when others discover this hidden treasure. The place is owned by Toto, I am godfather of his elder kid. And the place is the bomb. If any of you guys make it there, get some clothes or some canned food for Toño and his wife, cause the nearest market is 3 hrs ahead on a dangerous off road path.
I heard that issue with nets and poachers.
We really didn't shoot that much fish considering how many divers we were. The commercial hook and line fisherman had a days catch that was much more than our 3 day stay. Just to be clear, I am in no way blaming them of how many fish they keep. It's their livelihood, and I would do the same. Spearos who go there will only go for trophies and keep a minimal amount of fish especially since we cant take it home with us.
. What depths were you guys hunting? water temp?
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