So you think you need to fish exciting Mexico? You've heard the stories about the country – incredible fishing, world-class resorts, golf courses sprouting up like magic, and world-class shopping. Some destinations are perfect for the family and others require four-wheel-drive, slit trenches, and sleeping bags. You are faced with a dilemma. Do you randomly pick a destination or devote every spare moment to research the possibilities? Well obviously, neither of these alternatives is satisfactory. There is a third alternative. That alternative is simple. Read this book. Get smart on where to go and how to CATCH FISH NOW! In Mexican Coastal Waters.
CATCH FISH NOW! In Mexican Coastal Waters carries on the tradition of success inherent in the CATCH FISH NOW! concept – a concept that has been validated in an earlier best-selling four book series about Florida saltwater sportfishing and the first book in Mexican series CATCH FISH NOW On Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Basically, I believe that if you give a smart guy good when, where, and how to information, he will be a successful fisherman. The intent of this book is to provide you with the required information. If any of the following describe your situation, you need to read this book. Otherwise, skip the book and have a nice day.
• It's just you and the wife. You don't want the hassle of driving, so flying is a must. Your wife likes to shop a bit and sit on the beach at a nice resort. A day or two offshore would be of interest to you. Who knows, you might even take a spinning or fly rod with you. It would be a ball to catch something off the beach.
• You and the guys want to fly in, fish all day, and party all night. When you're not doing that, you just need a decent place to sleep, shower shave, and stash your gear.
• You have no interest in going to Mexico. But you'd really like to catch some of those monster Mexican tuna, yellowtail, marlin, and wahoo you've read so much about.
• You're going to be on a cruise ship that stops in one or more ports in Mexico. A quick big-game trip on one of those stops would be a huge thrill.
Well, if any of these sound familiar, please read on. In the remainder of this chapter we will set the stage for our trip South of the border. We'll start with a very short overview of the Republic of Mexico. Then, our focus will get much more specific – on other important things. As we do that however, don't get confused. This book is about fishing. Oh, not just any old fishing. We are going to be talking about some of the world's best saltwater sportfishing – around Mexico's fable mainland. That's where the action is. The Mexican mainland is unequivocally a fisherman's paradise. By any standard, it has it all: over 75 premiere game fish that approach world record sizes and cooperate 12 months of the year; incredible water that just demands to be fished in all its glory; and, a diversity of opportunities to make a fisherman's toughest choice… what to fish for today. No kidding, the Mexican mainland does have it all!

Mexico is one of the largest and most popular tourist destinations in the world. As noted a moment ago, Mexico's climate ranges from temperate and subtropical in the North to tropical in the South and offers warm to hot temperatures year-round. There is never a bad time of year for a Mexican fishing vacation. Mexico has coastlines along four major bodies of water: the Pacific Ocean; Gulf of California/Sea of Cortez; Gulf of Mexico; and, the Caribbean Sea. This unique location offers boundless and varied fishing opportunities. From modern resort locations to old world towns with rich historical histories, Mexico's coastal regions offer great diversity. One thing they all have in common though is the fish. Mexico's coastal communities offer some of the finest fishing in the world with such a variety of choices anyone can find the perfect sportfishing vacation.
In chapters two through 12, we will set the stage for your fishing South of the border – at one of the two dozen destinations highlighted below. All of these destinations have been singled out by fishermen and the outdoor media for their significant connections with world-class sport fishing.
WEST COAST DESTINATIONS
• Rocky Point, Guaymas/San Carlos, Topolobampo/Los Mochis
• Mazatlan
• Puerto Vallarta
• Manzanillo/Costalegre
• Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo
• Acapulco
• Puerto Escondido/ Bahia de Huatalco
EAST COAST DESTINATIONS
• Tampico
• Veracruz
• Ciudad del Carmen/Campeche/Progreso
• Cancun
• Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya
• Talum/Chutmal
I'll highlight some things about each destination that may influence your choice. These will include travel alternatives, accommodations, shopping, nightlife, and beaches and other special attractions. Then, our focus will shift is specifics. As we do that however, don't get confused. This book is about fishing. Oh, not just any old fishing. We are going to be talking about some of the world's best saltwater sportfishing – in Mexico. That's where the action is. The Mexican coastal waters are unequivocally a fisherman's paradise. As we check it out, we'll look specifically at game fish availability, the various kinds of fishing venues that may be of interest, and finally the many proven and effective ways to CATCH FISH NOW!
Chapter 13 will conclude the festivities. It's where the rubber meets the road. It is a CATCH FISH NOW! presentation on how to catch many/most of the game fish that live in Mexican coastal waters. The chapter is designed to provide you with the how-to information necessary to accomplish the catching part of fishing. And, interestingly enough, even when you're on a charter boat or a rental panga, your knowledge could save the day – when everybody else has run out of ideas. Specific tactics, tips, and techniques, some thoughts on natural and artificial baits, and an overview of good tackle are all included in this chapter.