Tying the Bimini Twist and Finishing with a Surgeon's Loop

OK, I admit I normally just use 10 or 20 lb Fluorocarbon tied to a stiff but section for a leader. When I need a fancy bite tippet I get out one of the pre-made leaders in my bag that I bought at a shop.

One day I will sit down and learn how to tie the Bimini twist. This video gives a good view of how it is done.

George Anderson demonstrates his method for tying the Bimini Twist

Loss of top predators causing surge in smaller predators, ecosystem collapse

Loss of top predators causing surge in smaller predators, ecosystem collapse

The article discussed in this link points out the importance of protecting big predators. Release those sharks and billfish!!! Don't even drag them into the boat for a photo.

Mexico Renames Cerralvo Island for Jacques Cousteau

Check this out:

Cousteau: An Island in Mexico

President Calderón has renamed Cerralvo Island - The new name is Isla Jacques Cousteau.

And just in case you missed the news CIBNOR, one of the Universities in La Paz, now hosts a joint French-Mexican marine observatory named for the the famous French explorer.

A Cousteau Observatory in Mexico

Proposed Loreto Park Plan

Pam at the Baja Big Fish Company has posted the proposed management zones for the new 5-year plan for Loreto Bay National Marine Park.

The success of the proposed management plan will depend largely on enforcement and participation by all park users. While I am sad to loose Puerto Escondido, I think the No Take Zones, if enforced, will provide space for fish populations to recover and should provide for excellent fishing in the surrounding areas in the future.

Red = no fishing zone - this includes no catch and release

Exclusion Zone I - No gill netting or collection netting.

Exclusion Zone II - Commercial fishing with net size 4 or greater October through February.

Exclusion Zone III - Netting Sierra Mackerel is allowed.

Exclusion Zone IV - Confinement netting of Yellowtail is allowed by methods of with net size 5 or greater (no distinction of seasons are defined)

Green = enclosure netting is permitted.

Extraction of ornamental fish that are used in the aquarium trade is permitted in zones I through IV.