Fishing Report

Well the weather hasn’t cooled off, and neither has the fishing. Not too many boats headed out but the reports are still coming in. I talked to one guy who caught two sailfish while bottomfishing! We headed out mid-week to find some warm water with not too many fish, but a lot of thresher sharks jumping. We did find one small mile-wide pocket of water 19-20 miles out that did hold some fish. There were lots of medium-sized dorado and some finicky sailfish. We lost and saw a couple of sails on the reef. Not all reports were good this week but it looks like some cooler water is out there right now that is holding fish. The tuna showed up which clears the slate. My friend had a half dozen 20-30 pound yellowfin and two in the 60-70 pound range. Just ate some seared in soy sauce and sesame oil – Oh so good! We will be out tomorrow to try to find some of our own.

While walking on the beach today, I started to think about the inshore fall fishing coming back. Sure enough, I saw some bait near the surface, one pelican diving, and then a few skipjack started boiling. It’s still a little early, but I bet the bait and the inshore fishing will slowly start to pick up. I heard again of some very nice-sized dorado being caught in the bay. We’re only two weeks away from the Labor Day Tournament. After that, I’m headed to the mountains. I’ll stop thinking about trout though the second I see tuna!

tight lines,
Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com
Team Margarita Sportfishing San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

News Bites

• Tropical Storm Frank is 135 km south-southwest of Acapulco, and is making its way up the coast of Mexico. It is currently moving west-northwest and is forecasted to bring rain to Sonora. Keep an eye on the storm at our San Carlos Weather page. San Carlos’ five-day forecast is for sun and temperatures in the mid 30s with a chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.

• Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete, from Guadalajara Mexico, was crowned Miss Universe 2010.

• A recent article from the International Property Journal cites a study that shows that Mexico is still the most popular international location for second home buyers.

Another new Pemex and Oxxo and a Cash $ Go, across from the Ford dealership on the way into Guaymas. More San Carlos photos.

Looking to decorate for the Centennial and Bicentennial? This little kiosk in front of Walmart has a lot of items to choose from.

San Carlos.tv

This week’s video by San Carlos.tv features cliff diving and snorkeling at Punta Cuevas.

Watch the video

Punta Cuevas is the point that juts out from the beach at the Marina Terra beach club. See it on a map.

It’s also an excellent place to kayak.

Labor Day Invitational Fishing Tournament

San Carlos’ 27th annual Labor Day Invitational Fishing Tournament takes places from September 3 to 6, 2010.

Registration starts at 5:00pm on September 3rd at the San Carlos Yacht Club. Find the Yacht Club on a map.

There will also be a Cocktail Party, Raffle & Auction.

For more information, contact Bill Hammer at bhammer@prodigy.net.mx or by phone 011-52-622-227-0114.

Print the Entry Form.

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Some of the movies now playing:

Kick Ass. An unnoticed high school student and comic book fan one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

Predators. Humans vs Predators with Adrien Brody and Topher Grace.

Grown Ups starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider. After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Salt. Angelina Jolie plays a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt, in this action thriller. “Who Is Salt?” A Russian spy or a loyal US citizen?

Inception. This SciFi movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, and Ken Watanabe is getting rave reviews.

Movies playing only in Spanish: Cats and Dogs: the Revenge of Kitty Galore, Shrek Forever After, Despicable Me, and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Most “Hollywood” movies for adults are in English with Spanish subtitles, but check before you go. Cost — Adults $47 pesos, $37 pesos on Wednesday. And, the first movie each day is only $42 pesos.

MMCinemas has a new website. For a full listing and show times, click MMCinemas. In the upper right hand corner, click SELECCIONA TU CIUDAD — choose Guaymas, then Selecciona tu Complejo.

Happy Hours

• Bonifacio’s. Half price appetizers from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

• Captain’s Club. Every day from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with 15 peso Corona, Pacifico, and Chope. 35 peso Margaritas and 25 peso well drinks. Closed on Tuesdays.

• El Botanero. 5:00pm to 7:00pm everyday. The special “drink of the day” is 2X1 all day, every day.

• Ruby Wine Bar. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Corona and Pacificos are 10 pesos each and well drinks are 20 pesos each (including margaritas).

• Fiesta Hotel & Bar Coral. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 15 peso beer.

• Evie’s. 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. 2×1 national drinks.

• Pool House Sport Bar. 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 12.50 pesos, 1 lt cerveza 35 pesos. Free pool during happy hour. 2×1 pizza on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm while you listen to Danny Moreno’s Rock and Reggae.

• Club Nautico. The bar opens at 12:00pm with Happy Hour from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 11.50 pesos ($1 USD) cervezas. Thursday is Lady’s Night — free admission and free drinks from 9:00pm to 11:00pm for women.

• Pancho Villa. Everyday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, beers are only 15 pesos, except for Sol, which is only 10 pesos. Big screen TVs in the sports bar.

• Tequila’s. 3:00pm -6:00pm.

• Banana’s. Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: 15 pesos national beer 25 pesos well drinks. Every Sunday is “Bloody Mary Sunday” with 25 peso Bloody Mary’s all day long. Everyday: 45 peso margarita and 55 peso pina colada.

• Marina Cantina. 11:00am -5:00pm, Monday through Friday, 12 peso beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light). And, Ten Peso Tuesdays with 10 pesos beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light) all day long (11:00am until closing) — no food purchase necessary!

• Paradise Bar. Thursday, all day, 25 peso national drinks. Everyday, get a 10 bottle bucket of Sol for 150 pesos, or bucket of Tecate for 200 pesos.

• Mar de Cortez at Pilar. 4:00pm – 6:00pm with 20 peso beer, 20 peso margaritas and 70 peso pitchers of beer.

• Iviri’s Rouge Cantina. The 2 for 1 happy hour from 6:00pm to 9:00pm includes beer and national drinks with Botanas free!

Panchito Villa Grand Opening

Panchito Villa’s Grand Opening is Friday August 27th.

Panchito Villa is the little brother to the popular Guaymas restaurant Pancho Villa.

Pancho Villa’s chicken tostadas are some of the best in town and I was happy to see that they are also on the menu at Panchito Villa.

Click here for the menu.

Click here for a map to the restaurant.

Faces of Mexico

Rostros de México 2010 (Faces of Mexico)

On August 26th, from 10:00am to 8:00pm, on the Tourist Malecón in Guaymas, Mexican photographer Mariano Aparicio will be taking photographs of the people of Guaymas as part of the “FACES OF MEXICO 2010″ project.

For more information, click here.

What’s Popular on What’s Up San Carlos’ Website?

Looking to stay cool this summer?

• Try one of the many air conditioned restaurants in San Carlos or Guaymas.
• MMCinemas is also nice and cool.
• Get out in or on the water and kayak and snorkel.

If you’re looking to rent a house or condo, contact Sea Side Reservations. To talk to a licensed realtor about purchasing property, contact Long Realty Seaside. Visit IronSEO for web design, optimization and hosting. For more information on San Carlos hotels, see go2SanCarlos.

What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, August 25

Entertainment

• Albert Serna. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, La Esquina Restaurant.
• Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament. 7:00pm, La Palapa Griega. For further information contact MexicoMel at 622-105-7212 or by e-mail at mexicomel@sancarlosmx.com.
• Karaoke. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Clubs & Organizations

• AA – Meeting. 6:00pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Thursday, August 26

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Pool House. Reggae and Rock.
• Mariachi. 6:30pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm, Club Nautico.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm – 3:00am, Froggy’s.
• Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa.

Clubs & Organizations

• Mens Breakfast Club. 9:00am. Embarcadero at MarinaTerra.

Friday, August 27

Special Event

• Panchito Villa restaurant grand opening. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• Karoake. 7:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta.
• Control A. Pancho Villa.
• Mexican Folklorico Dancing Show. 8:00pm – 9:00pm, Bananas.
• Live Music “Los Bananas Bandidos”. 9:00pm – midnight, Bananas.
• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 1o:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

• Tecalai Library. 9:00am – 11:00am. Works on a “leave one, take one” basis. Or, if you don’t have a book to leave, you can make a small donation.

Saturday, August 28

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 6:00pm – 10:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• Omar Arriaga. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Manuelito y Sus Guerreros. 8:00pm – midnight.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• Karoake. 7:00pm, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm- 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• DVJ Tato. 10:00pm – 3:00am, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.
• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Nautico.

Sunday, August 29

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 9:00am – 1:00pm, El Embarcadero at MarinaTerra Hotel.
• Omar Arriaga. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm -11:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Live music. 10:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.
• Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Nautico.

Clubs & Organizations

• Church Service. San Carlos Community Church, 9:00am.
• AA – Meeting. 6:00 pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Monday, August 30

Entertainment

• Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament. 5:30pm, La Palapa Griega. For further information contact MexicoMel at 622-105-7212 or by e-mail at mexicomel@sancarlosmx.com.
• Good night to check out a movie at the air-conditioned MMCinemas.

Tuesday, August 31

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Soggy Peso.
• Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.

Save these Dates: (see future newsletters for more information on these fun-filled events):

• September 5 – 7th. Labor Day Fishing Tournament.
• September 13 – 16th. Festival and events to celebrate and commemorate the bicentennial of Mexican Independence.
• October 9 – 11th. Cantina Cup Fishing Tournament.
• October 16th. San Carlos Triathlon.
• November 9 – 20th. Festival and events to celebrate and commemorate the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution.

If you’re asking yourself, how do I get my events & happy hour added, the answer is simple: Just email us and we’d be happy to list your events for free.

What’s Up San Carlos is published by David Irons and Christa Thomas

Special thanks to Sue Fehrle and Bryan Replogle for their help with this issue.