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Local Voices On The Water
Capt. Gregory Pilkington greg@fishtfc.com
With Capt. Gregory Pilkington of www.FishTFC.com. FishTFC operates private bay tours, marine and whale encounters, and world-class sport fishing charters. For more information contact greg@FishTFC.com or call +1 (435) 901-4564.
Wash, rinse, repeat
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fter being side-swept by Hurricane Lorena last week, we took a direct hit from Tropical Depression Narda this week. Hopefully, that marks the end of storms for this season and we can resume the fabulous fishing we have enjoyed this year. In between storms we had around a week of fantastic fishing. Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) and Marlin could be found around storm debris about 8 miles off of Punta Mita. Bigger marlin were being caught out at El Banco and Roca Corbatena. We also found Wahoo at Corbatena and Roosterfish closer in near El Morro. BEST BET - INSHORE/ NEARSHORE On Monday afternoon we headed with relief supplies to Yelepa which was hit pretty hard by the storm and sustained significant damage. There is an incredible amount of debris (lots of trees and
tree stumps) floating in the bay, and underneath these debris patches, there are lots of small and mid-size Dorado. For the next few days, half-day trips to this area should be very productive and you should be able to catch some of these beautiful and tasty fish. Once this debris moves offshore we should see a repeat of last week with larger Dorado and Marlin off of Punta Mita.
BEST BET - OFFSHORE With Blue and Black Marlin in the 600-pound range being found at El Banco and Corbatena, now is the time to try and catch that fish of a lifetime. These beasts don’t get big by being easy to catch. But, if you have the time, patience and money to chase them, you won’t be disappointed. Catching a big marlin is the pinnacle of fishing, and there is no place better than here and no time better than now to experience it for yourself. CONSERVATION CORNER Along with all the storm debris, you will find a lot of plastic garbage floating around. Please collect as much as possible and help save our remarkable marine life. And remember, it’s much easier to collect garbage before it enters the ocean. So, as you are out and about, please pick up what you can and dispose of it properly. Otherwise, it will eventually end up at sea. TOPLESS TIP Once Yelapa recovers enough to begin operations again, by all means, head over for a fabulous beach lunch and a hike to the waterfall. The waterfall will be pumping and the locals will surely need your support.
October 3 - 9, 2019
Famous Mosaics
Emily Murray
emilysbigadventure@gmail.com Emily Murray writes about the stream of creativity at Puerto Vallarta’s Tile Park at Parque Lázaro Cárdenas in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Mad Respect
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s is often the case, I’m wrapping up my morning jog at the Tile Park. It’s a gorgeous, sunny Tuesday morning, and on this particular morning, I’m struck in a new way by the liveliness of the place. The Zumba class is Zumba-ing, folks are eating breakfast and hugging goodbye before setting off for work. Natasha is there lighting some incense, getting the day started with the crew nearby. It’s Day 1 of another workshop so the energy is a little different, a hint of anticipation in the air. A dance version of “Take On Me” sets Zumba bootys bouncing, and I too must bounce. On my way out I spot Choco and wish him a good day… looks like he’s setting up for more concrete work. He’s forever making new stuff for the park, I love that. We on this project are all too aware of folks who feel the park should remain “Lázaro Cárdenas Park”; those who say it is disrespectful to call it anything else. Well, great news! It will always remain “Lázaro Cárdenas Park”... and we’d suggest, with all due respect, that you go on and call it that. After all, that’s the name. It is on that street, and that is a way to describe it. You could tell your friend to meet you at Lázaro Cárdenas Park. They could Google it and they’d find what they were looking for. The Tile Park, is actually the art installation within the park. It is headed up by mosaic artist Natasha Moraga, and it’s basically
a great big community art project at this point. You could certainly tell your friend to meet you at Lázaro Cárdenas Park, but if you’re describing it to someone who has never seen it before, you’d be more apt to tell them that it’s covered in tiles. It’s a giant mosaic. That it is bright and it sparkles in the sun and there’s a lot of action there. People are playing and hugging, dancing and dreaming there. You’d tell a person to walk in the direction of the water and keep an eye out for the big black and white spiral. Your friend could also Google “Tile Park” and they’d find what they’re looking for. No, it’s not disrespectful to reference the Tile Park and Lázaro Cárdenas Park as the same place, because they are in fact the same place. Further, the intention of the Tile Park project is 100% love and respect, and it always has been. Respect for a plot of land which, historically, hasn’t been on the receiving end of much respect. One could Google that, too. Perhaps you should. With knowledge comes understanding - and theoretically respect - even if ones stance remains unchanged. As for us, we’re creating a new future for this place with a checkered past. Sure, the name the park was given describes its location... but it doesn’t describe the place. It will always be Lázaro Cárdenas Park, that’s a fact. But it’s not yet done becoming everything it will be, either. So call it what you want, and stay tuned for more.