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Dorado Action by Eric Brictson (1/03/2009)
It was definitely the dorado action that highlighted the action in recent days. Quality sized for this late in the season. With bulls reportedly as large as 40 pounds and many fish in the 15 to 25 pound class.
It was definitely the dorado action that highlighted the action in recent days. Quality sized for this late in the season. With bulls reportedly as large as 40 pounds and many fish in the 15 to 25 pound class.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (12/27/2008)
he fishing action was very good through the weekend and at the start of the week, before conditions became less favorable. Dorado counts were high, with fish being found close to shore. Striking on practically anything offered.
he fishing action was very good through the weekend and at the start of the week, before conditions became less favorable. Dorado counts were high, with fish being found close to shore. Striking on practically anything offered.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (12/21/2008)
Though the dorado have been hard to stay away from, there are still some nice late season wahoo to be had. The areas of Punta Gorda, Cardon and La Fortuna are producing fish on a daily basis, some anglers are landing up to three or four wahoo in a morning.
Though the dorado have been hard to stay away from, there are still some nice late season wahoo to be had. The areas of Punta Gorda, Cardon and La Fortuna are producing fish on a daily basis, some anglers are landing up to three or four wahoo in a morning.
Best Wahoo Bite Of The Fall Season by Eric Brictson (12/14/2008)
The first week of December produced the best wahoo bite of the fall season, several charters reported up to five wahoo landed and many other strikes lost as well. Fish were ranging in sizes from 10 to 50 pounds, striking on a wide variety of lures and baits, including sardinas, caballito, Rapala, Yo-Yuri, Marauder and yo-yo.
The first week of December produced the best wahoo bite of the fall season, several charters reported up to five wahoo landed and many other strikes lost as well. Fish were ranging in sizes from 10 to 50 pounds, striking on a wide variety of lures and baits, including sardinas, caballito, Rapala, Yo-Yuri, Marauder and yo-yo.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (12/07/2008)
Wahoo have become much more active the past few days, particularly off of La Fortuna, anglers caught them on sardinas, cocinero (jacks), chihuil, ballyhoo and even casting yo-yo jigs. Also the elusive ‘hoo were striking on the normal array of specialized lures, such as Marauders, Rapalas, Yo-Zuris and skirted lead heads.
Wahoo have become much more active the past few days, particularly off of La Fortuna, anglers caught them on sardinas, cocinero (jacks), chihuil, ballyhoo and even casting yo-yo jigs. Also the elusive ‘hoo were striking on the normal array of specialized lures, such as Marauders, Rapalas, Yo-Zuris and skirted lead heads.
Dorado Fishing Los Cabos Area by Eric Brictson (11/30/2008)
Dorado action has been good throughout the area, many fish in the 10 to 20 pound class, striking on lures and various baits.
Dorado action has been good throughout the area, many fish in the 10 to 20 pound class, striking on lures and various baits.
Wahoo Fishing Punta Gorda To Vinorama by Eric Brictson (11/22/2008)
Over this last weekend a very respectable bite for wahoo developed, the hot spots were off of Punta Gorda, less than a mile from shore and also on the Inner Gordo Banks, with a few other wahoo taken from the areas off of Cardon, La Fortuna, Iman and San Luis.
Over this last weekend a very respectable bite for wahoo developed, the hot spots were off of Punta Gorda, less than a mile from shore and also on the Inner Gordo Banks, with a few other wahoo taken from the areas off of Cardon, La Fortuna, Iman and San Luis.
The yellowfin tuna were biting well by Eric Brictson (11/16/2008)
The yellowfin tuna were biting well on the live bait early in the morning, but it took quite a bit of chum to get the tuna up on the surface in the feeding mood and once the bait supply ended the fish disappeared just as fast.
The yellowfin tuna were biting well on the live bait early in the morning, but it took quite a bit of chum to get the tuna up on the surface in the feeding mood and once the bait supply ended the fish disappeared just as fast.
Inner Gordo Banks Fishing For Yellowfin Tuna by Eric Brictson (11/09/2008)
For yellowfin tuna the spot has been the Inner Gordo Banks, not any big numbers of fish, but the fish being landed are all 40 pounds and up, included this week were yellowfin of 150, 120, 95 and many in the 60 to 80 pound class.
For yellowfin tuna the spot has been the Inner Gordo Banks, not any big numbers of fish, but the fish being landed are all 40 pounds and up, included this week were yellowfin of 150, 120, 95 and many in the 60 to 80 pound class.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (11/02/2008)
Most of the tuna that were hooked into and landed weighed in the 40 to 60 pound class, though some much larger fish were seen and hooked, only to be lost, this could be good news for local tournament teams gearing up for the coming WON Jackpot Tournament.
Most of the tuna that were hooked into and landed weighed in the 40 to 60 pound class, though some much larger fish were seen and hooked, only to be lost, this could be good news for local tournament teams gearing up for the coming WON Jackpot Tournament.
Wahoo Fishing In San Jose del Cabo by Eric Brictson (10/26/2008)
Wahoo are making their annual fall appearance, so far not in any significant numbers, but everyday a few anglers that are specifically targeting them with their array of specialized wahoo type lures are having some success.
Wahoo are making their annual fall appearance, so far not in any significant numbers, but everyday a few anglers that are specifically targeting them with their array of specialized wahoo type lures are having some success.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (10/19/2008)
Anglers that have their arsenal of specialized wahoo trolling lures are finding an occasional fish, but still no significant bite to report, only a couple here and there, the few wahoo that have been brought in are on the smaller side, averaging 15 to 30 pounds.
Anglers that have their arsenal of specialized wahoo trolling lures are finding an occasional fish, but still no significant bite to report, only a couple here and there, the few wahoo that have been brought in are on the smaller side, averaging 15 to 30 pounds.
Rough Seas Small Craft Advisory In Cabo by Eric Brictson (10/12/2008)
Most charter operations shut down their operations as of Thursday morning due to small craft advisors, eight foot seas and rainfall possibilities. On Sunday the ocean had calmed and boats were able to get out, though many fleets were waiting until Monday to fully resume operations.
Most charter operations shut down their operations as of Thursday morning due to small craft advisors, eight foot seas and rainfall possibilities. On Sunday the ocean had calmed and boats were able to get out, though many fleets were waiting until Monday to fully resume operations.
Giant Squid Encounters In San Jose Del Cabo by Eric Brictson (10/05/2008)
Giant squid have been encountered regularly and are also being using for chumming and strip bait for both yellowfin tuna and dorado. Last week there were a couple of nice sized tuna landed using this technique, fish weighing 90, 100 and 130 pounds were accounted for.
Giant squid have been encountered regularly and are also being using for chumming and strip bait for both yellowfin tuna and dorado. Last week there were a couple of nice sized tuna landed using this technique, fish weighing 90, 100 and 130 pounds were accounted for.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (9/28/2008)
The action this past week has really busted wide open for yellowfin tuna and dorado. Dorado have been found throughout the area, from the Pacific to inside the Sea of Cortez, striking on all types of lures and even more so on slowly trolled bait.
The action this past week has really busted wide open for yellowfin tuna and dorado. Dorado have been found throughout the area, from the Pacific to inside the Sea of Cortez, striking on all types of lures and even more so on slowly trolled bait.
Gordo Banks to Iman Banks by Eric Brictson (9/21/2008)
The action seemed to pick right back up to how it had been just before the storm. Lots of dorado and yellowfin tuna being found throughout the region, but particularly on the fishing grounds from Punta Gorda to the Iman Bank.
The action seemed to pick right back up to how it had been just before the storm. Lots of dorado and yellowfin tuna being found throughout the region, but particularly on the fishing grounds from Punta Gorda to the Iman Bank.
Great Yellowfin Tuna Fishing In Cabo Mexico by Eric Brictson (9/14/2008)
Good news that our great yellowfin tuna action has picked right back up where it left off just before the weather hit. There is now wide open action in the areas from La Fortuna to Iman Bank, flying lining with live sardinas for fish ranging in size up to 40 pounds. Also mixed in were a few dorado, but the do-dos had a hard time competing with the aggressive yellowfin.
Good news that our great yellowfin tuna action has picked right back up where it left off just before the weather hit. There is now wide open action in the areas from La Fortuna to Iman Bank, flying lining with live sardinas for fish ranging in size up to 40 pounds. Also mixed in were a few dorado, but the do-dos had a hard time competing with the aggressive yellowfin.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (9/07/2008)
The local panga fleets were fishing off of Palmilla point earlier in the week for good catches of dorado and yellowfin tuna, most of this activity was found by either slow trolling or drift fishing with live bait.
The local panga fleets were fishing off of Palmilla point earlier in the week for good catches of dorado and yellowfin tuna, most of this activity was found by either slow trolling or drift fishing with live bait.
Tropic Storm Julio Post Fishing Report by Eric Brictson (8/31/2008)
Visiting tourists were greeted by Tropical Storm Julio this past weekend, as the system made landfall just to the west of Cabo San Lucas on Sunday afternoon.
Visiting tourists were greeted by Tropical Storm Julio this past weekend, as the system made landfall just to the west of Cabo San Lucas on Sunday afternoon.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (8/24/2008)
Dorado and yellowfin tuna action increased throughout the region. Larger dorado were prevalent on the Pacific and more schooling sized dorado were in the direction of the Sea of Cortez, during the past couple of days many charters reported catching and releasing up to twenty dorado.
Dorado and yellowfin tuna action increased throughout the region. Larger dorado were prevalent on the Pacific and more schooling sized dorado were in the direction of the Sea of Cortez, during the past couple of days many charters reported catching and releasing up to twenty dorado.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (8/17/2008)
The panga fleet out of La Playita have been consistently catching limits of dorado and now there were more football yellowfin appearing the fish counts. Some very impressive specimens were landed in recent days, including roosterfish to 60 pounds, grouper to 120 pounds, dorado to 40 pounds and dogtooth snapper to 55 pounds.
The panga fleet out of La Playita have been consistently catching limits of dorado and now there were more football yellowfin appearing the fish counts. Some very impressive specimens were landed in recent days, including roosterfish to 60 pounds, grouper to 120 pounds, dorado to 40 pounds and dogtooth snapper to 55 pounds.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (8/10/2008)
Local panga fleets out of San Jose del Cabo were finding their most consistent action near the Iman Bank, but considering the favorable conditions the action has been far below normal standards, peanut sized dorado and a few football sized tuna were the mainstay of the catch this past week.
Local panga fleets out of San Jose del Cabo were finding their most consistent action near the Iman Bank, but considering the favorable conditions the action has been far below normal standards, peanut sized dorado and a few football sized tuna were the mainstay of the catch this past week.
Dorado Action Consistent - Looking For Big Bulls by Eric Brictson (8/03/2008)
Dorado action seemed to vary from day to day, but most of the time anglers were able to catch their two fish limit, often times releasing many other fish while searching for the elusive larger bull.
Dorado action seemed to vary from day to day, but most of the time anglers were able to catch their two fish limit, often times releasing many other fish while searching for the elusive larger bull.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (7/27/2008)
Over the weekend there were increasing numbers of dorado being accounted for, the fish ranged in sizes from 5 to 45 pounds. Trolling with bait resulted in the higher percentage of strikes, though a percentage of fish were taken on trolled lures.
Over the weekend there were increasing numbers of dorado being accounted for, the fish ranged in sizes from 5 to 45 pounds. Trolling with bait resulted in the higher percentage of strikes, though a percentage of fish were taken on trolled lures.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (7/20/2008)
The Local Panga fleets reported finding more consistent fishing off the bottom rocky structure or closer to the shoreline. Numbers of fish were not that great, but there was quite a variety of species available.
The Local Panga fleets reported finding more consistent fishing off the bottom rocky structure or closer to the shoreline. Numbers of fish were not that great, but there was quite a variety of species available.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (7/13/2008)
There has been a wide variety of fish being found, but none of them have been exceptionally numerous at his time. Offshore catches have including striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna.
There has been a wide variety of fish being found, but none of them have been exceptionally numerous at his time. Offshore catches have including striped marlin, blue marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (7/06/2008)
The start of July brought with it the first series of tropical storms, first was the minimal strength Hurricane Boris that head out west, causing no impact on land, then there was Tropical Storm Douglas which formed offshore of Manzanillo and made its way towards Sothern Baja.
The start of July brought with it the first series of tropical storms, first was the minimal strength Hurricane Boris that head out west, causing no impact on land, then there was Tropical Storm Douglas which formed offshore of Manzanillo and made its way towards Sothern Baja.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/29/2008)
The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
The Inner Gordo Bank was probably the best bet throughout the week, particularly early in the morning when the huachinango (red snapper) were aggressive. Limits were the rule and sizes on the snapper ranged from 7 to 15 pounds.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/22/2008)
East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
East Cape and La Paz have been reporting good numbers of nice sized dorado and now that the warmer water conditions are working back in the direction south of Los Frailes we are expected that charters out of San Jose del Cabo will have improved offshore action in the coming weeks.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Report by Eric Brictson (6/15/2008)
With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.
With the offshore conditions not very favorable for much of this past week, fleets found the more productive fishing closer to shore, particularly for the local La Playita Panga Fleets.