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San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(12/10/2009)
More yellowfin tuna weighing over 200 pounds have been weighed in for the La Playita panga fleet this past week than in the past five years combined. An estimated 15 tuna of 200 pounds or more were accounted for and there were also two more yellowfin of more than 300 pounds weighed in, a 315 and 372.
More yellowfin tuna weighing over 200 pounds have been weighed in for the La Playita panga fleet this past week than in the past five years combined. An estimated 15 tuna of 200 pounds or more were accounted for and there were also two more yellowfin of more than 300 pounds weighed in, a 315 and 372.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(12/03/2009)
Wahoo action continues to be very good for the panga fleets out of San Jose del Cabo, probably the best late fall bite that has been recorded in several years.
Wahoo action continues to be very good for the panga fleets out of San Jose del Cabo, probably the best late fall bite that has been recorded in several years.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(11/26/2009)
Wahoo are now the most active that they have been all season in the areas from Punta Gorda to the Iman Bank.
Wahoo are now the most active that they have been all season in the areas from Punta Gorda to the Iman Bank.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(11/16/2009)
In recent days there were more tuna moving in throughout the region, Santa Maria, Chileno, Red Hill, Gordo Banks, Punta Gorda, Cardon, La Fortuna, Iman to Vinorama were all attracting large concentrations of yellowfin that were ranging from smaller football models to over 100 pounds as well, once again these fish were striking best while drift fishing with bait.
In recent days there were more tuna moving in throughout the region, Santa Maria, Chileno, Red Hill, Gordo Banks, Punta Gorda, Cardon, La Fortuna, Iman to Vinorama were all attracting large concentrations of yellowfin that were ranging from smaller football models to over 100 pounds as well, once again these fish were striking best while drift fishing with bait.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(11/10/2009)
Latest WON Tournament update is that a local team on the sportfisher“Fisherman” team has broken a new Cabo San Lucas record on the first day of the event with a humongous yellowfin tuna that weighed in at an incredible 383 pounds.
Latest WON Tournament update is that a local team on the sportfisher“Fisherman” team has broken a new Cabo San Lucas record on the first day of the event with a humongous yellowfin tuna that weighed in at an incredible 383 pounds.
Gordo Banks Coming To Life!by
Eric Brictson
(11/01/2009)
The Gordo Banks is showing signs of coming to life this past week, larger sized tuna of 60 to 250 pounds were schooling in this area and anglers drift fishing with sardinas and chunk bait did report hook ups, dead sardinas were working better than live.
The Gordo Banks is showing signs of coming to life this past week, larger sized tuna of 60 to 250 pounds were schooling in this area and anglers drift fishing with sardinas and chunk bait did report hook ups, dead sardinas were working better than live.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(10/25/2009)
Water was just clearing back up to pre storm conditions and dorado was the most common fish being encountered. Most charters were working the areas from Santa Maria north to San Luis Bank, the majority of the dorado found weighed in the 10 to 15 pound class, though there were impressive size bulls up to 40 pounds accounted for.
Water was just clearing back up to pre storm conditions and dorado was the most common fish being encountered. Most charters were working the areas from Santa Maria north to San Luis Bank, the majority of the dorado found weighed in the 10 to 15 pound class, though there were impressive size bulls up to 40 pounds accounted for.
Fishing For Dorado by Chumming with Sardinasby
Eric Brictson
(10/11/2009)
Dorado counts also improved, they were striking a variety of medium sized lures and once found by trolling the schools could be brought close to the boat by chumming with sardinas.
Dorado counts also improved, they were striking a variety of medium sized lures and once found by trolling the schools could be brought close to the boat by chumming with sardinas.
Mixed Bag Fishing Report From Santa Maria to Vinoramaby
Eric Brictson
(9/27/2009)
Local fleets out of San Jose del Cabo are working areas from the Gordo Banks to Vinorama, finding mixed action for yellowfin tuna, dorado, dogtooth snapper, grouper, amberjack, barred pargo, bonito and skipjack.
Local fleets out of San Jose del Cabo are working areas from the Gordo Banks to Vinorama, finding mixed action for yellowfin tuna, dorado, dogtooth snapper, grouper, amberjack, barred pargo, bonito and skipjack.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(9/20/2009)
On Thursday the tuna seemed to have moved off of the Iman Bank and further north to the Vinorama area, this is where the 100 fathom curve comes within one mile of shore. Yellowfin tuna were found free jumping and readily came up on live sardinas, when boat pressure was light they also hit on medium sized trolling feathers, these fish were mixed in size, from footballs to 80 pounds.
On Thursday the tuna seemed to have moved off of the Iman Bank and further north to the Vinorama area, this is where the 100 fathom curve comes within one mile of shore. Yellowfin tuna were found free jumping and readily came up on live sardinas, when boat pressure was light they also hit on medium sized trolling feathers, these fish were mixed in size, from footballs to 80 pounds.
Yellowfin Fishing Trips Are Best Nowby
Eric Brictson
(9/13/2009)
There continue to be the quality grade of yellowfin found in this area, the majority of the fish being hooked into are weighing in the 50 to 80 pound class, though there were much larger tuna being seen at times boiling on the surface.
There continue to be the quality grade of yellowfin found in this area, the majority of the fish being hooked into are weighing in the 50 to 80 pound class, though there were much larger tuna being seen at times boiling on the surface.
Residents At Ease As Eye of Hurricane Jimena Passes Off To Westby
Eric Brictson
(9/07/2009)
Residents in the Los Cabos area now have a major feeling of relief that the eye of the storm did end up passing just far enough off to the west to not cause too much wide spread damage.
Residents in the Los Cabos area now have a major feeling of relief that the eye of the storm did end up passing just far enough off to the west to not cause too much wide spread damage.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/30/2009)
The yellowfin tuna which are averaging 30 to 80 pounds are striking on lighter 40 to 60 pound leaders more readily, hitting on a combination of techniques.
The yellowfin tuna which are averaging 30 to 80 pounds are striking on lighter 40 to 60 pound leaders more readily, hitting on a combination of techniques.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/23/2009)
Local fleets were finding the most consistent action from La Fortuna to San Luis Bank, with the Iman Bank being the top producer for yellowfin tuna. These tuna were averaging 60 to 80 pounds, but there were much larger yellowfin tuna in the area.
Local fleets were finding the most consistent action from La Fortuna to San Luis Bank, with the Iman Bank being the top producer for yellowfin tuna. These tuna were averaging 60 to 80 pounds, but there were much larger yellowfin tuna in the area.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/16/2009)
Average daily catches per charter have consisted of one to three yellowfin tuna of 40 to 80 pounds per boat and 3 to 10 dorado mixed in.
Average daily catches per charter have consisted of one to three yellowfin tuna of 40 to 80 pounds per boat and 3 to 10 dorado mixed in.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(8/09/2009)
In recent days the yellowfin tuna seemed to be more active within several miles of shore concentrated near structure, there were larger pods of porpoise still found further offshore, but more often than not the yellowfin tuna were not up on the surface ready to bite.
In recent days the yellowfin tuna seemed to be more active within several miles of shore concentrated near structure, there were larger pods of porpoise still found further offshore, but more often than not the yellowfin tuna were not up on the surface ready to bite.
The Changing Weather Has Slowed Down The Fishing In Caboby
Eric Brictson
(8/02/2009)
The changing weather seeming to slow the overall fishing action down this past week, though there were some quality catches accounted for.
The changing weather seeming to slow the overall fishing action down this past week, though there were some quality catches accounted for.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/26/2009)
Perhaps the best local bite this past week was for amberjack, pangeros from La Playita were jigging up small jacks (jurelito) from directly in front of the Puerto Los Cabos Marina Jetties early in the morning, using these for fly lined baits.
Perhaps the best local bite this past week was for amberjack, pangeros from La Playita were jigging up small jacks (jurelito) from directly in front of the Puerto Los Cabos Marina Jetties early in the morning, using these for fly lined baits.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/19/2009)
Overall the fishing action has not been up to summer standards for the Los Cabos area, though there have been a variety of species being found, just the bite has not been consistent and numbers of fish caught have been limited.
Overall the fishing action has not been up to summer standards for the Los Cabos area, though there have been a variety of species being found, just the bite has not been consistent and numbers of fish caught have been limited.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/12/2009)
The fleet was concentrating on San Luis Bank where large schools of huachinago (red snapper) were seen feeding near the surface on small sized jelly fish, not the easiest baitfish to match, but the snapper would strike on yo-yo jigs early in the day, many charters were catching ten or more of these fish that were weighing anywhere from 8 to 12 pounds.
The fleet was concentrating on San Luis Bank where large schools of huachinago (red snapper) were seen feeding near the surface on small sized jelly fish, not the easiest baitfish to match, but the snapper would strike on yo-yo jigs early in the day, many charters were catching ten or more of these fish that were weighing anywhere from 8 to 12 pounds.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(7/05/2009)
Starting on Saturday morning the conditions improved, wind laid completely down. The local panga charters found very good action on the San Luis Bank for huchinango (red snapper) that were found schooling on the surface feeding on small jelly fish, early in the day these 8 to 14 pound snapper did strike well on yo-yo style jigs, anglers that were on this spot accounted for up to ten nice snapper.
Starting on Saturday morning the conditions improved, wind laid completely down. The local panga charters found very good action on the San Luis Bank for huchinango (red snapper) that were found schooling on the surface feeding on small jelly fish, early in the day these 8 to 14 pound snapper did strike well on yo-yo style jigs, anglers that were on this spot accounted for up to ten nice snapper.
Didn't Take Long For First Tropical Storm - Andresby
Eric Brictson
(6/28/2009)
On Friday the south wind started to blow to 20 plus miles per hour, this pushed in cooler green water (70 degrees) from the Pacific and limited fishing options over the weekend, we are now waiting for conditions to return to how they had been.
On Friday the south wind started to blow to 20 plus miles per hour, this pushed in cooler green water (70 degrees) from the Pacific and limited fishing options over the weekend, we are now waiting for conditions to return to how they had been.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(6/21/2009)
The fishing grounds have had increased concentrations of bolito, which proved to be very productive baitfish for a variety of gamefish.
The fishing grounds have had increased concentrations of bolito, which proved to be very productive baitfish for a variety of gamefish.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(6/15/2009)
Dorado have slowly begun to increase in numbers, trolling lures and various baits is producing, both inshore and offshore, trolled bolito baits have accounted for a larger percentage of the bulls accounted for this past week.
Dorado have slowly begun to increase in numbers, trolling lures and various baits is producing, both inshore and offshore, trolled bolito baits have accounted for a larger percentage of the bulls accounted for this past week.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(6/08/2009)
almilla Point has been producing good morning action for sierra, yellowtail, amberjack, bonito and even a few dorado. Concentrations of juvenile sized roosterfish are schooling along the beach stretches.
almilla Point has been producing good morning action for sierra, yellowtail, amberjack, bonito and even a few dorado. Concentrations of juvenile sized roosterfish are schooling along the beach stretches.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(5/31/2009)
For the local panga fleets the most consistent action and chance at catching larger fish has been to troll with live mullet close to shore, near rock outcroppings and sandy beach stretches for dogtooth snapper and roosterfish.
For the local panga fleets the most consistent action and chance at catching larger fish has been to troll with live mullet close to shore, near rock outcroppings and sandy beach stretches for dogtooth snapper and roosterfish.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(5/24/2009)
Giant squid are still in the area, creating problems on the inshore fishing grounds where they have moved in and scattered all of the yellowtail, amberjack and other species that had been providing sport for anglers.
Giant squid are still in the area, creating problems on the inshore fishing grounds where they have moved in and scattered all of the yellowtail, amberjack and other species that had been providing sport for anglers.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(5/17/2009)
In recent days the water clarity closer to shore has progressively become greener, by mid week visibility was down to about five feet. Charters are reporting cleaner blue water outside where the warmer water was found, but fishing action was not consistent, though lots of striped marlin were seen swimming on the surface and free jumping, getting them to bite was another story.
In recent days the water clarity closer to shore has progressively become greener, by mid week visibility was down to about five feet. Charters are reporting cleaner blue water outside where the warmer water was found, but fishing action was not consistent, though lots of striped marlin were seen swimming on the surface and free jumping, getting them to bite was another story.
Fishing San Jose Del Cabo For Mixed Actionby
Eric Brictson
(5/10/2009)
Local panga fleets fished areas from Palmilla to Iman, doing a combination of jigging off the rock structure, trolling bait and lures on the surface. They found mixed action for amberjack, pargo, cabrilla, yellowfin tuna, bonito, wahoo, roosterfish, yellowtail and dorado.
Local panga fleets fished areas from Palmilla to Iman, doing a combination of jigging off the rock structure, trolling bait and lures on the surface. They found mixed action for amberjack, pargo, cabrilla, yellowfin tuna, bonito, wahoo, roosterfish, yellowtail and dorado.
San Jose del Cabo Fish Reportby
Eric Brictson
(5/03/2009)
Over the past weekend the first real action of the year for yellowfin tuna broke open on the fishing grounds from San Luis to Vinorama. Anglers were jigging up the abundant giant squid and using them as strip bait to drift fish for yellowfin tuna that were averaging 40 to 70 pounds.
Over the past weekend the first real action of the year for yellowfin tuna broke open on the fishing grounds from San Luis to Vinorama. Anglers were jigging up the abundant giant squid and using them as strip bait to drift fish for yellowfin tuna that were averaging 40 to 70 pounds.