Cold Tuna, Hot Marlin, Smokin Dorado.. Rpt. Wk 11 24 07

Fishing Report for Week of 11 18 07 For Master Baiter's Sportfishing and Tackle

Written By: Stan Gabruk

November is a busy month in Puerto Vallarta and this year is the city has been alive with festivals and tournaments. One such Tournament is or was the 52nd Pez Vela y Marlin Torneo or in English: 52nd Sailfish and Marlin Tournament of Puerto Vallarta. The Club de Pesca always does a great job of handling the tournament and this year was no different. With over seventy boats this year and plenty of fish in our World Famous Fishing Grounds the top prize was up for grabs. I have to say even though the fish had to be weighed in; it was nice to see that the Captains this year were showing restraint in the number of Billfish that were brought to weigh in this year. Check out www.fishvallarta.com for the results and other related information so you can be ready for next year's tournament!

Like you might expect, when it's Tournament time in Puerto Vallarta (PV), the fishing is at it's best for the year. There are fish everywhere, so it's time again to play, Pick Your Fish'. Looking for Dorado or Mahi Mahi, then North of Punta Mita, ten miles out, it's 'Fish City'! Nice sized Dodos running in the 35 to 50 lb. range are 'On Tap'. Sails and Black Marlin are in the area, but they're a low percentage fish to target here. Jack Cravells are moving back into the area with acres of Skipjacks churning up the waters.

Yellowfin Tuna, what can you say about the Yellowfin except nothing has changed from last week. We were thinking things may change as the currents carried out the Tuna or Red Crabs and Krill Shrimps. Well, if anything, there are more Shrimps out there with a new twist, Squid. The favorite food for Yellowfin Tuna! But don't run out thinking you'll bait up for the next day or go to the local market and rig up some Calamari'.. Don't really have an answer or strategy to suggest. But they're out there, they're big, and if you can get one to take the bait, call me!

Now Marlin and Sailfish, this is the bet this week! With the tournament going, this should be no surprise that the action this week has a 'Bill'. Black Marlin is everywhere, especially when and where you least expect it. The picture this week is with Donna Wiles, with her first Black Marlin caught off the point of Punta Mita, it took two hours to boat and was caught on a Yellow / Orange Tiger striped lure ten miles off the point. Felicidades or Congratulations Donna, maybe your husband will get a chance to boat one of these babies next time.

Corbetena and El Banco are still sluggish when is come to action. Naturally the bottom fishing at Corbetena can't be beat, but if you're heading out there for the Yellowfin, well you know the story. Lots of Sailfish and this is where the Giant Blacks are dwelling right now. We're still seeing Black Marlin in the 600 to 800 lb range, but less and less. The averages on the Blacks seem to be in the 250 to 600 lbs. The Yellowfin are in the 200 lb range, if you can turn their heads. It's like getting your wife's attention when she's watching Opra, you gotta try, but your expectations are low!

Master Baiter's is proud to announce that High Maintenance is once again part of the Master Baiter's fishing fleet. We've put more than twenty thousand dollars into structural and mechanical improvements. It's being rented through the Marina Master Baiter's exclusively; my information is at the bottom of the page for those interested or email me at: letsfish@mbsportsfishing.com

Carlos is still fighting the Graffiti across town, when you see him, honk your horn and let him know his work is appreciated.

If you're in the Marina Vallarta, behind my shop on the board walk or Malicon is Lupita's new Taco restaurant. The food is fantastic, Lupita the owner is a great cook, and the prices are below great. Lupita opens in the early morning for breakfast and continues into the late afternoon with great lunch specials. Give her a try, you'll be glad you did.

That's it for this week, until next week don't forget to kiss your fish!

At Master Baiters Sportfishing and Tackle, we pride ourselfselves on being the Number 1 Sportfishing Charter Company in mainland Mexico. We have the best equipped and fastest boats in Puerto Vallarta. Our goal is to provide you the fishing experience of a lifetime at a price that won't be beat! Last year we boated more Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna over 300 pounds than we could keep track of.

We also have a wide selection of unique high quality Hats, T-Shirts, souvenirs and novelty items. Surprise your friends and family back home with something truly unique as seen on Jay Leno, Conan, David Letterman and recently on CNN and FOX News, Thank you Southwest Airlines! We're also recommended in the 2007 Fodor's Travel Guide for Puerto Vallarta (Pg. 156), if you're a travel agent this is impressive since you can't buy advertisement with them.

Remember, Master Baiter's stores are operated independently and separately, be sure you're talking with the correct shop or person in correspondences via email or over the phone. OR Come to our Marina Vallarta store (Tel: 322-779-7571) located at the Light House. Facing the water, we're located between docks F and G or Email me at stanray55@yahoo.com . Come in and say hello to Stan, Carlos, or Erik!. If you'd like to become my friend on MySpace, send me an invitation to: stanray55@yahoo.com