Pisces Fleet Weekly update from January 31 – February 6, 2025
Catch success rate 83 %
Billfish, 22.22% Dorado 4.04%, Tuna 34.34%, Wahoo 3.03% Roosterfish 10.10% and Other 34.34%
The fishing conditions remained consistent, with calm seas and clear skies creating a pleasant and memorable experience for our anglers. The water temperature was comfortable at 71°F, and the air temperature ranged from 69-76°F. ideal for successful fishing trips.
The success can also be attributed to the exceptional guidance and support the captains and crew from Pisces Fleet boats provide. Their unparalleled expertise and unwavering dedication ensure each fishing trip instills confidence in our clients.
Anglers from various areas, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Canada, and Ohio, enjoyed unforgettable fishing trips where they caught a variety of fish while basking in the beautiful weather and sun. Several groups landed diverse fish, including Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Skipjack, Roosterfish, Striped Marlin, and Swordfish.
Visitors from Traverse City, Michigan, Aleah Manley, Peter Vanwagner, and Tristin Vanwagner chose the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge with Captain Lopez and Mate Martinez to fish. They successfully caught Two Yellowfin Tuna and Two Skipjack on bait 30 miles to the 210 Spot and One nice-sized Wahoo weighing 35 to 38 pounds on ballyhoo 15 to 20 miles to the 210. Despite the slightly cool temperature (in the high 60s to low 70s), which was a welcome change from the frigid weather in Michigan, they were thrilled to have arrived in this peaceful paradise.
Captain Bruce and Mate Jorge Velez hosted Kim, Karen, and Lars Olthafer, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on the “KARINA,” a 30-foot Bertram, where the anglers caught Eight Yellowfin Tuna on cuchis, outside the Herradura.
Bernt Olsson, Henrik Lundh, and Nicklas Lundh came to Cabo for the fantastic fishing in the Sea of Cortez. They selected the “REBECCA,” a 31-foot Bertram with Jose Ramon at the helm. He drove the boat 33 miles to the San Jaime for One beautiful Dorado on ballyhoo.
On a 38-foot BACK UP BOAT run by Captain Tony and Mate Abraham, guests Eduardo Ortiz, Francisco Olivares, Jose Zamudio Quiroz, Manuel Sanchez, Lugo Miguel, Cuadras Borboa, and Ruben Ross Alvarez from Cabo San Lucas caught a much sought-after 35-pound Wahoo on a Rapala at the Herradura. The Wahoo is well-known for its delicious fillets.
On the “FRIDAY BANK,” a 66-foot Viking, Ashley Stewart, Brent Rheinhardt, Derek Anderson, Glenn Musiamen, Johnny House, Josh Ihlenfeld, Justin Stewart, and Todd Somerville were determined to have a great time. They immediately became partial to Captain Alex and Mates Saul and Beto, and the whole group had a lot of fun fishing, joking, and laughing. They caught Five 15-pound Roosterfish on mackerel in front of the White House, and it was one of their most memorable fishing trips.
Captain Abel and Mate Ninja took Texans – Elizabeth Bridges, Mary Callahan, and Phillip Stephan – on the “RIPPER,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge outside the San Jaime Bank, where they caught and released One 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait, and Three Skipjack at the Lighthouse on bait.
Being one of the fleet’s most easy-going, relaxed crews, Captain Abel and Mate Ninja were delighted to take two fun-loving couples from Kenosha, Wisconsin, out on the “RIPPER,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge. Although Austin Brown, Emily Brown, John Budi, and Nisha Budi were having a great time on their trip, they had an even more incredible time fishing on the “RIPPER“ with Captain Abel and Mate Ninja. They headed outside the San Jaime Bank, where they caught and released One 100-pound Striped Marlin on a yo-yo jig and Nine Skipjack on cuchi.
Doug Morris, Juan Manuel, Miranda Noy Kucuk, and Rick Walsh from Cleveland, Ohio, chose the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot Bertram, for their fishing trip. Captain Orlando and Mate Carlos Santos took them 29 miles outside the Cerro Colorado, where they got Four Yellowfin Tuna on bait.
Don Swantz, Jim Kontota, and Kent Seymour from Michigan stayed very busy on the 31-foot Bertram, the “TRACY ANN,” with Captain Jefe and Mate Raul Leal running the boat. They caught Twenty-Five Sierra on cuchi, One Grouper, Seven Ladyfish, and One Triggerfish on chum, and all caught at the Migriano.
Guests from California had a successful fishing trip in Cabo, thanks to their choice of the 42-foot Bertram, “YAHOO,” and the experienced guidance of Captain Ricardo Escamilla and Mate Yahoo Jose Escamilla Yahoo. Their journey towards the Lighthouse was filled with excitement as Andrew Iverson, Angie Olson, James Louise, Ken Louise, and Tonya Iverson caught and released Two 100-pound Striped Marlin on bait and Five 10-pound Roosterfish on four ballyhoo, at the Little White House. The two couples were so thrilled by the experience that they couldn’t decide which catch was more exciting. Their decision to return to Cabo was a testament to the captain’s expertise and the thrill of the fishing trip.
“ADRIANA,” a 28-foot Uniflite with Captain Frank K. and Mate Arturo in charge, took their guests from Port Charlotte, Florida – Carrie, Rebecca, and Manuel Carter – to the Migriano, where they caught Ten feisty Sierra on cuchis. Everyone had a pleasant time catching fish and enjoying the memorable trip.
Captain Beto Lira and Mate Jesus had a fun group come aboard the “RUTHLESS,” a 31-foot Bertram.
Alex Burkart, Chelsea Burkart, Chuck Uzzle, Elizabeth Burkart, Evangeline Burkart, and Leslie Uzzle were eager anglers. They caught and released Thirteen Sierra on cuchi and Rapalas with gusto and One Skipjack on a cuchi. They were all taken at the Migriano. There was laughter and celebration after each fish, and the group was kept busy all day.
Anglers Jeff Mattson, Jerry Zeise, and Mike Gasper chose the “KARINA,“ a 28-foot Uniflite, with Captain Frank running the boat and Mate Victor Gutierrez overseeing the cockpit. They headed straight to the Lobera, where they caught and released Fifteen Sierra and an Amberjack, and Dorado on bait. With fish coming in one right after another, they hardly had time to take a break. They admired these strong fighters.
Pancho Bojórquez from Cabo San Lucas chose Captain Carmelo and Mates Brian and Juan on the “EL CAZADOR,” a 29-foot Black Fin, to fish with on his day on the wáter. They headed to the 95 Spot, where he caught a 45-pound Wahoo on a Rapala. He was pleased with his nice-sized Wahoo and looked forward to having delicious fillets for dinner.
On the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge with Captain Juan Carlos and Mate Cuate overseeing the cockpit, they welcomed their guests Laura Martin, Paul Martin, and Shawn McDonald aboard. They headed outside the Lighthouse, where they caught and released Ten Yellowfin Tuna on feathers and bait, and then they ran to the Migriano, where they caught and released 19 Sierra on bait. They had a busy, fun day!
Captain Alex and Mates Saul and Beto decided to travel below the San Jaime on the 66-foot Viking, the “FRIDAY BANK,” and it panned out. They found Brent Harman, Jim Francis, Kevin Phillips, Mitch Warren, Paul Langenbahn, and Ramsay Woodall One Yellowfin Tuna. They moved outside the Casita Blanca and found Seven 12-pound Roosterfish on ballyhoo. All in all, it was a great day for their guests.
Captain Arturo and Mates Daniel and Josue welcomed their guests from Texas aboard the 48-foot Viking, “MY WAY,” and immediately felt a kinship with these avid anglers. Brad Cobler, Cory Cobler, Elizabeth Beard, Jeffrey Swift, Michael Dean, and Michael Dixon caught Four 20-pound Roosterfish on yo-yos and ballyhoo, One Amberjack on yo-yos, and Two 20-pound Yellowtail on yo-yos, all caught at the Los Arcos Bank.
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