Catch success rate 92%
All species combined comprise 92% Billfish, 33% Dorado 16%, Tuna 48%, and Other 33%
Pisces Fleet Weekly update from December 27, 2024 – January 2, 2025
Sunny, 70 to 75-degree weather greeted New Year visitors to Cabo this past week. The water temperature
was even warmer, and while the Striped Marlin weren’t targeted, they were still around, some were still caught, and lots of Yellowfin Tuna were around to keep fishing interesting. Even a few Dorado were taken. The wind has been mild, creating comfortable conditions for fishing. When arriving from freezing, wintry weather, these conditions can make you feel like you are in paradise, and of course, you are. The thing is, you won’t know ‘til you try it!
The “BILL COLLECTOR,” a 32-foot Cabo Express with Captain Niko and Mate Erick Jr., had a single avid angler from Iowa, Mike McCoy, fishing with them. First, they headed outside Del Cerro, where he caught and released One 120-pound Striped Marlin on a mackerel, and then they headed to the 95 Spot, where he caught a 40-pound Wahoo on ballyhoo. This was a great beginning to the new year for Mike, and catching the 40-pound Wahoo gave him bragging rights, as few are caught that large.
Francis Chouinard and Katelyn Anne Bohn from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, had a wonderful day on the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot Bertram, with Captain Orlando and Mate Carlos Santos, who took them to the Golden Gate, where they caught and released Two 100 to 110-pound Striped Marlin on mackerel. Plus 4 Grouper weighing up to 40 pounds. They enjoyed fishing with the captain and mate and had loads of fun.
Two anglers, Dan Traver and Kent Wallace, chose the “ADRIANA,” a28-foot Uniflite to charter, and Captain Frank and Mate Arturo took their anglers twenty-eight miles to the 180 Spot. The two caught Four 6 to 8-pound Yellowfin Tuna on bait and feathers. They had a good day and enjoyed interacting with the captain and mate.
Captain Orlando and Mate Carlos Santos on the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot Bertram, ran to the Golden Gate Bank where their group from California, Keith Cintron, Luis Cintron, and Pam Cintron caught Two Grouper, one weighing 12 pounds and one weighing 17 pounds on mackerel. Even more thrilling, they caught and released Four 50 to 70-pound Hammerhead Shark also on mackerel. These unexpected catches added an exhilarating twist to their fishing adventure.
Solo angler Ben Whitley chose the “ADRIANA,” a28-foot Uniflite, with Captain Frank and Mate Arturo, who took him twenty-three miles to the 180 Spot, where they found Eighteen Yellowfin Tuna from 8 to 30 pounds that he caught (and released) on bait and feathers. The crew and Ben share a passion for fishing, making the fishing day incredibly special.
Captain Jesus R. and Mate Lalo, took an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma group thirty-five miles to the 220 Spot on the “RUTHLESS,” a 31-foot Bertram where Andrew Pearson, Herbert Lang, Jake Gregston, Jared Gregston, Jay Gregston, and Kylee Gregston caught (and released) Fourteen Yellowfin Tuna weighing between 8 and 20 pounds on bait and feathers and One 5-pound Skipjack thirty-five miles to the 220 Spot on bait. The unexpected thrill of reeling one beautiful creature after another throughout the day added an exciting twist to their fishing adventure.
From Rockford, Michigan, Elliot Morrison, Eric Morrison, and Tom Andris came to Cabo to fish on the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot Bertram, with Captain Orlando at the Helm and Mate Carlos Santos overseeing the cockpit. This day, they managed to hit the Jackpot and catch One 57-pound Wahoo, and they caught and released Two 100 to 120-pound Striped Marlin all on mackerel. Then they caught Four 15-pound Grouper on chum…all at the Golden Gate Bank. The group credited the captain’s skill in handling the boat and the crew’s expertise and knowledge. They all had a blast!
“RIPPER,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Captain Abel and Mate Ninja, running the boat for solo angler Ruth Stoky from Key Largo, Florida, had a fantastic day of fishing. They headed to the 1150 Spot, where she caught and released One 100-pound Striped Marlin on bait and Three nice-sized Yellowfin Tuna weighing from sixty pounds to one hundred twenty pounds on the kite and bait at the 1150 and the 95 Spot. The captain and mate highly regarded Ruth’s fishing skills, and the three of them had a fun time together.
On a Half-Day trip, Connor Sheldon, Courtney Sheldon, Frederick Pakis, Geoff Pakis, Grady Sheldon, Grant Pakis, Hunter Sheldon, and Rebecca Pierson from Arizona fished with Captain Francisco and Mates Omar and Juanito on the “HAPPY ENDING,” a 60-foot Viking where they caught (and released) Eighteen 8 to 10-pound Yellowfin Tuna on bait and feathers at the San Jaime. The bites just kept coming. It was a busy day!
The “BILL COLLECTOR,” a 32-foot Cabo Express with Captain Jaime Dominguez and Mate Francisco Acevedo, enjoyed a successful day with clients Brody Bugbee and Chris Bugbee from Spokane, Washington. They ran to the 95 Spot, where the anglers caught Seven Yellowfin Tuna weighing 6 to 68 pounds on mackerel. The weather was almost perfect, with calm seas and temperatures in the 75-degree range. The excitement of fighting the big tuna made the catch even more rewarding.
“KARINA,” a 30-foot Bertram, with Captain Jesus R and Mate Jorge Velez, took three clients from New Braunfels, Texas, twenty-seven miles to the 180 Spot. There, Clint King, Cruz King, and Jerry King caught Four 12 to 20-pound Dorado on mackerel and One 15-pound Yellowfin Tuna on curry. The Dorado they caught made the day enjoyable, offering exciting, beautiful photo ops.
CaptainTito Olascoaga and Mate David Martinez, who runs the “KNOT WORKIN,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, took Emily Ann Blitch, Hayden Blitch, Jessica Anne Jones, Matt Blitch, and Matthew Hunter Blitch from Bullhead, Arizona, to the San Jaime Bank, where they caught and released One 120-pound Striped Marlin on mackerel and Eleven Yellowfin Tuna from 10 to 20-pounds on bait all at the San Jaime Bank. Imagine the angler’s surprise and excitement as they continued to reel in not just one or two but eleven of these beautiful Yellowfin Tuna throughout the day.
Captain Jose Ramon Alucano and Mate Jose G. on the “REBECCA,” a 31-foot Bertram, running the boat and providing an adventurous day for a group from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Addison Earls, Alexander Earls, Michael Earls, and Sarah Earls. Their clients caught Seven 10 to 30-pound Yellowfin Tuna on bait, One 4-pound Skipjack on curry, and One 18-pound Wahoo on mackerel, all twenty-six miles to the 230 Spot. As the Earls family left the boat that afternoon, they celebrated their catches and their day on the water!
Captain Jose Ramon Alucano and Mate Jose Gomez hosted four anglers on the 31-foot Bertram, the “REBECCA.” Brian Wisniewski, Cray Braaten, Heather Wisniewski, and Jamie Seymour from Washington caught and released Four Striped Marlin in the 100 to 120-pound range and One 56-pound Wahoo all on mackerel at the Golden Gate Bank. It was a successful, fun day for all.
Chase Ingram, Clayton Ingram, and Stephanie Ingram from Danville, California, chartered the “HAPPY ENDING,” a 60-foot Viking with Captain Francisco at the Helm and Mates Miguel and Omar running the Cockpit. Their guests stayed busy catching Seventeen 20 to 25-pound Yellowfin Tuna on bait and feathers 28 miles to the Del Cerro Spot, and they couldn’t have been happier!
Captain Orlando M. and Mate Carlos Santos on the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot Bertram enjoyed getting to know Elliot Morrison, Eric Morrison, and Tom Andris from Rockford, Michigan. They were a lively, fun-loving group and made the fishing day pleasurable. The anglers caught One 40-pound Wahoo and caught and released One 110-pound Striped Marlin, both on mackerel at the Golden Gate Bank. Overall, it couldn’t have been a more enjoyable day for the five of them.
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