Pacific Striped Marlin Success – 5-Hour

On the morning of August 6, ADRENALINA 1 departed Cabo San Lucas for an 8-hour fishing charter, heading toward the Pacific side in search of yellowfin tuna. Early in the trip, we located an impressive school of yellowfin tuna, with fish estimated in the 80–120 lb range actively showing on the surface. For nearly three hours, we worked the school using several different techniques and presentations, including Hoochies, live bait with 60 lb fluorocarbon leaders, trolling lures, and feathers in multiple colors and sizes. Despite seeing quality tuna throughout the area, the fish were extremely selective and refused every presentation. After giving the tuna a solid effort, we changed our strategy and began searching for mahi mahi and marlin, heading toward the waters near the Lighthouse. With no strikes on the troll, we switched techniques again and tried bottom fishing, successfully landing a triggerfish. After approximately 40 minutes of bottom fishing, we returned to trolling and deployed pink, Flying Fish blue-and-white, and lime-green Hoochies. The change immediately produced action, resulting in six skipjack tuna, all of which were successfully caught and released. We then headed back to Cabo San Lucas Marina after a full eight hours of fishing and several different techniques on the water. Conditions & Techniques: * Large yellowfin tuna schools located on the Pacific side * Yellowfin estimated at 80–120 lbs * Live bait with 60 lb fluorocarbon leader * Hoochies, trolling lures and feathers * Bottom fishing near the Lighthouse * Multiple strategy changes throughout the trip Summary: * ? 80–120 lb yellowfin tuna observed * ? 3 hours targeting yellowfin tuna * ? 6 skipjack tuna caught and released * ? 1 triggerfish landed * ? 8-hour charter aboard ADRENALINA 1 The trophy yellowfin were there and showing themselves, but they were extremely selective today. Even after trying multiple techniques, they refused to cooperate. By adapting our strategy throughout the trip, we still found steady action with skipjack tuna and bottom fishing—a true example of the persistence and versatility required in offshore sportfishing.

On August 5, ADRENALINA departed Cabo San Lucas for a 5-hour morning charter, fishing from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. We started trolling east along the coastline (90° heading) using a productive spread of pink, blue-and-white, and green Hoochies, along with mini trolling lures in pink/white, blue/white, green/white, and silver/blue. The action started early when a skipjack tuna struck the spread and was successfully landed and released. Continuing along the same course, off Cabeza de Ballena, we enjoyed a double hookup of skipjack tuna, with both fish successfully landed and released. As we reached Santa María Bay, the first mahi mahi of the morning struck a blue-and-white Flying Fish lure. After a short two-minute fight, the fish threw the hook just before landing. Staying in the same area paid off. Shortly afterward, another mahi mahi hammered a pink Hoochie, and this time it was successfully landed. Moments later, a Pacific sailfish attacked a blue-and-white trolling lure, but after several spectacular jumps, it managed to throw the hook and escape. The action continued when another mahi mahi struck a pink-and-white trolling lure, but it also came unhooked. Just five minutes later, the crew experienced an exciting double mahi mahi hookup. One fish struck a pink-and-white lure, while the other attacked a blue-and-white lure. Both fish were successfully landed, bringing the total to three mahi mahi on board. Before heading back to Cabo, while trolling off Chileno Bay, another skipjack tuna struck a green Hoochie, providing one final fish to end an action-packed morning. ⸻ Conditions: * Calm morning seas * Excellent blue-water conditions * Active mahi mahi along the coastline * Consistent skipjack action * Productive waters off Cabeza de Ballena, Santa María, and Chileno ⸻ Summary: An exciting 5-hour morning charter aboard ADRENALINA featuring: * 3 mahi mahi landed * 2 mahi mahi lost * 3 skipjack tuna released * 1 skipjack tuna landed * 1 sailfish hookup lost after spectacular jumps Another outstanding morning in Cabo San Lucas, with nonstop action, multiple hookups, and a fantastic mix of pelagic species from start to finish. ?????

On July 31, ADRENALINA departed Cabo San Lucas for an 8-hour offshore charter, fishing from 6:10 AM to 2:10 PM. We started the day heading east, trolling parallel to the coastline with a productive spread of Flying Fish blue-and-white Hoochies, pink Hoochies, and trolling lures in green/white, blue/white, pink/white, and blue/gray patterns. Just 15 minutes after setting the lines, the action began when a skipjack tuna struck the pink Hoochie. The fish was successfully landed and released. Continuing along the same course off Cabeza de Ballena, the bite intensified as five more skipjack tuna attacked the spread. Three were caught on Hoochies and two on the blue-and-white and green-and-white trolling lures. All six skipjack were safely released. Only moments later, the first mahi mahi of the day crushed the pink Hoochie and was successfully landed. The action quickly turned into an unforgettable dorado frenzy. Off Santa María Beach, six mahi mahi attacked the spread, striking both Hoochies and trolling lures. We successfully landed five of them, with fish hitting blue-and-white and pink Hoochies, as well as blue-and-white, green-and-white, and pink-and-white trolling lures. About 10 minutes later, while fishing off Chileno Bay, another wave of dorado moved in. Six more mahi mahi attacked the spread, taking blue-and-white Hoochies, blue-and-white and green-and-white trolling lures, and a rigged horse mackerel (caballito). The crew continued to capitalize on the incredible bite, making it one of the best dorado days of the season. With an outstanding catch already on board, we changed strategies and headed 10 miles offshore on a 180° heading toward the 95 Bank, switching to larger trolling lures and bigger natural baits while trolling at approximately 8 knots in search of marlin. Although no billfish were hooked, the day had already exceeded expectations. ⸻ Conditions: * Calm seas throughout the day * Excellent blue-water conditions * Outstanding mahi mahi activity along the coastline * Productive waters off Cabeza de Ballena, Santa María, and Chileno * Ideal offshore fishing conditions ⸻ Summary: An incredible 8-hour adventure aboard ADRENALINA featuring: * 12 mahi mahi landed * 2 mahi mahi released * 6 skipjack tuna caught and released * Multiple double and triple hookups throughout the morning * Finished the day searching for marlin at the 95 Bank One of the hottest dorado bites of the season, with nonstop action from start to finish. A spectacular day aboard ADRENALINA, proving why Cabo San Lucas remains one of the world’s top destinations for offshore sportfishing. ?????