Mahi Mahi & Shark Action at La Herradura

Wahoo & Striped Marlin Success – 8-Hour Offshore Trip (August 18) On August 18, ADRENALINA 2.0, captained by Rubén López, departed Cabo San Lucas at 6:05 AM for an 8-hour offshore fishing charter with two anglers and two crew members. We headed toward San Jaime and, approximately 3 miles offshore, deployed our full trolling spread: short Petrolero and Tigrillo lures, long Chihuili and Flying Fish lures, a short purple feather, a long dead caballito, and two teasers. We initially worked our way out to approximately 7 miles offshore. After receiving a report of better activity closer to shore near the Rancho area, we adjusted our strategy and moved back toward the 4-mile line. As conditions changed, so did our spread. We replaced the long lures with Guacamayo and Chivatito patterns and switched to fresher caballito baits, running them in both short and long positions. The adjustment paid off. While trolling approximately 2 miles offshore near Los Arcos, something first attacked the short bait and immediately afterward struck the short Petrolero lure. After an exciting fight, we successfully brought a beautiful wahoo aboard. We continued trolling toward the Antennas before beginning our return farther offshore, working approximately the 5-mile line. Near Cerro de Arena, we encountered promising striped marlin activity. Several boats in the area were successfully pitching live bait to marlin, so we worked the zone and made several passes, but initially couldn’t convince one to bite. Later, near the Rancho area, Captain Rubén spotted frigate birds circling overhead, a classic sign of feeding activity below. We moved into the area, and the decision paid off when a beautiful striped marlin attacked our long dead bait. After an exciting battle, the marlin was successfully brought alongside ADRENALINA 2.0. The guests took photos with their trophy before the fish was safely released. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina at approximately 2:00 PM, completing an excellent eight-hour day on the water. Fishing Strategy * 8-hour charter: 6:05 AM – 2:00 PM * Route toward San Jaime * Worked approximately 2–7 miles offshore * Petrolero, Tigrillo, Chihuili, Flying Fish, Guacamayo and Chivatito lures * Purple trolling feather * Dead caballito * Two teasers * Strategy adjusted throughout the trip based on fishing reports, bird activity and marlin sightings Summary * ? 1 wahoo landed * ? 1 striped marlin caught and released * ? Wahoo caught on a short Petrolero lure * ? Striped marlin caught on a long dead caballito * ? Frigate birds helped locate productive marlin activity * ? 8 hours aboard ADRENALINA 2.0 * ?‍✈️ Captain Rubén López A great example of technical offshore fishing in Cabo San Lucas. By continuously adjusting the trolling spread, changing distances from shore and reading the activity on the water, the crew turned the day into an excellent wahoo and striped marlin combination, capped off with a successful marlin release.

On the afternoon of August 6, ADRENALINA 2.0, captained by Rubén López, departed Cabo San Lucas Marina at 12:00 PM for a 4-hour fishing charter. Our guests specifically wanted to target roosterfish. Although this is not currently the peak season for roosterfish in Cabo, the crew adjusted the fishing plan and headed inshore to give them the best possible opportunity. We began by slow-trolling live bait along the Pacific coastline, working the productive inshore waters from Morro Prieto to the Lighthouse area. After approximately two hours of working the shoreline, we hooked a needlefish, which was successfully brought alongside the boat and released. The guests then decided to switch strategies and head offshore to try their luck trolling feathers for mahi mahi (dorado). We continued working our way back toward Cabo, and near the entrance to the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, a skipjack tuna struck the trolling spread, giving us one final catch before returning to the marina at 4:00 PM. Fishing Strategy: * 4-hour afternoon charter * Target species: Roosterfish * Slow-trolling live bait along the shoreline * Route: Morro Prieto → Lighthouse * Switched to trolling feathers for mahi mahi * Captain: Rubén López Summary: * ? 1 needlefish caught and released * ? 1 skipjack tuna caught * ? Inshore live-bait trolling for roosterfish * ? Offshore trolling for mahi mahi * ? 4-hour afternoon trip aboard ADRENALINA 2.0 Although the roosterfish didn’t cooperate this afternoon, the crew adapted throughout the trip and gave our anglers the opportunity to experience different fishing techniques and species. Another enjoyable afternoon on the waters of Cabo San Lucas. ??☀️

On the afternoon of August 2, ADRENALINA 2.0 departed Cabo San Lucas at 12:05 PM for a 4-hour fishing and snorkeling trip. Approximately 2 miles off the Cabo San Lucas coastline, we deployed a trolling spread consisting of four artificial lures: purple and Petrolero in the short positions, and Flying Fish and red-and-black lures in the long positions. We also ran a dead Bulito bait short and a live caballito long. The action came quickly. At approximately 2 miles offshore, a sailfish attacked the live caballito. While the sailfish was taking the bait, a striped marlin simultaneously struck the short Bulito bait, creating an exciting double billfish hookup opportunity. Unfortunately, neither fish stayed connected, and both managed to throw the hooks before we could bring them alongside the boat. After the offshore action, we changed gears and headed toward El Balconcito, where the guests spent approximately two hours snorkeling and enjoying the beautiful waters of Cabo San Lucas. We returned to the marina at 4:00 PM, completing a fun combination of sportfishing and snorkeling. Summary: * 1 sailfish hooked on live caballito – lost * 1 striped marlin hooked on dead Bulito – lost * Simultaneous sailfish and striped marlin action * 2 hours of snorkeling at El Balconcito * 4-hour afternoon charter * Boat: ADRENALINA 2.0 Although the billfish escaped this time, having a sailfish and striped marlin attack the spread almost simultaneously made for an exciting afternoon before finishing the trip with snorkeling in Cabo’s crystal-clear waters. ???