Afternoon Striped Marlin Action Near Cab

On July 23, we departed Cabo San Lucas at 11:30 AM and set a course of 240°. By 12:00 PM, our trolling spread was in the water, fishing a combination of rigged natural baits and trolling lures. We worked that heading for about an hour without any action, so we changed course toward Cabeza de Ballena, trolling approximately 4 miles offshore in search of more productive waters. The move quickly paid off. About 3 miles off the First Rocks, a striped marlin aggressively struck one of our baits. After an exciting fight, we successfully brought the fish close enough to grab the leader, but just as we were preparing for the release, the marlin made one final powerful run and threw the hook, swimming away strong. We continued fishing the area for the remainder of the trip but didn’t receive any additional bites. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina at 3:30 PM after an exciting afternoon offshore. ⸻ Conditions: * Calm afternoon seas * Clean blue water * Good trolling conditions * Active striped marlin near Cabeza de Ballena ⸻ Summary: Another exciting half-day charter featuring: * 1 striped marlin hooked * Leadered but lost just before release * Excellent offshore conditions * Productive fishing around Cabeza de Ballena Although the marlin escaped boatside, the trip delivered an unforgettable billfish encounter and showcased the outstanding striped marlin fishing that Cabo San Lucas is famous for. ????