Yellowfin Tuna Success After an Epic Fig

On the afternoon of June 28, we headed toward the 95 Spot, working approximately 6 miles offshore off Cabeza de Ballena. Early in the trip, we spotted a striped marlin tailing on the surface. We pitched a live horse mackerel (caballito) several times, and after multiple presentations, the marlin finally committed. Following an exciting fight, we successfully brought the fish alongside the boat and released it in healthy condition. We continued working the same productive area, moving slightly closer to shore. Approximately 4 miles off Santa María, we found another tailing striped marlin. Once again, we presented a live caballito, and after a perfect bait presentation, the fish struck. It was successfully fought and safely released. We stayed in the area, making additional passes, and encountered another tailing marlin, but despite several live bait presentations, this fish refused to bite. As the sun began to set, we returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina after an outstanding afternoon of sight-fishing. ⸻ Conditions: * Excellent Golden Hour conditions * Clean blue water between Cabeza de Ballena and Santa María * Multiple striped marlin actively tailing on the surface * Ideal conditions for live bait sight-fishing ⸻ Summary: An exceptional afternoon offshore trip featuring: * 2 striped marlin caught and released * 1 additional striped marlin sighted * Multiple successful live bait presentations using caballito A textbook Golden Hour marlin trip, with incredible sight-fishing opportunities and two successful catch-and-release striped marlin, showcasing the world-class billfish fishery of Cabo San Lucas. ????

On June 20, we departed Cabo San Lucas running a heading of 120°, targeting yellowfin tuna offshore. While working our way toward the tuna grounds, at approximately 13 miles offshore, the action exploded with an exciting double marlin hookup. One striped marlin struck a Petrolero lure, while the second attacked a green and yellow trolling lure. After two exciting battles, both fish were successfully brought alongside the boat and released healthy. We continued searching for yellowfin tuna throughout the day, covering several productive spots and reefs, but unfortunately were unable to locate an active tuna bite. Later, upon reaching the 95 Spot, another striped marlin took a live bait, resulting in our third successful marlin catch of the trip. After a solid fight, the fish was safely released. ⸻ Conditions: * Good offshore water conditions * Active striped marlin bite * Tuna grounds showed limited activity * Productive blue water throughout the fishing area ⸻ Summary: An outstanding offshore trip featuring: * 3 striped marlin caught and released * 1 double marlin hookup * Multiple productive offshore areas covered in search of yellowfin tuna A fantastic day on the water, highlighted by nonstop marlin action and three successful releases in Cabo’s world-famous billfish fishery. ?????

On June 19, we departed Cabo San Lucas running a heading of 120°, beginning our troll approximately 3 miles offshore and working toward Calderón Reef in search of striped marlin. The strategy paid off when, approximately 5 miles off Chileno, a striped marlin struck a Green Jack bait. After an exciting 30-minute fight, we successfully brought the fish alongside the boat and released it in healthy condition. Continuing along the same line, we hooked a mahi mahi (dorado) on a ballyhoo bait. The fish was successfully landed and later released. After a productive morning with quality billfish and dorado action, we made our way back to the marina. ⸻ Conditions: * Good offshore water conditions * Active billfish presence near Chileno * Productive bait activity along the Calderón Reef corridor * Calm trolling conditions throughout the trip ⸻ Summary: A successful offshore trip featuring: * 1 striped marlin caught and released * 1 mahi mahi (dorado) caught and released A classic Cabo fishing day with quality catch-and-release action and excellent offshore conditions. ?????