Blue Marlin Success After Chasing Yellow

On July 19, we departed Cabo San Lucas and headed south in search of billfish. The action came quickly. Just five miles offshore, a striped marlin aggressively struck a Google Eye rigged ballyhoo (rigger bait). After an exciting fight, we brought the fish alongside the boat, where it was safely released in the water without being brought aboard, ensuring a healthy catch-and-release. Following the release, we continued west toward the Lighthouse, searching for additional action, but despite favorable conditions, no other billfish committed to the spread. After working the area thoroughly, we began our run back to Cabo San Lucas Marina. ⸻ Conditions: * Calm offshore conditions * Clean blue water * Early striped marlin activity * Light bait presence throughout the area ⸻ Summary: A productive morning offshore featuring: * 1 striped marlin caught and released * Successful catch-and-release performed alongside the boat * Excellent early billfish action just five miles offshore Another great day aboard ADRENALINA, showcasing the consistent striped marlin fishing that makes Cabo San Lucas one of the world’s premier billfish destinations. ????

On July 18, we departed Cabo San Lucas on a 210° heading, making our way toward the Lighthouse. Along the route, we encountered large concentrations of flying fish, a promising sign for billfish activity, but despite the abundant bait, no predators were feeding. We then changed course to the east, and while passing off Pedregal, a striped marlin aggressively attacked our rigged ballyhoo (rigger bait). After an exciting fight, the marlin was successfully brought alongside the boat and released in excellent condition. Following the release, we located a school of yellowfin tuna. Although the fish were visible and actively moving, they remained reluctant to bite despite our efforts, and we were unable to hook one. On our way back to Cabo, a mahi mahi (dorado) struck a purple trolling lure, providing another exciting battle. The fish was landed and safely released. Shortly after releasing the mahi mahi, another striped marlin came up behind a green-and-yellow lure, following it all the way to the boat without committing to the bite before disappearing into the blue. We wrapped up another productive day on the Pacific waters and returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina. ⸻ Conditions: * Calm offshore conditions * Large concentrations of flying fish * Active striped marlin in the Pedregal area * Yellowfin tuna schools present but not feeding aggressively * Excellent water clarity ⸻ Summary: Another exciting day offshore featuring: * 1 striped marlin caught and released * 1 mahi mahi (dorado) caught and released * Multiple yellowfin tuna schools located * 1 additional striped marlin raised but not hooked A rewarding day on the water with quality catch-and-release action, abundant bait, and another memorable adventure in the world-class fishing grounds of Cabo San Lucas. ????

On July 16, we headed to the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas. Just a few miles off Pedregal, we encountered a school of striped marlin actively feeding on the surface. One of the marlin committed to the spread, and after an exciting fight, we successfully brought the fish alongside the boat and released it in excellent condition. Following the release, we changed course and headed east toward the waters off Santa María, where we located an active school of yellowfin tuna. Although the tuna were feeding in the area, they remained extremely selective, and despite several presentations, we were unable to hook one. After working the area thoroughly, we returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina. ⸻ Conditions: * Calm offshore conditions * Active striped marlin on the Pacific side * Yellowfin tuna schools feeding near Santa María * Good blue-water conditions throughout the trip ⸻ Summary: A productive offshore trip featuring: * 1 striped marlin caught and released * Multiple yellowfin tuna schools located * Excellent billfish activity on the Pacific side Another great day aboard ADRENALINA, with exciting catch-and-release marlin fishing and promising tuna activity in the waters of Cabo San Lucas. ????