Afternoon Striped Marlin Action Near Cab

Double Striped Marlin Release – Four Marlin Strikes Aboard ADRENALINA 2.0 (August 24) Description On August 24, ADRENALINA 2.0 departed Cabo San Lucas at 6:30 AM with five anglers, Captain Rubén López, and mate Luis, heading toward La Herradura. At approximately 2 miles offshore, we deployed a complete billfish trolling spread: short Petrolero and Tigrillo lures, long Flying Fish and Guacamayo lures, a long dead caballito, a short rigged ballyhoo, a small lime-green feather, and two teasers. We had barely covered half a mile when the first striped marlin appeared. The fish attacked the long dead caballito five times, but never fully committed to the bait. We circled the area twice hoping to raise the fish again, but it disappeared. We then changed course toward Cerro Colorado, reaching the waters off Primeras Piedras before turning back toward the area where we had experienced the first marlin activity. The decision paid off. While passing approximately 2 miles off the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, another striped marlin attacked the spread. This time we achieved a solid hookup, fought the fish successfully, and brought it alongside the boat for a safe release. We continued toward the Lighthouse, and while trolling off Solmar Beach, another marlin entered the spread. The second hookup was also successful, resulting in our second striped marlin caught and released of the morning. With two marlin releases already completed, the guests asked to switch gears and look for mahi mahi (dorado). We changed the trolling spread to five feathers and two natural baits and moved much closer to shore, working approximately half a mile off the coastline. While passing Arroyo Sucio, another striped marlin suddenly appeared behind one of our teasers. The fish switched from one teaser to the other before we positioned a bait directly in front of it. The marlin attacked the bait twice, but unfortunately never hooked up. At approximately 10:00 AM, the guests requested another 30 minutes of fishing before heading back. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina and were back at our slip by approximately 11:00 AM. Fishing Strategy * Boat: ADRENALINA 2.0 * Captain: Rubén López * Mate: Luis * Departure: 6:30 AM * 5 anglers * Route toward La Herradura, Primeras Piedras, Los Arcos, Solmar Beach and the Lighthouse * Petrolero, Tigrillo, Flying Fish and Guacamayo trolling lures * Dead caballito * Rigged ballyhoo * Lime-green feather * Two teasers * Later switched to five feathers and two natural baits while targeting dorado Summary * ? 4 striped marlin encounters/strikes * ? 2 striped marlin caught and successfully released * ? 2 additional striped marlin raised but not hooked * ? First marlin attacked the caballito five times * ? Final marlin switched between both teasers and attacked the presented bait twice * ? Most of the marlin action occurred only 0.5–2 miles offshore * ? ADRENALINA 2.0 An outstanding morning of technical billfish fishing aboard ADRENALINA 2.0. Four different striped marlin came into the spread, two were successfully caught and released, and the crew continually adjusted lures, baits, teasers, and fishing areas to keep the action going. An excellent example of the quality striped marlin fishing currently taking place close to Cabo San Lucas. ????

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. ??☀️