Two Striped Marlin Released Off Cabo

Double Marlin Hookup, Wahoo & Mahi Mahi – Incredible Offshore Action (August 25) Description On August 25, ADRENALINA 2.0, captained by Rubén López with mate Luisito, departed Cabo San Lucas at 7:10 AM with five anglers for an offshore fishing adventure. We initially headed on a 210° course, beginning our troll approximately 2 miles off Divorce Beach. Our spread included five trolling lures—Flying Fish, Guacamayo, Chihuili, Tigrillo and Petrolero—along with two dead caballito baits in the long and short positions and a Rapala. At approximately 5 miles offshore, we turned north toward Los Arcos. As we passed the Bombas area, a wahoo hammered the Rapala. After a fast and exciting fight, we successfully brought the fish aboard. Only about half a mile later, a striped marlin attacked the long dead caballito. We fought the fish for approximately 10 minutes, but after an impressive series of jumps, the marlin managed to throw the hook. We continued searching closer to shore, changing lures and adjusting the spread. There was plenty of bird and bait activity, but the fish remained selective. After reaching the Margaritas area, we made a roughly 200° turn and moved farther offshore. A mahi mahi soon appeared and played with the short caballito without fully committing. About 15 minutes later, another striped marlin showed behind one of the trolling lures but refused to strike. We changed course once again toward Los Arcos, this time working closer to shore. While passing Casita Blanca, a mahi mahi (dorado) attacked the long caballito. This time we achieved a solid hookup and successfully landed the fish. Then came the highlight of the day. While trolling approximately 1 mile off the beach, a striped marlin attacked the Guacamayo lure and hooked up. As the crew began clearing the remaining lines, Captain Rubén spotted another striped marlin following the teaser. Luisito immediately presented a bait to the second fish while another bait was positioned from the boat. The marlin committed, producing an incredible double striped marlin hookup. We quickly worked the first fish toward the boat. Once the leader was reached, the marlin jumped and threw the hooks, completing a successful leader release. Attention immediately shifted to the second fish, which was still putting tremendous pressure on the tackle. After approximately 45 minutes of fighting, we successfully brought the second striped marlin to the boat for photos. At around 12:40 PM, we began heading back toward Cabo while continuing to troll with four lures and one natural bait. Even then, the action wasn’t finished. Approximately 1 mile offshore near the Lighthouse, another striped marlin appeared behind the long Petrolero lure. Luisito quickly pitched a dead bait to the fish, which attacked the presentation but unfortunately failed to hook up. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina at approximately 2:30 PM, completing an action-packed day aboard ADRENALINA 2.0. Fishing Strategy * Boat: ADRENALINA 2.0 * Captain: Rubén López * Mate: Luisito * 5 anglers / 2 crew * Departure: 7:10 AM * Return: 2:30 PM * Route: Divorce Beach → Los Arcos → Bombas → Margaritas → Casita Blanca → Lighthouse * Flying Fish, Guacamayo, Chihuili, Tigrillo and Petrolero lures * Long and short dead caballito * Rapala * Teaser-to-bait presentations for striped marlin Summary * ⚡ 1 wahoo landed * ? 1 mahi mahi (dorado) landed * ? 1 striped marlin leadered/released * ? 1 striped marlin successfully brought to the boat after a 45-minute fight * ? Double striped marlin hookup * 3 additional striped marlin encounters/hookups without a completed catch * Multiple marlin raised on lures, teasers and natural baits An outstanding day of offshore fishing aboard ADRENALINA 2.0, highlighted by a spectacular double striped marlin hookup, plus wahoo and mahi mahi action. Constant adjustments to location, lures, natural baits and teaser presentations kept the crew in the action throughout the day—a memorable Cabo San Lucas sportfishing adventure.

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. ??☀️