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Double Sailfish Release – Pacific to Sea of Cortez Offshore Adventure (October 18) Description On Sunday, October 18, ADRENALINA 2.0 departed Cabo San Lucas at 6:00 AM for an 8-hour offshore fishing charter, heading toward the Pacific side in search of billfish and other exciting game fish. We started the morning trolling a spread consisting of one Rapala, four artificial trolling lures, and two dead mackerel baits. Our initial route took us toward Rancho San Lucas, but despite covering productive fishing grounds, we had no strikes during the first part of the trip. We then turned back toward the Lighthouse, working approximately 4 miles offshore. While passing the waters off Hard Rock Hotel, our patience paid off when a beautiful sailfish aggressively attacked the short dead mackerel bait. The fish hooked up, giving our anglers an exciting battle before we successfully brought it to the boat and completed a safe catch and release. With one sailfish already released, we continued searching for more action, adjusting our course in a zigzag trolling pattern to cover additional water. Approximately two hours later, our second opportunity arrived when another sailfish struck the spread. After another successful fight, we brought the fish to the boat, took photographs, and released our second sailfish of the day. We then continued toward the Sea of Cortez, searching for additional offshore species. While passing approximately 1 mile off Arroyo Sucio, a wahoo attacked our spread. Unfortunately, the fish did not stay hooked, but it provided one final moment of excitement before returning to the marina. We finished the trip with two beautiful sailfish successfully caught and released, making it a memorable day of billfish fishing aboard ADRENALINA 2.0. Fishing Strategy * Boat: ADRENALINA 2.0 * Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 * Departure: 6:00 AM * Scheduled duration: 8 hours * Fishing areas: Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez * Route: Rancho San Lucas → Lighthouse → Hard Rock Hotel area → Arroyo Sucio * Offshore distance: Approximately 4 miles on the Pacific side and 1 mile off Arroyo Sucio * Trolling spread: 1 Rapala, 4 artificial lures, and 2 dead mackerel baits * Techniques: Offshore trolling, zigzag trolling patterns, and natural-bait presentations Summary * ? 2 sailfish successfully caught and released * ? First sailfish caught on a short dead mackerel bait * ? Second sailfish caught approximately 2 hours later, photographed and released * ⚡ 1 wahoo strike near Arroyo Sucio – unsuccessful hookup * ? Fishing action across the Pacific side and Sea of Cortez * ? 8-hour charter aboard ADRENALINA 2.0 An excellent day of billfish action aboard ADRENALINA 2.0, highlighted by two successful sailfish releases. From the Pacific waters near Rancho San Lucas to the Sea of Cortez, the crew’s persistence and adjustments to the trolling pattern helped turn a slow start into a rewarding fishing adventure in Cabo San Lucas. ???

Wahoo & Mahi Mahi – Pacific Afternoon Action (September 1) Description On the afternoon of September 1, ADRENALINA 2.0 departed Cabo San Lucas at 2:00 PM for our only fishing trip of the day, heading toward the Pacific side. While trolling past Rancho San Lucas, the first strike came from a wahoo, which aggressively attacked a black-and-purple Nomad lure. After a fast fight, the crew successfully landed the fish and brought it aboard. We continued trolling along the Pacific coast until reaching the Margarita area, where we turned around and began working our way back toward Cabo. During the return, a mahi mahi (dorado) struck a blue Flying Fish feather. The fish was successfully hooked and landed, adding a second quality species to the afternoon. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina at approximately 7:10 PM with one wahoo and one mahi mahi aboard. Fishing Strategy * Boat: ADRENALINA 2.0 * Date: September 1 – Afternoon * Departure: 2:00 PM * Return: 7:10 PM * Pacific-side trolling * Route: Rancho San Lucas → Margarita → Cabo * Black-and-purple Nomad lure * Blue Flying Fish feather Summary * ⚡ 1 wahoo landed * ? 1 mahi mahi (dorado) landed * ? Wahoo caught on a black-and-purple Nomad lure * ? Mahi mahi caught on a blue Flying Fish feather * ? Afternoon trip aboard ADRENALINA 2.0 * ⏰ 2:00 PM – 7:10 PM A productive afternoon aboard ADRENALINA 2.0, combining the speed and power of a wahoo with classic Cabo mahi mahi action. Two quality fish and two different species made for another successful Pacific-side fishing trip in Cabo San Lucas. ???

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.