Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Report

Cabo Fishing Report – February **hidden content** Dorado Blue Sky Cabo – 43' Riviera Blue Sky – Captain Luis – 7 Dorado February **hidden content** Dorado – Cabo Fishing Report What a fantastic morning for Team Nebraska! Eight family members from Lincoln, Nebraska, enjoyed an exciting six-hour fishing adventure aboard the 43-foot Riviera Blue Sky with Blue Sky Cabo Fishing Charters on Saturday, February 17, 2024. With seven beautiful dorado recorded, the family had plenty to celebrate after a morning exploring the Pacific waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas. Captain Luis and his experienced crew welcomed the group aboard at F Dock in IGY Marina for their scheduled 6:30 AM departure. The original fishing objective was striped marlin, and Aaron had specifically requested the tournament dredge, a specialized Fish Attraction Device designed to attract billfish toward the trolling spread. Although the striped marlin remained elusive, seven dorado made this a productive and memorable family fishing charter. Cabo Fishing Charter – Meet Team Nebraska Aaron, Louise, Abby, James, Andrew, William, Laura, and Sarah from Lincoln, Nebraska, made up Team Nebraska, enjoying a family vacation in Cabo San Lucas, where Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa is one of the area's popular beachfront resorts. The family was looking forward to spending the morning together on the Pacific Ocean, enjoying the beautiful Cabo coastline and experiencing the excitement of offshore fishing. With eight guests aboard, the spacious 43-foot Riviera Blue Sky provided a comfortable private setting for everyone to participate in the adventure. Aaron had made the group's fishing preferences clear before departure. Striped marlin were at the top of the wish list, and the tournament dredge was requested to help attract these impressive billfish. Captain Luis and the crew prepared the trolling equipment, ready to make the most of the family's six hours on the water. Cabo Sportfishing Catch – Seven Dorado for Team Nebraska Dorado are among the most exciting and colorful game fish found in Cabo San Lucas waters. Their brilliant yellow, green, and blue coloration makes them instantly recognizable, while their powerful strikes and energetic fights create memorable moments for visiting anglers. For Team Nebraska, seven dorado provided a rewarding morning aboard the Blue Sky. The excitement of offshore fishing comes from never knowing exactly what might appear behind the boat. One moment, the trolling spread can be quiet; the next, an aggressive dorado may strike and send an angler into action. Although striped marlin had been the family's preferred target, the dorado fishing provided an enjoyable alternative. Seven fish during a six-hour charter represented a productive outing for the eight visiting anglers. Cabo Fishing Charter – Catch Statistics Charter Information Details Fishing Date February 17, 2024 Vessel 43' Riviera Blue Sky Captain Luis Group Team Nebraska Hometown Lincoln, Nebraska Guests 8 Departure 6:30 AM Return 12:30 PM Charter Duration 6 Hours Target Species Striped Marlin Dorado Caught 7 Marlin Caught 0 Total Game Fish 7 Fishing Equipment Tournament Dredge – Fish Attraction Device Fishing Licenses Included Estimated Hookup Times Time Fishing Activity 6:30 AM Departure from IGY Marina 7:10 AM Offshore trolling presentation established 7:35 AM First dorado hookup 8:05 AM Second dorado hookup 8:40 AM Third dorado hookup 9:15 AM Fourth dorado hookup 9:55 AM Fifth dorado hookup 10:30 AM Sixth dorado hookup 11:05 AM Seventh dorado hookup 12:30 PM Scheduled return to IGY Marina Cabo Fishing Report – Tournament Dredge Fishing Strategy One of the interesting features of Team Nebraska's charter was Aaron's request for the tournament dredge. This specialized Fish Attraction Device creates the underwater appearance of a school of baitfish, helping attract curious offshore predators toward the trolling spread. Striped marlin frequently investigate concentrations of baitfish, making dredge fishing a useful technique when targeting these powerful billfish. Successful dredge fishing requires several important elements: Maintaining appropriate trolling speeds. Positioning the dredge correctly behind the vessel. Watching for approaching marlin and other predators. Adjusting fishing presentations as offshore conditions change. Although no striped marlin were recorded during this charter, the crew continued working the available fishing opportunities, resulting in seven dorado. The tournament dredge remains one of the specialized fishing techniques available aboard selected Blue Sky Cabo sportfishing charters. Cabo Sportfishing Charter – Family Memories on the Blue Sky There is something special about enjoying a private fishing charter with family in Cabo San Lucas. For Aaron, Louise, Abby, James, Andrew, William, Laura, and Sarah, the morning offered an opportunity to spen