Striped Marlin Success off Chileno (May

On June 5, we headed south from Cabo San Lucas, working the 3-mile line along the coast. As we passed Cabeza de Ballena, we spotted a striped marlin on the surface. We pitched a live bait to the fish and made several presentations, but despite showing interest, the marlin refused to commit. We continued working the coastline, trolling parallel to shore all the way to Cerro Colorado, covering productive water and searching for additional activity. On the return run, while fishing off Santa María Bay, a mahi mahi struck a ballyhoo rigged bait (rigger bait). After a solid fight, we successfully landed the fish. ⸻ Conditions: * Good coastal water conditions * Active marlin sightings near Cabeza de Ballena * Productive bait activity around Santa María * Calm trolling conditions along the coastline ⸻ Summary: A steady coastal fishing day featuring: * 1 mahi mahi landed * 1 striped marlin sighted * Multiple live bait presentations A rewarding day on the water, highlighted by a beautiful mahi mahi and exciting marlin encounters along Cabo’s coastline. ???

On June 4, we departed Cabo San Lucas and began the day heading toward the Lighthouse area, where we found early action and successfully landed two mahi mahi (dorado). After putting fish on the boat, we continued our run toward La Herradura, hoping to take advantage of the offshore bite. However, as we moved farther offshore, sea conditions deteriorated significantly. Strong winds and rough seas made fishing increasingly difficult and uncomfortable. With safety and guest comfort as our priority, we made the decision to end the trip early and begin the return to port. ⸻ Conditions: * Strong winds throughout the morning * Rough offshore sea conditions * Challenging fishing environment * Productive early bite before weather worsened ⸻ Summary: A shortened but successful offshore trip featuring: * 2 mahi mahi (dorado) landed * Early action before weather conditions deteriorated * Safe return to port due to rough seas and strong winds Even on challenging weather days, Cabo continues to produce quality fish, and this trip was no exception with two beautiful dorado brought back to the dock. ???☀️

On June 3, we departed Cabo San Lucas and headed toward the 95 Spot, one of the area’s most productive offshore fishing grounds. Along the way, we encountered two striped marlin on the surface and presented live bait to both fish. Despite several attempts, neither marlin committed. Upon arriving at the 95 Spot, we found even more billfish activity, spotting two additional pairs of striped marlin. Live bait was again presented to the fish, but they remained selective and refused to bite. Continuing beyond the 95, persistence finally paid off when a striped marlin aggressively struck a rigged dead bait (rigger bait). After an exciting fight, the fish was successfully brought alongside the boat and released in healthy condition. ⸻ Conditions: * Multiple marlin sightings throughout the trip * Active surface-feeding behavior * Good offshore water conditions * Selective bite despite high billfish activity ⸻ Summary: A classic Cabo marlin day featuring: * 1 striped marlin caught and released * 6 striped marlin sighted * Multiple live bait presentations * Excellent offshore billfish activity A rewarding day on the water, proving that persistence and proper bait presentation can turn numerous sightings into a successful marlin release. ????