Double Mahi Mahi Day with Marlin & Shark

On June 13, we began trolling approximately 2 miles off Cabeza de Ballena, where we immediately found exceptional billfish activity. Throughout the morning, we observed numerous striped marlin cruising and feeding on the surface. We made several live bait presentations, casting baits directly in front of the fish in an effort to trigger a bite. While working the area, a mahi mahi struck one of our baits and was successfully landed and brought aboard. As the day progressed, the marlin activity only increased. We encountered groups of marlin throughout the fishing grounds, including several occasions where three striped marlin were feeding on the surface at the same time. We presented both live bait and rigged dead bait, but the fish remained extremely selective. By the end of the trip, we had cast to approximately 15 different striped marlin, an incredible amount of billfish activity for a single day, though none of them committed to the baits. ⸻ Conditions: * Outstanding striped marlin activity * Multiple fish feeding on the surface * Good water conditions along the coastline * Highly selective billfish behavior ⸻ Summary: An exciting offshore day featuring: * 1 mahi mahi landed * 15 striped marlin sightings * Multiple live bait and dead bait presentations * Several multi-marlin encounters While the marlin refused to bite, the sheer number of fish encountered made for a memorable day on the water and showcased the incredible billfish activity currently taking place in Cabo waters. ?????

On June 12, we began the day running offshore toward the 95 Spot. Although we found plenty of flying fish and promising conditions, we were unable to generate any strikes. With no action offshore, we changed strategies and moved inshore to target roosterfish along the coastline. During the transition, we had a close encounter with a roosterfish and successfully landed a Spanish mackerel (sierra) on a pink Rapala lure. We then worked the coastline from the Grand Velas area to Santa María Point, where we observed several bait balls and spotted additional roosterfish in the area. Despite multiple opportunities and presentations, the fish remained selective and refused to bite. ⸻ Conditions: * Abundant flying fish offshore * Multiple bait balls along the coastline * Roosterfish present but not actively feeding * Good inshore water conditions ⸻ Summary: A technical day featuring: * 1 Sierra (Spanish mackerel) landed * Multiple roosterfish sightings * Several bait balls located * Productive inshore scouting conditions Although the roosterfish were reluctant to bite, the day provided valuable sightings and ended with a quality sierra on board before returning to Cabo San Lucas Marina. ???☀️

On June 11, we headed toward La Herradura, beginning our troll approximately 3 miles offshore. Within the first five minutes of trolling, a mahi mahi struck a blue and white Flying Fish lure, giving us an early fish and a great start to the day. Continuing along the 5-mile line, a powerful blue marlin attacked a green and yellow lure. What followed was the fight of the day — an incredible battle lasting 2 hours and 10 minutes. Despite the crew’s efforts, the fish eventually came unhooked after an unforgettable fight. Working parallel to the coast at approximately 6 miles offshore, another mahi mahi struck a rigged bait and was successfully landed. The action continued when a striped marlin attacked a purple trolling lure. After a brief hookup, the fish managed to throw the hook and escape. On the run back toward the bay, we added one final mahi mahi, which struck another blue and white Flying Fish lure, completing the day’s catch. ⸻ Conditions: * Excellent offshore conditions * Active dorado bite throughout the trip * Strong billfish presence along the coastline * Productive water between La Herradura and the bay ⸻ Summary: An exciting offshore trip featuring: * 3 mahi mahi landed * 1 blue marlin hooked (2-hour, 10-minute fight) * 1 striped marlin hookup * Multiple billfish opportunities throughout the day A memorable Cabo fishing adventure highlighted by an epic blue marlin battle and a solid box of dorado to bring back to the marina. ?????