Afternoon Striped Marlin Action Near Cab

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.

Double Striped Marlin Release – Four Marlin Strikes Aboard ADRENALINA 2.0 (August 24) Description On August 24, ADRENALINA 2.0 departed Cabo San Lucas at 6:30 AM with five anglers, Captain Rubén López, and mate Luis, heading toward La Herradura. At approximately 2 miles offshore, we deployed a complete billfish trolling spread: short Petrolero and Tigrillo lures, long Flying Fish and Guacamayo lures, a long dead caballito, a short rigged ballyhoo, a small lime-green feather, and two teasers. We had barely covered half a mile when the first striped marlin appeared. The fish attacked the long dead caballito five times, but never fully committed to the bait. We circled the area twice hoping to raise the fish again, but it disappeared. We then changed course toward Cerro Colorado, reaching the waters off Primeras Piedras before turning back toward the area where we had experienced the first marlin activity. The decision paid off. While passing approximately 2 miles off the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, another striped marlin attacked the spread. This time we achieved a solid hookup, fought the fish successfully, and brought it alongside the boat for a safe release. We continued toward the Lighthouse, and while trolling off Solmar Beach, another marlin entered the spread. The second hookup was also successful, resulting in our second striped marlin caught and released of the morning. With two marlin releases already completed, the guests asked to switch gears and look for mahi mahi (dorado). We changed the trolling spread to five feathers and two natural baits and moved much closer to shore, working approximately half a mile off the coastline. While passing Arroyo Sucio, another striped marlin suddenly appeared behind one of our teasers. The fish switched from one teaser to the other before we positioned a bait directly in front of it. The marlin attacked the bait twice, but unfortunately never hooked up. At approximately 10:00 AM, the guests requested another 30 minutes of fishing before heading back. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina and were back at our slip by approximately 11:00 AM. Fishing Strategy * Boat: ADRENALINA 2.0 * Captain: Rubén López * Mate: Luis * Departure: 6:30 AM * 5 anglers * Route toward La Herradura, Primeras Piedras, Los Arcos, Solmar Beach and the Lighthouse * Petrolero, Tigrillo, Flying Fish and Guacamayo trolling lures * Dead caballito * Rigged ballyhoo * Lime-green feather * Two teasers * Later switched to five feathers and two natural baits while targeting dorado Summary * ? 4 striped marlin encounters/strikes * ? 2 striped marlin caught and successfully released * ? 2 additional striped marlin raised but not hooked * ? First marlin attacked the caballito five times * ? Final marlin switched between both teasers and attacked the presented bait twice * ? Most of the marlin action occurred only 0.5–2 miles offshore * ? ADRENALINA 2.0 An outstanding morning of technical billfish fishing aboard ADRENALINA 2.0. Four different striped marlin came into the spread, two were successfully caught and released, and the crew continually adjusted lures, baits, teasers, and fishing areas to keep the action going. An excellent example of the quality striped marlin fishing currently taking place close to Cabo San Lucas. ????