Double Striped Marlin Hookup with Wahoo

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.