First off, we had a great experience.ย On the day that was originally scheduled the winds were severe and the owner called to cancel right as we were leaving our room.ย We rescheduled for two days later.ย Hector, the hand, and the Captain Bernardo did an excellent job overall.ย Hector was very friendly and polite.ย They tried a variety of different techniques until one finally paid off at the very end of our time, and I brought in a very nicely sized striped Marlin.ย Hector did a great job coaching me through the fight, and Bernardo did a great job maneuvering the boat to make it as easy as possible.ย I brought in a very hefty fish (Hector estimated 170 lbs but the guy at the cleaning station who filleted it said more like 130) on 80 lb test.ย According to Hector, many other boats in the fleet hooked much smaller marlin and were having trouble getting the in.ย
Aside from the fishing, we saw a whale briefly and my wife loved the pelicans and sea lions who tailed the boat as we came back into the harbor in hopes of handouts of leftover bait.ย
The price was excellent, but for those of you who have not fished in Cabo before you should know there was a fair amount not included.ย Licenses were $20/person, and live bait ended up totalling $40 (30 up front and then 10 more when we restocked partway through after using up the initial amount).ย Thereโs an ATM right near the meeting place that dispenses USD, but with a fee of like $10 + 7% surcharge as I recall.ย So maybe get your cash ahead of time.ย Fish that you catch gets taken up to a filleting and processing place.ย They charged $30 for the filleting and $3/lb for vacuum packing the fish.ย No charge for freezing them if they vacuum pack them.ย They sell insulated boxes and Cost-co style insulated shopping bags as well, for those who want to take their catch on the plane.ย Also donโt forget to allow for tipping the captain and hand.
The big harbor parking building doesnโt open early, so your best bet is parking along Paseo del Marina; if you arrive early for your trip (ours started 6AM) then you shouldnโt have trouble finding a space on white-marked curb.ย Donโt park in green or red.
First off, we had a great experience.ย On the day that was originally scheduled the winds were severe and the owner called...
a very good day of fishing๐ฃ