Pacific Grand Slam Release – Marlin, Sai

On July 12, we started the morning targeting smaller game fish, enjoying nonstop action as we landed seven skipjack tuna on a variety of trolling lures, including pink, blue & white, and green patterns. After the steady skipjack bite, we headed toward the Pacific side and deployed our larger trolling spread. Just five minutes later, a striped marlin struck a live horse mackerel (caballito). The fish put on an exciting aerial display, but after a few spectacular jumps and a brief three-minute fight, it managed to throw the hook. We continued toward the reef off the Lighthouse, where the billfish action intensified. A sailfish took a live caballito, and after a thrilling fight, it was successfully brought alongside the boat and released in excellent condition. Only five minutes later, another sailfish attacked another live caballito. Once again, the crew successfully fought and safely released the fish. After an exciting day filled with constant action, we returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina. ⸻ Conditions: * Excellent Pacific-side conditions * Strong bait presence around the Lighthouse reef * Active sailfish and striped marlin * Steady skipjack action throughout the morning ⸻ Summary: An action-packed offshore trip featuring: * 7 skipjack tuna landed * 2 sailfish caught and released * 1 striped marlin hookup * Outstanding Pacific-side billfish activity A fantastic day on the water with nonstop action, multiple billfish releases, and plenty of rod-bending excitement in the legendary waters of Cabo San Lucas. ?????

On July 9, we departed Cabo San Lucas running a heading of 180°. Upon reaching approximately 9 miles offshore, we turned east after locating schools of yellowfin tuna feeding on flying fish. We spent considerable time working the area, trying multiple techniques to entice the tuna. We trolled Cedar Plugs, Hoochies, Petrolero lures, Rapalas, and even switched to live bait, but despite the abundance of tuna on the surface, they remained extremely selective and we were unable to hook one. After deciding to leave the tuna schools and change locations, the trip took an exciting turn. Just five minutes later, a blue marlin aggressively struck a Petrolero lure, setting off a powerful fight. The marlin battled hard for approximately 30 minutes before tiring. As the fish had unfortunately died during the fight, we carefully brought it aboard by hand. We then returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina with a beautiful blue marlin, ending the day with an impressive trophy despite the challenging tuna bite. ⸻ Conditions: * Active schools of yellowfin tuna feeding on flying fish * Excellent offshore blue-water conditions * Selective tuna bite despite multiple presentations * Strong blue marlin activity offshore ⸻ Summary: An exciting offshore trip featuring: * 1 blue marlin landed * Multiple active schools of yellowfin tuna located * Cedar Plugs, Hoochies, Rapalas, trolling lures, and live bait all deployed Although the yellowfin tuna refused to bite, persistence paid off with an outstanding blue marlin, making for another memorable day in the legendary waters of Cabo San Lucas. ????

On the afternoon of July 8, we headed toward the Lighthouse, working the Pacific coastline. Just after passing Pedregal, we deployed our trolling spread. Moments after putting the first lure in the water, a sailfish appeared behind one of our “Guacamayo” lures, then switched its attention to the rigger bait. In an instant, everything changed. Before the sailfish could take the bait, a massive blue marlin charged in and inhaled the rigger bait, delivering an explosive hookup that would become one of the most memorable battles of the season. Thinking it was initially a sailfish, we were quickly proven wrong when, only 10 minutes into the fight, the blue marlin launched into nine spectacular full-body jumps, clearing the water each time before making a powerful run to the south. After one hour, we managed to bring the fish close enough to grab the leader, but the marlin erupted again, launching out of the water and peeling line off the reel in another blistering run. Forty minutes later, we had the fish within 4 meters of the boat, but despite changing the boat’s angle and applying different techniques, the marlin refused to surrender. It made another run, shorter than the previous ones, and within 15 minutes we worked it back alongside. The battle continued until, after an incredible four-hour fight, patience, teamwork, and multiple fighting strategies finally paid off. We successfully brought the magnificent blue marlin to the boat, completing one of the most epic catches of the year. ⸻ Conditions: * Excellent afternoon blue-water conditions * Strong Pacific currents * Aggressive billfish activity near Pedregal * Perfect conditions for trophy blue marlin ⸻ Summary: An unforgettable offshore adventure featuring: * ? 1 trophy blue marlin landed * ⏱️ 4-hour battle * ? 9 spectacular aerial jumps * ? Multiple powerful runs and leader attempts A once-in-a-lifetime catch that perfectly showcases why Cabo San Lucas is one of the world’s premier destinations for blue marlin fishing. This was a true test of skill, endurance, and teamwork—an unforgettable battle that every angler dreams of experiencing. ?????