Pacific Report – Striped Marlin Release

Sailfish, Tuna & Wahoo – Offshore Triple-Species Day (August 24) Description On August 24, ADRENALINA 1 headed out for an 8-hour offshore fishing adventure, initially running on a 210° heading toward the Pacific side. We worked our way toward the Lighthouse, then changed course south until reaching approximately 5 miles offshore. From there, we began working parallel to the coastline before turning back toward Los Arcos. At approximately 3.5 miles offshore, the first major action of the day came around 10:00 AM, when a beautiful Pacific sailfish aggressively attacked a Google Eye rigged bait (rigger bait). After an exciting fight, we successfully brought the fish alongside the boat and released it in excellent condition. Immediately after the sailfish release, we changed course toward Margarita, where the action continued. A tuna struck a pink-and-white trolling feather, and after a solid fight, we successfully brought it aboard. With two species already accounted for, we began working our way back toward Cabo San Lucas. But the day wasn’t finished yet. On the return trip, while passing Los Arcos, a wahoo exploded on the Google Eye rigger bait. Known for their incredible speed and razor-sharp teeth, wahoo are always an exciting catch, and this one was successfully landed to complete an impressive three-species day. We returned to Cabo San Lucas Marina at approximately 3:40 PM with a tuna and wahoo aboard and a successfully released sailfish. Fishing Strategy * 8-hour offshore charter * Initial heading: 210° * Route: Lighthouse → 5-mile line → Los Arcos → Margarita → Cabo * Google Eye rigged bait * Pink-and-white trolling feather * Offshore trolling combined with strategic course changes Summary * ? 1 Pacific sailfish caught and released * ? 1 tuna landed * ⚡ 1 wahoo landed * ? Sailfish caught on Google Eye rigger bait * ? Tuna caught on a pink-and-white feather * ? Wahoo caught on Google Eye rigger bait * ? 8-hour trip aboard ADRENALINA 1 An outstanding multi-species day aboard ADRENALINA 1, producing three of Cabo’s most exciting offshore game fish in a single trip. From the aerial battle of a sailfish to the power of a tuna and the explosive speed of a wahoo, this was a fantastic day of sportfishing in Cabo San Lucas. ????

On the afternoon of August 7, ADRENALINA 1 departed Cabo San Lucas for a 5-hour fishing charter, heading toward the Pacific side. We worked approximately 3 miles off the coastline, trolling all the way toward San Cristóbal before turning around and beginning our return to Cabo. During the return run, while fishing off Barco Perdido, the action finally came when a striped marlin aggressively attacked our rigged bait (rigger bait). After an exciting fight, the crew successfully brought the marlin to the boat, making it the trophy catch of the afternoon. We then headed back to Cabo San Lucas Marina with another successful billfish trip aboard ADRENALINA 1. Conditions & Strategy: * 5-hour afternoon charter * Pacific-side fishing * Worked approximately 3 miles offshore * Route extended to San Cristóbal * Striped marlin caught off Barco Perdido * Successful strike on rigger bait Summary: * ? 1 striped marlin caught * ? Caught on rigger bait * ? Productive Pacific-side trolling * ? 5-hour afternoon trip aboard ADRENALINA 1 Persistence paid off on the return run with a quality striped marlin, wrapping up another memorable afternoon of sportfishing in Cabo San Lucas. ???

On the morning of August 6, ADRENALINA 1 departed Cabo San Lucas for an 8-hour fishing charter, heading toward the Pacific side in search of yellowfin tuna. Early in the trip, we located an impressive school of yellowfin tuna, with fish estimated in the 80–120 lb range actively showing on the surface. For nearly three hours, we worked the school using several different techniques and presentations, including Hoochies, live bait with 60 lb fluorocarbon leaders, trolling lures, and feathers in multiple colors and sizes. Despite seeing quality tuna throughout the area, the fish were extremely selective and refused every presentation. After giving the tuna a solid effort, we changed our strategy and began searching for mahi mahi and marlin, heading toward the waters near the Lighthouse. With no strikes on the troll, we switched techniques again and tried bottom fishing, successfully landing a triggerfish. After approximately 40 minutes of bottom fishing, we returned to trolling and deployed pink, Flying Fish blue-and-white, and lime-green Hoochies. The change immediately produced action, resulting in six skipjack tuna, all of which were successfully caught and released. We then headed back to Cabo San Lucas Marina after a full eight hours of fishing and several different techniques on the water. Conditions & Techniques: * Large yellowfin tuna schools located on the Pacific side * Yellowfin estimated at 80–120 lbs * Live bait with 60 lb fluorocarbon leader * Hoochies, trolling lures and feathers * Bottom fishing near the Lighthouse * Multiple strategy changes throughout the trip Summary: * ? 80–120 lb yellowfin tuna observed * ? 3 hours targeting yellowfin tuna * ? 6 skipjack tuna caught and released * ? 1 triggerfish landed * ? 8-hour charter aboard ADRENALINA 1 The trophy yellowfin were there and showing themselves, but they were extremely selective today. Even after trying multiple techniques, they refused to cooperate. By adapting our strategy throughout the trip, we still found steady action with skipjack tuna and bottom fishing—a true example of the persistence and versatility required in offshore sportfishing.