Cabo San Lucas Sportfishing Report and Baja Fishing
Capt. Jerry Chapman
June 29, 2014
Cabo San Lucas - Saltwater Fishing Report
Jc Sportfishing Weekly Fish Report.
As the Admiral Seas It
Fishing Report: 6/22/14 to 6/29/14
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The 4th of July is almost upon us and we expect a busy holiday here in Cabo with lots of families and fisherman showing up for the long weekend. So make your reservation soon.
Well the Blue Marlin are here and there biting which is good news for all of us anglers. Its that time of year where the water is warming and the fishing is really going to get good. We are seeing Blues and we will be seeing the occasional Black Marlin soon also. If you ever wanted to have an adventure like catching big game fish you should consider booking a trip to Cabo and getting in on the action. If you call me or contact me through my website ahead of time I can give you a heads up on whats been hitting and what your best chances are. Plus I just like to talk to strangers on the phone anyway!!
Jc Sportfishing Charters is a family owned and operated business and has been fishing in Cabo San Lucas for the past 18 years. Jerry, explains that his charter business is geared more for families and novice anglers, making sure everyone who charters a boat with him have a great time and lots of fun. We welcome families, and groups. We want everyone who fishes with us to take all the sites in and have memorable experience. This is what is most important to us. We have and do a few tournaments each year and can cater to fisherman who might be interested in tournament fishing. Well lets get on with the fishing report for this past week.
WEATHER: The weather is hot as hell but nice. Highs pushing 100 degrees in the day time and cooling at night to mid 70,s. There was a couple days in which we did have some rain in the afternoons but it was just a local thunderstorm passing by and one day we did get a good down poor. Besides that its been clear and nice out an as I write this report its beautiful out so I decided to through on an old CD I had of Boxcar Wille and I sitting here listening to train songs doing the report. Life is good isn't it and what would you do without country music anyway!!
WATER: If view the water temperature map at Tempbreak.com you will notice that the warm water is starting to wrap around the tip of Baja and we are even seeing it up on the pacific side also so its really coming into the area compared to the map last week. You will see the pockets of warm water even on pacific side. This is going to make for some good fishing. Please monitor this map from week to week as it can give you a good indication ho possibly the fishing will be by just looking at water temperatures and this can help you plan your trip but it would be better if you just called me directly and I can give you an up to the minute report. http://www.tempbreak.com/index.php?&cwregion=cb
TUNA: The Tuna we have been catching them at the 95 spot to San Jamie banks and about 21 miles off the beach. Lots of fish being caught and averaging 10lb to 25lbs with most being taken on king busters and cedar plugs. Most anglers have really concentrating on the Big Marlin being caught this past week and not paying much attention to running out 21 miles to fish Tuna.
BILLFISH: The fishing has been really good as the Blue Marlin have moved into our area and its Hot! Hot! The 1150 area has been producing lots of Striped Marlin as well and they have been hitting live bait and ballyhoo. The Blues have been striking lures in most cases.
DORADO: Lots of Dorado being landed this past week all along the beach on lures but some really small ones being taken which aint a good thing at all. Please ask the crew of your boat to release the small ones as there has been some come in that I saw which were1lb to3 lbs and this is way to small to keep for Dorado. If your Dorado are not 15 to 30lbs you might consider letting them go and fish for them another day. The Dorado grow really fast I have even heard like a inch a day so in a few months they are 10 to 15lbs. Its just better to release the small fish as a conservation effort for future generations.
INSHORE: The inshore Panga fishing has been really good over this past week with everything from Dorado to Marlin. There has been fish from Grey Rock to the Light House and live bait and lures have been effective. There has a few reports of some nice Roosters being taken by slow trolling live bait at Chileno Bay and close to Cerro Colorado also but in tight to the beach.
WAHOO: A few Wahoo this past week but really not to many that I have heard of over the week.
From The Admirals Kitchen
How to Grill Mahi Mahi/Dorado
Mahi mahi is a flavorful, dense, firm fish that can be found in fillets or steaks. This rich fish is called dolphin in some parts of the world, though not in the family of dolphins that are mammals. To eliminate possible confusion, it has become known by its Hawaiian name mahi mahi, which means strong. In other parts of the world it is known as Dorado,which is its actual scientific name. The tasty fish is low in carbohydrates and fat, so it is a healthful choice for almost any diet. Mahi mahi also tastes great by itself, with simple herbs and spices or with just about any sauces, marinades or salsas, so it is as diverse as it is delicious. Because the flavor is so pleasing and the fillets or steaks cook easily, learning how to grill mahi mahi to perfection is quite simple.
When selecting your mahi mahi, look for steaks or fillets that do not have separation in the layers of meat, dull coloring or a fishy smell. These characteristics could indicate that the fish is not fresh.
Apply cooking oil or spray to your grill prior to grilling mahi mahi to prevent it from sticking.
If you decide to grill mahi mahi on a very hot grill, watch it carefully and turn it as needed to prevent burning it.
Marinate your mahi mahi when you flip it if you are using a marinade or dressing. This will help it to retain moisture and prevent it from drying out while on the grill.
Test your mahi mahi to see if it is done by flaking it with a fork. Continue grilling mahi mahi if it doesn't flake easily, flipping it from side to side until flaking occurs. Season your mahi mahi when it is about ready to be taken off the grill. Serve your grilled mahi mahi with salsa, sauce or by itself and enjoy. Refrigerate any leftover mahi mahi and try it in a salad the next day.
BLUE MARLIN
The strikingly beautiful blue marlin is the largest of the Atlantic marlins and one of the biggest fish in the world. Females, which are significantly larger than males, can reach 14 feet (4.3 meters) in length and weigh more than 1,985 pounds (900 kilograms). Average sizes tend to be in the range of 11 feet (3.4 meters) and 200 to 400 pounds (91 to 181 kilograms).
Native to the tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, blue marlins are among the most recognizable of all fish. They are cobalt-blue on top and silvery-white below, with a pronounced dorsal fin and a long, lethal, spear-shaped upper jaw.
They are so-called blue-water fish, spending most of their lives far out at sea. They are also highly migratory, and will follow warm ocean currents for hundreds and even thousands of miles.
Blue marlins prefer the higher temperature of surface waters, feeding on mackerel and tuna, but will also dive deep to eat squid. They are among the fastest fish in the ocean, and use their spears to slash through dense schools, returning to eat their stunned and wounded victims.
Known for putting up a tremendous fight when hooked, these rare marine monsters are the holy grail for sport fishers. Their meat is considered a delicacy, particularly in Japan, where it is served raw as sashimi. Although not currently endangered, conservationists worry that they are being unsustainably fished, particularly in the Atlantic.
BEWARE: Please beware of the guys in the street selling boat charters. If you wait till the day you are fishing and go to the dock where your boat is many times people will mislead you to another boat or dock trying to put you on a boat that was not meant for you. You need to have a person guide you to your boat, who is from a reputable charter company. This way there is no confusion or misleading. Please remember when renting Sport fishing boats in Cabo that you rent your boat from reputable and established business. Walk into a fishing fleet office and ask questions about what you are getting and what are the costs? You dont want to rent boats from vendors in the streets and you do not want to book through shady websites offering you the world. Check through travel forums about reputable fishing fleets to deal with. Look for testimonials about the fleet your booking your charter with. Ask about what will the boat be supplying? Will it include beverages or lunches? How much does it cost to fillet your catch? Check to see if charter boat is insured? Ask about getting your catch smoked? Check cost of fishing license. These are just a few things to consider when booking your charter boat. We will be talking more about this in next weeks fishing report. Until next time good fishing and we hope to see you in Cabo soon. Come by the office here in Cabo and get all the latest up to date fishing report. http://www.jcsportfishing.com http://youtu.be/Ld4X16bFT-c
Target Species:
dorado,marlin,grouper,sierra,sailfish,red snapper, tuna, dorado
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