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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Capt. George Landrum
January 8, 2001
Cabo San Lucas - Saltwater Fishing Report
"Fly Hooker" Fish Report
FLY HOOKER FISH REPORT FOR JAN 3
Today we have Rick Parsons, girlfriend Jessica and her family on board the “Fly Hooker”. Rick and Jessica went out fishing last week and caught 2 Striped Marlin and 12 tuna. Now he is bringing along the rest of the family to see if they will catch the bug. He would like to get his Brother-in-law hooked up to Marlin and they do!!!!. After a 35-minute fight an approximately 80 lb Striped Marlin is Tagged and Released. It is Rick’s turn now and he tags and releases his estimated 120 lb Striped Marlin after a 20-minute fight. Hmmm, think experience makes a difference? And it’s only 9 AM. So they head out for some smaller fish to take home with them. Off they go in search of the Porpoise and Tuna schools. After looking around for a while they come across the tuna and most of the people n the oat take a shot at reeling in a Tuna. After catching 6 of them, (they have lots packed up from the last trip) they go look for Dorado, to get a little variety for the freezer. Juan heads for the Harbor. That’s where they have been hanging out, right in front of the Marina. They catch 3 Dorado and lost one estimated about 60 lbs right at the back of the boat. They still got 3 nice 40 lb fish to take home for the BBQ. What a great day fishing. I wish fishing were like this all day long 365 days a year!!! Until next time, Tight lines, Mary, George, Juan and Manuel, the “Fly Hooker” Crew.
FLY HOOKER FISH REPORT FOR JAN 4
Today we have repeat clients Holly Kendall and family. They headed out looking for tuna and marlin. The wind was blowing all night and the kids were not feeling all that well not long after they got out of the Harbor. So they headed back a little closer to the Harbor. Juan decided it might be wise to go after the Dorado playing close, the water won’t be so rough and the kids will survive a little longer. They did manage to get a nice size Dorado in the boat before the adults took pity on the kids and made it an early day. So they have some nice fish for their Sashimi back at the Hotel and more than enough to feed everyone for dinner. I hope the kids get their sea legs by this time next year. Until then, Tight Lines, George, Mary, Juan, Manuel the “Fly Hooker” Crew.
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JAN 5
Don Noble and his friends Clement and Brittany are the anglers on the “Fly Hooker” today. In the past don has waited until arriving 9n Cabo, then booked a boat after visiting the main dock. Because of problems in the pat he has decided to book in advance over the Internet to be assured of getting the dates and the boat he wanted. Don was very happy that everything went smoothly. The objective of today’s trip is to get some fillets of Dorado and Tuna to take home, plus if there is time it would be nice to T&R a Striped Marlin. Juan & Manuel headed out the Marina and turned towards the Pacific side of the Cape. There were porpoise feeding about 5 miles out, so that is where they started fishing. Tuna Galore!!! Double and Triple strikes on Yellowfin of 15-30 lbs! A lot of these fish got away, but everyone had sore arms by the time they decided there was enough tuna in the boat. By 9 AM they had 13 nice |Tuna and Juan turned these into a cooler full of fillets. With their fill of Tuna, it was time to try for a Marlin and they joined the group of boats soaking live bait at the lighthouse. Juan says they had one hook-up that pulled loose quickly and then the action dies. They tried for quite a while for Dorado and no luck there either. It appeared as if the bite was an early one and influenced by both the ½ moon and the tide. When the “Fly Hooker returned to port, everyone was happy with the catch and the fact the water was beautiful. Thanks guys! We are glad you had a good experience on the Fly Hooker with Juan and Manuel. Hope to see you again next year. Until then Tight Lines form Mary, George, Juan, Manuel, the “Fly Hooker” Crew.
Cabo San Lucas Fish Report Jan 7, 2001
Cabo San Lucas Fish Report for January 1-7
Captain George Landrum
“Fly Hooker” Sportfishing
[email protected]
WEATHER: The beginning of the New Year was overcast, but by the 4th, the skies had cleared. The winds have been minimal during the morning and picking up to about 12 knots in the afternoon with gusts to 20. Temperatures have been in have been ranging as low as mid 50’s to high 80’s.
WATER: Temperatures continue to slowly drop. Outside Cabo the water is now in the 75-77 degree range with most on the cooler side. Just as the last report said, we still have the finger of warmer water projecting south from land’s end. Pacific side water has started to chop up a bit as the winds have sifted to a more northerly direction.
BAIT: A good mix of mostly mackerel with a few Caballito right now, price is maintaining at $2.00 each. Some Sardinas have been available, but I am not sure of this last weeks prices.
FISHING
BILLFISH: Striped marlin are still being caught off the lighthouse y boats soaking live bait, but the bite has been early and brief. The moon is getting full and that has caused the bite to drop a bit. A few fish are striking lures, but they have not been very aggressive.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: These were the mainstay for the week with plenty of football sized fish caught among the porpoise. Cedar plugs have worked very well. The fish have been between 10 and 30 lbs, putting up a very nice fight on light tackle.
DORADO: A few Dorado are still being found and some of them have been in the 40lb + range. Most of them have been 10-20 pounds and are being caught near shore on lures.
WAHOO: A few of these speedsters are being found at the banks and now I have heard unconfirmed reports of a few boats finding hotspots and catching double digit numbers. Naturally, no one will say where this bite has been taking place!!!!
INSHORE: Sierra and Roosterfish close in; Tuna and Dorado a little further out and a few Marlin are being caught by the Panga fleet. Have seen some nice size Cabrilla coming in also, Snappers have been pretty small yet.
Notes: Sorry for the abbreviated report, I’ve been down with the “Gripa” going around Cabo and have not been up to doing much writing. Guess we’ll have to start wearing shoes and socks in the AM.
The Whales are here, The Whales are here, and they have been starting to show for the last couple weeks and actually showing up in decent numbers lately.
Capt. George Landrum
“Fly Hooker” Sportfishing
[email protected]
www.caboguide.com/flyhooker
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