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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Capt. George Landrum
January 22, 2001
Cabo San Lucas - Saltwater Fishing Report
Fly Hooker Fish Report
“FLY HOOKER” FSIH REPORT FOR 15 JAN, 2001
Dan Zirpel has booked the “Fly Hooker” for today and has brought his friends, Roger, Dwight and Carey. The weather is still rough on the Pacific side and they really want to catch fish, so they decide to go towards Gordo Banks and check for Tuna. There have been some nice fish coming from there the last few days and with the wind blowing the way it has, the water should be in good shape. When they got out there, the water was beautiful, but there were so many boats working the area that they threw a heavy chop on the water. The fishing was slow, but eventually Roger was able to hook and fought a nice Yellowfin Tuna estimated at 45 lbs. Some very nice fillets came from this fish and they were nice enough to give some to me for sashimi tonight! Thanks, folks, we loved having you aboard the “Fly Hooker” and hope your next trip is more productive! Until then tight lines!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 17 JANUARY, 2001
Steve and Michele booked the Fly Hooker for a family trip with her Mom and husband along with her sisters and their spouses. They had excellent results. They really wanted to get fish for dinner and almost had enough to feed everyone with a large Dorado. Almost because the fish estimated at 40+ lbs managed to pull loose from the hook at the side of the boat. They did bring aboard another smaller Dorado that they managed to hook up on a live bait cast back behind the boat while battling the one that got away. The smaller Dorado was 12 lbs and almost provided enough fillets for everyone they went looking later for some shrimp to fill out the meal. Later they hooked a Striped Marlin that they found tailing on the surface. This fish ate a live Caballito tossed to it and unfortunately was bleeding profusely from the gills when brought to the side of the boat. 30 lbs of marlin fillet were taken to the smokehouse and the group had smoked fish to take home. About an hour later another striped Marlin was fought to boat-side and this time successfully tagged and released. A good trip was experienced by all. Thanks folks and we look forward to fishing with you again next year. Until the Tight lines!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JAN 18, 2001
Doug, Doug, Dale, Evan and their friend “Gimpy” were today’s anglers and their experience was almost a repeat of yesterday’s action aboard the “Fly Hooker” One nice 25 lb Dorado was brought aboard the boat after a short battle and supplied the fillets for dinner, with enough for Juan and Manuel. Then they went in search of the Striped Marlin and were successful in tagging and releasing a Striped Marlin estimated at 120 lbs. Another Striped Marlin died during the fight. The 80 lb Marlin ended up getting the leader wrapped around his tail and was dead upon arrival at boat-side. Many more Marlin were seen during this trip, but not many of them showed interest in either lures or live bait. Everyone, even those who were a little hung-over, had a good time. Juan and Manuel both said this was a good group to fish with. Thanks guys, I know we’ll see you again next year. Until then Tight Lines from the “Fly Hooker” Crew!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR JAN 19, 2001
Gary and Kathy King were the anglers on the “Fly Hooker” today and they were not real sure what they were getting into! You see, they have never been saltwater fishing before and had no idea what to expect. Gary said this morning that they would be happy to catch a couple of fish and come in. Maybe they could catch something for dinner. Juan and Manuel said they would do their best to teach them what to do, explain what was going on and put them into fish. With the thought that the best chance to get them fish would be on the Pacific side for Tuna or Dorado. Manuel turned to bow of the “Fly Hooker” west-southwest and went looking for porpoise. They found porpoise and whales. But no tuna! Luckily they were able to hook several Dorado and Gary was nice enough to let Kathy reel in the Dorado, because he was hoping for a shot at a Marlin. One Dorado was about 12 lbs and one about 25 lbs and Kathy had a lot of fun with them! Juan filleted the fish so there was dinner on ice in the cooler. The rest of the trip was uneventful as far as catching was concerned. Juan and Manuel kept spotting Marlin tailing and tossed bait to them all, but none of them were hungry. Thanks goodness for Gary that 15 minutes before heading in they were able to find one with an appetite. Gary fought the estimated 120 lb Striped Marlin for about 15 minutes before he was able to bring it to the side of the boat for pictures. Juan then placed a tag in the fish and released it to fight another day. Way to go Gary! I am sure that the frame able “Billfish Foundation” Release Certificate with Kathy’s picture of the fish below it will look great on your wall. You said that it was a lot harder to bring in the Marlin than you thought it would be and now you will have a permanent reminder of the fight! Thanks for being such great people and we are glad that the “Fly Hooker” Crew was able to fulfill your fishing wish! Until next time, Tight Lines from Mary George, Juan and Manuel!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 20 JANUARY, 2001
Gene and Jackie, Jay and Janet are the customers for the “Fly Hooker” for today. They came aboard this morning with two coolers and the hope of going back home with lots of fillets. Gene and Jackie had gone fishing on a Panga the other day and caught 2 Dorado, so they had a start already. Jay and Janet just arrived yesterday and do not have a lot of ocean fishing experience. After talking with Juan and Manuel about the plan for the day, they decided to go to the Pacific side and keep their fingers crossed. Reports from Gordo Banks yesterday were rough and green water with the tuna fishing slow. Therefore searching for porpoise on the Pacific side sounded like the best plan of action. That developed into the right decision, as the results will show. They found the porpoise with tuna and caught one of about 50 lbs and 13 others of 15-25 lbs! No problem packing the coolers with fillets now. They were also able to tag and release a Striped Marlin of about 130 lbs. A great experience today aboard the “Fly Hooker” and all the anglers were very impressed with the professionalism shown by Juan and Manuel. Thanks everyone and Tight Lines form Mary, George, Juan and Manuel, the “Fly Hooker” Crew!
Cabo San Lucas Fish Report
CABO SAN LUCAS FISH REPORT FOR JANUARY 15-21, 2001-01-22
WEATHER: What a week! Alternating cloudy and clear days at the beginning of the week and the clear days were very windy. The last part of the week was clear and the winds died. Thursday morning we had reported temperatures that ranged form 43-50 degrees! Cold enough to see your breath! Thanks goodness it has warmed up since then. Our daytime high’s have been in the 70’s. We had a few sprinkles on Tuesday, just enough to spot our windshields.
WATER: Rough on the Pacific side the beginning of the week, with green water out to 22 miles. The water there mellowed out later in the week, but was still a bit choppy. The Sea of Cortez delivered smoother conditions throughout the early part of the week and clearer water, but chopped up on a bit later in the week. Water temperatures have been 67-69 degrees near-shore and went up a degree or so further out. There was a warm spot starting 18 miles south.
BAIT: A good mix of Mackerel and Caballito at $2.00 each and Sardinas at $20 a scoop at the Cabo Marina. Sardinas at $10.00 a scoop available North towards San Jose.
FISHING
BILLFISH: Basically a repeat of last weeks report, except for the fact that as the moon has waned, the bite has picked up quite a bit. Once again many of the boats “bottom fishing” live bait for the Striped Marlin at the lighthouse are finding consistent action. Tossing live bait at fish spotted tailing is becoming more successful as well.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: There has been some action for tuna at Gordo Banks,. Chumming with Sardinas and live baiting either the Sardinas or Mackerel has been working, at least early in the week. The action dropped a bit later on. Tuna have been found mixed in with the Porpoise out further than 25 miles, while the Porpoise closer in have not had any associated with them. The fish on Gordo were running 15-60 lbs with a very few in the 100 lb range coming in. Likewise the Porpoise further out have produced a few larger fish. Pulling spreader bars was a successful technique for a few of the boats.
DORADO: Amazingly there are still Dorado being found! Most of the boats have been able to find at least one or two per day. Ranging in size form 12-35 pounds with a few bruisers over 40 lbs. They have been very near the Marina and the shore. Good action for those Pangas and Cruisers targeting them.
WAHOO: A few scattered fish have been caught but no reported concentrations. Sizes from 15-45 lbs.
NEARSHORE: Concentrations of Striped Marlin off the underwater points and ridges along with the scattered Marlin have made almost every Panga trip successful. For those wanting more, traditional near-shore fish action is starting to pick up for Sierra, Pargo, Amberjack and Yellotail. There are still small Roosterfish available, but very few larger ones are being caught.
UNTIL NEXT WEEK, TIGHT LINES!
Capt George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
[email protected]
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