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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Capt. George Landrum
February 4, 2002
Cabo San Lucas - Saltwater Fishing Report
Cabo Fishing Report for Jan 28 - Feb 4, 2002
Capt George Landrum
Fly Hooker Sportfishing
[email protected]
www.flyhooker.com
CABO SAN LUCAS FISH REPORT FOR JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 4, 2002
WEATHER: This was a pretty nice week for us except for Wednesday. Just like last week we
had a heavy cloud cover move in for one day and it got a bit chilly for Cabo. Unlike last week
there was no heavy wind associated with these clouds and they were gone on Thursday. Cloudy
again on Saturday and Sunday morning. The temperature stayed between the low 50’s and the
mid 70’s all week and there was only a slight bit of rain on Wednesday, more of a light sprinkle
really. (Bloomdido)
WATER: The warm water that we had close to shore has moved offshore now and the only
warm spot is at the 95. The temperature there is about 71/72 while elsewhere it is 69/70 except
on the San Jaime and Golden Gate banks where it is now 67/68 degrees. Surface conditions were
a bit choppy early in the week. On Wednesday when the clouds moved in the water offshore got
a bit nasty and it was difficult to fish. The next day it was much better. This morning it looks
glassy nearshore. (Lover Man)
BAIT: Same as last week, same as last year as far as the price. Larger baits such as Mackerel
and Caballito are $2 per bait and this week there were no Sardinas that we could find. (Au
Privave)
FISHING:
BILLFISH: Striped Marlin were the only game in town for almost every boat I talked to this
week. The better fishing was on the temperature break off of the 95/1150 spot line-up but even
then the hookup ratio for fish seen was low. Perhaps as the moon goes towards new the bite will
pick up. Almost every boat had a shot at one to two Marlin per day but only about 50% were
willing to take a bait or lure. (Repitition)
YELLOWFIN TUNA: I really thought the bite would be better with the full moon but it never did
bust wide open. The fish that were found were mixed in with the Dolphin and were all football
fish. The best bite was early in the week and as usual came on feathers or cedar plugs. Most of
the Dolphin were found due south of the Cape about 15/20 miles out. (Blues For Alice)
DORADO: The Dorado were pretty much a hit or miss event this week, with most of the boats
missing. There were no large concentrations found and most boats were only flying one or two
flags for fish found while working Tuna. One boat did find plenty of Dorado, but it was by
accident. Drifting over a rock pile trying to catch snapper they hooked up a Dorado on every
other drop and ended up with ten fish. (Just Friends)
WAHOO: What hoo? (Kim)
NEAR SHORE: It finally happened! The Sierra showed up and were the meat fish of the week.
Most boats were able to go and catch 30/50 fish in a few hours. The fish were on both the Sea of
Cortez and the Pacific side but the bite was early, shutting off by 9:30 every morning. Along with
the Sierra the surf bite on Jack Crevalle turned on. They were being caught on Medano beach in
front of “The Office” and were running between 10 and 30 pounds. Snapper are starting to bite
and so are the Bonito and Skipjack. (K.C. Blues)
NOTES: Written to the music of the best Alto Sax player in the world, “The Bird” Charlie
Parker. “Charlie Parker, Compact Jazz, featuring Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk,
John Lewis and Max Roach”, compilation 1987, Polygram.
"Fly Hooker" Daily Report for Jan 28-Feb 4
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 28 JANUARY, 2002
Verne, Kelly, Lee and his son Brad were the anglers on the “Fly Hooker” today and were
competing (sort of) with friends on another boat. The bet was on the biggest fish. Objective for
the day was meat fish, so mainly the focus was on Tuna and Dorado. The water was in fairly
good condition and Juan and Manuel decided to work Due south and slightly to the east towards
the 95 and 1150 spots. That is where the temperature break has been set and they felt the chances
were best there. Unfortunately they saw no Dolphin and Juan saw only one Dorado all day. That
did not mean that they got skunked however. There were plenty of Striped Marlin in the area
and Brad was the lucky angler, getting to tag and release a Striped Marlin estimated at 130
pounds. It was a 30 minute fight and the fish only jumped once but it was his first Marlin! Way
to go Brad! They saw another Marlin free-jumping and said it was like the energizer bunny!
Several other fish appeared in the lures but only one got hooked up for about 60 seconds. No
meat fish but they did end up winning the bet, their friends caught one small Dorado. Thanks
guys, until next time, Tight Lines!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 29 JANUARY 2002
John, Craig and Tom have come prepared to do battle with fish! As with yesterdays party, they
would like a chance to take some fish home with them. Today Juan and Manuel were able to help
them out. Dolphin were found about 20 miles tot he south and these were holding Tuna among
them. It was not until mid morning that the action started and until that time it had been looking a
bit bleak. Once into the fish the action was continuos with single, double and triple strikes. The
fish were all footballs in the 15 pound range but they put up a fine fight on the spinning gear, and
there was always the chance of latching on to something enormous. While working the Tuna the
also picked up a Dorado of about 12 pounds. Total for the day was 11 Yellowfin and one
Dorado. They didn’t see a Marlin all day but that was all right with them. Thank you and Tight
Lines!
“FLY HOOKER” FISH REPORT FOR 30 JANUARY, 2002
Richard Calef and his friend Bill are Doctors who come to Cabo and volunteer their time to
help treat the orphans at Casa Hogar. They are both fishing fools and can never seem to get the
time to get out on the ocean when they are here. Well, today was their chance and Juan and
Manuel were very happy to get them on the water and into some fish. Unfortunately, the water
conditions were definitely not the best! About 18 miles offshore to the east they found a
concentration of Tuna, but the water was so rough that they found it almost impossible to get any
fishing done! One football fish ended up in the box and they decided to try closer to land where
the water might be a bit smoother. On the way to nearshore they caught a Dorado, nice for
dinner! They also hooked up to a Striped Marlin but the fish ended up jumping on the leader as it
tried to escape and after being hooked up for 10 minutes managed the Houdini trick. Since Rich
and Bill will be coming down on a regular basis perhaps we will have a chance to take them out
on a day when the conditions are much better!
Until then, Tight Lines! from George, Mary, Juan and Manuel, The “Fly Hooker” Crew
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