VOL . 37 • ISS . 04
Feb 2 - 16 , 2018
BAJA ROUNDUP
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Fishing Just “ So So ” In Cabo
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The weather has been really nice with cooler nights lately . Highs in “ the mid 80 ’ s to lows in the mid 50 ’ s to low 60 ’ s . Really perfect weather the last week and pretty normal for this time of year . Lots of sunshine in December is one of the reasons Cabo is so famous , but we will take it and aren ’ t complaining ,” reported Captain Jerry Chapman of JC Sportfishing .
“ Cooler water temperatures probably have had something to do with this week ’ s hit and miss fishing as it is much cooler compared to last week . Even some areas of water were around 70 degrees big difference over a week ago . It shouldn ’ t affect striped marlin fishing and will definitely draw yellowtail and more sierras to the area ,” said Chapman .
“ Marlin fishing has been pretty off and on all week from the Light House to Rancho Migrino is where fish have been caught and what they are hitting is live bait and lures . All fish are being landed from 1 to 4 miles offshore on the Pacific side . I am not saying we are catching lots of Marlin what I am saying is what we have caught was caught in those areas ,” Chapman related .
“ Dorado action is just ok but steady with some boats averaging around 3 fish per trip . They have been schooled up and
normally when you catch a bull you will start to land lots of hens . The hot spots for dorado is up and around Rancho Migrino about a ½ miles off the beach all the way up to Golden Gate using lures , live bait and ballyhoo ,” tipped Chapman .
“ In terms of wahoo , there has been some Pretty decent action with a good friend of mine landing like 3 nice Wahoo from 25lbs to 40lbs . The fish were landed at Rancho Migrino on jet heads trolling at a higher speed at around 8 to 20 knots . Most tuna are football size and in closer to shore just off of Grey Rock around the Solmar . If you run to the 1150 area and look for some Porpoise you might run into a school of tuna . If you run out about 16 miles , this seems to be the area for them with reports of large schools in this area . Most of the tuna landed are between 12lb to 20lbs . If you ’ re lucky you might be the only boat in this area . All reports that I have heard of being blind strikes using Cedar Plugs , King Busters and a little on live bait ,” Chapman concluded .
Trollers working off the East Cape have been nailing some impressive dorado while targeting marlin .
Photo courtesy of VAN WORMER RE- SORTS , East Cape , Baja .
Variety Is Word In La Paz
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Not a bad week of fishing . Nothing spectacular , but a nice variety of species including some genuine surprises ,” reported Jonathan Roldan of Tailhunter International .
“ In addition to species we normally catch like barred pargo , yellow snapper and cabrilla , there were also some nice schools of jack crevalle to bend the rods and put on great fights although not such good eating . Still lots of fun . In addition , there were also bonito and a smattering of surprising yellowfin tuna and dorado around the bay as well ,” said Roldan .
“ Tuna , dorado and amberjack are a real bonus this time of year . Normally , we don ’ t see these species until spring when the waters are warmer ,” Roldan wrapped up .
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