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Mazatlan was looking much better this week when compared to the
doldrums of Cabo, but still the fishing is not up to par for this
area either. The offshore fishing, which is typically difficult
during March, is producing a 50% chance for a billfish in the
offshore areas and the inshore super-panga catches are still offering
plenty of action for the anglers. Overall offshore catches reported
for 25 days reflected 13 stripers, 8 dorado, 1 yellowfin tuna and 1
mako shark. Inshore action for 11 super panga fishing days reflected
1 striper, 1 mako shark, 14 Vaquetas, 64 pargo, 4 barracuda, 79
roncachos, 10 mojarres, 29 cochitos and 225 loras. All except the
barracuda are bottom fish.
Mazatlan Climate: Partly cloudy days with a mix of sunshine, temps
from 55 nights to 84 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Generally, calm throughout the area with light
surface breezes, temps at 73 inshore and rising to 76 offshore.
Best Fishing Area: Out to the southwest of the Marina El Cid,
starting at about 20 miles.
Best Lure/Bait: Slow trolled rigged baits were best for the billfish.
Report Date:
Where'd they go? Perhaps the most dramatic fish flip-flop of recent history for Cabo San Lucas, and I think one could safely say that the billfish bonanza of 2009 is officially over. It was a very difficult fishing week for the entire Cabo fleet that left the boats searching far and wide for action. A few boats even fished the inshore circuit in an effort to provide the anglers with some action......
