There were some excellent catches this week from the Gaviota Sportfishing Fleet that started with a 240 lb. yellowfin tuna taken aboard the Gaviota VI on Monday, August 9, 2010, followed by a 400 lb. blue marlin, taken aboard the Gaviota X on Tuesday. The Gaviota IV had a terrific 2 fishing days that reflected 4 stripers, and a sailfish released and a dinner dorado for the charter group. The overall combined catches for a total of 26 days fished reflected 1 blue marlin, 23 stripers, (21 released) 3 sailfish released, 1 wahoo, 17 dorado and 13 yellowfin tuna. (I had been waiting on additional angler information that may yet arrive, concerning the anglers of the big fish and the details for the catches, but since it has not yet arrived, I wanted to get this portion of the report out, today. I may have supplemental information later today or tomorrow and will forward it on).

Cabo Climate: Intermittent sunny-cloudy days with temps that ranged from 75 nights to 97 daytime highs and very light tropical breezes.

Sea Conditions: Waters are pretty warm on both sides of the peninsula. The Pacific side reflects 77-80 degrees and rises to 85 degrees going into the Sea of Cortez side. Water is clean green to about 7 miles then clean & blue on out from there.

Best Fishing Area: There appears to be a couple of good areas now that include the 1150 fathom spot at about 25 miles from Cabo, (the two big fish for the week came from the 1150 fathom spot) and Gray Rock (Cabeza de Ballena) to Chileno and out 3-6 miles from shore.

Best Lure/Bait: Both live bait and artificials were working well this past week. The blue marlin was taken on a green colored lure and stripers were being taken on both, live bait and artificials.

Live Bait Supply: Remains good for Caballitos at the $3.00 per bait rate.