The billfish action is much better than the numbers reflect. On many occasions, the anglers just don't wish to focus on billfish and the catch numbers tend to make the catching appear to be on the downside and that is not necessarily correct. The "Gaviota IV", skippered by Captain Octavio Castillo, was high boat for the week, reflecting a total of 5 stripers released for 2 days fished and the "Gaviota X", skippered by Captain Jorge Gil Marquez, fished a single day for two stripers released. The overall fish counts for a combined 12 days fished reflected 9 stripers released, 1 shark, 2 wahoo, 2 yellowfin tuna ad 48 dorado for their efforts. A few black & blue marlin were reported throughout the Cabo Fleets but mostly smaller fish in the 200-300 lb. ranges.

Cabo Climate: Partly cloudy days with temps from 74 nights to 93 daytime highs and light NW breezes, 10-15 knots.

Sea Conditions: Remains good throughout the area. Pacific side at 79-81, rising to 83 at Cabo San Lucas and continuing to rise to 86-87 from Chileno and into the Sea of Cortez. Good water clarity in all directions.

Best Fishing Area: Two area seemed best. The 1150 Fathom spot for the billfish and Cabeza de Ballena, (Gray Rock) for a mixed bag catch.

Best Lure/Bait: Live bait was best but a few billfish taken on lures.

Live Bait Supply: Live bait remains ok for our boats and continues to be mostly caballitos.