There was a significant change in the fishing report from Cabo San Lucas for this pst week and so much so, that I called to get more information. In talking with the Fish Cabo Fleet owner, Roberto Marquez, the two things that appear to have shifted the fishing into the slow mode was live bait difficulties and the brightness of the moon, even though it was well into the first quarter. He said there had been no other apparent changes for the area and the water temps were good and so was water clarity. In any event, he did say that the slowness will probably not continue for long given the clarity and temperatures of the areas water. High boat for the week was the "Tuna Time", skippered by Captain Roberto Padilla, with 5 billfish released for two fishing days and rounding out the catch with 7 dorado. The overall combined fishing report for a total of 11 days fished reflected 11 stripers released and 13 dorado.

Cabo Climate: Mostly sunny, clear and warm days with temps that varied from 60 nights to 85 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Generally, very good on both sides. The Pacific side, from Above todos Santos and 10 miles offshore on a north/south line, was holding at 76-77 degrees, which wrapped Cabo and on up toward Los Frailes on the Sea of Cortez side.

Best Fishing Area: Continues to be on the Pacific side for all of the boats.

Best Lure/Bait: Live bait was best when available. Fish Cabo Fleet was doing well with rigged ballyhoo on the days of scarce live bait.

Live Bait Supply: Difficult this past week.