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http://www.cortezcharters.comAnother excellent fishing week from Puerto Morelos that reflected a
16 fish mixed bag catch for the anglers. The Marina El Cid
Sportfishing Fleet, Puerto Morelos, is expanding and the "Aries VIII"
is currently being shipped from Mazatlan to Puerto Morelos and will
be ready to go upon arrival on location. This fine, 34-foot Chris
Craft Sportfisher cruises at 25 knots and is a proven fish catcher
that will enhance the capabilities of the fleet. Puerto Morelos is
currently leading all of the areas for fishing results and numbers of
charters and is rapidly becoming the areas very best fishing fleet.
The overall combined fish counts for 39 days fished reflected 14
sailfish, 4 wahoo, 1 dorado, 16 Atlantic barracuda, 10 king mackerel,
1 yellowfin tuna, 7 Spanish mackerel, 11 bonito, 1 amberjack, 3
African Pampano, 23 snapper, 24 triggerfish, 15 soapfish, 2 pargo, 13
banana fish and 28 grouper. The fishing starts just a few minutes
outside the entrance to the Marina with the 100 fathom curve (600
feet) begins.
PM Climate: Partly cloudy and sunny days with temps ranging from 70
nights to 88 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Mostly light & variable surface breezes with stable
temps at 81.5 degrees throughout the area
Best Bait/Lure: The ever-available ballyhoo, both rigged and un-rigged
Bait Supply: Excellent supply that continues to be readily available.