Report Date:
http://www.cortezcharters.comSpring Break Season has brought a surge of people to Cabo San Lucas
and overall, it's really good for the town. However, they are not
anglers and the influx has made little difference with the number of
outings for the sportfishing fleets. Then, too, the fishing has been
very difficult over the past week, which also endured a port closure
day due to the tsunami alerts, and when it's all added up, the total
seems to equal the normal, historical slowness for fishing during the
month of March. The two fleets we report for have a combined total
of 100 fishing days available each week and this week's report
reflects only 5 of those days were fished that reflected 1 striper
released and 8 yellowfin tuna. While the boats are still seeing the
stripers, getting them to bite has been the secret and the combined
knowledge of many years of skippers' experience hasn't seemed to make
a change. Lighter line, lighter leaders, smaller hooks, rigged
baits, un-rigged baits, live baits, lure changes, etc, has not
changed the bite ratio.
Cabo Climate:
Excellent, clear and sunny, warm days and pleasant
evenings, with temps from 61 nights to 88 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions:
The ever-changing currents of March are upon us with
daily temperature changes throughout the area. From the Golden Gate
Bank on the Pacific and around to Palmilla Point, and out 20 miles or
so, the temp is 70 degrees. Palmilla Point to Gorda Banks, out to
the 1150 fathom spot and the Cabrillo Seamount, the temps rise to
73-74 degrees. Blue water from the Golden Gate to south of Cabo San
Lucas.
Best Fishing Area:
None reported!
Best Lure/Bait:
Feathers, cedar plugs and rapala Magnums best for
the tuna. The single striper was taken on live caballito.
Live Bait Supply:
Good supply of caballitos.