Blue marlin were the billfish of the week for the anglers from Mazatlan and most of the offshore sportfishers had blue marlin action, if not an actual hookup, fish that followed but refused to bite. The biggest blue marlin for the week weighed in at 325 lbs. and was taken aboard the "Aries V". The overall fish counts for a total of 7 days fished offshore reflected 3 blue marlin, (2 releases) 10 yellowfin tuna, (40-80 lb. class) and 27 dorado, (15 to 25 lb. ranges).

The inshore super pangas reporting for three days fished reflected 12 yellowfin tuna and 12 dorado, or an average of 8 fish per boat fished day. Ms. Kitcia Ceja, our new reporter for the Aries Fleet, said they had a couple of rainy days this past week and water was flowing to the sea and creating a scum-line where the bait fish are congregating and attracting dorado.

Mazatlan Climate:
Mostly cloudy days with isolated P.M. showers and temps that reflected 75 nights to 89 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions:
Overall, pretty calm this past week with light surface breezes and sea temps that stabilized at 85-86 degrees.

Best Fishing Area:
Most of the tuna have been in the 24-26 mile area, out to the south off the Marina El Cid, virtually in the same area where the blue marlin are biting.

Best Lure/Bait:
Rigged mullet working well for the blue marlin and small feathers for the yellowfin tuna.

Bait Supply:
Remains readily available for all boats.