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http://www.cortezcharters.comThis past week was another excellent mixed-bag catch that consisted of 10 species for the 20 days fished and resulted in 1 sailfish, 4 blackfin tuna, 9 dorado, 22 bonito, 26 Atlantic barracuda (to 47 lbs.) 9 Spanish mackerel, 9 grouper, 7 triggerfish, 8 snapper and 3 amberjack.
PM Climate: Some sunny days and some cloudy days but comfortable and warm with temps from 65 nights to 85 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Mostly light & variable surface breezes with some afternoon wind chop and stable water temps that were holding at 82 degrees.
Best Bait/Lure: The freshly caught ballyhoo continue to provide the preferred bait for this area for the surface and the bottom fish.
Bait Supply: Remains excellent with a fresh daily surplus for the boats.