According to our reporter from the Aries Fleet Office, Ms. Kitcia Ceja, they are starting to see swordifsh in the offshore waters but haven't been able to entice the fish to bite. "Aries V" released the season's first striper and baited three others that wouldn't bite. Lots of marlin jumpers throughout the 15-20 mile mark, though not too eager just yet. She reports lots of sea life working the different areas with birds and sardine schools. The overall offshore fish count for 7 days reflected 1 striper released, 4 dorado and 1 yellowfin tuna. The inshore fishing remains remains very active, especially for the bottom fishing and reflected 3 corbina, Limits of white snapper, 52 perch, 7 barracuda and 2 sawfish in the mix.

Mazatlan Climate: Partly cloudy days with temps that ranged from 49 nights to 79 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: Mostly a calm week with inshore temps at a cool 69 degrees and rising to 71 in the offshore waters.

Best Fishing Area: Quite a few marlin jumpers being seen in the 15-20 mile area out to the southwest of the Marina El Cid, which has a potential to turn into a good bite area.

Best Lure/Bait: The rigged baits were best in he offshore waters and shrimp and squid in the inshore waters.

Bait Supply: The bait supply remained very good even through the full moon phase.