06-15-2014, 05:02 PM
Jc Sportfishing Weekly Fish Report.
As the Admiral Seas It
Fishing Report: 6/8/14 to 6/16/14
Stop by Our Office for up to Date Fishing Report.
Pelagic Fishing Tournament in Cabo
This last week on the 12th and 13th was the first Pelagic Tournament and it had 30 boats enter with some pretty good fishing results. The tournament was a catch and release on Marlin and then the biggest Tuna, Wahoo or Dorado. It seems the release winners caught and released 16 Marlin for the 2 days and the big fish winners on the first day landed a 104lb Tuna and a 58lb Wahoo caught by a junior angler, also a 37lb Dorado.
The second day big fish was caught by our own Bob Marlin and it was a 89lb Tuna and a 26lb Dorado. The whole tournament was a lot of fun and went to a good cause with all the junior anglers having lots of fun.
Jc Sportfishing Charters is a family owned and operated business and has been fishing in Cabo San Lucas for the past 18 years. Jerry, explains that his charter business is geared more for families and novice anglers, making sure everyone who charters a boat with him have a great time and lots of fun. We welcome families, and groups. We want everyone who fishes with us to take all the sites in and have memorable experience. This is what is most important to us. We have and do a few tournaments each year and can cater to fisherman who might be interested in tournament fishing. Well lets get on with the fishing report for this past week.
WEATHER: Hurricane Cristina is out there and is the third major storm to form in the eastern pacific. Cristina continues to move west-northwest away from Mexico's Pacific Coast. The center moved close to [url "http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/?lat=18.8&lon=-111&layers=0049&baseMap=h&animation=true&_rd=n&zoom=6"]Socorro Island[/url], a sparsely-populated island with a Mexican naval station about 290 miles south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. An automated weather station on that island recorded sustained winds of 69 mph with gusts to 87 mph as the center made its closest approach. Good weather has been consistent up until like yesterday when it was cloudy and overcast all day.
WATER: It looks like the water temperature might have even cooled a couple of degrees but I think it is really good for the Striped Marlin as it seems they like that 72 to 75 degree water. Temperatures from 72 to about 76 degrees according to Tempbreak.com. [url "http://www.tempbreak.com/index.php?&cwregion=cb"]http://www.tempbreak.com/index.php?&cwregion=cb[/url]
It looks as if it is a little cooler compared to what it has been but really pretty normal for this time of year. We will see the temperatures go up over the next 2 weeks I am sure. W will wait and see as as you know the water temperature will affect what we are catching and just the fishing in general.
TUNA: Still a bunch of football sized Tuna being caught close to shore and there has been some exceptions like the one we caught in the Pelagic Tournament which tipped the scales at 89lb. Were hoping this coming week that we start to see some better sized Tuna and some schools move into the area.
BILLFISH: The Marlin fishing has been excellent this past week with lots of Striped Marlin being landed this past week. The Pelagic Tournament saw 16 over 2 days caught and released. The Marlin mostly were caught inshore from Grey Rock to the Light House and about 1 to 3 miles off the beach. The best methods for catching the Marlin has been on live bait, lures and ballyhoo.
DORADO: There are some Dorado but most are very small and they are being caught close to shore and even from shore on some instances. There has been a few caught outside but not a lot lately. In the Pelagic Tournament we did land a 27lb but there hasn’t been to many Dorado in general this past week. The best tools for the trade on the Dorado were lures and rapalas.
INSHORE: Lots of small Tuna and Dorado close to shore and most are like 4 or 5 lb trout in size but they are catching a few. The pangas are doing good on Marlin close to shore with lots being landed as we speak. Its seems in front of the Solmar and all the way up to Migrano is where most of the fish are hitting. A few Roosters have also been caught in the same areas closer to the beach
[center]The Striped Marlin and Cabo San Lucas[/center]
When it comes to sport fishing, landing a marlin is just about as good as it gets. Imagine yourself standing on a boat, worn out from a long battle, proudly posing next to a 300-pound monster that you pulled in yourself. Pretty thrilling. Striped marlins are among the most popular catches for sport anglers due to the fish's size, strength and beauty.
Big and Beautiful
Also known by the scientific name Tetrapterus audax, the striped marlin is part of the family of billfish. Billfish also include swordfish, spearfish and sailfish. The striped marlin is a blue color, with light blue and lavender vertical stripes. Its dorsal fin may include dark-colored spots as well. Its belly is white and, like other billfish, its upper jaw extends out to form a spear. This bill is twice the length of its lower jaw.
Although not quite as large as its sibling the blue marlin, the striped marlin can grow to be as long as 9.5 feet (2.9 meters) and may weigh up to 500 pounds (230 kilograms). The marlin family of fish is among the biggest in the ocean and has no real predators -- other than humans.
You'll find striped marlin in tropical and warm waters in the Indian and Pacific oceans. In the United States, you might catch striped marlin off the coast of California during the summer. Striped marlins are also plentiful in Kenya, Mexico, Ecuador and New Zealand. They prefer open, deep water and will feed at the surface. They're mostly solitary unless breeding. The striped marlin likes to eat fish, squid, crab and shrimp. A striped marlin will circle a school of small fish and then dart through it, using its bill to slash and stun its food.
This Fish Can Change Its Stripes
One of the most interesting things about the striped marlin is that it can actually change colors. When a marlin gets excited, usually while feeding or courting, its stripes may light up from regular blue to a phosphorescent blue or lavender. After a marlin dies, it also develops conspicuous stripes along the sides of its body.
Commercially fished for sushi and sashimi, striped marlins are also popular for sport fishing. Marlins are infamous for their acrobatics when caught on a line. They can fight for an hour or more, leaping out of the water and into the air. However, most of today's anglers will release the marlin back to the ocean after a catch.
The most common way to catch marlin is by trolling with heavy-duty gear. When struggling with a fish as big as a marlin, it's sometimes wise to also use a harness, which gives you extra leverage and power.
Why You Should Throw It Back
Although it's not endangered, most researchers consider the striped marlin as "overfished." You can't farm marlin, so their numbers aren't sustainable at the rate they're removed from the ocean. Billfish also tend to have very high mercury contents, which is unhealthy at best and toxic at worst.
Many sports anglers today participate in a "tag and release" program in conjunction with marine life specialists and conservationists.
Catch Me If You Can
[center]From The Admirals Kitchen[/center]
Grilled Tuna Steaks
Directions
To grill the tuna, get a charcoal or stove-top cast-iron grill very hot. Brush the fish with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill each side for only 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. The center should be raw, like sushi, or the tuna will be tough and dry. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.
Ingredients
4 (1-inch-thick) fresh tuna steaks (about 4 pounds)
Olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
BEWARE: Please beware of the guys in the street selling boat charters. If you wait till the day you are fishing and go to the dock where your boat is many times people will mislead you to another boat or dock trying to put you on a boat that was not meant for you. You need to have a person guide you to your boat, who is from a reputable charter company. This way there is no confusion or misleading. Please remember when renting Sport fishing boats in Cabo that you rent your boat from reputable and established business. Walk into a fishing fleet office and ask questions about what you are getting and what are the costs? You dont want to rent boats from vendors in the streets and you do not want to book through shady websites offering you the world. Check through travel forums about reputable fishing fleets to deal with. Look for testimonials about the fleet your booking your charter with. Ask about what will the boat be supplying? Will it include beverages or lunches? How much does it cost to fillet your catch? Check to see if charter boat is insured? Ask about getting your catch smoked? Check cost of fishing license. These are just a few things to consider when booking your charter boat. We will be talking more about this in next weeks fishing report. Until next time good fishing and we hope to see you in Cabo soon. Come by the office here in Cabo and get all the latest up to date fishing report. [url "http://www.jcsportfishing.com"]http://www.jcsportfishing.com[/url] [url "http://youtu.be/Ld4X16bFT-c"]http://youtu.be/Ld4X16bFT-c[/url]
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As the Admiral Seas It
Fishing Report: 6/8/14 to 6/16/14
Stop by Our Office for up to Date Fishing Report.
Pelagic Fishing Tournament in Cabo
This last week on the 12th and 13th was the first Pelagic Tournament and it had 30 boats enter with some pretty good fishing results. The tournament was a catch and release on Marlin and then the biggest Tuna, Wahoo or Dorado. It seems the release winners caught and released 16 Marlin for the 2 days and the big fish winners on the first day landed a 104lb Tuna and a 58lb Wahoo caught by a junior angler, also a 37lb Dorado.
The second day big fish was caught by our own Bob Marlin and it was a 89lb Tuna and a 26lb Dorado. The whole tournament was a lot of fun and went to a good cause with all the junior anglers having lots of fun.
Jc Sportfishing Charters is a family owned and operated business and has been fishing in Cabo San Lucas for the past 18 years. Jerry, explains that his charter business is geared more for families and novice anglers, making sure everyone who charters a boat with him have a great time and lots of fun. We welcome families, and groups. We want everyone who fishes with us to take all the sites in and have memorable experience. This is what is most important to us. We have and do a few tournaments each year and can cater to fisherman who might be interested in tournament fishing. Well lets get on with the fishing report for this past week.
WEATHER: Hurricane Cristina is out there and is the third major storm to form in the eastern pacific. Cristina continues to move west-northwest away from Mexico's Pacific Coast. The center moved close to [url "http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/?lat=18.8&lon=-111&layers=0049&baseMap=h&animation=true&_rd=n&zoom=6"]Socorro Island[/url], a sparsely-populated island with a Mexican naval station about 290 miles south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. An automated weather station on that island recorded sustained winds of 69 mph with gusts to 87 mph as the center made its closest approach. Good weather has been consistent up until like yesterday when it was cloudy and overcast all day.
WATER: It looks like the water temperature might have even cooled a couple of degrees but I think it is really good for the Striped Marlin as it seems they like that 72 to 75 degree water. Temperatures from 72 to about 76 degrees according to Tempbreak.com. [url "http://www.tempbreak.com/index.php?&cwregion=cb"]http://www.tempbreak.com/index.php?&cwregion=cb[/url]
It looks as if it is a little cooler compared to what it has been but really pretty normal for this time of year. We will see the temperatures go up over the next 2 weeks I am sure. W will wait and see as as you know the water temperature will affect what we are catching and just the fishing in general.
TUNA: Still a bunch of football sized Tuna being caught close to shore and there has been some exceptions like the one we caught in the Pelagic Tournament which tipped the scales at 89lb. Were hoping this coming week that we start to see some better sized Tuna and some schools move into the area.
BILLFISH: The Marlin fishing has been excellent this past week with lots of Striped Marlin being landed this past week. The Pelagic Tournament saw 16 over 2 days caught and released. The Marlin mostly were caught inshore from Grey Rock to the Light House and about 1 to 3 miles off the beach. The best methods for catching the Marlin has been on live bait, lures and ballyhoo.
DORADO: There are some Dorado but most are very small and they are being caught close to shore and even from shore on some instances. There has been a few caught outside but not a lot lately. In the Pelagic Tournament we did land a 27lb but there hasn’t been to many Dorado in general this past week. The best tools for the trade on the Dorado were lures and rapalas.
INSHORE: Lots of small Tuna and Dorado close to shore and most are like 4 or 5 lb trout in size but they are catching a few. The pangas are doing good on Marlin close to shore with lots being landed as we speak. Its seems in front of the Solmar and all the way up to Migrano is where most of the fish are hitting. A few Roosters have also been caught in the same areas closer to the beach
[center]The Striped Marlin and Cabo San Lucas[/center]
When it comes to sport fishing, landing a marlin is just about as good as it gets. Imagine yourself standing on a boat, worn out from a long battle, proudly posing next to a 300-pound monster that you pulled in yourself. Pretty thrilling. Striped marlins are among the most popular catches for sport anglers due to the fish's size, strength and beauty.
Big and Beautiful
Also known by the scientific name Tetrapterus audax, the striped marlin is part of the family of billfish. Billfish also include swordfish, spearfish and sailfish. The striped marlin is a blue color, with light blue and lavender vertical stripes. Its dorsal fin may include dark-colored spots as well. Its belly is white and, like other billfish, its upper jaw extends out to form a spear. This bill is twice the length of its lower jaw.
Although not quite as large as its sibling the blue marlin, the striped marlin can grow to be as long as 9.5 feet (2.9 meters) and may weigh up to 500 pounds (230 kilograms). The marlin family of fish is among the biggest in the ocean and has no real predators -- other than humans.
You'll find striped marlin in tropical and warm waters in the Indian and Pacific oceans. In the United States, you might catch striped marlin off the coast of California during the summer. Striped marlins are also plentiful in Kenya, Mexico, Ecuador and New Zealand. They prefer open, deep water and will feed at the surface. They're mostly solitary unless breeding. The striped marlin likes to eat fish, squid, crab and shrimp. A striped marlin will circle a school of small fish and then dart through it, using its bill to slash and stun its food.
This Fish Can Change Its Stripes
One of the most interesting things about the striped marlin is that it can actually change colors. When a marlin gets excited, usually while feeding or courting, its stripes may light up from regular blue to a phosphorescent blue or lavender. After a marlin dies, it also develops conspicuous stripes along the sides of its body.
Commercially fished for sushi and sashimi, striped marlins are also popular for sport fishing. Marlins are infamous for their acrobatics when caught on a line. They can fight for an hour or more, leaping out of the water and into the air. However, most of today's anglers will release the marlin back to the ocean after a catch.
The most common way to catch marlin is by trolling with heavy-duty gear. When struggling with a fish as big as a marlin, it's sometimes wise to also use a harness, which gives you extra leverage and power.
Why You Should Throw It Back
Although it's not endangered, most researchers consider the striped marlin as "overfished." You can't farm marlin, so their numbers aren't sustainable at the rate they're removed from the ocean. Billfish also tend to have very high mercury contents, which is unhealthy at best and toxic at worst.
Many sports anglers today participate in a "tag and release" program in conjunction with marine life specialists and conservationists.
Catch Me If You Can
[center]From The Admirals Kitchen[/center]
Grilled Tuna Steaks
Directions
To grill the tuna, get a charcoal or stove-top cast-iron grill very hot. Brush the fish with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill each side for only 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. The center should be raw, like sushi, or the tuna will be tough and dry. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.
Ingredients
4 (1-inch-thick) fresh tuna steaks (about 4 pounds)
Olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
BEWARE: Please beware of the guys in the street selling boat charters. If you wait till the day you are fishing and go to the dock where your boat is many times people will mislead you to another boat or dock trying to put you on a boat that was not meant for you. You need to have a person guide you to your boat, who is from a reputable charter company. This way there is no confusion or misleading. Please remember when renting Sport fishing boats in Cabo that you rent your boat from reputable and established business. Walk into a fishing fleet office and ask questions about what you are getting and what are the costs? You dont want to rent boats from vendors in the streets and you do not want to book through shady websites offering you the world. Check through travel forums about reputable fishing fleets to deal with. Look for testimonials about the fleet your booking your charter with. Ask about what will the boat be supplying? Will it include beverages or lunches? How much does it cost to fillet your catch? Check to see if charter boat is insured? Ask about getting your catch smoked? Check cost of fishing license. These are just a few things to consider when booking your charter boat. We will be talking more about this in next weeks fishing report. Until next time good fishing and we hope to see you in Cabo soon. Come by the office here in Cabo and get all the latest up to date fishing report. [url "http://www.jcsportfishing.com"]http://www.jcsportfishing.com[/url] [url "http://youtu.be/Ld4X16bFT-c"]http://youtu.be/Ld4X16bFT-c[/url]
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