Week 44 October 11-17, 2024
The week of October 11-17, 2024, had ideal conditions for our experienced captains and crews to take their clients out fishing. The water and air temperatures were in the mid-80s, the seas were relatively calm, with waves up to four feet, and the clear skies and warm breezes added to the perfect conditions for fishing.
Angelica Adair, Erica Hansen, Kayden James, and Ryan Hansen decided it was the perfect day to charter the “ADRIANA,” a 28-foot Uniflite, with Captain Frank and Mate Jesus Winkler running the show. They went 17 miles to the 150 Spot, where they caught a 90-pound Yellowfin Tuna on bait. Captain Frank Martinez was born in Cabo San Lucas and comes from a long line of local fishermen. His father is a Captain, and he has learned much from him. He has been fishing professionally now for over 18 years.
On board “RUTHLESS,” a 31-foot Bertram, with Captain Beto Lira and Mate Jesus Romero, Andrew Anderson, and Jennifer Ayers, had a day to remember. They caught and released Four 100-120-pound Striped Marlin and One 50-pound Yellowfin Tuna at the San Jaime Spot. The thrill of their “Catch and Releases of the Day” will be a cherished memory for years!
“RIPPER,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge with Captain Abel at the Helm and Mate Ninja over the cockpit, headed to the Golden Spot for One 25 to 30-pound Wahoo on bait for Caleb Erickson, Glenn Erickson, Holly Erickson, Linda Erickson, and Mark Erickson from Georgia.
Daniel Binz, Bruce Ryan, Bryan Carnes, Douglas Matey, Gregory Weller, and Thomas Miller from Port O’Connor, Texas, a group of friends with a shared passion for fishing, caught and released FOURTEEN 100 to 120-POUND STRIPED MARLIN on the “BBII” a 37-foot Viking Billfish 2018, run by Captain Osiel and Mate Joel at the Pozo Cota all on bait. They were thrilled with their day and gave their crew all the credit for putting them on the fish. Good going to the BBII group and crew.
“LA CHINGONA, a 46-foot Viking with Captain Miguel and Mates Daniel and Luis, was determined to give their group a fantastic time. Jenifer and Keith Swisher, Kingston Swisher, and Stone Swisher were overjoyed when they caught Six 15 to 40-pound Wahoo on Rapalas and bait and then Four 100 to 120-pound Striped Marlin on Rapalas and bait at the Arcos. The quartet left the boat with beaming smiles, and it’s hard to say who was happier, the anglers or the crew!
Captain Alex and Mates Saul and Roberto, on the “FRIDAY BANK,” a 66-foot Viking, enjoy the weekend when they have large, happy-go-lucky groups on board, and it was just one such group on Friday that boarded from Corpus Christi, Texas. Lia Lange, Michaela Salas, Natalie Forbes, and Tim Lange couldn’t have been more excited. The day was filled with laughter, fun, and a beautiful day on the water. They got one 73.5-pound Wahoo on bait at the Arcos.
From beautiful Bountiful, Utah, anglers Dalton Fontana, David Bell, Dylan Bell, Joey Beretti, and Rodrigo Meneses couldn’t wait to board the “REELS N DIRT,” a 72-foot Viking Skybridge, to meet their Captain Alan and Mates Oscar and Carlos. They were eager for the day to begin as they sped toward the Margaritas Bank. They hit the Jackpot with One 340-pound Black Marlin that they caught and released on bait. What a day they had!
It was well worth the trip from North Dakota to Cabo for Dave Sandy and Nate Sandy as they took off fishing on the “REEL PRIMO,S” a 38-footer with Captain Carmelo and Cesar Alucano to the Pozo Cota. They caught and released Three Striped Marlin in the 100 to 120-pound class, Three 28-pound Dorado, and One 50-pound Wahoo, all on bait. What a great trip! They will remember this one.
Captain Daniel and Mates Juan and Omar were running the “C ROD,” a 38-foot Blackfin, with anglers Isabella Philipp, Kim Philipp, Skylar Philipp, and Steven Philipp from Chesterfield, Missouri, when they caught and released Three Striped Marlin weighing 100/120/130 pounds on bait, and One 30-pound Wahoo on bait, all at the Pozo Cota.
With Manuel Romero at the Helm and Manuel Jr. running the cockpit of the 40-foot Cabo Express, “LA CORONITA,” their group, Doug Fiori, Gabriella Fiori, Isabella Fiori, and Jerry Holcomb, caught and released One 100-pound Striped Marlin at the Casa Blanca, and Four Yellowfin Tuna around 10 pounds each on bait at the Whales Head.
What a day Douglas Matey, Port O’Connor, Texas, had on the 45-foot Viking, the “MY WAY,” with Captain Arturo and Mates Daniel and Josue. He was the ONLY ANGLER, yet he caught and released Three 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait and One 35-pound Wahoo on bait, all at the Pozo Cota! He walked off the boat a pleased man.
“Tres Amigos,” a 27-foot (Panga) run by Captain Francisco Dominguez for Lincoln Mayer, Melanie Mayer, Ryan Reaves, and TJ Leadbetter from Corpus Christie, Texas. They caught Thirteen Yellowfin Tuna in the 15-pound range on bait at the Lighthouse. Captain Francisco, “The Legend,” has been fishing his whole life, but professionally now for about 26 years. He keeps his boat spotless and is always ready to go after whatever target species his angler desires. He likes challenges and has an excellent success rate.
P After fishing all day on the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge with Captain Juan Lopez and Mate Roberto Lopez, the couple, Adam Duley and Salina Duley, returned to the dock after catching and releasing One 140-pound Striped Marlin on bait and One Yellowfin Tuna, also around 140 or 150 pounds on bait and both at the San Jaime Bank. Though the two were exhausted, they had huge smiles and the beginnings of some great Baja tans!
“TRACY ANN,” a 31-foot Bertram, with Captain Julio Castro and Mate TracyAnn Raul Leal, was pleased to have a group from Barnesville, Minnesota, join them to fish. They went 20 miles to the 210 Spot, where Ann Elizabeth Olson, Charles Stanton Tollefson, Kayla Marie Tollefson, and Travis Olson caught One 95.5-pound Yellowfin Tuna on bait.
Captain Tony and Mates Miguel and Luis, in charge of the “LA CHINGONA 2,” a 64-foot Viking, ran 30 miles to the 160 Spot, where their guests caught Three Yellowfin Tuna in the 40 to 60-pound range on bait; their group from Texas were Brody Wayne Anglin, Bruce Todd Thompson, Lily Hertel, Mark Ross Bland, Michelle Delaine Thompson, Noah Lee Hertel, and Tanner Miles Anglin.
Barry Hanlon, Duane Dowdy, Jeff Montesa, and Thomas Lejeune from Archbold, Ohio, chartered the “KARINA,” a 30-foot Bertram, with Captain Bruce M and Mate Jorge Velez, which was a wise choice. They went to the Migriño, where the Ohio group caught and released Two 100 to 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait, and they caught and released two more Striped Marlin on bait at the Pozo Cota weighing around the same.
The boat, “REBECCA,” is a 31-foot Bertram, run by Captain Ramon Alucano and Mates Jose G and Jose TA, who enjoy their job. They had a lovely couple from Cincinnati, Ohio, Debra Kruse and Joseph Malloni, who were eager to fish on Monday. The guests caught Two 30 to 35-pound Wahoo on bait at the Pozo Cota. It was a fun, relaxing day.
Captain Julio Castro and Mate TracyAnn Raul Leal, the excellent crew on the 31-foot Bertram, the “TRACY ANN,” were pleased to take their SOLO angler to the Rancho San Lucas Bank, where Joe Cerbin Warren caught and released Two 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait, and then on they went to the Pozo Cota where they were able to catch one 18-pound Dorado on bait. The crew noted that Joe, from Walczak, South Bend, Indiana, was an excellent angler!
From Austin, Texas, Maria Fernanda, Salcedo Burgos, and Noah Kagan caught One 35-pound Wahoo on bait on the ” C ROD,” a 38-foot Blackfin, with Captain Daniel and Mates Daniel Jr and Juan at the Margaritas Spot.
The “CALIENTE,” a 42-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Captain Jaime and Mate Luis, had one heck of a day with their group from Round Rock, Texas, Adam Huvar, Derek Snoga, Jenna Snoga, Jillian Novosad, Joshua Feil, and Stacey Whitaker when they took them to the Pozo Cota and the Migrino, where they caught and released FIVE 100-pound STRIPED MARLIN on bait, Four 25-pound Dorado, and released One 70-pound Sailfish and One 200-pound Blue Marlin, all on bait, and all at the Pozo Cota or the Migrino. It seems the fishing gods smiled on the Texans and the CALIENTE today!
From Monterrey, Mexico, a happy party of anglers boarded the boat, eager to see what ‘happy ending’ the 60-foot Viking, “HAPPY ENDING,” with Captain Francisco and Mates Miguel and Omar could bring to them. Alain Cavazos, Aldi Alejandro, Cavazos Arredon, Carlos David, Licona Erick, Rodriguez Rosales, Manuel, Alan Cavazos, Arredondo Manuel, Ramon Cavazos, Silva Ramiro, Gerardo Rodriguez, Leal Ramiro, and Gerardo Rodriguez Rosal were looking for fun, and that’s what they found. They did catch and release One 80-pound Sailfish on a lure at the Imán Bank, which added some excitement to their day, and they had a great time being part of the BISBEE OFFSHORE 2024.
One 100-pound Striped Marlin was caught and released on a lure outside the Cabrilla Mount by Alex Donalson, John Duffy, John Montague, Kevin Kirkland, Kyler Kirkland, and Stephanie Weaver from Lumberton, Texas, who were fishing aboard the “CHASIN TAIL,” a 62-foot Viking, with Captains Pepe and Mates Ulises, Ramon and Dulce. It was party time on the large Viking, as they all enjoyed the day on the water!
“VALERIE,” a 35-foot Bertram with Captain Roberto Sandez and Mate Mario Juarez, had three anglers from Houston, Texas, Douglas Bolingbroke, Stephanie Davis, and Todd King, who caught and released Five 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait at the Los Arcos.