Week 42 Pisces Report October 4 – 10, 2024
September 27 to October 3, 2024. Catch success rate 98.28 %
All species combined comprise 94.41% Billfish, 75.52% Dorado 24.48%, Tuna 29;37%, and Other 20.28%
On Friday, October 5, 2024, the skies were clear, the seas were calm, and the wind blew from 10 to 12 kts. With the water temperature at 84 degrees and the air between 78 and 87 degrees Fahrenheit, it was a beautiful day to be on the water.
Three anglers from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, David Silvernagle, Hayden Anderson, and Robert Nicholls, decided to charter the “ADRIANA,” a 28-foot Uniflite run by Captain Jesús Romero and Mate Mario Juárez. They headed to the Pozo Cota, where they caught one large (82-pound) Yellowfin on bait.
Captain Manuel, Sr. at the Helm and Mate Jr. running the cockpit of the “LA CORONITA,” a 40-foot Cabo Express, helped to pull off an excellent fishing day for their angler, Rene Corona, from California, when he caught and released one 100-pound Striped Marlin on bait at the Los Arcos, one 30-pound Dorado on bait at the Pedregalito, and two Yellowfin Tuna (one at 50 pounds and one at 110 pounds) on lures below the San Jaime Bank. Happy doesn’t describe Rene Corona as he left the boat. Congratulations, Rene from California!
“ANDREA,” a 28-foot Uniflite, with Captain Fernando Noyola and Mate Pedro Zamacona, took a California couple, Alexander Burns and Amy Somers, to the 1150 Spot where they successfully caught and released one 100-pound Striped Marlin on bait and three Yellowfin Tuna weighing in the 35-pounds, 40-pounds, and 50-pound class taken on bait/kite), and caught and released one 60-pound sailfish on bait all on the 1150 Spot. What a perfect day to go fishing.
A group from Waco, Texas, decided that they would like to head to Cabo. Bob McEachern, Colton Short, Dylan Short, George Wolfe, Tanner Bridger, and Thomas Rafferty chartered the “FRIDAY BANK,” a 66-foot Viking, with Captain Alex and Mates Beto and Saul who headed to the Punta Gorda where they caught and released one 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait, they caught and released one 160-pound Blue Marlin, a 180-pound Blue Marlin they caught and released both on green and yellow, and green and black lures and one 35-pound Yellowfin Tuna on feathers.
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the skies remained clear, the seas were calm, and the wave height was two to four feet. The wind blew a bit stronger, to 20 kts. The water temperature was from 84 to 85 degrees, and the air slipped up a degree higher to between 78 and 87 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brent and Sarah Wille spent their fishing day on the “ADRIANA,” a 28-foot Uniflite run by Captain Jesús Romero and Mate Mario Juárez, where they fought one 151-pound Yellowfin Tuna on bait 10 miles outside of Rancho San Lucas. They enjoyed the battle and came away feeling like the warriors they were!
Captain JC Martinez and Mate Juan had a Golden Fishing Day on the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge. They struck gold when they took a group to the Golden Gate Bank, catching and releasing seven 110 to 130-pound Striped Marlin on bait. The anglers were Chase Graber, Hunter Lindbert, Robert Dumm, Tim Graber, Tray Graber, and Ty Robert Dumm, from Goshen, Indiana – Seven Striped Marlin, for Six Anglers — they couldn’t have been more satisfied with their day!
Ashley Biasiolli, Kip Cunningham, Nick Biasiolli, and Raquel Cunningham, from Spring Branch, Texas, had an exciting day on the “VALERIE,” a 35-foot Bertram with Captain Roberto Sandez and Mate Salvador Flores running the show. The anglers caught and released one 120-pound Striped Marlin, twelve 10 to 15-pound Dorado, and one 18-pound Wahoo. All the fish were caught on bait, 23 miles from the 180 Spot. When you wake up in the morning for your fishing day, sometimes you don’t stop smiling all day long, and that was one of those days for the four from Texas!
Then along came the “BBII,” the 2018 37-foot Viking Billfish. Captain Osiel and Mate Joel were looking for a good time and a good time they had! They took their team of anglers from Torrance, California, to the Herradura Spot, where they went in for a GRAND SLAM consisting of Two caught and released 110-pound Striped Marlin on bait, One 80-pound Sailfish on bait and One 200-pound Blue Marlin on bait! Congratulations on the Billfish Grand Slam to the anglers Jim Angeles, Ken Besada, Ryan Lee, and Tyrone Deogaygay! And Congratulations to the crew!
Aleshia George, David K George, Debra G Hunsaker, Duane A George, Nancy George, and Robert J Hunsaker, from Washington, chartered the “YAHOO,” a 42-foot Bertram, with Captain Ricardo Escamilla at the Helm and Mate Yahoo Jose Escamilla in the cockpit, they could tell the day was going to be an interesting and fun one. The captain headed straight to the Arcos Spot, where they pulled off catching and releasing Two Striped Marlin in the 90 to 100-pound range, Two Dorado around 12 pounds, and One 10-pound Yellowfin Tuna, all on bait and all in the same area.
On Sunday morning, October 6, the skies were beautiful and blue. It was one of those days you could see forever. The Sea of Cortez was crystal clear and calm, the perfect day for fishing. The waves were only two to three feet, so the ride was smooth, and the air temperature was 79-85 degrees Fahrenheit, which was perfect for a Baja tan.
“LA BRISA,” a 31-foot Bertram, with Captain Ray Winkler and Mate Cesar A, headed straight for the Faro Viejo, and 40 miles outside of the old Lighthouse, they found Eight Yellowfin Tuna weighing from 30 to 135 pounds on feathers and lures for their clients Joseph and Amanda Horn, Josh Birtch, and Tom Horn, from Salem, Oregon. The anglers were tired but happy as they exited the boat.
Captain Rosendo Gomez and Mate Carlos Santos enjoyed taking their couple, Bill and Geneva Mosurak, from New Paris, Indiana, to the Migrino, where they were able to find them Two 100-plus pound Striped Marlin that they released on bait, Five 8- pound Grouper and Four Ladyfish around 2 pounds. The Mosuraks had a fun-filled day with laughter on the “TIBURON,” a 31-foot Bertram. Captain Rosendo Gomez has been with Pisces for over 22 years, formerly as the deckhand aboard Valerie and now promoted to Captain of this vessel. Rosendo is dedicated, experienced, and mellow, always making you feel at home aboard his boat. He is committed to making your day a success.
Solo Angler, Kathy Morris, from Austin, Texas, chartered the 30-foot Bertram, “KARINA,” with Captain Bruce and Mate Jorge Velez, who took her to the Golden Spot and the Gaspareno where she was able to catch and release FOUR STRIPED MARLIN WEIGHING FROM 100 to 150 POUNDS ON BAIT. The crew was incredibly proud of her, and Kathy was SMILING herself!
Another SOLO Angler, Mark Chiavetta, from California, was on the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Captain Juan C Lopez and Mate JC Martinez, where he caught and released One 110-pound Striped Marlin on bait eight miles from the old Lighthouse, along with Eleven Yellowfin Tuna from 40-110 pounds on Lures in the same area. Mark was a tired but happy angler who left the boat that evening.
Captain Osiel and Mates Gil and Lalo were in charge when they had three excited anglers come aboard the “BBII,” a 37-foot Viking Billfish 2018; Russell Shofner, Tavis, and Samantha Lloyd felt lucky that day as they boarded the boat, and the crew headed straight to the Cerros de Arena. There, they caught and released FIVE Striped Marlin in the 100-to-120-pound range on bait and TWO Blue Marlin, one weighing around 150 pounds and the other weighing around 270 pounds. Although the day was exhausting, it was one of the best of their lives, and they would have stories to tell for years to come of the battle of the Billfish.
“MY WAY,” a 45-foot Viking, run by Captain Arturo and Mates Daniel and Josue, found Five 110 to 120-pound Striped Marlin for Jaime and Marshall Cromer of Oakland, California, to catch and release at the Golden Spot, making them pleased anglers, indeed.
Then Monday, October 7, rolled around with equally clear skies and calm seas. Though the waves had a little more lump as they hit 5 to 6 feet at times, it was still a comfortable ride. The water temperature varied from 83 to 86 degrees, and the air was 77 to 83. It was still swimsuit weather if you were down where the breeze was blocked.
When you travel across the United States and then down the Baja Peninsula, it is rewarding to walk away from your fishing day with Five Yellowfin Tuna weighing from 55 to 119 pounds, One released 70-pound Sailfish, and One 250-pound Blue Marlin, also released. All the fish were caught on bait, and all were caught at the San Jaime. Evan Osur and Saul Farber from Livingston, New Jersey, were very fortunate anglers who had traveled so far. They had chartered the “TRACY ANN,” a 31-foot Bertram, with the assistance of Captain Julio Castro and Mate Carmelo Navarrete.
“ANDREA,” a 28-foot Uniflite, with Captain Fernando Noyola at the Helm and Mate Marcelo Davis overseeing the cockpit, Bob Zutter and Ryan Boyle, from Redmond, Oregon, caught Two
35 and 50-pound Wahoo on bait at the San Jaime Bank.
Chip Bartz, Amy Bartz, Kelly Bartz, Patrick Bartz, and Tommy Schuh chartered the “RIPPER,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Captain Abel and Mate Ninja running the show for Two Yellowfin Tuna in the 40 to 80-pound range on bait and kite at the San Jaime. The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful, and they had a wonderful time.
A Solo Angler, Jeff Paulen, from Georgia, on the “LA CORONITA,” a 40-foot Cabo Express with Captain Manuel SR and Mate JR running the boat, got Two very nice-sized Wahoo weighing 43 and 49 pounds on bait at the San Jaime.
What a day Jaimee Henderson and Kevin Henderson had on the 45-foot Viking, the “MY WAY,” with Captain Arturo and Mates Daniel and Josue when the anglers caught and released Two 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait at the Lighthouse, Two 15-pound Dorado, Two 2-pound Yellowfin Tuna, Released One 280-pound Blue Marlin. The Dorado, Tuna, and Blue Marlin were all caught on bait at the Pozo Cota, and Two 30-pound Wahoo on a Rapala also at the Pozo Cota. They all felt as though they had hit the Jackpot! With the water temperature at 84 degrees and the air between 78 and 87 degrees Fahrenheit, it was a beautiful day to be on the water.
October 8, 2024. Tuesday. The seas were calm, and the skies were clear with warm air temperatures between 76 and 82 degrees. The waves were gentle up to 4 feet, and the water temperature, which rose to 86 degrees, was warmer than the air in places.
“CHASIN TAIL,” a 62-foot Viking with Captain Pepe and Mates Ulises and Hamo in charge, had a great time with the fishing group on board – Danyela Gonzalez, Devon Rojas, Jared Williams, Kevin Brown, Lesley Alvarez, Lorisa Brown, Luke Alvarez, Taya Albright, and TJ Albright. They were enjoying their time together as well as their time on the water. During all the fun on board, they caught and released Five Striped Marlin between 110 and 150 pounds on bait and lures and Two Yellowfin Tuna weighing 93 and 148 pounds on lures, twelve miles outside San Jaime.
The trio of anglersMark Shine, Mischa Bellarin, and Richard Shineon the “BBII,” a 37-foot Viking Billfish 2018, with Captain Osiel and Mates Joel and Gil, couldn’t have been happier with their list of “Catch for the Day.” They caught and Released Three 100-pound plus Striped Marlin on bait and caught One 30-pound Wahoo on bait on the 95 Spot, One 12-pound Dorado, Ten 12 to 15-pound Yellowfin Tuna, and Six Bonito in the 3-pound range, all on bait, and all but the Marlin and Wahoo were caught at the Cabeza de Ballena on bait.
The “BILL COLLECTOR,” a 32-foot Cabo Express, with Captain Niko and Mate Erik, Jr., had a group from Salado, Texas – Apostolos Parlioglou, Arnoldo Briones, Brian Mendenhall, Emiliano Zapata, Michael Schaffer, and Richard Yaws aboard who were excited to fish. They caught and released Three Striped Marlin in the 100 to 120-pound range, One 65-pound Wahoo on bait at the Arcos Spot, and One 10-pound Dorado at the Rancho San Lucas. All the fish were taken on bait.
p When anglers like Bruce Bartmess, Heidi Ray, Nicole Bartmess, and Zachary Ray, from Fort Worth, Texas, love fishing as much as the crew on the 40-foot Cabo Express, the “CORONITA” does, it makes the day even more pleasurable for Captain Manuel Romero and Mate Manuel Jr. Cota. It was precisely one of those days when their clients caught and released Four Striped Marlin on bait (weighing approximately 120 pounds), One 15-pound Dorado at the Pozo Cota, and One 65-pound Wahoo at the Arco. What a great time everyone had!
Josh Heller, Kurt Hoins, and Tracy Holsing were off on a fishing expedition on the “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, led by Captain Juan C Lopez and Mates JC Martinez and Martin Ramirez. They caught Three Yellowfin Tuna over 100 pounds, from 100 to 150 pounds to be exact, on a kite and bait outside of the Lighthouse about 35 miles, and One 50-pound Wahoo on a black and green lure 20 miles from the Lighthouse. Although it was a “battle of the big fish,” it was an enjoyable, educational day and one they were ready to tackle again.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, dawned clear. The sea was a bit lumpy but not bad. The waves were only 6 feet, and the wind blew no more than ten kts. The water temperature was about 84 degrees, and the air at its warmest was the same. It was still a beautiful day to be in Cabo.
“ANDREA,” a 28-foot Uniflite, run by Captain Fernando Noyola and Mate Marcelo Davis, ran to the outside of the San Jaime Bank where they found Six Yellowfin Tuna for their clients, Jim Campi, Rod Hubbard, and Sam Lucas. The tuna weighed 25, 30, 40, and 104 pounds and were caught on kites/lures.
A Bend, Oregon, Solo Angler Mark Koehler chartered the “BBII,” a37-foot Viking Billfish 2018. Captain Osiel, Mates Joel and Hector assisted, heading 30 miles outside the San Jaime Bank, where they found Yellowfin Tuna. Mark Koehler got 11 Yellowfin Tuna on kite and bait. He had fished with the kite earlier and had enjoyed that type of fishing, so he had returned. It is fun fishing!
A group from Ocean Ridge, Florida, Joel Rodriguez, John Pajaces, Kevin Malys, Richi Nagel, Salomon Sweet, and Senor Timothy Atteberry, chartered the “KARINA,” a30-foot Bertram with Captain Bruce Montano and Mate Jorge Velez going 24 miles outside of the Lighthouse for Two giant Yellowfin Tuna weighing 116 and 119 pounds that they got on bait. Even though it was a battle, it was worth it!
CaptainIsrael and Mates Cesar and Abraham on the “KNOT WORKIN,” a35-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Michael Cash and Mike Carter, from San Antonio, Texas, caught and released One 100-pound Striped Marlin on bait in front of Rancho San Lucas and One 49-pound Wahoo on a lure at the Los Arcos Spot.
The “LA BRISA,” a 31-foot Bertram with Captain Ray Winkler and Mate Arturo Lozano, had guests from Canandaigua, New York, Jessica Massey, and Matthew Quinn, avid anglers. They caught and released One 100-pound Striped Marlin on a lure at the Pozo Cota, One 12-pound Dorado on bait in front of the Cerro del Golden, One 150-pound Blue Marlin on bait in front of the Cerro del Golden, and One 65-pound Wahoo on a Rapala at the Pozo Cota. They were ready to call it a day,
Kristi and Sean Britt chartered the “RUTHLESS,” a 31-foot Bertram run by Captain Beto Lira and Mate Jesús Romero. The anglers caught and reléased One 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait and One 132.5-pound Yellowfin Tuna on a blue and white lure 33 miles from the Lighthouse. It was a Good Time and Good Fishing!
“TRACY ANN,” a 31-foot Bertram with Julio Castro at the Helm and TracyAnn Raul Leal overseeing the cockpit, they helped their couple Kimberly Prevost and Robert Prevost, from Marysville, Washington, get One Dorado on bait, catch and release One 300-pound Blue Marlin on a Chiwili at the entrance to Migrino and the Cerro del Golden.
The “BILL COLLECTOR II,” a 35-foot Cabo Flybridge, with Captain Lopez and Mate Martinez, took their group from San Diego, California, John Williams, Martin Aguilar, Lancer, Nancy Scouler, 35 miles to the 180, where they were able to catch Four Yellowfin Tuna that weighed from 30 to 180 pounds. They were caught on bait and lures.
It was Cabo Clear on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The skies were blue overhead, and the sea was blue and calm below. Tourists traveled thousands of miles to visit a place so placid and peaceful, where the weather and the sea were equally warm – in the mid-80s.
From Bountiful, Utah, came a group of serious fishermen, Dalton Fontana, David Bell, Dylan Bell, Joey Beretti, Miles Bell, and -Rodrigo Meneses onto the “REELS N DIRT,” a 72-foot Viking Skybridge with Captain Alan and Mates Oscar and Carlos got a winner on this day, the ONLY BLACK MARLIN, a 340-pounder that they caught and released on bait at the Margarita Bank. There was a lot of celebration among the anglers and the crew!!! Congratulations to the San Diego Fishermen!
“ADRIANA,” a 28-foot Uniflite with Captain Frank and Mate Jesus Winkler taking care of the fishing group, Angelica Adair, Hansen Erica, Hansen Kayden, and James Ryan Hansen, they headed 17 miles to the 150 Spot and got a large 90-pound Yellowfin Tuna on bait.
Kevin Jacob and Ronda DeCento chartered the “VALERIE,” a 35-foot Bertram managed by Captain Roberto Sandez and Mate Salvador Flores. The crew decided that the 180 Spot was where they needed to be. Twenty-five miles before the 180 Spot, they caught Four Yellowfin Tuna weighing 28 to 95 pounds on bait.
Jenifer Swisher, Keith Swisher, Kingston Swisher, and Stone Swisher thought they had hit the jackpot when they chartered the 46-foot Viking, “LA CHINGONA,” with Captain Miguel and Mates Luis and Daniel and walked away that evening with NINE STRIPED MARLIN IN THE 80 to 120-POUND RANGE on bait and SIX WAHOO weighing up to 49 POUNDS on Rapala and bait, all on the Migrino. What a perfect Cabo fishing day they enjoyed!
Captain Alex and Mates Saul and Beto welcomed a group from Corpus Christi, Texas, John Taylor, Kyle Newland, Lia Lange, Michaela Salas, Natalie Forbes, and Tim Lange aboard the “FRIDAY BANK,” a 66-foot Viking. The anglers went to the Arcos Spot where they caught and released Four 120-pound Striped Marlin on bait and One 73.5-pound Wahoo, also on bait and both in the Arcos area.
“BBII,” a 37-foot Viking Billfish 2018, with Captain Osiel and Mate Joel, took their group from Port O’Connor, Texas; Bruce Ryan, Bryan Carnes, Daniel Binz, Douglas Matey, Gregory Weller, and Thomas Miller caught and released Fourteen Striped Marlin over 100 to 120 pounds on bait at the Pozo Cota Spot. They would have many stories to tell when they return home.