The only area with any consistent marlin action was outside the 1150 to the Seamount and along the 1,000 fathom curve, where most boats found a few fish. The best catch reported was four releases for five baited fish. A few boats were able to find a marlin closer inshore just off the beach on the Cortez side. There hasn't been much bait around except for squid offshore, which may be what caused the slow fishing.

Some porpoise pods were found traveling with small yellowfin tuna... the best concentration just to the south of the San Jaime and 30 miles to the south of the Cape. The first boats on the scene did well and limits were possible in the right school. Even boats not lucky enough to be the first one there were still able to scratch out enough fish to keep the anglers happy.

There were a few dorado caught by boats headed offshore for striped marlin in the warmer water, a couple weighed at least 30 pounds, but most were in the 15-pound class.

Inshore is producing the best catches. Sierra from four to seven pounds is biting well with sardina being the key to good results. Most of the action is occurring on the Cortez side of the Cape up around the Cabo Real beach. On the Pacific side past the lighthouse there's been some nice yellowtail to 35 pounds, but you have to work to find the fish as they were following the small bait balls in 150 to 200 feet of water. A good trip results in five or so of these tough fighters. There were also snapper and grouper to liven things up...George and Mary Landrum