A much improved fishing week from Cabo San Lucas, with 100% of the offshore sportfishers landing at least 1 striped marlin. The "Tuna Time" was high boat with 5 stripers released for two fishing days and followed closely by The "Gaviota VIII" with 4 stripers released for two fishing days. The hot spot of the week was the 1150 fathom spot and down to the 95 fathom spot. The overall fish counts for a combined total of 10 fishing days reflected 18 stripers released and estimated weights from 110 lbs. to 150 lbs. Live caballitos was the bait of choice by the billfish but several were also taken with the marlin artificials.

Cabo Climate:
Mostly sunny and warm days with a few passing clouds and temps that varied from 67 nights to 96 daytime highs and light & variable surface breezes throughout the area.

Sea Conditions:
Great water temps and for the most part, excellent clarity on the Sea of Cortez side. The push of cooler waters from the Pacific has diminished and submitted to the apparent warm water push from the Sea of Cortez. Temps from the Golden Gate Bank and southerly to the Jaime Bank and out beyond the 1000 fathom curve increased to 75-78 degrees and remains stable. Excellent blue water on the Sea of Cortez side.

Best Fishing Area:
Sea of Cortez side has claimed the best bite area with the bulk of the billfish popping up at the 1150 fathom spot and the 95 fathom spot.

Best Bait/Lures:
Live bait was best, especially the caballitos, but sufficient strikes were being to keep the anglers and crew on their toes.

Live Bait Supply:
It was just another so-so week for live bait, and caballitos were by far, the bait of choice for the skipper and crew.