The 28th Annual International Sailfish Tournament finalized on May 1, 2001, and according to Captain Temo Verboonen, the fishing was pretty slow during the event that accommodated approximately 175 sportfishing boats. The largest sailfish taken during the event was aboard the "3 Hermanos", that checked in at 78.2 lbs., the largest blue/black marlin taken aboard the "GABY", checked in at 277.2 lbs., (second place marlin was caught by angler Fred Livesay, Liggett, CA, tilting the scale at 202 lbs., and fishing with Captain Temo Verboonen, aboard the "SECUESTRO DE AMOR". The fish was taken on a Seeker 50-80 lb. rod, using 50 lb. mono, a 120 lb. test leader and a big eye jack for bait. The largest dorado taken during the event was aboard the "PEKE", and weighed in at 38 lbs. According to Temo, it was difficult fishing and most of the winning fish were taken in the 16-18 mile zone with greenish tinted water and 83-85 degree temps. Most of the billfish were taken on small baits, similar to the big eye jack, (like the "goggle eyes" in Florida or the "Caballitos" in Cabo San Lucas). He mentioned that sailfish were running close to the white rocks and chasing surface baits in that area.

The inshore fishing remains good for Spanish mackerel, (Sierra) small jacks and even a few roosterfish.

IZ Climate
Mostly cloudy with intermittent periods of sunshine and temps that varied from 73 nights to 93 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions:
Fair sea for the most part, with light and variable tropical breezes and sea temps that varied from 86-87 as the week progressed and cleaner, bluer water at about 16 miles and beyond.

Best Fishing Area:
Remained in the 16-20 mile area and around the white rocks, where the sailfish have been feeding on the surface baits.

Bait Supply:
Remains plentiful, both live and trolling baits.