Excellent fishing from Cabo San Lucas this past week with the boats averaging two billfish per boat day fished and a 100% catch rate for the week. High boat for the week was the "Gaviota 10", reflecting 5 stripers released for 3 days fished and the "Fish Cabo", with 4 stripers released for 1 day fished. This was the week of the IGFA Tournament and their final release numbers for billfish should be impressive and will also include a swordfish release in their tally totals. Overall catches for the Gaviota Fleet & Fish Cabo Fleet were much improved and reflected 7 days fished that provided 14 stripers released, 3 dorado and 23 yellowfin tuna, (15-30 lb. ranges). You should read the IGFA Tournament results in the next issued of Western Outdoor News.

Cabo Climate:
Mostly sunny, warm and clear days with temps that ranged from 64 nights to 92 daytime highs. It was near perfect weather and overall conditions for the hosting of the IGFA Tournament and the world wide group of anglers.

Sea Conditions:
Just a terrific week that provided very good fishing conditions that included light surface breezes, clean, blue water and top-notch sea temperatures on the Sea of Cortez side of Cabo that stabilized at 78-79 degrees.

Best Fishing Area:
Unquestionably, the 1150 Fathom Spot and surrounding area.

Best Lure/Bait:
Live bait was by far the best but fish were also taken on artificials and slow trolled rigged ballyhoo.

Bait Supply:
Not reported.