It was a superb marlin action week from Cabo San Lucas for the "TUNA TIME" and "FISH CABO", as the billfish continued to chew on the bait and the artificials. While only two of the boats from Fish Cabo Fleet provided this report, the results were exciting and the anglers were rewarded. Captain Roberto Padilla, skipper of the "Tuna Time", released 12 stripers for four fishing days and rounded out his catches with 15 yellowfin tuna and a single dorado. The "Fish Cabo", skippered by Captain Gil Marquez, reported the release of 3 stripers for his 2 fishing days. The mainstay of the action remains close to Cabo San Lucas and continues to be the area from 2-6 miles or so outside the arch and around to Chileno Bay, (the old Cabo San Lucas Hotel area) just minutes from the Cabo San Lucas Harbor. (We have been unable to obtain the fish report from the Gaviota Fleet for the week at the time this information was compiled, but we may have a later-in-the-day update that will be forwarded if it does arrive).

Cabo Climate:
Cooler & windier days in the early week that changed to warm, sunny & clear days as the week progressed, offering temps that ranged from 71 nights to 94 daytime highs & light, variable, surface breezes.

Sea Conditions:
As the week progressed, the sea conditions became near perfect with water temps that ranged from 79 inshore to 74 offshore from Cristobal Point to Jaime Bank on the Pacific side. From Cabo Falso and around to the Gorda Banks, on the Sea of Cortez side, temps ranged from 76-80 degrees with a gradual change from Cabo. Above the Gorda Banks to Las Frailes, temps at 80-82 degrees. Lots of clean, blue water throughout the area.

Best Fishing Area:
Just outside of Cabo, from Cabo Falso, 2-8 miles off and around to Chileno, 2-8 miles off.

Best Lure/Bait:
Live bait was best when available and rigged baits working very well, too. Aritficials were also producing well in a myriad of colors, including the Petrolero and mackerel colors.

Bait Supply:
Just mediocre at best. Lots of junk bait mixed in & not recommended unless nothing else. Rigged ballyhoo, when available, working very well.