The "Gaviota XI" had the most billfish for the week, releasing 2 stripers and a sailfish for 4 fishing days and rounding out their catches with 15 dorado and 4 yellowfin tuna. The "Tuna Time", (appropriately named) landed the largest yellowfin tuna for the week by the Gerald Meyer group, (Oregon) that checked in at 130 lbs., (This could have been a qualifier for the up-coming WON Tuna Tournament) The fish was taken on an artificial trolling away from the porpoise, having not had any success near the animals that were traveling southerly on the Pacific side. Overall, dorado were the fish of the week and most of the boats had ample opportunities to add to their catches with most of the fish in 12-15 lb. ranges and an occasional larger fish to 25 lbs. or so. The overall fish counts for a combined total of 25 days fished reflected 3 blue marlin released, (all in the 200-225 lb. range) 4 striped marlin released, 1 sailfish released, 1 wahoo, (about a 35-pounder) 13 yellowfin tuna and 93 dorado.

Cabo Climate:
Mostly sunny and warm days with a few passing clouds and temps that ranged from 71 nights to 96 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions:
Overall, very good conditions on both sides of the peninsula. Pacific side, from the Finger Bank south to the Golden Gate, sea temps stable at 85-86. From Golden Gate Bank, wrapping Cabo and up to the Gorda Banks and beyond, the temps were stable in the 87-88 degree ranges.

Best Fishing Area:
The Pacific side remains the best area and continues to produce 99% of the catches, which is normal for this time of year.

Best Lure/Bait:
Overall, live bait was best but several of the billfish were taken on artificials. The tuna were liking the feathers and cedar plugs and dorado were happy taking both.

Live Bait Supply:
Plenty of caballitos available throughout the week.