High boat for the week was the "Fish Cabo", reporting in with 4 stripers released, 12 yellowfin tuna, (30-45 lbs.) and 49 Sierra for 4 days fished. They also lost what may have been the last swordfish to be hooked-up for the year of 2011, fishing just 8 miles out to the south from Cabo. The crew estimated the fish at about 200-250 lbs. and was baited with a live caballito. Unfortunately, after a short fish fight, the hook pulled and the trophy is now available for another angler. According to the owner, Roberto Marquez, they are spotting a few swordfish in this same area but they have not been willing to bite and this probably reflects they are feeding on squid and not interested in the caballitos. But, that's just my guess. The overall fish counts for a combined total of 26 days fished reflected 14 stripers, (12 released) 13 dorado, 2 hammerhead sharks, 36 yellowfin tuna, 25 skipjack, 2 roosterfish and 114 Sierra, with all fish coming from the Pacific side of Cabo.

Cabo Climate: Partly cloudy in the early week and then sunny, clear and warm days from Thursday and temps from 56 nights to 80 daytime highs.

Sea Conditions: A good week for fishing on either side. Sea temps out to 10 miles or so ranged from 74-75, wrapping Cabo and gradually increasing to 76-77 at the 95 fathom spot and across the 1000 fathom curve. Cooler waters were just a few miles above the Gorda Banks that slid to 69-70 degrees.

Best Fishing Area: The Golden Gate Bank produced some of the billfish as did the Herradura area, just south of Cabo San Lucas. The place to be remains on the Pacific side of Cabo.

Best Lure/Bait: Live bait is preferred for the billfish, feathers and cedar plugs for the tuna.

Live Bait Supply: Mostly caballitos with a few mackerel in the mix, but good bait for our boats this past week.