The full moon phase that put a real damper on last weeks fishing report. All of the fish, with exception of 2 dorado, were taken on the Pacific side of Cabo and the 2 dorado were taken near Boca De Tule, on the Sea of Cortez side, about mid-way between the Gorda Banks and Los Frailes. The "Gaviota XI" was high billfish boat for the week with 4 stripers released for 5 days fished and rounding out the catch with 12 skipjack and 2 dorado, with all of the billfish caught close to Cabo, from Gray Rock, (Cabeza de Ballena) just a couple miles east of Cabo Harbor to Herradura, just out to the south of Cabo, about 5 miles or so. The overall catch report for a total of 19 days fished reflected 6 stripers released, 11 dorado, 27 skipjack tuna, 32 yellowfin tuna, 12 Sierra, (Spanish mackerel) 7 roosterfish and 4 yellowtail (jurel).

Cabo Climate: It was kind of a cloudy week in Cabo with the jet stream hanging over the tip of Baja. Temps ranged from 60 nights to 84 dayttime highs.

Sea Conditions: Overall, good conditions from a weather perspective but some changing water currents and temps have the boats scattered about but mostly on the Pacific side. Warmer waters were along the 1000 fathom curve out to the south and souhtwest of Cabo at 76 degrees. On the Pacific side, from the beach and out to about 20 miles or so, the temps wee 72-73 degrees, wrapping Cabo and into the Sea of Cortez.

Best Fishing Area: The area just south of Cabo, called "Herradura" was best for the billfish. However, we received information that the billfish bite may have picked up near the 95 fathom spot and up toward the 1150 fathom spot, but won't have those reports until tomorrow.

Best Lure/Bait: Live bait has been a must for the billfish. Even when the fish follows the lures, it has been best to switch over and drop back a live bait while removing the artificial.

Live Bait Supply: Back to pretty good following the full moon of the last week.