The full moon has not slowed the bite from Mazatlan. Captain Martin Raygoza, fishing 4 days on the Aries III, lead his groups to a total of 2 blue marlin (released) and 13 sailfish, (8 released) for a terrific fishing week. The overall fish counts for a total of 18 days offshore fishing produced 2 blue marlin, (released) 1 striped marlin, 40 sailfish, (22 releases) and 2 dorado for their efforts. The inshore super pangas had only two days to report that reflected 1 dorado, 32 trigger fish and 2 red snapper for their efforts.

Mazatlan Climate: A few passing clouds but mostly sunny and warm days. Temps ranged from 61 nights to 86 daytime highs, (very pleasant daytimes).

Sea Conditions: It has been unusually calm throughout the week with mostly light surface breezes and superb water temps holding stable in the 83-84 degree ranges.

Best Fishing Area: Remains out to the southwest of the Marina El Cid, starting at about 18 miles and outbound from there.

Best Bait/Lure: The rigged baits were performing very well for the billfish.

Bait Supply: The full moon phase hasn't hampered the bait supply which continues to be very good for both, live bait and fresh baits for rigging.