Marlin Mayhem in Cabo: 1/15/09 and 1/17/09

tunaman81 · 01-19-2009, 03:52 AM

I took a fishing trip this week with my Dad and our friend Gary to Cabo San Lucas for some marlin fishing. We chartered the boat "Picante Expresso" of Picante Sportfishing with Captain Juan and his mate Alberto. I highly recommend this boat as the fishing was great, the crew was awesome, and we made it to the fishing grounds quickly (1 hour). A lot of the other charters are on slower Bertrams and other boat models that took up to 2 hours to reach the grounds.

We fished 1/15/09 and 1/17/09 and caught 25 striped marlin out of about 37 hookups, with the fish ranging from 120-160lbs. The fishing was insane, with marlin, sea lions, whales, and various sea birds all feeding on schools of mackerel. We tossed live mackerel at the bait pods to catch the marlin. The fishing was highly visual and we watched the marlin eat our baits right behind the boat. All fish were caught on Circle Hooks and released boatside.

1/15/09:

Met the captain and the mate at the boat and left for the Golden Gate Bank at about 7:30am.

We arrived at the bank after about an hour run to see birds, sea lions, whales, and striped marlin busting pods of mackerel all around us.

As we pulled up to the first bait pod, I looked down in the water and saw 2 striped marlin chasing bait right under the transom!!!

We began pitching mackerel to the pods of mackerel and I quickly hooked up and landed my first marlin: a 160lb striped marlin. This scenario continued throughout the day: chasing down the bait pods and pitching baits. The amount of life in the area was incredible, with sea lions, whales, and many marlin busting bait pods on the surface. Most bait balls had several marlin on them, and we estimated some of the bait pods to have over 30 marlin.

Throughout the day we saw many freejumpers.

We also saw many free swimming fish around the boat.

Here are the pics of the fish we caught on day 1:

We fished from 8:30am-2:30pm and ended the first day going 12/20 on striped marlin.

tunaman81 · 01-19-2009, 03:52 AM

Day 2: 1/17/09

We arrived at the Golden Gate Bank at about 9am to find the same activity we saw on Thursday

We began pitching baits again and found the striped marlin eager to feed. One marlin hooked by another boat began to greyhound...and ended up crashing straight into another vessel fishing the same bait pod!

Here are the pics of the fish from day 2:

We ended the day going 13/17 on striped marlin.

This was one of the most incredible fishing experiences of my life. Not only was the marlin fishing insane, but there were sea lions, whales, and birds feeding everywhere as well. Pitching baits to mackerel schools being busted on the surface was one of the most exciting methods of fishing. There is nothing that compares to watching a lit-up marlin eat your mackerel just feet behind the boat.

bajakian · 01-19-2009, 08:11 AM

Justin, what a great report and pictures. I 'm happy that you got there and got on them and it looks like you had great weather as well! Your pictures are incredible and a great reminder of my trip the week of New Years when I went out by myself in atleast 6 foot seas and went 10 for 17 by myself. The action there is sick, isnt it? We also caught 10 pelicans and got mugged by sea lions again and again. There were whales breaching everywhere! Everybody who enjoys billfishing on light tackle owes it to themselves to get their butts to Cabo and experience this fishing.

What did you think about the town of Cabo itself?

Congratulations again on a trip that you will never forget!

weekley rehab · 01-19-2009, 08:14 AM

Great story thank you for sharing with us. Great pics also.

WhItEoUt 23 · 01-19-2009, 08:48 AM

Now that looks fun great story and awesome pictures congrats!!!!!

quack quack · 01-19-2009, 08:59 AM

Great report and insane pics!!!!!!!!!!!

mlutz95 · 01-19-2009, 11:56 AM

that is absolutely insane. congratulations on your trip and great report

PURPLE FEVER · 01-19-2009, 12:36 PM

Great pictures! You'll be back! Better sign up for a timeshare in Cabo! You can start your interviews at the airport.

DonK · 01-19-2009, 01:25 PM

Those are some really awesome pics!

tunaman81 · 01-20-2009, 03:03 AM

Thanks everyone!!!

Richard-

I really liked Cabo. Everyone was friendly and nice, and the nightlife was as insane as the fishing

. Thanks for your help.

bajakian · 01-20-2009, 06:11 AM

Justin I love the place and I'm really glad that you had a great trip. Seeing these pictures and knowing how freakin' exciting it was for you puts a big smile on my face. If I helped you at all, even better. The pictures are really spectacular-Marlin magazine stuff- What kind of camera were you using? Its too bad for the forum readers that as great as the pictures are that they dont come close to capturing all the beauty or the madness when the marlin surface and every boat is running and gunning to get to them first and get their bait out, or the crazy ensuing multiple hook ups in that small area on several boats. Again congratulations on an incredible trip and I hope to see you out on the water down there!

Captain Juan · 01-23-2009, 04:31 PM

WOW, great report! Those fish all lit up are insane.

Those are brave sea lions too.

I gotta get out there.

I noticed the open fisherman in one of the shots. I wonder if it was a US boat trailered down from Cali.

Cheers.

Juan

PUMPKIN · 01-23-2009, 04:55 PM

Beautiful pics Justin, very impressive. Would like to potentially utilize some of your copy for an online interactive fishing magazine my partners and I are developing.

Check ur PM.

Thanks!

Frank

mexico-mvt · 05-05-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunaman81

I took a fishing trip this week with my Dad and our friend Gary to Cabo San Lucas for some marlin fishing. We chartered the boat "Picante Expresso" of Picante Sportfishing with Captain Juan and his mate Alberto. I highly recommend this boat as the fishing was great, the crew was awesome, and we made it to the fishing grounds quickly (1 hour). A lot of the other charters are on slower Bertrams and other boat models that took up to 2 hours to reach the grounds.

We fished 1/15/09 and 1/17/09 and caught 25 striped marlin out of about 37 hookups, with the fish ranging from 120-160lbs. The fishing was insane, with marlin, sea lions, whales, and various sea birds all feeding on schools of mackerel. We tossed live mackerel at the bait pods to catch the marlin. The fishing was highly visual and we watched the marlin eat our baits right behind the boat. All fish were caught on Circle Hooks and released boatside.

1/15/09:

Met the captain and the mate at the boat and left for the Golden Gate Bank at about 7:30am.

We arrived at the bank after about an hour run to see birds, sea lions, whales, and striped marlin busting pods of mackerel all around us.

As we pulled up to the first bait pod, I looked down in the water and saw 2 striped marlin chasing bait right under the transom!!!

We began pitching mackerel to the pods of mackerel and I quickly hooked up and landed my first marlin: a 160lb striped marlin. This scenario continued throughout the day: chasing down the bait pods and pitching baits. The amount of life in the area was incredible, with sea lions, whales, and many marlin busting bait pods on the surface. Most bait balls had several marlin on them, and we estimated some of the bait pods to have over 30 marlin.

Throughout the day we saw many freejumpers.

We also saw many free swimming fish around the boat.

Here are the pics of the fish we caught on day 1:

We fished from 8:30am-2:30pm and ended the first day going 12/20 on striped marlin.

Hello, I have been reading lately some articles about fishing since my daughter loves to watch dolphin and whale show. We are planning to bring her to a fishing spot on her next birthday. I am sure she would love it too. I got more excited after seeing the pictures posted here. And based on your blog it shows that you really had an awesome experience during your fishing activity. I am sure that you can share with me the exact location, contact number and the rental fee of the boat that you were recommending. Your feedback would be of great help to me. Thanks and take care.

01-19-2009, 03:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
tunaman81 Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Occupation: student Posts: 476	Marlin Mayhem in Cabo: 1/15/09 and 1/17/09 I took a fishing trip this week with my Dad and our friend Gary to Cabo San Lucas for some marlin fishing. We chartered the boat "Picante Expresso" of Picante Sportfishing with Captain Juan and his mate Alberto. I highly recommend this boat as the fishing was great, the crew was awesome, and we made it to the fishing grounds quickly (1 hour). A lot of the other charters are on slower Bertrams and other boat models that took up to 2 hours to reach the grounds. We fished 1/15/09 and 1/17/09 and caught 25 striped marlin out of about 37 hookups, with the fish ranging from 120-160lbs. The fishing was insane, with marlin, sea lions, whales, and various sea birds all feeding on schools of mackerel. We tossed live mackerel at the bait pods to catch the marlin. The fishing was highly visual and we watched the marlin eat our baits right behind the boat. All fish were caught on Circle Hooks and released boatside. 1/15/09: Met the captain and the mate at the boat and left for the Golden Gate Bank at about 7:30am. We arrived at the bank after about an hour run to see birds, sea lions, whales, and striped marlin busting pods of mackerel all around us. As we pulled up to the first bait pod, I looked down in the water and saw 2 striped marlin chasing bait right under the transom!!! We began pitching mackerel to the pods of mackerel and I quickly hooked up and landed my first marlin: a 160lb striped marlin. This scenario continued throughout the day: chasing down the bait pods and pitching baits. The amount of life in the area was incredible, with sea lions, whales, and many marlin busting bait pods on the surface. Most bait balls had several marlin on them, and we estimated some of the bait pods to have over 30 marlin. Throughout the day we saw many freejumpers. We also saw many free swimming fish around the boat. Here are the pics of the fish we caught on day 1: We fished from 8:30am-2:30pm and ended the first day going 12/20 on striped marlin. __________________ There is nothing like fishing the deep blue offshore waters

01-19-2009, 03:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
tunaman81 Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Occupation: student Posts: 476	Day 2: 1/17/09 We arrived at the Golden Gate Bank at about 9am to find the same activity we saw on Thursday We began pitching baits again and found the striped marlin eager to feed. One marlin hooked by another boat began to greyhound...and ended up crashing straight into another vessel fishing the same bait pod! Here are the pics of the fish from day 2: We ended the day going 13/17 on striped marlin. This was one of the most incredible fishing experiences of my life. Not only was the marlin fishing insane, but there were sea lions, whales, and birds feeding everywhere as well. Pitching baits to mackerel schools being busted on the surface was one of the most exciting methods of fishing. There is nothing that compares to watching a lit-up marlin eat your mackerel just feet behind the boat. __________________ There is nothing like fishing the deep blue offshore waters

01-19-2009, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	Marlins and Margaritas Justin, what a great report and pictures. I 'm happy that you got there and got on them and it looks like you had great weather as well! Your pictures are incredible and a great reminder of my trip the week of New Years when I went out by myself in atleast 6 foot seas and went 10 for 17 by myself. The action there is sick, isnt it? We also caught 10 pelicans and got mugged by sea lions again and again. There were whales breaching everywhere! Everybody who enjoys billfishing on light tackle owes it to themselves to get their butts to Cabo and experience this fishing. What did you think about the town of Cabo itself? Congratulations again on a trip that you will never forget! __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

01-19-2009, 08:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,400	Now that looks fun great story and awesome pictures congrats!!!!! __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

01-19-2009, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	Great report and insane pics!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

01-19-2009, 08:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	Great story thank you for sharing with us. Great pics also.

01-19-2009, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
mlutz95 Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dallas Best Catch: billfish slam Occupation: student (9th grade) Posts: 255	that is absolutely insane. congratulations on your trip and great report

01-19-2009, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 664	Great pictures! You'll be back! Better sign up for a timeshare in Cabo! You can start your interviews at the airport.

01-19-2009, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
DonK Grander Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: "the Fish-Tank", 1986 Rybo Runner Best Catch: 395# Broadbill Occupation: Restaurant software engineer, Mis-Boated 6-pack Capt. Posts: 1,025	two words: Day yam!! Those are some really awesome pics! __________________ "thank God they are not as intelligent as we who kill them, although they are more noble...and able." -the old man Gunter glieben glauten globen

01-20-2009, 03:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
tunaman81 Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Occupation: student Posts: 476	Thanks everyone!!! Richard- I really liked Cabo. Everyone was friendly and nice, and the nightlife was as insane as the fishing . Thanks for your help. __________________ There is nothing like fishing the deep blue offshore waters

01-20-2009, 06:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	Justin I love the place and I'm really glad that you had a great trip. Seeing these pictures and knowing how freakin' exciting it was for you puts a big smile on my face. If I helped you at all, even better. The pictures are really spectacular-Marlin magazine stuff- What kind of camera were you using? Its too bad for the forum readers that as great as the pictures are that they dont come close to capturing all the beauty or the madness when the marlin surface and every boat is running and gunning to get to them first and get their bait out, or the crazy ensuing multiple hook ups in that small area on several boats. Again congratulations on an incredible trip and I hope to see you out on the water down there! __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.

01-23-2009, 04:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,084	WOW, great report! Those fish all lit up are insane. Those are brave sea lions too. I gotta get out there. I noticed the open fisherman in one of the shots. I wonder if it was a US boat trailered down from Cali. Cheers. Juan

01-23-2009, 04:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
PUMPKIN Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Occupation: BILL COLLECTOR Posts: 412	Beautiful pics Justin, very impressive. Would like to potentially utilize some of your copy for an online interactive fishing magazine my partners and I are developing. Check ur PM. Thanks! Frank

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