CABO SAN LUCAS FISHING BOATS
AVERAGING 2 STRIPED MARLIN PER DAY

Dec. 17, 2004, Larry Edwards, Cortez Yacht Charters, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico Fishing:

Striped marlin action set the pace for Cabo San Lucas with fishing boats averaging 2 billfish per boat day.

Early in the week, the Cabo San Lucas boat "Fish Cabo" reported for a single day with 4 stripers released and the "Juanita VII" fishing 2 days reported 2 stripers released.

Cabo San Lucas' Gaviota Fleet reflected 2l fishing days and 40 stripers, (38 released) 2 dorado and 14 yellowfin tuna.

Top billfish boats for the week were "Gaviota VII" & "Gaviota IX", both reporting 10 stripers released for 5 fishing days each.

Cabo San Lucas Climate: 60 nightime to 84 daytime highs, mostly sunny and warm.

Cabo San Lucas Sea Conditions: Water ranged from 71 at the Golden Gate to 75 at the Gordo Banks.

Best Cabo San Lucas Fishing Area: Continued to be just off the Cabo Falso Ridge, 3-10 miles out.

Best Lure/Bait: Live bait was very important with the feeder action and the drift fishing techniques.

Live bait supply: Pacific greenback mackerel, very good supply.