BUENA VISTA BEACH RESORT'S EMPLOYEE FISHING TOURNAMENT HELD THIS WEEK

East Cape, Mexico Fishing, Axel Valdez, Buena Vista Beach Resort, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2004:

Total East Cape fishing boats out: 17. Fishermen: 68. East Cape Fishing Weather: High 90's. Water Temperature: 87 degrees- 89 degrees. East Cape Fish count, including released fish: Blue Marlin 5. Striped Marlin 3. Sailfish 11. Dorado 22. Tuna 24. Roosterfish 2. Snapper 11. Jack Crevalle 1. Amberjack 2. Bonita 2. Pompano 2. Triggerfish 11. Cabrilla 1. Skip Jack 10.

East Cape Water Temperature: Even with the few days of rain this past week, our water temperature didn't drop as much, even thought there some strong currents from the South. It's still very nice and warm.

Air Temperature: The clouds and rain this week at East Cape kept the week nice and cool, some wind from the South that also help a lot. Arturo reported that it was like June weather, which is very nice.

East Cape Fishing Spots and Distance: This was another tournament week, as the week was slow we organized our employee tournament which has a nice jack pot and we also have many prizes for them. Therefore, this week was mainly about East Cape fishing offshore for the big blue. Whatever they catch they keep, that is why there number of release fish is low. Most of East Cape fleet was fishing down South from Los Frailes to La Rivera. From 25 to 35 miles.

Offshore East Cape Fishing: The main target were blues, as the biggest fish wins the tournament. There are teams of 4, and there are about two teams per day, we will have the results next week.

Inshore East Cape Fishing: Even though most of our fleet was out looking for the big one, we heard the action inshore was really good, specially for big roosters.

Successful Lures: Petrolero (brown with orange and little gray), Chivato (Yellow, orange, with black stripes), Purpura (black with purple). I may be missing some as they tried everything this past week.

Bait Used: Mackerel (which is strange as the water is very warm) and sardine.

Highlight of the Week: The first teams that went out put a very high bar for those that follow, as there were two blues caught during the first day. We will see what happens during the week.