SAN QUINTIN, MEXICO: Pete Hillis of Pedro's Pangas reported good fishing weather at San Quintin at the end of the week. "People looking for a long weekend could not have asked for more," Hillis said. "San Quintin produced great weather and the winds left us alone as well." Al Leburd, Bob Collins, and Jack Hill of Chula Vista fished with Capt. Hector on the charter boat Rommy for limits of large mixed rockcods, lingcod, and whitefish, plus 4 Humboldt giant squid at 45 pounds. "On Sunday morning, they were headed out to try their luck on surface action, hoping to find some nice yellowtail," Hillis said.

SAN QUINTIN, MEXICO: Earlier, Ed Ellis of Bakersfield and his group drove to San Quintin and fished 2 days with Tito's Pangas for big ice chests of red rockcod, whitefish, and lingcod caught at the 240 spot. "We stayed with Tito at Tito's Pangas," Ellis said. "He has 3 nice rooms located right down from the San Quintin launch ramp. While fishing we had 3 different seals following us around and having their free lunch on us." Another group staying at Tito's had good results while hunting for black brant on the bay. Anglers fishing with Ellis included Marton Lightner, Manuel Gutirrez, James Pruitt, and Tony Borado. BOTTOM FISHING AT THE 240 SPOT WITH TITO'S PANGAS.

MAGDALENA BAY, MEXICO: Gary Graham of Baja On The Fly said the winter California gray whale migration at Magdalena Bay continued to see increasing numbers last week. "Enrique Soto of Puerto San Carlos reported over 50 whales seen on a 3-hour trip Friday," Graham said. "Huge schools of large squid have appeared and have been washing up on the sandy beaches." Fishing was good for corvina in the Magdalena Bay mangrove channels, but few anglers were present in the area. Some snook were caught at Devil's Curve. Mexican commercial fishermen found marlin and dorado about 10 to 22 miles outside the Puerto San Carlos entrada while fishing for shark. Magdalena Bay fishing area weather was partly cloudy in the high-70s, with water temperatures at 65 to 72 degrees.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO: Mike Connolly of the Cabo San Lucas charter sportfishing boat Falcon reported good winter season striped marlin action on the Cortez side around the Cabo San Lucas 1150 fishing spot. "Our worst day for striped marlin was 0 for 5 on jigs, and our best day was 4 for 4," Connolly said. "You are more likely to catch a marlin than not. There were 50 boats prowling there most days." Yellowtail showed up at the Cabo rocks and sierra were numerous inshore. Cortez-side water temperatures were at 68 to 72 degrees. FALCON FINDS WINTER STRIPERS STEADY AROUND THE 1150 SPOT.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO: Larry Edwards of Cortez Yacht Charters reported very steady striped marlin fishing close-by on the Cortez side of Cabo last week. "More and more fish are moving around the tip of Baja into the Sea of Cortez," Edwards said. "Anglers were almost guaranteed a billfish or 2 this week." Forty-eight outings by Gaviota Fleet and the Cabo charter boats Fish Cabo and Fish Cabo I, had a catch including released fish of: 76 striped marlin, 3 sailfish, 2 dorado, and 10 yellowfin tuna. The best marlin action was found at the 95 spot, 1150 spot, and Cabrillo Sea Mount. Cabo San Lucas fishing area water temperatures were variable from 67 degrees close to the arch to as high as 75 degrees at the Cabrillo Sea Mount. CABO MARLIN FISHING STEADY ON CORTEZ SIDE.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO: George Landrum of Fly Hooker Sportfishing reported Cabo San Lucas weather calming at the end of the week in the low-80s, with water temperatures ranging from as low as 64 degrees on the Pacific side to 74 degrees 30 miles offshore to the south. Billfish concentrations continued to move eastward into the Sea of Cortez. "This is normal for this time of year," Landrum said. "The fish seemed to be holding in the area bounded by the 95 spot, the 1150 spot, and San Jose del Cabo." Yellowfin tuna and dorado were scattered and no wahoo were reported. FLY HOOKER CABO SAN LUCAS REPORT.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO: Grant Hartman of Cabo Anglers said the Cortez side produced steady striped marlin opportunities for fly fishing anglers last week. "The fish are mostly around 100 pounds and are readily taking the fly," Hartman said. "One to three shots on the fly is the average day." Dorado fishing "almost vanished, normal for late February and March," Hartman said. "Fly fishing for yellowfin tuna is slow." Inshore fishing produced 5 to 15-pound roosterfish in schools plus good action on sierra along the Pacific side.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO: Ramon Druck of the Cabo San Lucas charter super panga Cheer's reported on 3 outings for the week, fishing on the Pacific side northwards from Faro Viejo and at Santa Maria and the 95 spot on the Cortez side, with a total of 8 anglers, for a catch including released fish of: 29 sierra of 3 to 7 pounds, 2 black skipjack, and 3 bonito of 2 to 4 pounds. One outing at the 95 spot produced no fish in cool water and lots of wind. "We looked for marlin at the 95 bank about 10 to 15 miles from Cabo," Druck said. "The water was part green and part blue. No fish." Cabo San Lucas inshore water temperatures were at 69 to 71 degrees.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO: Jim Dillon of Salvador's Sportfishing reported on 14 outings by the Cabo San Lucas charter boats El Budster, El Budster I, and El Budster II, with a catch including released fish of: 17 striped marlin, 1 sailfish, 12 yellowfin tuna of 15 to 20 pounds, and 3 mako shark of 30 to 40 pounds.

SAN JOSE DEL CABO, MEXICO: Eric Brictson of Gordo Banks Pangas reported on 64 combined La Playita fleet pangas fishing off San Jose del Cabo, with a catch of: 134 yellowfin tuna, 42 dorado, 9 striped marlin, 2 sailfish, 365 black skipjack, 28 pargo, 18 amberjack, 16 cabrilla, 22 bonito, and 12 hammerhead shark. The steady yellowfin tuna action was mostly for fish of 20 to 40 pounds around the Inner Gordo Bank and Iman Bank. San Jose del Cabo fishing area weather was variable, with some strong winds from the south and off-colored water, and water temperatures of 69 to 71 degrees. Brictson noted the accelerated work schedule of the Puerto Los Cabos marina project at San Jose del Cabo, with completion hoped for within a matter of weeks. "San Jose del Cabo panga fleets are becoming more cramped and difficult with each passing day," Brictson said. "Everyone is hoping for the project to be finished as quickly as possible." GORDO BANKS PANGAS FISHING & PUERTO LOS CABOS CONSTRUCTION REPORT.

EAST CAPE, MEXICO: For the week ending Feb. 8, 2007, Chris Moyers of East Cape Smoke House reported on 29 charter boats from combined Baja sportfishing fleets including Hotels Palmas de Cortez, Playa del Sol, Punta Colorada, Buena Vista Beach Resort, Rancho Leonero, and Martin Verdugo's Beach Resort, with 85 anglers and a catch including released fish of: 12 striped marlin, 74 dorado, 8 sierra, and 2 roosterfish. East Cape weather was in the mid-70s, with some afternoon winds, and the water temperature at 64 to 74 degrees. "The dorado are in the 10 to 12-pound class," Moyers said, "but that's typical for this time of year. East Cape anglers reported most of the dorado action straight off Los Barriles, 14 to 16 miles, and to the south off La Ribera and Cabo Pulmo"

EAST CAPE, MEXICO: For the previous week ending Feb. 1, 2006, Moyers reported on 13 boats, with 37 anglers and a catch including released fish of: 6 striped marlin, 19 dorado, and 2 roosterfish.

EAST CAPE, MEXICO: Gary Graham of Baja On The Fly said East Cape inshore and beach fly fishing last week produced good sierra bites from gray light until well after sunrise. "Our guide reported that between releasing fish and retying flies he barely had time to take photos," Graham said. "In the right place at the right time, ladyfish and small roosterfish were found chasing small schools of sardina right to the beach." Offshore boats reported some billfish and dorado outside Punta Pescadero to the north and also south off Punta Arena. East Cape fishing area weather was partly cloudy in the high-70s, with the water temperature at 65 to 70 degrees.

EAST CAPE, MEXICO: Jennifer Rayor of the Vista Sea Sport East Cape diving service at Buena Vista reported winds toward the end of the week after several days of good diving conditions. "Although it's windy now, we're expecting great diving and calm seas for the weekend and into next week," Rayor said. "The first part of this week was spectacular." On the Cabo Pulmo coral reef, water temperatures at depth warmed to 70 degrees, with visibility at 50 to 60 feet.

SANTA ROSALIA, MEXICO: Jim Anderson of San Lucas Cove reported strong winds through the middle of the week with good yellowtail fishing at both ends. Anderson's Moosea boat scored 6 quality yellowtail on Sunday and did not fish again until Saturday when limits of 22 to 31-pound yellowtail were caught on the Isla San Marcos bajos. Sea life was abundant in Santa Rosalia waters and commercial Mexican squid fishermen were busy. "Whales and dolphin were really abundant today," Anderson said. "It is an extra bonus to be able to watch all the sea life as we travel out to the island and return." GOOD BAJA YELLOWTAIL FISHING WHEN THE WIND ISN'T BLOWING.

SANTA ROSALIA, MEXICO: Mike Kanzler of Isla San Marcos reported winds to 25 knots at the end of the week following a good weather period that had lasted about 10 days. Santa Rosalia fishing area weather was in the low-70s, with water temperatures at 60 to 62 degrees, and visibility down to about 10 to 15 feet due to heavy plankton concentrations. Two fishing runs to the Isla San Marcos bajos produced a total of 14 yellowtail in the 25 to 32-pound class. Kanzler also noted a striped marlin caught on a handline by local Mexican fishermen Rigo Mendoza and Leon Nuñez. "A marlin is super rare this time of year," Kanzler said. "It's 'Old Man of the Sea' fishing stuff down here daily, I guess." RARE FEBRUARY STRIPED MARLIN CAUGHT BY LOCAL PANGUEROS.

SAN CARLOS, MEXICO: Abel Anaya of Jon Jen Charters at San Carlos reported warming water temperatures at 68 degrees near shore and 67.5 degrees out at Isla San Pedro Nolasco. Some dorado were reported to the south. "After a few days of northwest winds, activity returned to Punta San Antonio," Anaya said. "Yellowtail are back again. San Carlos charter boats and private boats are doing well everyday. The First International Rescate Yellowtail Tournament started with 12 boats and every boat caught fish." Yellowtail were caught on jigs and live bait. San Carlos fishing conditions at the end of the week were "like glass..

MAZATLAN, MEXICO: Larry Edwards of Cortez Yacht Charters said Mazatlan inshore fishing boats found concentrated action on jack crevalle last week. "Most of the Aries Fleet super pangas had catches of 20 to 40 jack crevalle released," Edwards said. "It was easy fishing, especially on light tackle. Most anything moving through the water got hit." A total of 40 Aries Fleet offshore boats had a catch including released fish of: 13 striped marlin, 7 mako shark, 7 dorado, 2 roosterfish, 25 jack crevalle, and 1 grouper. Mazatlan fishing area weather was partly cloudy in the low-80s, with water temperatures at 73 to 74 degrees. JACK CREVALLE HITTING ANYTHING FOR INSHORE BOATS.

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO: Danny Osuna of Marla's Sportfishing reported good offshore mixed fishing action at Roca Corbeteña for the charter boats Marla II, Marla II, and Arca de Noe last week, including yellowfin tuna to over 100-pounds, amberjack, pargo, yellow snapper, red snapper, dorado, and some grouper. Other Puerto Vallarta boats fishing about 5 miles off Punta de Mita found some striped marlin, sailfish, and dorado. Puerto Vallarta fishing conditions were improving, with warmer water at 77 to 79 degrees and clearing color. "This week we had really great fishing," Osuna said. "We nailed the tunas pretty good using the slow troll kite technique and drift fishing too." MARLA'S SPORTFISHING FLEET REPORT.

IXTAPA ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO: Ed Kunze, reporting for Baja On The Fly, said blue marlin action picked up sharply for offshore boats fishing out of Marina Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Bay last week. "On Thursday, 6 big blue marlin hit the dock, and then on Friday, another 8 blues were landed," Kunze said. The largest blue marlin caught were reported at about 750 pounds. Offshore boats also averaged 2 to 3 sailfish per day. "Inshore fishing is kind of unknown at this time," Kunze said. "Most sportfishing captains are telling their clients to try for the marlin." Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather was cloudy in the high-80s, with water temperatures at 80 to 84 degrees. BLUE MARLIN ARRIVE IN NUMBERS.

IXTAPA ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO: Larry Edwards of Cortez Yacht Charters said, "Many captains are reporting hooking blue marlin within 10 miles of shore due to large schools of bonito throughout the area. Most of the boats are having an opportunity or two of raising the fish." Charter boats including the Dos Hermanos, Secuestro de Amor, La Bamba, Bloody Hook, Gran Jefe, Bacalao, and Esturion reported on 15 fishing days, for a catch including released fish of: 5 blue marlin to 230 pounds, 19 sailfish, 9 dorado, over 100 bonito, 13 shark, 25 sierra, 15 yellowtail jacks, and 2 roosterfish. "Sailfish were best on the rigged baits and blue marlin on the bonito," Edwards said. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo fishing area weather was in the high-80s, with calm seas and water temperatures at 80 to 81 degrees.

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