Best Fishing in Years!

We just got back from Cabo and are trying not to freeze! Weather was great and the fishing was the best ever. Three of us went out last Friday, Nov. 14. The marlin were swarming all over the Golden Gate Bank! We fished among whales and sea lions. Lots of bait so the marlin were very active.

We quit fishing for marlin at noon and had hooked 10, got 8 to the boat which we released. The biggest were probably 165 - 170 lbs. On the way home we trolled and caught 3 nice dorado which tasted great that night for dinner. Many of the restaurants will fix your catch for you.

We fish with the lightest gear reasonable (hooks and live bait only - no heavy lures - on 30 or 40 lb test line) so it takes a little longer to get the fish to the boat, but is it ever fun!! We could have gotten more if we went to the heavier rods, reels and line, but prefer to cast bait and fight only the fish.

Tourism is slow right now which is a shame as it's the best marlin fishing anyone has seen in years. Around 10 years ago, people started the move toward catch and release rather than killing the fish. About 5 years ago the charter boat owners and captains got serious about it and boy, is it paying off! The marlin don't seem to be too bright as some of them have apparently been caught several times. We retrieved a hook and leader from one! They are big and healthy looking. It is amazing to see them flash their colors when they get excited up near the boat - like flourescent lights!

Check out the hotels and time share rentals now. With business being slow you can find some great deals on rooms. We have heard of several people getting rooms at really nice resorts for $300 - $400 a week. Air fares are good now too, so....................what are you waiting for???

Come to Cabo!!!