We’ve been dealing with some strange conditions where the water temperatures, bait conditions, currents and species have all been one big confused mess. Then, all of a sudden,
Marlin move in. Now this could be a freak thing or it could finally be time for the Billfish to move in. Striped Marlin amazingly enough are picking up in numbers and it’s getting hard not to catch (spread out) at least one if outside the bay. Dorado have made an appearance in some decent size, but nothing you can rely on. Tuna at Corbetena, Massive amounts of huge Skip Jack Tuna means anything is now possible. Strange thing is the water temperatures are still in the mid-range where most Marlin Species, except for Stripers normally aren’t around. Blue water in most fishing grounds and things are looking promising! For now, the fishing is on the upswing, right on time!
With the swirling currents, rollercoaster water temperatures and continual massive bait, it’s been a tough row to hoe. Then suddenly, Black Marlin turn up at Corbetena and throughout the entire area. In fact Capt. Cesar called me to let me know that one boat had a 500 lb leader and it broke! Not bill whapped, snapped! The captain was excited and said the Black Marlin was well over 700 lbs when I suggested he hooked into a shark! Blue Marlin are here and throughout the area as well averaging 350 lbs or larger. Dorado also came in, but in smaller sizes, still with any luck you find a floating log or some trash, then the Dorado are in the 30 lb range. Yellowfin Tuna in the 50 lb range. The Yellowfin Tuna have been hitting kites best. With huge Skip Jack Tuna for bait in the 10 lb range, you couldn’t ask for a better bait. Striped Marlin and possible Sailfish have been roaming the area. Feeling lucky?
The point off Punta Mita is showing signs of life again with the occasional Dorado to 35 lbs.. Sailfish have been in the area as well but only a few being boated. Jamey Langolier at Punta Mita had some nice sized Rooster fish in the 40 lb range in the Sayulita area. Striped Marlin are thick in this area, about 7 miles off shore they’re at 75 to 110 lbs, not unusual to have 5 strikes or more, it’s up to you to convert. Bullet Bonito, Skip Jack Tuna and huge amounts of Ballyhoos, Goggle eyes, it’s a fish McDonalds out there. The good news is they’re taking live bait. Off the back side of El Morro this week there are some Guachilingo Snappers, some Jack Crevalls but they’re dropping in numbers quickly. Possible Rooster fish at El Morro as well so again, anything is possible. Blue water and warm currents are key. Worth the time and effort for now.
Inside the bay is “interesting”. Once again massive amounts of bait in the form of Ballyhoos, flying fish, Goggle Eyes and the list goes on have brought in baby Dorado and Spinner Dolphin, but this time they’re not running with Yellowfin Tuna Footballs! Nope the Footballs are at Majhuitas is believe it or not. They’ve been hitting baits best at Sun-up so use this information wisely. Dorado are all over the Los Arcos area but are babies, but fun to catch then release please. Jack Crevalls are thin but running 35 lbs. Sierra Mackerels are way down in numbers but for the early bird they’re still there to be had. Bonito babies and Skip Jack Tuna all over the bay which has drawn in some Striped Marlin in the smaller ranges. So with diminished expectations, believe me Moby Dick is not in the bay, you will have a great day of action and memories!
The bite this week is still in the morning about 09:00 so be where you want to be by then. Water temperatures this week are up a bit, but still only 73 degrees in the bay and 71 degrees at Corbetena so it’s confusing to me why Blacks and Blue Marlin are roaming the area. It must be the massive amounts of Flying fish, Goggle Eyes, Flying fish, Ballyhoos (yes I said that) and the list goes on. The good news is everything is hitting live bait so be creative. If at Corbetena targeting Yellowfin Tuna using a kite with a double trouble rig gets four baits on the water surface and it’s been working well.
Until next week, don’t forget to Kiss Your Fish!
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