1st Blue Marlin of the season!!
Agosto 01, 2017
Cabo San Lucas
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Marlin (Blue)
Trip Summary
Trip Summary
Althouh the sea temps were in the mid 80s and the conditions perfect, fishing had been a slow pick. The fleet was capturing a few dorados and striped marlin but nothing great. We had a fullday with John and the family and spent the whole morning trying everything we could. But it was just one of those days where we could'nt get a bite for the life of us. After pounding the local areas all morning we decided we might as well swing offshore and look for some big game. We switched over from the light tackle gear and put the 50s and 80s out. Big lures on the shorts, mediums on the riggers, and a sewed bait ballyhoo long off the middle. We started our tack outsidexPalmilla about 10 miles and headed southwest along the 1000 fathom curve. We were starting to bust water off the bow as the afternoon winds came up. It was late and John said to me "Casey, lets head in, I know how fishing is and this just isnt our day". John had been fishing all his life and had incredible catches under his belt, so he knew this fishing game better than most.I was bummed but pointed the boat towards the Cape for the troll back in.We still had a shot but it was'nt looking good. We were 9 miles off Chileno when too mate Martin Sandez swithed a lure and was letting the short rigger back out. The strike caught hom offguard and all I heard was a scream!I turned around and saw Martin setting the hook and a nice Blue Marlin shredding water and greyhounding away from the boat. John Jr. jumped in the chair, got the rod, and hanging on for dear life as the Blue was going crazy. Mayhem in the cockpit ensued as we cleared lines and got everything under control. John did a great job and had the fish in in 32 minutes. Unfortunately it was tailwrapped and died. We boated the fish and congrats were given. John Jr. caught his first Blue and Picudo captured the1st of the season. We headed back to the marina and ended a great day. Like they say" Its never over till its over!" Congrats to John for his catch! The picture of the marlin I posted is his sister. John was kickin on the bow resting his arms. Its shaping up to be a great season, conditions are perfect and it wont be long befor the fat ones are in thick!! Pucudo Sportfishing!