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FISHING REPORT
| "Fishing
Frenzy"
#53 Weekly Fishing Report | | by
John Gabruk
September 30, 2002. |
If you have ever dreamed about catching a Black or Blue Marlin, you can make that
dream a reality in Puerto Vallarta, now. Corbetañia
has provided about a dozen Black & Blue Marlin this week with many fish lost.
That's a great number when considering only 14 charter boats fished Corbetañia
this week. Giant Yellowfin Tuna have been seen jumping and a few were hooked but
lost. The reason for the low amount of strikes and hook-ups is that they are eating
squid. For the past two weeks, there has been an abundance of squid and the Tuna
have been gorging themselves. That won't last; soon the skipjack along with small
Tuna will be the food of choice. When that happens and it should be this upcoming
week, things will break wide open for the giants again. It's
been a strange year throughout Mexico, especially here in Puerto Vallarta. The
water stayed green much longer than normal. Usually the water is green outside
(the Bank - Corbetañia) from March until May - which is no problem for
Sailfish and Dorado. Those are the primary targeted fish during those months and
very successful, I might add. This year the water cleared up June and half way
through July, then green again! What's up with that? That lasted until the first
week of October and still wasn't blue-blue until mid-October. The water also stayed
cold much longer, hopefully this means the season will last into December or January.
But, that's all over now and the water is perfect, the seas are calm, no storms
in sight & the bite is on. So, get to Master Baiter's Sportfishing & Tackle
to book your charter, now. Huge Dorado are everywhere
outside of the bay. Troll some dead Mullets or medium size lures for numerous
hooks-ups. The bulls have been averaging 50 pounds and many 65 to 70 pounders
have been boated this week. A 64-inch Dorado is an amazing looking animal and
will put an incredible display jumping, along with a tremendous fight on 50-pound
gear. The Bank again, is the hottest spot. Very few boats, lots of bait along
with multiple hook-ups on numerous types of game fish. WAHOOOOO!
The Wahoo are also back. This incredibly hard hitting, elusive speedster that
cannot be mistaken for any other fish at strike or initial run, has returned in
strong numbers. Wahoo is an excellent eating fish (my personal favorite), not
to mention a very fun fish to catch. While trolling bait catchers put out a couple
of "Braid" marauders in the prop wash and you have an excellent chance
of putting a couple Wahoo in the boat prior to putting out baits for the big stuff.
The Wahoo are averaging 60 to 80 pounds, a good size Wahoo in anyone's book. If
you are looking for your first Billfish, a Giant Yellowfin or your personal best
of any game fish, Puerto Vallarta can provide a chance you may ever have, right
now. Then, have your trophy fish mounted through Grey's Taxidermy, the world's
largest marine taxidermist. Avoid local mounts by Montadores del Pacifico, who
unfortunately have to kill Billfish to mount them and has a reputation of never
delivering your mount. Also, when questioned will shift blame and deny responsibility.
I personally have been burned 3 times by them and I know of many others who have
been also. Grey's does an excellent job, has done business in Mexico for numerous
years without any reports of non-delivery or unsatisfied customers. Based in Florida,
you also avoid the substantial import duty, something that is not mentioned in
the Montadores del Pacifico contract. By all means, mount your fish, just don't
get burned, mount through Grey's Taxidermy. You can see the difference in quality
at Master Baiter's Sportfishing & Tackle, Marina Vallarta store, they have
both. Just looking out for my readers. For all your
fishing tackle, charter boats, shared charters or half day, freezing your catch,
certifying world records or if you just want to know what's going on, CALL TONYA'S
FISHING HOTLINE cellular # 044-322-29-40521 or stop by one of our stores: In MARINA
VALLARTA, tel.: 209-0498, 3 doors from the lighthouse when facing the water, or
DOWNTOWN at 164 Morelos Street, tel.: 222-7239. You'll get an accurate description
of fishing charter boats available for rent and quality CATCHING, not just fishing.
MASTER BAITER'S SPORTFISHING & TACKLE has something for every price range
and need! Don't forget, speed is very important. You need to know how long it
will take to get to your fishing grounds. Some boats take 1-½ hours to
reach Corbetaña and others up to 3 hours, so be sure of what you are renting.
Be sure the line is newly changed so you actually can boat what you've caught.
We'll help you in choosing the trip for your needs. Master Baiter's Sportfishing
& Tackle's company-owned boats offer a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE CATCH and besides,
"We won't jerk you around!" Check us out at www.mbsportfishing.com
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