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FISHING REPORT
| "Fishing
Frenzy"
#64 Weekly Fishing Report | | by
John Gabruk
February 16, 2003. |
 The
weather and water continue to be unseasonably warm here in Puerto Vallarta. That
is great news for anyone wanting to do some quality deep-sea fishing. Normally,
at this time of year, the “Big Stuff”, Giant Yellowfin Tuna and Black
Marlin have moved south for the winter. Not so this year. Last week, there were
no reports of Marlin, strikes or caught. Not the case this week! That was partially
due to the limited amount of boats that fished “The Bank” or “El
Banco”. With the return of the “High Maintenance” to active duty,
the Bank is now being fished again and Captain Steve, crew & ecstatic anglers
were able to get 4 Black Marlin to leader this past week. Two on lures and two
on live skipjack. Capt. Steve reported 3 additional strikes on lures but they
just didn’t stick. The largest Black was an estimated 500 lbs. I don’t
know how long the Marlin are going to stay around, they are usually gone by this
time. So, if it’s Marlin you want, get out there now!
Tuna are all over the Bank and in all sizes. Like the Marlin, they have stayed
late this year and not just footballs, Giant Yellowfin can be seen jumping in
incredible numbers. Nothing will get your heart racing like seeing 300 pounders
flying through the air. 10 to 50 lb tuna can be caught at will on “Hoochies”
eh, two to five inch squid bait catcher type lures or small “Wild’s”
but, the way to get bit by the big boys is to use live bait. Not Goggle eyes,
small Tuna up to 7 lbs and Skipjack are producing ALL the giant strikes this week
and only with fluoro carbon leaders. It still amazes me that people, after reading
my weekly report on how to ensure Giant Yellowfin Tuna strikes with fluoro carbon
leaders would go out without them. If you don’t have them, check with the
boat Captain to see if they are provided. If not, buy two. You can get them at
Master Baiter’s Sportfishing & Tackle in Marina Vallarta (3 doors from
the lighthouse, when facing the water), it’s money well spent. I personally
use fluoro carbon exclusively! Don’t get cheap, get hooked up! Dorado (mahi-mahi)
are everywhere outside of the bay. So, put at least one goggle eye while trolling,
the bigger bait’s for Dorado & Sailfish.  Corbetania
is also good, no Marlin reported but a bunch of Tuna and Dorado. So, if your trip
is more in line with your budget, you will be happy fishing that area. The Dorado
continue to be eating just about anything and they are big anywhere outside of
the bay. 30 to 40 lb Dorado are normal with the occasional 50 lb plus fish this
week. Stop by Master Baiter’s Sportfishing
& Tackle, “Where fishing is catching” located 3 doors from the lighthouse
in MARINA VALLARTA (when facing the water) and see Tonya or John. They will direct
you to the fishing boat; crew, grounds & equipment for what you want to catch
and our company owned boats have a GUARANTEED CATCH. Open Monday to Friday 10:00am
to 6:00pm & Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm or www.mbsportfishing.com or (from
USA/CANADA 011-52-322 +) 20-90498 or 99. www.mbsportfishing.com
mbsportfishing@pvnet.com.mx
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