VOL . 37 • ISS . 09
April 13 - 27 , 2018
BAJA ROUNDUP
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Big smiles and big yellowfin tuna . That was the scene of the Red Rooster III this March .
Photo courtesy of RED ROOSTER III SPORTFISHING , San Diego .
Marlin , Tuna And Inshore Species Offer Best Opportunities In Cabo
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We had great weather this past week with little or no wind and great sunny days with highs in the mid 80 ’ s and lows in the ladder to low 60 ’ s . On the Pacific side cruising in our boat the water has been glassy with no wind affected seas at all . We do wish every day was like the last few days , pretty calm making for a smooth boat ride ,” reported Captain Jerry Chapman of JC Sportfishing .
“ Striped marlin fishing wasn ’ t too bad as there is still marlin around and we are averaging about one per trip which isn ’ t too bad . Most are being enticed by live bait , but it seems the fish are slow to bite . They seem to also be moving all over the place from the 1150 to the Light House . The marlin fishing is nothing great , but it is happening somewhat ,” said Chapman .
“ Tuna were our best species this past week with lots of tuna around in and around the San Jamie Bank . We are using king busters and cedar plugs to land the mostly 15 to 20 pound fish . Most are football size fish but there are a lot around , so if you want to catch some tuna I would book a boat soon before it changes ,” tipped Chapman .
“ We have lots of good inshore action hap-
pening with lots of roosterfish , jack crevell , sierra and yellowtail . One of our boats landed 6 roosters all about 20 pounds apiece . The roosters were caught using live bait up and around the Pump House down to Pedregal Rocks . Jigging iron for the yellowtail at Margaritas area has been productive and also in the mix some amberjacks were being taken . A few groupers and sheephead in and around the Pedregal Rocks . I mean there is all kinds of fish in this area to catch and it ’ s not like we are getting skunked but it has been down compared to normal . All in all , the fishing this past week has been hit and miss and we aren ’ t knocking them dead ,” said Chapman
Paul got the tuna of a lifetime when he took a trip on the Excel this winter .
Photo courtesy of EXCEL SPORTFISHING , San Diego .
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