An estimated 500 lb. Blue Marlin caught at Mazatalan this week
by Larry Edwards
7-8-2011
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The Aries Sportfishing Fleet had a stellar fishing week for the fleet that reflected excellent fishing results. The "Aries III", skippered by Capain Marttin Raygoza, landed two sailfish and a blue marlin, releasing the blue marlin and 1 sailfish, (1 sailfish died in the battle). The blue marlin was estimated at 500 lbs. On the following day, Captain Martin released another blue marlin and rounded out his day with 6 dorado. The "Aries IV", skippered by Captain David Cabanillas, had a 2 blue marlin day, releasing one of the two and taking the other. The overall combined catcches for 16
days fished reflected a total of 4 blue marlin, (3 released) 7 sailfish, (6 released) 36 dorado to 50 lbs. and 47 yellowfin tuna in the 40-80 lb. ranges. The inshore super pangas, reporting for 7 days fished, reflected a total of 37 dorado for their anglers.
Mazatlan Climate:
Mostly cloudy with some evening and night rains and temps from 74 nights to 89 daytime highs and humid. Light north surface breezes at about 7 mph.
Sea Conditions:
Mostly calm days in the offshore waters with excellent temps that are holding at 81-83 degrees.
Best Fishing Area:
The billfish and yellowfin tuna are in the 23-29 mile area, out to the south of the Marina El Cid. The dorado catches, for the most part, come from the buoys.
Best Bait/Lure:
Rigged baits were working very well for the billfish and dorado. The 50 lb. dorado was taken on a slow trolled ballyhoo. Tuna taken on the tuna feathers, cedar plugs, petroleros. Dorado still biting on shrimp.
Bait Supply:
Excellent! The mix of bait has been working very well for the boats. Live bait, when available, is always recommended.
Mazatlan Climate:
Mostly cloudy with some evening and night rains and temps from 74 nights to 89 daytime highs and humid. Light north surface breezes at about 7 mph.
Sea Conditions:
Mostly calm days in the offshore waters with excellent temps that are holding at 81-83 degrees.
Best Fishing Area:
The billfish and yellowfin tuna are in the 23-29 mile area, out to the south of the Marina El Cid. The dorado catches, for the most part, come from the buoys.
Best Bait/Lure:
Rigged baits were working very well for the billfish and dorado. The 50 lb. dorado was taken on a slow trolled ballyhoo. Tuna taken on the tuna feathers, cedar plugs, petroleros. Dorado still biting on shrimp.
Bait Supply:
Excellent! The mix of bait has been working very well for the boats. Live bait, when available, is always recommended.
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