Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report for Nov 15 - 2009

Party Time, Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish waiting for you at Corbeteña

November is considered one of the best months of the year for Sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta. Water temperatures remain perfect into early January. Since we’re out of the Summer Sun Days, we have warm days and cool evening. So it’s no wonder we’re seeing the return of the vacation Angler back in Puerto Vallarta.

People aren’t the only ones back, we’re seeing the first of the season migration of Whales back in Marina Vallarta. The bay at this time of the year becomes a heaven for all sorts of Sea Life. Part of that sea life is in regards to the Sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta’s World famous fishing grounds. Yellowfin Tuna to be exact, which have been less than available this whole season. Now, if you´re in the Corbeteña area or El Banco (the Bank in English) you were picking off Yellowfin from 80 to 175 lbs. mostly, but many were in the 200 lb range. Black Marlin (300 to 500 lbs) are also at these usual locations in ever increasing numbers. Sailfish at this time of the year just take over. Corbeteña is no stranger to Sailfish and very many have been boated in the 100 inch range and anywhere from 75 to 100 lbs. If you are lucky enough to find bait at your chosen location, the Bonito are running really large. Almost too large for Tuna Tubes. The theory that big bait brings big fish is a popular one and I think I’ll go with that one today! Surface trolling and Kites for the Yellowfin are the working processes for the moment. Right not would be a good time to head out for Yellowfin Monsters as long as your expectations aren’t set a little high. You´ll come back with fish from these two hot spots, so what’s stopping you?

Marietta Islands are still and always are a great value for your fishing dollar. Just 28 miles out from Marina Vallarta are the Marietta Islands. These islands are Game Reserves and are protected. So you can´t just get too close unless you have a permit. But the fishing off the rocks is wonderful and will always produce amazing strong gamefish. Jack Crevalls, Bonito, Sailfish (90 lbs), Dorado (20-35 lbs), Rooster Fish and many others call this area home year round. This week we continue to see a wide variety of these fish here as is normal.

Inside the bay this week we’re seeing some welcome, but strange catches. Just the other day I had a couple head out in the bay for four hours and came in with a large Sailfish. So the way conditions are, anything is possible, just about anywhere right now. Large Bonito are all over the south end of the bay, with Roballo, Needle fish, smaller Dorado and Jack Crevalls as well. Makes a four hour trip well worth the effort….

Punta Mita and around the corner to Sayulita are always productive, but with the extra distance from Marina Vallarta, why make the trek. But those out of the la Cruz Marina are heading closer in with the Sails and Dorado on the islands and off the point being easy pickings for the time being.

I have included an extra picture this week of the 54th Annual Pez Vela Tournament that ended last week. The Tournament is always a local ´Happening¨ and is always fun to participate in. Watch for my program on www.PVYAFCA (dot) com and check it out!   
Well, that’s enough for this week, until next time, don’t forget to kiss your fish….

You can contact me for more information at CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx  You can also be my Facebook Friend at: MasterBaitersPV@gmail.com and see my Fish Pic of the day. I also have a blog that is linked so if you´re interested in the daily happenings around Marina Vallarta and the fishing scene, connect with me and you´ll be informed and armed when it comes time to go fishing! It’s real time information and those in the area of Marina Vallarta will find it useful
 

Master Baiters Sportfishing and Tackle ™ is a registered trade mark and is protected under Mexican and international law.  Unlawful use of this trade mark will result in prosecution to the full extent of the law in the applicable country We have World Famous T-shirts, Hats and other souvenirs items to choose from. We’re recommended in Fodor’s Travel guide for PV. Fishing and Tours Phone from Canada / USA: 011 52 322 209 11 28.. In P.V.: (322) 209 11 28
. Because people are looking for deals, yet still want to hit the better fishing grounds, we at Master Baiter´s ® have started a Shared Boat Fishing Party for $250.00 usd per person. You´ll head out to Corbeteña with a well equipped boat and a ¨real¨ shot at boating that finned fantasy you came to Mexico for. You can contact me for more information at CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx  You can also be my Facebook Friend at: MasterBaitersPV@gmail.com and see my Fish Pic of the day. I also have a blog that is linked so if you´re interested in the daily happenings around Marina Vallarta and the fishing scene, connect with me and you´ll be informed and armed when it comes time to go fishing! It’s real time information and those in the area of Marina Vallarta will find it useful. I also post weather conditions like Hurricanes etc.  I am doing everything you can do including Twitter (MasterBaiters) and I also have a new fishing program where I do a show called Vallarta Fishing Experience (http://www.banderasnews.com/sfproductions/vallarta-fishing-experience.htm). We promote the Puerto Vallarta Yacht and Fishing Charter Association (PVYAFCA) in an effort to direct people to boats of better quality.

We Still Guarantee Your Catch or 30% of your money back.  We are the only company I KNOW OF that does this anywhere! Only on specific company boats (company boats only in Marina Vallarta Store on the boardwalk). If you ask, we are also giving free hour fishing with every charter (except 12 hr charters) and a free T-shirt to who ever catches the biggest fish! That’s about a $125.00 usd value. Take advantage of this insider offer for reading my articles.

Master Baiter´s now has a host of sites and features you can check out or become involved in. OK, if you´re interested in my Biweekly news letter contact me at: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx   Or My Public www.Flick.com  Photo gallery is here under the name: MasterBaiters.com.mx Puerto Vallarta!  Facebook:  MasterBaiter Stan …. My, Puerto Vallarta Sport Fishing Blog: www.masterbaiters.wordpress.com  We have World Famous T-shirts, Hats and other souvenirs items to choose from. We’re recommended in Fodor’s Travel guide for PV. Fishing and Tours Phone from Canada / USA: 011 52 322 209 11 28.. In P.V.: (322) 209 11 28

Warning: There is a pirate Master Baiter’s site that is in the process of being closed down by the Mexican authorities both on the internet and in a store in town. But the legal system is slow in Mexico, so if you visit any cloned site that claims to be Master Baiter´s offering guaranteed prices, at sites OTHER than www.MasterBaiters.com.mx, you are NOT dealing with me (Stan Gabruk) directly, . They even say they´re me on the phone, so don´t be fooled by imposters!

Master Baiters Sportfishing and Tackle ™ is a registered trade mark and is protected under Mexican and international law.  Unlawful use of this trade mark will result in prosecution to the full extent of the law in the applicable country

Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report - Nov. 8 - 2009

Billfish Abundant at Corbeteña, Yellowfin Tuna Size Varies, Fishing is Great

November is here, the seasons are changing as we feel the coolness in the morning air. Noticeably, there is more action in Marina Vallarta with full restaurants, shops and offices. Yes the tourists are coming back as we head in to the Thanksgiving Holiday Season. Not only are the tourists returning, we’re already spotting the first whales in the area, a sure indication of changing seasons. One thing that has changed is the availability of Billfish at Corbeteña and El Banco.

That’s right, Sailfish and Marlin are abundant at Corbeteña and they’re hungry. Dorado in the 35 to 50 lb range, Cubera Snappers in the 45 lb range, even some Wahoo! The bite was later in the day last week, but with the changing Moon phase, we’re seeing the bite later in the morning and a little earlier in the afternoon. What this means, any time from 8:30 to about 3:00 in the afternoon the action has been picking up. Good information if you´re trying to keep your time on the water down. Be sure that if you see bait boils on the way out you stop and get some. For those inexpensive boats without Tuna Tubes or Tubes in good working condition you’re just hoping for luck to on your side with some bait in the area to catch. Now Google Eyes are always a necessity and easy to purchase. But Skip Jack Tuna or Bonito are another thing and are used for larger fish. With the availability of bait in question at the Rock, under equipped or cheap boats without the necessary basics will actually cost you a fishing trip if you don´t have at least some stunned bait.

El Banco was quiet for a long time, but we’re seeing Black Marlin in the area with some nice ones boated over 700 lbs this past week. Yellowfin Tuna are lingering in the area with a size range from anywhere between 60 to 200 lbs, it just depends on what is in the area at the time. Live bait is sparse here as well, so the same thing holds true here as well, make bait while you can. With the water temperatures more in line now with what is normal, El Banco can change in a heartbeat, so keep your ears open or feel free to fire me an email for the latest conditions. I won’t tell you a story to get you on a boat, I want your return business!

El Morro and the Marietta Islands are still alive with Dorado, Jack Crevalls, Bonito, and Sailfish. Trolling a Google eye around the rocks may even get you a Rooster fish, but they’ve been AWOL lately. This is an area where you can rely on fish all season or year long. Well worth the fuel dollar, but I suggest hitting Corbeteña since it’s only ten or so miles farther out than El Morro. The same goes for the Marietta Islands, being so close to each other they normally have the same conditions, but not always.

Punta Mita and the surrounding area have been kinda quiet. With most charters heading towards the Islands and Corbeteña, not much information is available as to what is happening there. The few reports I have gotten are showing Dorado and Sails are still in the area and the boats from La Cruz Marina have been taking short trips to the rocks or islands as the locals call them. Around the corner at Sayulita, there is a chance at some Rooster fish if you’re feeling lucky. Roosters have been strangely absent even here in the last couple of weeks. But they can show up at any moment, so stay tuned.

Inside the bay if you’re looking for some light action is well worth a four or even six hour day. Around the area of Los Arcos to Yelapa there have been many Skip Jack Tuna, Mackerals, Bonito, small Dorado, Needle fish and Snappers to name a few. Any fish in the bay may wind up on your line if you give it a shot. River mouths are alive with Snook at the moment as well, so give it a shot.

Remember when you’re looking through the web pages or talking to agents, cheap boats come with less skilled captains and crews. Your better, tried and true captains can actually demand some decent wages because they catch fish. Cheap boats get cheap crews, less experience, no insurance and ultimately can cost you the fish with their lack of skills and professionalism. Remember lower prices should come with lowered expectations. Stay away from any guy carrying a notebook telling you he has 12 boats, but can’t tell you the captains’ names. These guys are ¨pirates¨ and they´re operating illegally playing off your greed. If you want a cheap boat real bad, that’s exactly the way you´ll get it.

That’s if for this week, until next time, don’t forget to kiss your fish!
You can contact me for more information at CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx  You can also be my Facebook Friend at: MasterBaitersPV@gmail.com for you Fish Pic of the day. I also have a blog that is linked so if you´re interested in the daily happenings around Marina Vallarta and the fishing scene, connect with me and you´ll be informed and armed when it comes time to go fishing! It’s real time information and those in the area of Marina Vallarta will find it useful (www.MasterBaiters.wordpress.com). Remember, at Master Baiter’s ¨we won’t jerk you around!¨ 
 

Master Baiters Sportfishing and Tackle ™ is a registered trade mark and is protected under Mexican and international law.  Unlawful use of this trade mark will result in prosecution to the full extent of the law in the applicable country We have World Famous T-shirts, Hats and other souvenirs items to choose from. We’re recommended in Fodor’s Travel guide, Trip Advisor and others for Sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta. For T Tours and plain information Phone from Canada / USA: 011 52 322 209 11 28.. In P.V.: (322) 209 11 28
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Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report - Nov. 1 - 2009

Crazy Currents, Changing Conditions is Challenging Puerto Vallarta Anglers

It’s been a rough year for Puerto Vallarta Fishing all around. In April CNN spoke lies about the conditions in Mexico concerning Drug Issues, Swine Flu and the general state of Mexico. It put the brakes on all tourist related businesses and has hurt Puerto Vallarta to the bone. Now that we´ve entered November we’re all looking forward to people returning to our fair city, no matter what that may be. One thing for sure, whatever it is, it will be better than what we’ve been seeing for the last six months.

But we’re into November now and tourism is returning, slowly but surely. Demand for Restaurants, Services, shops and yes Sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta is on the upswing. Conditions have changed a little this week, but that’s to be expected as currents dictate the ¨flow¨ of things when it comes to fish. We’ve seen the deep water locations of Corbeteña and El Banco run hot and cold. Hot in the form of warm water and cold as in Yellowfin tuna. First, the conditions for the last week were not great. We had a storm south of PV and a cold front come down from California causing rolling seas and rough days beyond the bay. Having said that, Sailfish, Blue and Striped Marlin (350 lbs), Dorado (40 lbs) and Cubera Snapper (45 lbs – 60 lbs) are still hanging around the rock at Corbeteña. At El Banco, Dorado have been running in the 45 lb range, Sailfish are large also in the 80 to 100 inch range and can be anywhere from 80 lbs to 130, it just depends. Yellowfin have been in and out at both locations, but your chances of boating one of these beauties right now is greater on the down side. Thank god for the other species or we’d be hurting for fish.

Closer in to El Morro and the Marietta Islands what was so automatic last week is now a little more work. Sailfish, Jack Crevalls and Sailfish are still in the area. But it’s not like fishing in a barrel like last week. But using live bait, Google eyes or Skip Jack Tuna along with Petrileros lures of four to six inches will get you something to brag about as the blue plate special that evening! Haven’t seen any Rooster fish the last few days, but like always, things can change in a heartbeat.

In the bay the fishing has returned to normal from the unusual conditions of Dorado in every nook and corner of the bay. Again with the current changes we’ve seen less Dorado, but plenty of Snappers, Roballo, Bonito, Needle fish, Skip Jack Tuna, Snook and more. The point off Cabo Correntes is showing signs of nice sized Sailfish and rumors of Rooster fish. May be worth the time and trouble. The trash line is fading and soon will be a thing of the past as the seasonal rains come to an end. If you can catch the trash line, it’s a fish machine and make sure you stop by and cast a few diamond jigs at it on the clean water side. This will make a slow day take off with action.

Master Baiter’s has several boats open for the 54th Pez Vela Tournament in Puerto Vallarta coming up this November 11th through the 14th. I have several boats that were running at the normal daily price, not double that is the norm for tournaments… Contact me for more information or check out the web site at: www.fishvallarta(dot)com for all the details….. 

Well, that’s enough for this week, until next time, don’t forget to kiss your fish….

You can contact me for more information at CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx  You can also be my Facebook Friend at: MasterBaitersPV@gmail.com and see my Fish Pic of the day. I also have a blog that is linked so if you´re interested in the daily happenings around Marina Vallarta and the fishing scene, connect with me and you´ll be informed and armed when it comes time to go fishing! It’s real time information and those in the area of Marina Vallarta will find it useful
 

Master Baiters Sportfishing and Tackle ™ is a registered trade mark and is protected under Mexican and international law.  Unlawful use of this trade mark will result in prosecution to the full extent of the law in the applicable country We have World Famous T-shirts, Hats and other souvenirs items to choose from. We’re recommended in Fodor’s Travel guide for PV. Fishing and Tours Phone from Canada / USA: 011 52 322 209 11 28.. In P.V.: (322) 209 11 28
. Because people are looking for deals, yet still want to hit the better fishing grounds, we at Master Baiter´s ® have started a Shared Boat Fishing Party for $250.00 usd per person. You´ll head out to Corbeteña with a well equipped boat and a ¨real¨ shot at boating that finned fantasy you came to Mexico for. You can contact me for more information at CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx  You can also be my Facebook Friend at: MasterBaitersPV@gmail.com and see my Fish Pic of the day. I also have a blog that is linked so if you´re interested in the daily happenings around Marina Vallarta and the fishing scene, connect with me and you´ll be informed and armed when it comes time to go fishing! It’s real time information and those in the area of Marina Vallarta will find it useful. I also post weather conditions like Hurricanes etc.  I am doing everything you can do including Twitter (MasterBaiters) and I also have a new fishing program where I do a show called Vallarta Fishing Experience (http://www.banderasnews.com/sfproductions/vallarta-fishing-experience.htm). We promote the Puerto Vallarta Yacht and Fishing Charter Association (PVYAFCA) in an effort to direct people to boats of better quality.

We Still Guarantee Your Catch or 30% of your money back.  We are the only company I KNOW OF that does this anywhere! Only on specific company boats (company boats only in Marina Vallarta Store on the boardwalk). If you ask, we are also giving free hour fishing with every charter (except 12 hr charters) and a free T-shirt to who ever catches the biggest fish! That’s about a $125.00 usd value. Take advantage of this insider offer for reading my articles.

Master Baiter´s now has a host of sites and features you can check out or become involved in. OK, if you´re interested in my Biweekly news letter contact me at: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx   Or My Public www.Flick.com  Photo gallery is here under the name: MasterBaiters.com.mx Puerto Vallarta!  Facebook:  MasterBaiter Stan …. My, Puerto Vallarta Sport Fishing Blog: www.masterbaiters.wordpress.com  We have World Famous T-shirts, Hats and other souvenirs items to choose from. We’re recommended in Fodor’s Travel guide for PV. Fishing and Tours Phone from Canada / USA: 011 52 322 209 11 28.. In P.V.: (322) 209 11 28

Warning: There is a pirate Master Baiter’s site that is in the process of being closed down by the Mexican authorities both on the internet and in a store in town. But the legal system is slow in Mexico, so if you visit any cloned site that claims to be Master Baiter´s offering guaranteed prices, at sites OTHER than www.MasterBaiters.com.mx, you are NOT dealing with me (Stan Gabruk) directly, . They even say they´re me on the phone, so don´t be fooled by imposters!

Master Baiters Sportfishing and Tackle ™ is a registered trade mark and is protected under Mexican and international law.  Unlawful use of this trade mark will result in prosecution to the full extent of the law in the applicable country
Fishing Report for Sept. 20, 2009 for Master Baiter’s Sportfishing and Tackle
Written by: Stan Gabruk.