Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report - Dec. 27 - 2009

Wahoo Magic, Marlin and Sailfish Too, Everything is Ready and Waiting for You

Welcome to the New Year Amigos! As we move into winter the fishing does change here a little, but not today. We are still seeing Marlin and Sailfish at El Banco, Wahoo at Corbeteña, Jack Crevalls have invaded the bay and the Marietta Islands are still hot with action. Right now the vacationing angler or visitor alike can enjoy our World famous fishing grounds and not have to break the bank doing so. Now if you’re looking for larger fish, longer durations will naturally be necessary for larger fish. But if you’re looking for action, this is the place to be!

El Banco has been hot one day, cold the next and the action is sparse. The automatic Yellowfin of last week have turned into smaller and less reliable bite this week and very few charter boats have been heading out this direction. Those who did risk it came back in with Sailfish in the 65 inch range, Marlin in the 275 lb range, Dorado in the 40 lb range and of course the mixed bag of Snapper, Rainbow runners, and the possible Wahoo (slightly possible). For the money, until things come to a boil again at El Banco, other places may be a better choice for your fuel dollar.

The other deep, blue water location, Corbeteña is still working like a machine. As of when this article was written Wahoo were all over the Rock. Most that go out fishing are not prepared for Wahoo. You need wire leaders, troll faster than normal and have cable rigged lures! With Wahoo, the way they attack bait, they tear it up with their razor sharp teeth, basically bite the fish in half, then come back and eat the pieces. So if you want to boat Wahoo, an incidental catch by the way, you better be rigged up for it, or if you do boat one, it’s pure luck! Cubera Snapper, Sailfish, even Striped Marlin are waiting for you at this very moment. For the fuel dollar, I always like this location. Also, don´t be afraid to venture out a little from the rock. Use your sounder and check out the bottom, anywhere you find structure is a prime location for bottom fishing! So keep an open mind. Other than that, Lures or pink, yellow and combinations color lures of purple, green, pink etc are all working well. Better actually this past week than live bait, so again keep an open mind and try what comes to mind!

The Islands, Marietta’s to be exact are still producing well, but not like last week. Dorado aka Mahi Mahi are in the area, but with the cooler water at the islands you better head out there and get what you can before they leave from the coldest of winter months. Dorado is a warm water loving species, so they head for warmer waters come mid January.

The areas around Nuevo Vallarta have been taken over by large Sierra Mackerals and Jack Crevalls. I sent clients out in four hours and came back with tired arms and a bunch of gamefish. This was a four hour day and it goes to show you can have great action in the bay. Now you won’t find Moby dick on the end of your line, but you can always tell a fish story! Remember the first story never wins!

Remember as the winter season descends upon us, the Sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta will shirt a little when it comes to species, but the size of the species available in and out of the bay will more than likely be under 100 lbs. marlin of course will be larger as some Sailfish will, but as a whole, the fish will range between 20 and 100 lbs with Marlin naturally being larger. With our new panga, you can hit a four hour trip for up to three people for $175.00 usd. It´s a loss leader, but it’s a nice boat, well equipped and nice looking with a little more shade than the average panga. So if you’re looking for the best deal in the Marina, Master Baiter’s in Marina Vallarta is your best option when it comes to fishing in Vallarta!

Remember I have an online store now at: www.MasterBaitersGear.com.mx  I only have two styles for now, but if it has a decent response, I will increase the product line. Maybe get into serious tackle, stay tuned.
Until Next week, don´t for get to kiss your fish.

I have finally gotten my web page up to sell T-shirts to you in the United States and not have to charge you an arm or leg to get them. They are priced to sell at $19.99 (Cheaper than in PV). Go to: and you’ll see the one or possibly two styles of shirts we’re starting with. We will be adding more and more items as we see what kind of response we get. The icon is not up quite yet on the web site, webmasters…..  My Blog: www.masterbaiters.wordpress.com  Facebook: www.facebook/masterbaiterstan.com and look for me on Twitter as: MasterBaiters …..

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-shirts, Tours and plain information Phone from Canada / USA: 011 52 322 209 11 28.. In P.V.: (322) 209 11 28

Puerto Vallarta Fishing Reports - Dec. 21, 2009

Marlin Magic Continues into Winter, Great Bargains Draw Tourist Back

The days continue to be warm and the nights are pleasant with light breezes and tropical surroundings. People are coming back slowly as cold weather patterns in the States nudge people into escaping for a short while. With the values at the hotels and around the city, Marina Vallarta has never been a better value. Those interested in Puerto Vallarta Sportfishing still have a chance to hook into a finned fantasy like a Marlin or Yellowfin Tuna. Sailfish, Dorado and even Wahoo are available to those with a full day to spend on the sapphire blue waters in our world famous fishing grounds. Remember ¨tomorrows have a habit of turning into ¨I should have yesterday when I could have(s) ¨.

For those who do decide to take advantage of our Big Game fishing, Corbeteña right now is the place to be. Everything is just percolating out there. With plenty of bait in the water, you’ll find birds diving into huge bait balls like Kamikazes. As you pull up to a bait ball like this, the action can be intense, and everyone has their part. As you look out over the water, you see the Yellowfin Tuna hurling themselves through the center of this boil like missiles! Then you hear the reels as they scream for attention. You get the harness on, and you’re in the game. Other Players include Blue and Striped Marlin (275 lbs), Sailfish (80 inches), Dorado (30-50 lbs), Wahoo (40 – 65 lbs), Cubera Snapper (35-65 lbs) and the list goes on. Live bait is king right now, but remember you’ll have big Yellowfin hit hoochies as well, don’ be afraid to mix things up a little. Put yourself in the picture and live a little amigos!

Marietta Islands are alive with the invasion of Jack Crevalls, Toro’s, Mackerals, Dorado, Sailfish and Needle fish to name a few. Of course this is a very flexible location and with some warm water there is always the outside chance of a Striped Marlin. It’s a great place to head out to, especially with those not willing to spend ten hours on a boat. Oh, buy the way, I have a new panga that is heading out to the Marietta Islands for $250.00 usd, two people comfortable, and three max. So there really is no reason to let the chance at some great sport fishing pass you by. Even less expensive for shorter durations. You may even see a whale out there!

The shore lines from Cabo Corrientes to Punta Mita all have potential. Lots of Spanish Mackerals have moved into the area, in the middle of the bay you’ll find Jack Crevalls. River mouths have Snook and the structure and rocky areas have snapper. Be careful though, the baby Manta Rays will eat baits bouncing off the sandy bottoms around here!

North of Punta Mita is still keeping anglers in action. Rooster fish the last couple of weeks have turned up at the Sayulita area and hopefully will hand around for a while. We were looking for these guys all summer, they had other ideas I guess. North of the point from ten to twenty five miles is one of those areas that will always guarantee results. Dorado and Sailfish are the main players here, but Striped and Blue Marlin will be in the deeper water. If you’re in the La Cruz Marina, this is a close and valid option for small dinero amigos!
Remember I have an online store now at: www.MasterBaitersGear.com.mx  I only have two styles for now, but if it has a decent response, I will increase the product line. Maybe get into serious tackle, stay tuned.
Until Next week, don´t for get to kiss your fish.
I have finally gotten my web page up to sell T-shirts to you in the United States and not have to charge you an arm or leg to get them. They are priced to sell at $19.99 (Cheaper than in PV). Go to: and you’ll see the one or possibly two styles of shirts we’re starting with. We will be adding more and more items as we see what kind of response we get. The icon is not up quite yet on the web site, webmasters…..  My Blog: www.masterbaiters.wordpress.com  Facebook: www.facebook/masterbaiterstan.com and look for me on Twitter as: MasterBaiters …..
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-shirts, Tours and plain information Phone from Canada / USA: 011 52 322 209 11 28.. In P.V.: (322) 209 11 28

Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report - Dec 13 - 2009

Right Now Size Matters, of Your Wallet That is, Fuel for Fish, Fair Trade

As we come into Christmas Week, the town is abuzz with Christmas Spirit, people arriving in packed airplanes, Yes, Christmas in Vallarta is almost here. Besides the gift of wonderful weather and drinkable water, Puerto Vallarta Sportfishing offers anglers from all over the world a once in a life time experience. Our world famous fishing grounds are stacked with Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin, Dorado, Sailfish and more, right here, right now. So Merry Christmas to those of you lucky enough to head out and catch a finned fantasy!

Decisions, Decisions, making them can be a problem when there are several choices in front of you. If you have the fuel dollar, Corbeteña has been the place to be. With plentiful bait, comfortable water temperatures and blue water, the Rock has been coming through. With the Krill shrimp and tiny Sardines either eaten or gone, Bonito have taken their place. Larger Bonito to forty pounds and smaller Bullet Bonito that are about nine inches long. Both fit well on the Yellowfin Tuna Menu which are still running in the 30 to 70 kilo range or 60 to 160 is pounds. Live bait is king and the bite is in the afternoon around 3:00 P.M. so plan for a later day if you can. Kites are working, but not just for Yellowfin, Striped Marlin and Sailfish are taking these surface baits and will take cast bait if presented. Nothing worse than hitting a Sailfish in the head with bait and ignoring it. Yelling at Sailfish at this point is justified and acceptable…Now Striped Marlin are running in the 300 lb range and are jumping intermittently along with Sailfish. Again, jump all day, eat all afternoon.. Pargo or Cubera Snapper have been also taking the baits presented and hitting some lures of black and purple, worth a try.

El Banco is not producing steadily like we’ve all come to expect from The Bank. Water is a swirling mess of hot and cold water which is keeping the Yellowfin out of the area. Sailfish, Striped Marlin, larger Dorado, Rainbow Runners and more are running here, but why spend the money on fuel. Corbeteña is a better choice at the moment.

Marietta Islands, El Morro and points north of Punta Mita are all working well for Sailfish, Dorado, Jack Crevalls, Bonito, Snapper and lots more to choose from. Only have 8 hrs you can get away from the wife while she has her back waxed, the Marietta Islands is the place to be. El Morro with the crazy currents are showing a lot of upwelling and that brings fish as well. Don´t forget El Morro. Punta Mita and north are Sailfish City, but you may have to head to areas north of San Pancho or San Francisco in English. If you’re in the area, why not give it a shot. If coming back from Corbeteña, give yourself some light tackle action.
Inside the bay, the Whales and the Tourist have returned. Down near los Arcos where the tour ships do the snorkeling and Booze Cruises, the Bonito are just boiling off the rocks. Farther down you’ll find Dorado around Yelapa. Head five miles out and you may even get a smaller Sailfish. With the fishing, snorkeling and Whale watching opportunities a super pang for $225.00 for six hours is the cheapest boat in Marina Vallarta and I have it exclusively. Four hours is $175.00 and it has a built in fish finder, gps, etc. Not common on super pangas.

As always, you can contact me and ask me any question you may have. I´ll do my best to answer them on any subject.

Remember I have an online store now at: www.MasterBaitersGear.com.mx  I only have two styles for now, but if it has a decent response, I will increase the product line. Maybe get into serious tackle, stay tuned.
Until Next week, don´t for get to kiss your fish.

I have finally gotten my web page up to sell T-shirts to you in the United States and not have to charge you an arm or leg to get them. They are priced to sell at $19.99 (Cheaper than in PV). Go to: and you’ll see the one or possibly two styles of shirts we’re starting with. We will be adding more and more items as we see what kind of response we get. The icon is not up quite yet on the web site, webmasters…..

My Blog: www.masterbaiters.wordpress.com  Facebook: www.facebook/masterbaiterstan.com and look for me on Twitter as: MasterBaiters …..

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-shirts, Tours and plain information Phone from Canada / USA: 011 52 322 209 11 28.. In P.V.: (322) 209 11 28

Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report - Nov 29 - 2009

Right now, Fish are where you find them, Conditions / Currents Fluctuate
It seems, again, that he moment I finished my last report, everything changed, again. If you´re looking for Yellowfin Tuna this week, well you may be bald headed by now from the pure frustration of changing conditions, water temperatures and sea conditions in general. The frustrating thing is you know the fish are out there, you see them jumping and they’re in fish heaven. It all comes down to luck, skill and a well equipped boat.

I know you’ve heard me say a thousand times a cheap boat can be the most expensive thing you  spend  your vacation dollar on when you come back empty handed and others have full fish boxes. You saved money at the expense of catching that finned fantasy. Again, this week the boat with kites, a spectrum of lure colors and sizes, and fast boats that burn fuel was the secret. At El Banco, making bait has been good and bad. Some days good, other days bad. So making bait when you can is very important right now. If you know there are fish where you’re heading out to and you can’t make bait, that is frustration factor No. 1.

Those forced to use lures had fair luck. Petrileros, lures with purple or Green this week was working well. Google Eyes are a staple for bait and they were working most of the time. But those who could get Chorras or small Bonito were getting strikes. Using Kites this week were working on more than YellowfinTuna. Sailfish and Marlin were striking these suspended baits. But the inside scoop here is not the fish, but what they’ve been eating.

With the Whales returning to the area, they come here for the small bait in the water. Small guppies like fish, krill shrimp, and small fish in general, these are what whales eat and filter through their grill in their mouth called baleen. The problem is that Yellowfin will feed, Dorado also, on these baits until they can’t eat any more, then eat more! So like my friend J.J. Says, Elephants eat peanuts also. So running a planer with some hoochies or squid baits have a shot at getting you a Yellowfin in the 60 lb range at El Banco, maybe even a dorado. Those shooting for larger fish like Marlin and Sailfish, even Yellowfin will want to use larger baits and be prepared with lots of lures with plenty of color! But alas, this week At El Banco was work at best. Worth the time and effort if you arrive for the early or late bites. Otherwise other places like Corbeteña would be a better option.

Speaking of Corbeteña or the ¨Rock¨ has been very active this week. With all the current and water temperature changes Corbeteña is you most flexible destination. Sailfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin of all types, Snapper (Cubera or Pargo in Spanish) are just a few that you can almost always depend on here. Although not all of these normally happen at the same time. With Good eating Rainbow runners, green and blue runners, Amber Jacks and a host of others, you will almost always come back with something for the dinner table! So don’t let that Captain tell you they taste bad, when they’re wonderful!

There have even been some Wahoo caught off the south end of the rock trolling lures off the rock finger that extends under water there. This area is always worth the money. If you hit el Banco and nothing is happening, take your time trolling to Corbeteña, lots of hot spots between the two locations that produce tournament winning fish, but get ignored by in the box thinking captains. You don´t have to be on automatic amigos… break the pattern!

The Marietta Islands, like always is a great place for the angler short on vacation budget. If you´re on the south side of El Morro, you can always depend on catching something. With the currents and they up well there, there is always plenty of food to attract fish. Rooster fish especially love this area, so don´t forget about it and only hit the Marietta islands! The whole area this past week has been producing Sailfish to 120 inches, Dorado in the 25 lb range, even a few Striped Marlin a mile or so off the rocks towards the north. Jack Crevalls, Amber Jacks and a host of other fish call this area home and like to just ¨Hang out¨ ….

North of Punta Mita is still a great place and if you´re fourteen miles off the point at a setting of 310, you’re in the recent hot spot. Not far from El Banco, but closer to shore, you´ll find perfect conditions exist for Sailfish, Blue and Striped Marlin, Mahi if you find a log or some floating piece of something they can hang around. Still need at least ten hours, but it’s an option and we all need those!

Inside the bay, things are a little better with Dorado all over the southern end of the bay around Los Arcos to Cabo Correntes point. In fact Cabo Corrientes has had some great action if you´re lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time. But with the bite that way it has been, I could say that about all the fishing grounds this week. So keep your ears to the wind and call me for the most recent developments when it comes to conditions and catches.

Until Next week, don´t for get to kiss your fish.

I have finally gotten my web page up to sell T-shirts to you in the United States and not have to charge you an arm or leg to get them. They are priced to sell at $19.99 (Cheaper than in PV). Go to: www.MasterBaitersGear.com and you’ll see the one or possibly two styles of shirts we’re starting with. We will be adding more and more items as we see what kind of response we get. The icon is not up quite yet on the web site, webmasters….. My Blog: www.masterbaiters.wordpress.com Facebook: www.facebook/masterbaiterstan.com and look for me on Twitter as: MasterBaiters …..
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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