Blue Water at the Fishing Grounds

Last week just as this article was going to print I knew it wouldn’t be read for several days, so I was justifiably concerned that things could change at any moment. And like you’d expect, conditions changed that day and the fishing got great!

The Dirty Water at Corbetena all the way past El Banco had cleared up and Yellowfin Tuna set up house! Not Monsters by any stretch of the imagination, but the herds are monsteous in boils miles in diameter. They’re Yellowfin Tuna in the 35 lb range and they’re right on time amigos. This is what we look for, with football Yellowfin in the area, it’s just a matter of days before the larger Billfish will be here. For now, along with the Tuna we’re seeing Dorado or Mahi Mahi in the 45 lb. range, Snappers or Pargo, Sailfish and the occasional Striped Marlin. So if you’ve got the “Berries” to venture out to these fuel guzzeling areas, you may come back very happy. Remember, everything counts in large amounts and smaller Tuna are very tasty amigo. So don’t throw them all back, keep one for me, my mercury is a tad low. You’ll need a 10 to 12 hr. round trip to reach these spots, worth the fuel money right now. Your wife doesn’t really need that facial this week, she isn’t going to look any better afterwards (maybe a little waxie), so it sounds like a waste of money to me that could be better spend in other ways. Besides, it’s been a while since she’s hit you with something and it would make her feel better. See, you’re doing her a favor stealing her facial money. If anything happens, just tell the little woman I said it was ok! Just make sure the litte woman isn’t a guy, otherwise that could hurt.

Just like the deep water areas, El Morro and the Marietta Islands have clear, blue water that are full of fish. Jack Cravells, Torros, Skip Jack Tuna, Snappers, Rooster fish and more. From recent reposts they’re hitting just about anything right now, so if you have a new lure that doesn’t work now, consider replacing it with something else. Boating 20 Jacks in two hours will test any Anglers metal! Six or eight hour trip will put you in the thick of it…

In shore spots have been a little slow unless you’re shooting for bottom fish along the rocky shore areas with structure. A host of Skip Jacks, Roballo, Torros, Sierra Mackerals, etc are there for the liking. Fly fisherman will love the action on a super panga for an eye opening experience.

I’ve been seeing some advertisements from other charter companies for less expensive boats, not tournament ready with all that it implies. Some are OK, most aren’t. Saving $150.00 usd on a charter and not using an established and reputable company will in the end cost you more than money. Don’t expect a certain level of quality is standard and everyone is competing on a level playing field. You’ve all heard the horror stories, avoid the problem all together and spend the money. In the long run it will be cheaper in frustration, time wasted and a bad day all around for you and the family. Fishing has never been cheap and it’s not for everyone, it never has been. If you’re not going to spend the money to have the best day possible, you’d be better off not going at all. 4 hrs on a Super Panga will run you $275.00 usd, you can bring four people for that price. Or broken down by four people comes to $69.00 usd per person …. If that’s too expensive, don’t come to Master Baiter’s, we won’t cut corners or quality.

Pittial is still on the primary list for Carlos this past week for the Graffetti project Master Baiter’s Supports. We don’t understand how the need for one person to mark their area or announce to the world what ever they’re announcing. I mean the markings should come with some sort of decoding device or something so at least we know what it means, I mean com on! These aren’t political statements for cripe sake. Until they issue a decoding device, Carlos and Master Baiters will continue to keep control of our cities appearance. It would be a lot easier with your help!

Until next week, don’t forget to kiss your fish!