Sails, Dorado, Pargo, All Here Now!

With Easter falling a month early this year, tourism has slowed down for a few weeks which means we’ve seen less people than normal for this time of year. The lucky ones that are here have been enjoying some wonderful Spring Weather with cool nights and warm days. Perfect for those summer fashions for the ladies and great for the guy who wants to cruise around in T-Shirts and flip flops!

Fishing these days is pretty casual as well. You can rely on catching something these days when heading out to the fishing grounds. The short trips of four hours is not exactly a great option, but those venturing out for six or more hours can enjoy some exciting days and relaxed evenings while enjoying your catch on a plate in front of you! Throw in a cold beer and you’re talking my language!

For those with the time (and money) trips to El Banco are producing Yellowfin Tuna running 50 lbs or so, Mahi Mahi are in the 48 inch length, Snappers are still thick in the 35 lb range, even Sailfish are being boated in the area. Many Striped Marlin have been sighted, but they’ve been fickle like a girl with too many choices! Things have loosened up at El Banco and it’s about time amigo!

Corbetena is showing more signs of life with the occasional Wahoo. Yellowfin Tuna are here also, using surface baits like Poppers when trolling fails is working well. Colors lately have been varied, but purple tiger prints, Pink tiger prints, red and white combinations all have had their day lately. Remember is you’re coming down to Puerto Vallarta and you have some new teasers or baits, feel free to bring them with you. Many time the latest and greatest stuff on the market can make a difference and after all, isn’t that the reason you bought the stuff?

El Morro, The Marrietta Islands, Punta Mita and points north have been a hot bed the last few weeks for Rooster fish, Jack Crevells, Torros, Snapper or Pargo in Spanish, Skip Jack Tuna, and the list goes on. One good this, the Eels that invaded the area seem to have moved on so you won’t be boating anything “weird” out there. Great for six to eight hour trips. One suggestion, if you’re heading out for a half day trip, leave a little later in the day. I’d suggest 8:30 a.m., it puts you on the fish in the time frame they start biting or in fisherman lingo, the bite happens about 90 minutes after the sun rises into the late afternoon. Getting out there too early when shooting for Roosters will just burn your hours.

The bait seems to have thinned out a bit which should make the available pescado or fish more likely to take your bait. Today I had some clients head out and find it hard to make bait, which isn’t that unusual. If this happens, it’s good to use fresh dead bait and lures. So it’s important to have a boat and crew with the necessary equipment that will get the job done under all circumstances.

Lately I’ve been receiving phone calls from people coming to Marina Vallarta looking for a charter company that they can feel comfortable with, then going to their hotel to ask the concierge who to trust. I get a lot of charter business because of this so I understand these statements with all the “dogs” nipping at your heels. If you’re having these sorts of problems contact us at Master Baiter’s Sportfishing in Marina Vallarta ( more info at bottom of page ) and we’ll fix you up with the right boat, crew and price! No group is exactly the same and instead of having a “boat” thrown at you, why not look at the available options we have for you, then you can make an informed decision as to what would be best for you. Not the best option for me…..

Carlos is still out there with his bucket of paint covering up the ignorant markings on our public building, called Graffitti! This week we had a paint party where we attacked a block at a time. Several locals and not just white people joining the efforts. Marla and Pedro Hernandez along with their two children Adrian 12 and Andrea 14 came along to help. With the days warming up, it makes it more impressive that people will brave the heat of the day. So thanks to all of those who came out and helped Carlos and the cause. Contact us at Master Baiter’s and sign up for the next paint party and who knows, maybe even make some new friends.

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