Fishing Report for July 19, 2009

Written by: Stan Gabruk.

July Sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta Right on Track, Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna!

Now that we´re moving into late July, the weather services have informed the general public that we are either in or entering another El Nino Year. The effects of this normal weather condition can be mild to severe and will affect the weather of the whole world, not just the Americas. If you would like to be better informed on the subject you can visit the NOAA Site at: http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao/elnino/el-nino-story.html

Moving on we´ve seen water Temperatures hover in the cooler ranges of normal lately and may continue, who knows. The interesting news is the water temperatures in the fishing grounds closer in to shore are the productive areas to be. This means that if you´re heading out, hitting the farther out areas like Corbeteña or El Banco would be your ¨ ¨biggest bang¨ for your Fuel Dollar this week. But, like always this can change in a second so keep your ears open or call me for the latest conditions in and around the bay. With all the Tuna, Marlin and Sailfish sighted at these locations they will come around sooner than later. Mahi in these spots have been larger than expected in the 50 lb range, but they are usually out from the Rock or High Spots, so you´ll have to use your head and your lucky rabbit’s foot!

El Morro and the Marietta’s are still ¨on again, off again¨ when this article was written. Still lots of bait in the area making it hard to get any of them interest in the baits being presented. But again, this can not last forever and as the bait thins out, the tables will tilt in the other direction. Rooster fish, Mahi Mahi and or course Needle fish and Jack Crevalls will keep your interest!

Yet again this week, the story is all about inside the bay. The relatively warm water temperatures are keeping bait and larger species in close to the short line. If you´re outside the bay, you have a fair chance of hooking into a Marlin or Sailfish. Most likely you´ll be getting hits from Dorado and Rooster fish at the point of Punta Mita in the large rocks or as the locals call them, islands. For those interested in getting game fish and not spending the day searching for Moby Dick, then this would probably be your best option. Six to eight hour trips are where the fish are at, so why throw your money away.

Last week the Navy was inspecting charter boats and tour boats alike for proof of insurance. If the boat you were on did not have it, then you had an argument on the boat. Not with the Navy, the captain has that problem. No rather with the clients who wanted their money back and it turned into a Giant Argument. That is one way these charter boats sell cheap trips. There are other ways out there that you´d never know, but always be sure you are on safe boats with insurance. On these boats you may think you´re paying for safe, so ask for their proof of insurance. If they can´t produce it ¨soon¨ don´t be stupid. Once they start cutting corners, there is no end to it…..

One area that is ignored is the south end of the bay. For some reason there is very little interest in the Marina Vallarta Captains in this area. But the area around El Faro at the Cabo Correntes point is a hot spot that should be receiving more attention. Sailfish in this area is not unusual and there are times when Black Marlin have been boated there as well. The area is on the Bay Fringe so this can be a mixed bag on any given day. Snappers, Mahi, Skip Jack Tuna, Mackerals, and the list goes on….. Worth a try if you have your own boat or an adventurous captain with some ¨information¨…..

The rains are still a blessing here in PV, so if it´s raining in the morning, this is a good thing amigo. Fish get excited and come to the surface, exactly what we would like. With all the logs and dead head stumps etc, there are lots of spots with opportunity if you know what to look for. Casting a goggle eye live bait around a stump or log in the bay can pay golden dividends in the form of Mahi Mahi for the evening dinner table!

As we get ready to move into August, the Yellowfin Tuna  and Black Marlin will continue to become more and more plentiful. With El Nino becoming an issue that has to be dealt with the season could be interesting at the very least. We´ll keep our fingers crossed, you do the same…..

Check out my web page at: www.MasterBaiters.com.mx and see all the changes to the page. I now have a gallery of photos from days gone by to present day Catches to check out on Flickr (MasterBaiters.com.mx Puerto Vallarta!)

I have started a news letter about the fishing and other interesting and necessary information of interest to most if not all people on the planet! Ok, that may be an exaggeration, but not much of one. Just contact me at my email address to get on my mailing list. If you like, let me know and I´ll put you on my fishing report list and fire you my latest and greatest reports in real time…. Like the day after I write it or on Mondays! Contact me at: Catchfish@MasterBaiters.com.mx and I´ll get you on the list.

I also have a Facebook page now where friends and clients can get the inside info on Master Baiter´s ™. I posted some outrageous photos of a great white shark being petted, that´s right, check them out, you´ll be glad you did. I will also start writing a blog so check it out….  You can find me at MasterBaiter Stan if you´d like to check me out…

For the last nine years Master Baiter´s has guaranteed you´ll catch fish!  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). 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 limited time offer.

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!

Visit Our Website at: www.MasterBaiters.com.mx and go fishing with Master Baiters, We’re Number one in Puerto Vallarta Sportfishing for a reason. We´re the only company with a Guaranteed Catch on our specific company boats! Email me Stan at: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx  for details. There is imposter Master Baiter´s stores in Puerto Vallarta so don´t be fooled! Come visit our store in Marina Vallarta, (at the light house, on the Boardwalk facing the water turn left, we’re down nine shops 1 door down from Tikul Restaurant). 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
Remember, at Master Baiter’s, We Won’t Jerk you around!  MasterBaiters™  is a registered trade mark and is protected under Mexican law. See our Daily Catch photos www.Flickr.com under Masterbaiters.com.mx name or come to my site on FaceBook: MasterBaiter Stan, come be a Master Baiters friend and get the inside scoop on the business. See the photo of the guy petting his great white shark; it will surprise you at the very least.