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Jan 13, 2023; 07:42PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
May 23, 2021
As we continue progressing through the later weeks of the spring season we are enjoying ideal
weather conditions, sunny skies with high temperatures ranging in the upper 80s to about 90
degrees. Winds have still been a bit more of a factor than we would expect during this time
frame and ocean swells have increased as they normal do this month, which also in turn brings
crowds of surfers to the region. Ocean temperature in the direction towards San Jose del Cabo
and further north has been in the 76 to 78 degree range, while the Pacific has been cooler, at
68 to 70 degrees.
We are still seeing limited numbers of anglers, probably more surfers in town than fishermen.
There have been good supplies of both sardina and caballito, a few mullet and moonfish mixed
in. We do expect to see the main migration of mullet to move in soon, as this is the time of
year, this will also bring in the run of larger sized roosterfish.
This past week we saw the billfish action become more scattered, as offshore wind did not help
this out. Most local charter boats were concentrated on inshore areas and on the high spots to
the north, near San Luis and La Fortuna. This is where anglers found an assortment of bottom
species while drift fishing with yo-yo jigs and various baitfish. Most common fish they were
hooking into were red snapper, yellow snapper, spotted rose snapper, bonita, amberjack, leopard
grouper, pompano and triggerfish. Some of these amberjack were well over 40 pounds. Most boats
were bringing in about a dozen fish in combination, all very good eating.
Only a few yellowfin tuna seen during the week, one weighed in at 83 lb. Same deal with dorado,
only a scattering of these fish were brought in, a couple of these were over 20 lb.
Closer to shore there were still a decent number of sierra and they were nicer sized specimens,
ranging 5 to 12 lb. Also good numbers of jack crevalle and the season’s first wave of
roosterfish starting to appear, the roosters using peak in our area later in June.
Good Fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 13, 2023; 07:38PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
May 9, 2021
Progressing now into May, we are feeling warmer conditions, definitely more like late spring
now, calmer wind patterns, high temperatures reached to 90 degrees over the weekend. Still
lighter than normal crowds, but as weather is ideal now, we are seeing moderate numbers of
tourists arriving. To the south of Cabo San Lucas, some 300 miles, the Eastern Pacific’s first
Tropical Storm of the season developed, named Andres, this storm is not expected to impact the
Southern Baja Peninsula, heading on a westward path, maybe some increased ocean swells and
humidity. Ocean water temperature on the Pacific has still been in the 68/70 degree range,
though in the direction of San Jose del Cabo and towards Los Frailes the water is now up to
74/76 degrees.
Charters are spreading out in different directions, though the majority of the local fleets are
concentrated from the Iman Banks, San Luis and north to Vinorama. With the water now warming up
quickly and the clarity improving a lot and can happen from day to day. Most consistent action
now has been working these high spots off the bottom, with jigs and various baits. Catching a
mix of species, most common have been bonita, pargo, red snapper, cabrilla, triggerfish and
amberjack. Most boats accounting for a dozen or so fish in combination. These same grounds are
holding yellowfin tuna, which have sporadically shown on the surface, only to vanish just as
quickly. A handful of tuna were landed from these grounds this past week, striking on yo-yo
jigs, live caballito, sardinas or strips of squid, weights ranged up close to 100 lb. We look
for this tuna action to improve as conditions continue to become more favorable.
Offshore there are striped marlin now being found through the region, anywhere from a couple
miles from shore on out 15 miles. These billfish have been striking on lures, as well as on
cast or dropped back baits, sizes ranged to 140 lb. Not in huge numbers now, but still a good
chance at hooking into one or two. No dorado or wahoo to report now, though with warmer
currents they should be around soon.
Inshore the highlight has been the quality sized sierra being found, though also a few more
roosterfish showing back up, as well as some schools of mullet, their favorite food source,
being sighted moved in near the marina area.
Good Fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 13, 2023; 07:37PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
May 2, 2021
Now into to a new month, weather patterns continues to be slightly cooler than during a normal
year, transition period is taking longer than we would expect. It has been a slow process
waiting for water conditions to warm and clean up, as well as for winds to become less of a
factor. At this time the ocean water temperature has ranged from 72 to 74 degrees. Clarity has
fluctuated, it seems just as we see blue water moving in there is a setback as currents push in
off colored currents again. Conditions can change very quickly at this time of year, so as days
become progressively warmer we expect to see offshore surface action pick up accordingly.
The main offshore species now has been the striped marlin, these billfish are striking on
trolled lures and on cast or dropped back baits, mainly caballito at this time. The marlin are
being found scattered throughout the zone, at times as close as a few miles from shore. They
became a bit more finicky during the recent the full moon, as well as with fluctuating
conditions, though most charters are having at least a chance or two while targeting these
fish, with some accounting for multiple catches. Not many dorado were seen in recent days
compared to last week when we did see a few of them.
Only an occasional yellowfin tuna were being found, these tuna were taken while drift fishing
with bait on grounds from Iman to Vinorama, the fish we did see ranged to over 80 lb. So they
are still in the area, just need the conditions to improve a bit more to their liking. Also a
handful of wahoo were seen on these same grounds, but they were very shy to striking any
offerings.
The most common catches have been various species found off the rock structure, such as bonito,
cabrilla, red snapper, fortune jack, amberjack, yellowtail, triggerfish and others. Anglers
reported mixed success depending on which area they targeting and how favorable the conditions
were on a given day.
Along the shore the best action we saw was reported from areas to the south of Puerto Los
Cabos, nice sized sierra were accounted for, some as large as 13 lb., also a mix of jacks and
of course more triggerfish.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 11, 2023; 11:47PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
May 2, 2021
Now into to a new month, weather patterns continues to be slightly cooler
than during a normal year, transition period is taking longer than we would
expect. It has been a slow process waiting for water conditions to warm and
clean up, as well as for winds to become less of a factor. At this time the
ocean water temperature has ranged from 72 to 74 degrees. Clarity has
fluctuated, it seems just as we see blue water moving in there is a setback
as currents push in off colored currents again. Conditions can change very
quickly at this time of year, so as days become progressively warmer we
expect to see offshore surface action pick up accordingly.
The main offshore species now has been the striped marlin, these billfish
are striking on trolled lures and on cast or dropped back baits, mainly
caballito at this time. The marlin are being found scattered throughout the
zone, at times as close as a few miles from shore. They became a bit more
finicky during the recent the full moon, as well as with fluctuating
conditions, though most charters are having at least a chance or two while
targeting these fish, with some accounting for multiple catches. Not many
dorado were seen in recent days compared to last week when we did see a few
of them.
Only an occasional yellowfin tuna were being found, these tuna were taken
while drift fishing with bait on grounds from Iman to Vinorama, the fish we
did see ranged to over 80 lb. So they are still in the area, just need the
conditions to improve a bit more to their liking. Also a handful of wahoo
were seen on these same grounds, but they were very shy to striking any
offerings.
The most common catches have been various species found off the rock
structure, such as bonito, cabrilla, red snapper, fortune jack, amberjack,
yellowtail, triggerfish and others. Anglers reported mixed success
depending on which area they targeting and how favorable the conditions
were on a given day.
Along the shore the best action we saw was reported from areas to the south
of Puerto Los Cabos, nice sized sierra were accounted for, some as large as
13 lb., also a mix of jacks and of course more triggerfish.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 11, 2023; 11:46PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
April 25, 2021
The spring season continues to be unpredictable, conditions changing daily,
overall climate is great, highs in low 80s, crowds of tourists remain
light, slowly transitioning ocean has anglers scattering in all directions
searching for productive action. Water temperature has ranged from 70 to 73
degrees, depending where you are, warmest currents being found from the
Gordo Banks towards Los Frailes. Ocean clarity is improving, though on and
off north winds continued to slow this process. Swells increased some this
week, coinciding with the full moon cycle.
Local bait supplies remained steady for caballito, also a mix of sardinas
being found, slabs of squid and ballyhoo have been other options. The
majority of the limited numbers of charters going out have found the most
consistent action working the bottom structures near La Fortuna, Iman and
San Luis Banks. Drift fishing over these high spots while using yo-yo jigs
and a mix of baits produced a variety of species. Most common catch was the
Mexican bonito, though there were some quality red snapper, cabrilla
(leopard grouper) and amberjack also being accounted for, average catches
per boat was in the 8 to 15 fish range, so overall the bite did improve
some over the past week.
There were more yellowfin tuna seen this week, sizes ranged from 15 to 90
lb. These fish were taken off of the similar grounds where bottom action
was found, the tuna hit on strips of squid mainly, but also some were taken
on the yo-yo style jigs. So this is encouraging news, even though numbers
were not great, one boat did have four tuna in one morning, at least we are
seeing more than we have recently and this action should only improve as
conditions continue to warm, winds settle and water clears.
There have been reports of decent billfish action being found offshore near
the 1150 spot, also a few nice dorado being found on the same grounds,
where water has been blue and warmer. With the weather still a bit hit or
miss and with only being small numbers of anglers in town, we have not had
many boats going farther offshore, most opting to fish closer in where
numbers and variety were decent.
Inshore action was limited to mainly an on and off sierra bite, depending
where the fish happen to be on a certain day, also a few nice sized jack
crevalle and an occasional pompano or pargo colorado.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 11, 2023; 11:45PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
April 18, 2021
This month started off with us seeing more numbers of tourists and visiting
anglers arriving, a little flurry during spring break. Now mid-month we are
seeing very limited numbers of anglers showing up, even though we have had
more interest with people asking about reservations for the coming fall
season. It looks as though this will be a slow spring and summer season for
local fishing businesses. As Covid vaccines are becoming more readily
available, even to local residents at this time, people seem to still be
more hesitant to travel internationally. The weather recently is very
pleasant, ideal climate, light scattered early morning marine layer cloud
cover, lighter winds and high temperatures of about 85 degrees. Great time
to visit, with the lighter crowds and excellent climate.
Ocean conditions have been slow to transition this season, but water
temperature is now in the 72/73 degree range and cleaner water is slowly
pushing back closer to shore. In the meantime anglers have found the most
productive fishing action to be off the bottom rock structure and along the
shoreline. Most common species being the Mexican bonito, which has been the
case for the past month now. An occasional yellowtail, amberjack, grouper
or red snapper mixed in. Main bait source has continued to be caballito, no
sardinas to speak of, except some of the softer clear type that are only
used as dead bait. We did see one or two tuna through the week, caught off
the same areas where anglers were bottom fishing. As temperatures improve,
warmer and cleaner water appears in the coming weeks we do anticipate
surface activity to break open.
Along the shoreline the main action was for sierra and jack crevalle, as
water warms up we should see more roosterfish move in. Normal patterns
usually see the end of April as a major turning point for water conditions
becoming more attractive to the popular gamefish, so we are anxious to see
this happen. We are also optimistic that once anglers see that fish reports
are greatly improved that they will decide to visit.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 11, 2023; 11:45PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
April 11, 2021
With the local Easter vacation week now past, beach crowds have returned to
more reasonable levels and most residents are now back to work. We are
seeing larger numbers of tourists arriving due to this now being spring
break period for many schools in the U.S. Though not a high percentage of
these visitors are anglers, so for this reason we have limited numbers of
fishing charters. This is now a transition period for ocean conditions, a
slow unpredictable process, when northern winds reside and ocean currents
stabilize, becoming warmer and bringing in blue water closer to shore. At
this time water temperature has been in the 69 to 71 degree range
throughout the zone. Daytime highs are reaching the mid-80s and it is also
the time when the cool ocean and warm land air currents mix and create a
marine layer, resulting in thick fog at times and limited visibility.
Supplies of caballito remain steady in the marina area, though sardinas
have been scarce, not being found in close enough proximity for commercial
bait netters to find. Some charters were able to jig up some additional
larger baitfish such as chihuil, scad and spanish mackerel near the Gordo
Banks.
Overall the better fishing action was found close to shore for good numbers
of sierra, with the large sized jack crevalle mixed in. Also there was a
variety of species being accounted for over the many rocky high spots, with
anglers using a mix of yo-yo jigs and bait while drift fishing. Most
numerous are the Mexican bonito, these are different than the Californian
bonito, the local bonito taste similar to tuna and can be prepared all the
same ways, they are feisty fighters, though average in the 4 to 8 lb.
range. We did see one 40 lb. yellowfin tuna early in the week, but with
currents shifting and becoming a little off colored again these tuna are
not on the bite now.
Despite the cooler water we did see a few wahoo starting to bite on the
grounds to the north of Punta Gorda, striking on trolled Rapalas and yo-yo
jigs, sizes were up to 25 lb., still only a few fish being seen, but this
is encouraging for when water conditions improve slightly we should see
these fish become more active. Conditions can change rapidly this time of
year and we are definitely feeling the weather become a bit warmer every
day.
We did see a few nice cabrilla, grouper and amberjack landed, a couple of
these were in the fifty pound class. Not as many red snapper as we would
normally expect for this time frame, though it is still early in the
season, pelagic red crabs were not being seen at this time either.
With limited anglers in town we did not see many reports for offshore
action for the striped marlin, last we knew they were seeing the billfish
near the 1150 spot.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 11, 2023; 09:08PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
April 4, 2021
Easter weekend meant very large beach crowds, supposedly authorities were
going to control capacity levels, but it seemed to get a bit out of their
means to do so. This is always a hugely popular traditional holiday that
families swarm to enjoy themselves on the local beaches. Weather was great,
highs of 85 degrees, light winds, swells increased some, so surfers were
also happy.
We also saw more numbers of anglers arriving this past week, water
conditions were a bit up and down, ocean temperatures warmed up to the
72/73 degree range, though currents were pushing off colored waters in
different directions. Main bait source was caballito, though there were
sardinas also being found along the shoreline near San Luis, it was a
matter of getting the bait netters to travel this distance and then have to
negotiate with the higher surf conditions. Some people were also using
slabs of squid and there was still a lot of yo-yo jigs being used over the
bottom structure.
Most consistent fishing grounds were found near Cardon, La Fortuna, Iman,
San Luis and to Vinorama. A wide variety of species were accounted for, the
most common being the bonito, with leopard grouper and amberjack also found
in decent numbers. There were a handful of yellowfin tuna landed from the
La Fortuna area, to over 40 lb., these tuna hit on caballito, sardinas or
strips of squid, anglers were lucky to land one, as they were still scarce,
but as conditions improve we should see more of these yellowfin being
hooked into.
Offshore the striped marlin action was definitely picking up, especially
around the 1150 spot, many boats had multiple fish accounted for while
using trolled lures, caballito and ballyhoo. We also heard of a couple of
sailfish, not a normal catch in the cooler water.
Along the shoreline the main catch was for jack crevalle and some sierra,
as water continues to warm we should see some more roosterfish.
Lots of sea life was seen, as people were commonly spotting whales,
porpoise, manta rays, sea lions, turtles and a variety of sea birds as well.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 11, 2023; 09:03PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
March 28, 2021
With the first wave of spring break vacationers now arriving, we are seeing
many more tourists in town. Though not a high percentage of these visitors
are anglers and we are still seeing limited numbers of charters being
booked. Weather patterns remained unpredictable, we are feeling an overall
warming trend, though still changing daily, mostly clear sunny skies, highs
averaging 80 degrees. Ocean temperatures are averaging 69 to 70 degrees,
though cooler currents are found near Cabo San Lucas and on the Pacific.
Wind cycles remained, predominately out of the north, this has meant a
delay in ocean conditions being able to stabilize and become cleaner. This
is now the midst of transition time, winter to spring, every year can vary
and this year things seem to be settling down later than normal. Typically
by mid-April, which is in a couple of weeks, we see ocean temperatures
reach the mid-70s, so we do expect this pattern to arrive soon.
Anglers are now finding mainly caballito for the available bait source,
with a scattering of sardinas being found. The main fishing grounds now
being concentrated on have been from Chileno, Palmilla and north to Iman
Bank. Working inshore grounds for a mix of sierra, snapper, jacks and
roosterfish. As well as the various rocky high spots throughout the zone.
Drift fishing while using various baits and yo-yo jigs produced a large
variety of species, more bonito than anything else, the largest species
being encountered have been a mix of amberjack, yellowtail and various
grouper species, all of these being prized eating specimens.
There were several yellowfin tuna accounted for through the week, they
ranged in sizes from 20 to 80 lb. These tuna are hanging around the same
high spots and as conditions become more favorable we anticipate more
consistent action. There were limited reports of striped marlin be found
scattered further offshore, as clarity was cleaner some 15 miles offshore.
Still spotty though and we did not have many anglers venturing out to look
for this action. As more productive numbers of fish were found closer to
shore.
Still quite a few whales hanging around, though typically these would be
the final weeks for this before they head back north. We see forecasts of
warmer weather for the first week of April, so this should help get
conditions more on track.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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Jan 11, 2023; 09:02PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
March 21, 2021
Well the official start of spring season has arrived, weather conditions
are ideal, with clear sunny skies and high temperatures of 80 degrees,
light crowds of tourists, making this a perfect time to visit. North winds
slacked over the weekend, we do expect that these patterns to continues and
should stabilize during this transition period as days progressively become
warmer. Ocean temperature is now averaging 70 to 72 degrees, warmer areas
found outside of Cabo San Lucas. Swells are slight.
In the vicinity of the Puerto Los Cabos marina bait supplies remained
steady for caballito and sardinas were also obtainable, requiring a bit
more patience while waiting for them to be netted each morning. The
majority of the limited charters going out each day have been fishing the
areas from La Fortuna, Iman Bank and north to Vinorama. Still mainly
inshore and bottom action now, with this warming trend we do expect to see
more surface activity pick up.
There are now reports of some scattered striped marlin action being found
on the outside, some 15 miles or more offshore, where cleaner currents were
encountered, this should only improve as conditions become more favorable.
Also in recent days a handful of yellowfin tuna to 80 lbs. were landed near
the Iman Bank, this was mainly by commercial pangeros bringing large
quantities of bait and putting in over time, as the tuna they did hook up
with were later in the day while drift fishing with sardinas and also
chumming with strips of squid. We did not hear of any wahoo or dorado to
speak of, but it is encouraging that these yellowfin are on the local
grounds and we expect them to become more prevalent as spring season
progresses.
Off the bottom the action was good early in the morning, main species being
the bonito, which ranged to 10 lb., also in the mix were a handful of
yellowtail and amberjack, with a couple of nicer sized specimens to 50 lb.
reported. A mix of cabrilla and grouper as well, a few to 25 lb. plus, as
well as some red snapper to round out the action. Off the deeper rocky high
spots some of the prized baqueta were accounted for. It does seem that in
recent days the all-around bottom action has improved, besides the yo-yo
jigs, soaking bait down deep was working.
Along the shoreline we saw more roosterfish action, juvenile fish, but some
to over 20 lb. Also quite a few sierra being found along the beach
stretches towards the south.
Good fishing, Eric
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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM
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