1 Dorado and 1 Skipjack Caught
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
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Website: Cabo Fishings
David and his 10-year-old son headed out aboard the 35-foot Riviera Blue Water for a six-hour private father-and-son charter on November 22, 2023. This was Day 1 of a three-day fishing adventure, giving them time to enjoy the experience without needing to fit everything into a single outing. Their opening day produced one dorado and one skipjack, giving the pair two different species and an enjoyable start to their time together on the water.
Charter Statistics
| Charter Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Boat | Blue Water |
| Vessel | 35′ Riviera |
| Anglers | David and his 10-year-old son |
| Charter Length | 6 Hours |
| Dorado | 1 |
| Skipjack | 1 |
| Total Fish | 2 |
| Dredge | Yes |
| Charter Series | Day 1 of 3 |
| Trip Type | Private Father-and-Son Charter |
Fishing Results
| Species | Catch | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Dorado | 1 | Offshore game fish |
| Skipjack | 1 | Fast, powerful fight |
| Total | 2 | Two species |
Highlights from the day:
- Father and 10-year-old son fishing together.
- First charter of a three-day fishing series.
- One dorado and one skipjack caught.
- Six hours provided a comfortable fishing window.
A Father and Son Started Their Cabo Fishing Adventure
For David and his son, this charter had a different character from a one-day fishing trip.
They had three days scheduled.
That changes the pace of the experience because there is less pressure to accomplish everything during the opening morning. Day 1 becomes an opportunity to get comfortable with the boat, the equipment and the rhythm of offshore fishing.
For a 10-year-old angler, that can be particularly valuable.
Offshore fishing involves much more than simply holding a rod. A young angler gets to watch the crew set the spread, see how the boat searches for productive water and learn what happens when a fish finally strikes.
The first day’s two fish provided an ideal introduction.
Dorado Brought Color to the Fishing Experience in Cabo
The dorado provided the primary game-fish encounter.
Dorado are particularly memorable for younger anglers because almost everything about them is dramatic.
They strike aggressively, accelerate quickly and can jump repeatedly during a fight. Their bright green, yellow and blue coloration becomes especially impressive when the fish approaches the boat.
For a young angler, proper coaching is more useful than brute strength.
Keeping the rod positioned correctly, maintaining line tension and winding when the opportunity develops can allow a child to participate meaningfully without trying to overpower the fish.
The crew can assist throughout the fight while still allowing the young angler to experience the excitement of catching a genuine offshore game fish.
Skipjack Added a Second Species to the Cabo Fishing Day
The skipjack gave David and his son a very different fishing experience.
Skipjack may not receive the same attention as marlin or dorado, but they are powerful fish capable of fast runs and energetic fights.
Their strength can surprise anglers who have never encountered one.
Skipjack are also an important part of the offshore food chain and can sometimes be used as live bait when appropriate.
Blue Sky Cabo generally releases skipjack and bonito when they are not being used for bait.
From the perspective of a young angler, however, the species name is often less important than the experience of feeling a fish pull against the rod.
Two different species meant two different lessons on the first day.
Six Hours Created a Comfortable Cabo Fishing Window
A six-hour charter occupies useful middle ground between a shorter five-hour trip and a full eight-hour offshore day.
There is enough time to travel, search and fish without requiring a young guest to spend the entire day on the ocean.
That can be especially important for families.
Children vary considerably in how they respond to a day offshore. Some become completely absorbed in the fishing and never want to stop. Others enjoy several hours of action before becoming tired.
A private charter gives families flexibility within the available fishing time.
For David and his son, six hours provided a substantial opening day while still leaving plenty of energy for the remaining two charters.
A Dredge Supported the Cabo Fishing Presentation
A dredge was included as part of the trolling presentation.
The dredge is an underwater attraction device designed to imitate a concentrated group of baitfish swimming behind the boat.
Its purpose is to create visual activity beneath the surface that may encourage predators to approach the trolling spread.
Once a fish investigates, the crew attempts to transition that interest toward a properly positioned hooked bait or lure.
A dredge does not guarantee a strike.
It simply gives the crew another tool for creating an attractive offshore presentation.
For a young angler, watching how these different pieces work together can also become part of the experience.
Three Days Create More Opportunities for Fishing Around Cabo
Booking several fishing days provides something that even a long single charter cannot provide: exposure to different days on the ocean.
Conditions can change overnight.
Bait can move. Currents can shift. Fish that were difficult to locate one morning may become more active the next.
Three separate charters therefore create three independent fishing opportunities rather than simply extending one day.
For David and his son, Day 1 established the starting point.
They caught two fish across two species, became familiar with Blue Water and began their three-day adventure together.
Whatever happened on the following trips, the first morning had already provided genuine fishing action.
Two Fish Started a Memorable Father-and-Son Cabo Fishing Trip
At the end of six hours, the catch record showed one dorado and one skipjack.
But this charter was about more than two fish.
It was the first day of three fishing trips shared by a father and his 10-year-old son.
Those experiences can stay with families long after individual catch totals are forgotten.
The dorado provided color, speed and an offshore game-fish encounter. The skipjack added another strong fight and a second species.
Most importantly, David and his son had started their Cabo fishing adventure together.
Day 1 was complete.
Two more days were still ahead.
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
Cell / WhatsApp: +1 480-635-2965
Website: Cabo Fishings
F Dock, IGY Marina, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
