SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 – SWORDFISH & MARLIN RELEASED ON A 10-HOUR CABO FISHING CHARTER
CABO FISHING REPORT – CHARTER STATISTICS
| TRIP STATISTIC | SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 RESULT |
|---|---|
| Catch | 1 Swordfish & 1 Marlin |
| Total Game Fish | 2 |
| Kept | 0 |
| Released | 1 Swordfish & 1 Marlin |
| Trip Type | Guys’ Fishing Trip – Day 2 |
| Charter Length | 10 Hours |
| Fishing Time | 6:15 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Boat | 60′ Bertram Blue Sea |
| Captain | Alex |
| Anglers | Lynn, Blake, Ryne & Justin |
| Home Area | East Texas |
| Morning Air Temperature | Approximately 79°F |
| Daytime High | Approximately 93°F |
| Weather | Clear and sunny |
| Wind | Approximately 9 mph / 15 km/h |
| Humidity | Approximately 75% |
| Barometric Pressure | Approximately 1012 mb |
| Visibility | Approximately 6.2 miles / 10 km |
| Cloud Cover | Approximately 7% |
| Sunrise | Approximately 6:07 AM |
| Sunset | Approximately 6:21 PM |
September 17, 2023 produced an unusual two-billfish combination for Lynn, Blake, Ryne and Justin during their second consecutive day of Cabo fishing. Fishing for 10 hours aboard the 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea with Captain Alex, the East Texas group successfully caught and released one swordfish and one marlin.
The final number was only two fish, but this was not a numbers-driven fishing day. Catching two different billfish species during the same Cabo San Lucas fishing charter made the result exceptional, particularly with both fish successfully released.
Cabo Swordfish and Marlin Fishing Produces a Rare Two-Species Billfish Day
The headline catch was the combination itself: 1 swordfish and 1 marlin.
Marlin are synonymous with Cabo sport fishing, but adding a swordfish to the same day’s catch created a much less common offshore result. Both are powerful pelagic predators, yet they represent very different fishing encounters.
For Lynn, Blake, Ryne and Justin, the second day of their Cabo fishing program became a quality-over-quantity charter.
The results were straightforward:
- 1 swordfish caught and released
- 1 marlin caught and released
- 2 total game fish
- 2 billfish species
- 10 hours offshore
- Day 2 of consecutive Cabo fishing
10-Hour Cabo Fishing Charter Gives Blue Sea More Offshore Range
Captain Alex departed with the group at 6:15 AM and continued fishing until 4:15 PM, providing a complete 10-hour offshore window.
That additional time can be important when targeting highly mobile pelagic species. A longer Cabo fishing charter gives the captain more freedom to search offshore water, investigate changes in conditions, locate concentrations of bait and continue working productive areas without the earlier return required on shorter charters.
The group’s decision to dedicate a full day to fishing gave Captain Alex substantially more flexibility to pursue quality offshore game fish.
By the end of the charter, that approach had produced two different billfish species.
Swordfish Creates an Unusual Cabo Fishing Catch
The swordfish made this September 17 fishing report particularly noteworthy.
Swordfish are among the ocean’s most recognizable predators, combining tremendous strength with the distinctive elongated bill that gives the species its name. Encountering one during a Cabo fishing trip creates a very different story from a conventional mixed catch of dorado, tuna and skipjack.
The fish was successfully fought and brought under control before being released.
For the anglers, catching a swordfish during an already ambitious 10-hour offshore charter provided a significant addition to their two-day Cabo fishing experience.
Cabo Marlin Fishing Delivers the Second Billfish
The group’s second major catch was a marlin, adding the species most closely associated with Cabo San Lucas sport fishing.
A marlin hookup demands coordination between the captain, crew and angler as the boat is positioned and the fishing spread is managed around a fish capable of powerful runs and spectacular aerial displays.
Captain Alex and the Blue Sea crew successfully converted the opportunity into the group’s second billfish of the day.
Like the swordfish, the marlin was released.
Two fish caught. Two billfish species. Two successful releases.
September 17 Cabo Fishing Weather Conditions
Historical conditions for the Los Cabos region show a warm and predominantly clear September day, with approximately 7% cloud cover.
Temperatures were around 79°F near the morning low and reached approximately 93°F during the hottest portion of the day. Humidity was approximately 75%, visibility was around 10 kilometers or 6.2 miles, and barometric pressure was approximately 1012 mb.
Recorded wind averaged approximately 15 km/h, or 9 mph, while sunrise occurred around 6:07 AM and sunset around 6:21 PM.
The 6:15 AM departure therefore placed Blue Sea on the water almost immediately after sunrise, giving Captain Alex and the anglers virtually the entire available fishing day to search offshore.
Blue Sea Cabo Fishing Charter Focuses on Quality Game Fish
The 60-foot Bertram Blue Sea provides the space and offshore capability that become especially valuable during a 10-hour Cabo fishing charter.
For this trip, Captain Alex was able to devote the extended fishing window to finding meaningful offshore opportunities rather than simply accumulating smaller fish closer to the marina.
The result illustrates an important part of sport fishing: total catch numbers do not always determine the quality of a fishing day.
A charter producing numerous smaller fish can provide outstanding action, while another trip may generate only one or two significant billfish encounters. This September 17 charter clearly belonged in the second category.
Second Consecutive Cabo Fishing Day Produces Two Billfish Species
Lynn, Blake, Ryne and Justin committed to 10 hours of fishing per day, giving the group multiple opportunities to experience the changing offshore fishery around Cabo San Lucas.
Their September 17 charter delivered the type of result that makes consecutive fishing days valuable.
Bait concentrations move, currents change, water conditions develop and pelagic game fish continually shift throughout the waters surrounding Cabo San Lucas. Spending another full day offshore gives anglers a new opportunity to encounter completely different species.
On Day 2, Blue Sea and Captain Alex produced a memorable combination:
1 swordfish. 1 marlin. 2 game fish. 2 successful releases.
For anglers researching a premium Cabo San Lucas fishing charter, this September 17 report demonstrates why longer fishing days can create opportunities to pursue major offshore species while providing the captain with additional time and range.
Final Result: 1 Swordfish Released + 1 Marlin Released = Two Billfish Species During a 10-Hour Cabo Fishing Charter.
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