2 Marlin Caught and Released
Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours
Cell / WhatsApp: +1 480-635-2965
Website: Cabo Fishings
November 11, 2023 delivered two successful marlin releases during a full 10-hour fishing charter aboard the 43-foot Riviera Blue Sky. Jack, Jake, Billy and a fourth member of their group booked the extended day, giving themselves considerably more fishing time than a standard Cabo charter and an opportunity to spend a full day working offshore.
The boat departed from F Dock at 6:00 AM and returned at 4:00 PM. A dredge was added to the fishing program, while the charter package included breakfast, lunch, an open bar, bait, fishing licenses, photos and video.
Most importantly, the day produced the result anglers travel to Cabo hoping to experience: two marlin were caught and both were released.
November 11 Cabo Charter Statistics
| Charter Detail | Recorded Information |
|---|---|
| Catch | 2 Marlin |
| Total Game Fish | 2 |
| Released | 2 Marlin |
| Kept | 0 |
| Guests | Jack, Jake, Billy + 1 guest |
| Boat | Blue Sky – 43′ Riviera |
| Charter Length | 10 Hours |
| Charter Time | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Departure | F Dock, IGY Marina |
| Dredge / Teasers | Dredge |
| Fishing Location | Not recorded |
| Trip Type | Private Offshore Fishing Charter |
| Meals | Breakfast and Lunch |
| Marlin Policy | Catch and Release |
Ten Hours of Fishing Gives Cabo Anglers More Time Offshore
A 10-hour charter changes the rhythm of a fishing day. Rather than working against a shorter return time, the crew has a larger window for searching, adjusting the fishing program and continuing after an early encounter.
That additional time can be particularly valuable when targeting highly mobile offshore species such as marlin. Fish movement can change during the day as bait moves and offshore conditions develop. Nothing in fishing is guaranteed, but additional time provides more flexibility.
For Jack’s group, the extended charter resulted in two separate marlin catches.
Each encounter required the anglers and crew to work together through the hookup and fight before bringing the fish alongside the boat for release. Once a marlin was safely returned to the ocean, the fishing program could be reset and the search continued.
Dredge Fishing Adds Activity Behind the Blue Sky
The group elected to add a dredge to their 10-hour charter.
A dredge is designed to create the appearance of a concentrated school of baitfish moving beneath and behind the boat. Instead of simply presenting individual trolling offerings, the crew can use this additional underwater activity to make the overall spread appear larger and more active.
Billfish may investigate that movement as they approach the boat. The crew can then watch the spread closely and react when a marlin enters the presentation.
This creates an engaging style of Cabo fishing because much of the action can develop visually. The crew isn’t simply waiting for a reel to start screaming; they are continually watching what is happening behind the boat and preparing for an approaching fish.
Two Marlin Released During a Cabo Fishing Day
Marlin are one of the species most closely associated with Cabo San Lucas sportfishing, and Blue Sky Cabo practices catch and release for these billfish.
Both marlin caught during this November charter were returned to the ocean.
For the anglers, a marlin encounter involves far more than the final catch number. The excitement builds from the initial hookup through the first run and the battle that follows. Depending on the fish, an angler may experience powerful runs, sudden changes of direction and the spectacular aerial displays that make billfish so memorable.
With two marlin encounters during the same trip, the group had the opportunity to experience that excitement more than once.
November 11 Marlin Results
| Result | Total |
|---|---|
| Marlin Caught | 2 |
| Marlin Released | 2 |
| Marlin Retained | 0 |
A Full-Day Cabo Fishing Experience Aboard the 43-Foot Riviera
The fishing was only part of the group’s 10-hour experience. Their package was structured for a complete day aboard Blue Sky, with breakfast and lunch included along with an open bar.
Bait and fishing licenses were also incorporated into the package, while photos and video provided another way for the group to remember their time offshore.
For a group of four, the 43-foot Riviera also provided space for everyone to participate in the day while the crew managed the fishing program.
Rather than measuring this charter by how many different species were encountered, its story is straightforward: four guests committed to a long offshore day and finished with two successful billfish encounters.
Two Releases Complete a Memorable Day of Fishing in Cabo
From the 6:00 AM departure through the 4:00 PM return, Jack’s group spent 10 hours experiencing a full Cabo fishing charter aboard Blue Sky.
The final fishing result was two marlin caught and two marlin released.
There were no retained billfish and no need to exaggerate the numbers. Two marlin encounters during a private day offshore gave the group the kind of experience that has made billfish an important part of Cabo San Lucas fishing.
For Jack, Jake, Billy and their fourth companion, November 11 became a day defined by time on the water, a full offshore fishing program and two marlin swimming away after successful releases.
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
