For many fishermen, marlin fishing, or billfishing, is the ultimate pinnacle of offshore fishing. Due to the massive size and power, marlin fish has captured the imaginations of fishermen for years. The protagonist in Ernest Hemmingway’s (fisherman himself) novel The Old Man and the Sea catches a marlin after a long struggle.
Cabo as Marlin Capital
Situated just across the Baja peninsula, Cabo is nestled between the Pacific Ocean in the west and Sea of Cortez in the east.
In the past, getting to Cabo was quite difficult. It was visited by only hardcore anglers, sometimes through their own private yachts and other times through uncomfortable transportation means.
However today, times have changed. People from all over the world flock to Cabo for an exciting fishing venture. The water under the seas has the converging currents of Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez. This makes it a great place for marlin fish to swim around. The fishing here is carried out with such passion that Cabo is now called ‘Marlin Capital of the World’.
Cabo has a wide variety of striped marlin population all year round. However, February, March and April are the three months that are great for marlin fishing.
Cabo is also famous for its amazing marlin tournaments that are staged in autumn. The prize money can be as high as a million dollars or even more.
Marlin Fishing for Enthusiastic Fishermen
When marlin fishing in Cabo, you have got four options for boats: Panga, Super Panga, Cruiser and Yacht.
Marlin fishing is a complicated activity. Although they are abundant in Cabo, you might not catch any for the entire day.
Marlin fishing is more like hunting. You have got to find and lure your prey. After you cast a live bait, you can expect some action happening around the area.
Cabo is located in a desert, so not much rain is expected. The average temperature lies in the mid 30s.
For marlin fishing, you will require a 14-weight fishing rod and a 30-pound test line.
How Tag Cabo Sportfishing Can Enhance Your Marlin Fishing Experience
We at Tag Cabo Sportfishing thoroughly understand the marlin fishing landscape. From private luxury yachts to private chefs, we provide comprehensive chartering services for marlin fishing. We can also arrange other stuff including fishing licenses, live baits, fish cleaning services, and so on.
All of our team members are passionate about marlin fishing. Our goal is to take the hassles away so that you can concentrate on fishing. Hire a luxury yacht with us and have a wonderful experience.