Cabo San Lucas is home to beautiful beaches, lavish resorts, luxury yachts, and the most amazing marine life.
If you are a fishing enthusiast and want to catch leaping Marlins and rambunctious Dorado’s, get your fishing gear out and hit the ocean!
Follow these essential tips to make sure you enjoy your time fishing at sea.
Know the Fishing Seasons
If you want to catch some incredible fish species, then you must be familiar with the fishing seasons.
Research and find out when and where you’ll find the beautiful mahi-mahi and the infamous blue marlin.
While fishing may be considered a year-round event in Cabo, you still need to be sure about the kinds of fish to expect. Only then will you carry the correct equipment and bait to facilitate a good catch.
If you’re planning to fish in the summer season, be on the lookout for Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Cabrilla, Snapper and Rooster Fish.
Starting from late October, the cooler temperatures welcome Mahi Mahi, Spanish Sierra, Bonito, and Yellowfin Tuna.
Keep a Checklist
It’s better to be prepared for all kinds of situations than to be left stranded in the middle of the ocean.
If you accidentally cut your hand open with a spare knife, you must have an emergency kit filled with cotton swabs and alcohol wipes to disinfect the cut.
Before leaving for your fishing excursion, make a checklist of all the possible things you might need besides the fishing equipment.
Carry a change of clothes, band-aids, bandages, fingerless gloves, first-aid kit, hand sanitizer, and a multi-tool Swiss Army Knife.
Gather Your Equipment
Clean your fishing equipment before heading out. The gear needs to be in top shape if you want a smooth fishing experience.
Make sure your reel is in good condition and that the swindle isn’t stuck. Ensure that your tackle is filled with hooks, sinkers, rods, traps, wires, and wader boots.
Know Your Knots
You can’t be a daring angler without knowing how to tie different knots to the fishing line and hook.
If you are novice fishermen, you might have only heard of the overhand knot. It is one of the most fundamental ways to tie a knot by making a bright loop on the fishing line.
Learn how to tie the popular clinch knot, Palomar knot, Turle knot, blood knot, and the double surgeon’s loop before venturing out.
Keep an Eye on the Fishing Line
Don’t leave the fishing rods to rest while you wait for the fish to catch bait. Keep your eyes trained on the fishing line. Even the slightest movement could point towards a hooked fish.
Observe Local Fishermen
Talk to the locals and observe the fishermen before sailing out into the sea. Ask them for safety tips and guidelines to ensure you don’t knock yourself over while catching fish. They will know the most fish populated areas and will be able to guide you on the best bait to use.
Plan your sunny escape to Cabo San Lucas and get ready for the ultimate fishing experience in some of the best Cabo fishing charters.
We offer yacht charters for sports fishing for individuals who want to explore the marine life in Cabo.
Have more questions about fishing charters and costs?
Get in touch with us today! Call at +52 624.168.9544 or email tagsportfishing@gmail.com for more details.