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 Feb 21, 2021; 07:21PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

February 21, 2021

This month is definitely living up to its reputation for being unpredictable, this whole season we have seen more relentless north winds
than usual, hard to find a reliable forecast and normal patterns have not followed the standard this year. As we still deal with very light tourism,
staying optimistic that soon the situation will improve. We felt another cool trend this week, of course nothing even comparable as they felt in
Texas, we did have mostly sunny skies, high temperatures averaging 75 degrees and the morning lows in the mid-50s. Ocean temperature was again
cooler, down into the 67 to 70 degree range. The bait was a bit scarcer now, netters were working harder to find the scattered schools of sardinas
and few caballito.

The week started out difficult due to windy conditions, though over the weekend winds laid down and the ocean was very comfortable, though quite
cool for this area. Charters were searching the grounds from Chileno, Palmilla, Gordo Banks and north towards San Luis. Most consistent action
was found while working the bottom structure, with the cold water there was not much surface activity found, as dorado, tuna, wahoo and marlin seem to
have been hiding out, waiting for warmer currents to move back in. This will be transition period coming up, as the days progressively become
longer and warmer once again.

The bonito were by far the most numerous species found, striking mainly on yo-yo style jigs, averaging 3 to 5 lb. a little smaller than they often
run, but these fish are feisty fighters and good eating, prepared just as you would the yellowfin tuna. Despite not seeing any significant numbers of
other spaces, we did see a wide variety of structure species show up on the fillet tables. We saw yellowtail, amberjack, red snapper, yellow snapper,
grouper, sheepshead, bluefin trevally (fairly rare in local waters), Pacific tilefish, triggerfish, roosterfish, sierra, black skipjack, spotted
rose snapper and even a couple of wahoo and dorado earlier in the week that were out of place in the cold water.

Besides the one Bluefin trevally we saw, there was also a 50 lb. class roosterfish landed and released from a super panga trolling near the marina
jetty area, the California sheepshead was also a fairly unusual catch. Pelagic red crabs are starting to appear on the local high spots, when
conditions are just right these small crustaceans will drift to the surface, can be scooped up and used for snapper bait, the commercial fleets
goes wild when they see these red crabs, as they see big dollar signs and can make great profits when it all comes together.

Still plenty of whales to keep sightseers happy, as well as some turtles, sea lions and manta rays.

Good fishing, Eric





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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:53PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

February 14, 2021

Half way through the month of February now, we continue to see very light
crowds of tourists arriving, we are remaining optimistic that the coming
months will see larger numbers of visitors. The weather patterns have been
changing day to day, we saw a warming trend, then a cool front moved back
through, daytime highs ranged from 75 to 80 degrees, winds have been on and
off from the north, a bit unpredictable, currents sweeping through the
region, changing water temperature and clarity from locations.

With limited charter activity there has still been plenty of commercial
fishing pressure, with the shrimp trawlers working the areas off of San
Jose del Cabo where there had been concentrations of mackerel and
sardineta, this impacted this bait source and along the shoreline we saw
schools of sardinas diminish as well, the smaller baitfish still have been
obtainable, just not as abundant as they have been for the past months. It
is the season where anglers commonly use yo-yo style jigs, working the
various high spots for a variety of species.

The ocean temperature is averaging in the 70 to 72 degree range now,
clarity has improved on the grounds north of the Gordo Banks, such as La
Fortuna and Iman Banks, though green water has moved in off of Cabo San
Lucas. The majority of the charters have been concentrating near La Fortuna
and Iman Banks, this is where water clarity was cleaner and the more
consistent all around action was found. Early in the week there were a
handful of nice yellowfin tuna to over 80 lb. accounted for, though these
yellowfin were finicky and only coming up sporadically, found close to
shore though, over bottom structure, must be a certain food source that is
attracting these fish to this area. The tuna action slacked as wind became
more of a factor through the week, thing about this time year, is finding a
calm day in order to increase opportunities.

The various rock piles are producing a mix of structure species, recently
the most common fish being the bonito, also an occasional amberjack,
cabrilla, pargo, red snapper or yellowtail, but by far more bonito than
anything else, mainly striking on yo-yo jigs and weighing in the 4 to 8 lb.
range. With the cooler water we are only seeing an occasional dorado, we
also saw one wahoo early in the week. No billfish being talked about on
local grounds out of San Jose del Cabo, though we did hear reports of
decent action for striped marlin on the Pacific grounds, such as Golden
Gate, where schools of mackerel were now concentrated, though overall the
action out of Cabo San Lucas was not as consistent as on grounds in the
direction of the Sea of Cortez.

The highlight for the week were definitely the few quality grade of
yellowfin tuna that were accounted for, as conditions stabilize we do
expect these tuna to remain on these same grounds and become more prevalent
in the daily counts. As we progress towards spring season we also
anticipate to find more wide spread bottom action.

Good fishing, Eric





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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:52PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

February 7, 2021

As we start the new month of February there are light numbers of tourists
arriving, this is mainly due to ongoing Covid pandemic and the new
requirements being put in place for travelers. We are hoping that by spring
season we might see an improvement of this situation. The Los Cabos area
relies entirely on tourist trade for the local economy and without this
income people cannot support themselves and families.

We have felt a warming trend this past week, we saw high temperatures up to
80 degrees, mostly clear sunny skies. Winds were still unpredictable,
though the forecast for the coming week looks very calm, favorable to help
stabilize ocean conditions. Ocean temperature has been in the 70 to72
degree range, clarity was changing daily with the strong currents that have
been pushing through. Overall the water was appearing cleaner on the
grounds near the Iman Bank. This is where in recent days the majority of
the light crowds of charters have been concentrated.

Every day we were seeing a handful of yellowfin tuna landed, anglers were
fortunate to land one of these tuna, some charters even reported a couple
of these fish. The yellowfin were very finicky, but could be enticed with
persistence and patience using a combination of sardinas, caballito, strips
of squid or skipjack. Average size of the tuna were in the 50 to 80 lb.
class. On these same grounds and on other rocky high sports anglers found a
mix of bottom species. Though the bottom bite with the strong currents
running was not consistent, more bonito and black skipjack than anything
else, a few varieties of pargo/snapper, an occasional cabrilla, amberjack
or yellowtail. Strong currents were a problem this past week, we do
anticipate this pattern to change and should help improve the all-around
action. Also in recent days red crabs were starting to appear on the
surface, these can be used for red snapper bait, with calmer conditions
this could develop into something.

Other options were found closer to shore, mainly in the southern zone
towards Cabo San Lucas, where sierra, skipjack and triggerfish were the
main species encountered, still spotty from day to day, no consistent hot
spot now. A few dorado are still hanging around in the cooler waters, found
scattered in small schools, most of these smaller sized fish.

Lots of whales throughout the region, peak season will continue for at
least another month. Sea lions, turtles and manta rays also providing
sightseeing entertainment.

Good fishing, Eric





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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:39PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

January 31, 2021

With new international travel restrictions now in place we have seen a
noticeable lack of tourists, though Los Cabos resorts are now offering the
required Covid 19 tests easily on site, needed for return trip. So
hopefully this will encourage more people to travel to Southern Baja in the
coming months. Weather followed normal patterns, scattered cloud cover,
though no precipitation this week, winds out of if the north, increased
some over last week, but there are cycles of calmer conditions mixed in,
high temperatures averaging 75 degrees.

Ocean conditions showed improvement from the Gordo Banks and towards San
Luis Bank, water temperatures averaged 70 to 72 degrees and clarity was now
cleaner than the previous week, there were also more signs of baitfish
schools on the same fishing grounds. In the marina area bait vendors are
offering sardinas, some caballito, mackerel and ballyhoo.

There was a lack of anglers though, not much activity for charters now.
Most of the charters have been concentrating on the areas from straight
offshore and north to Gordo and San Luis Banks. The highlight of the week
was a few quality grade yellowfin tuna landed that weighed in the 80 to 100
lb. class. A lot of patience and persistent was needed, because these tuna
were elusive, but at least a few more than previous weeks were accounted
for. Many local skippers who do not have charter work now are giving these
yellowfin a try. It is not always the normal time of year to find these
tuna n these high spots, but every year can vary.

Not much activity reported for billfish, water has been green on the normal
grounds, but we do see conditions improving now, winds were a contributing
factor and then there is also a lack of anglers. A handful of dorado were
found scattered throughout the region, a couple of them over 20 lb.
Limited numbers of sierra now along the shoreline, a mix of various
snappers, pompano, bonito, triggerfish, cabrilla, amberjack, yellowtail
found off of the rocky piles, though wind made this tough many days. We
look forward to some more steady weather and a warming trend, this should
help to improve the all-around action. February can be a very unpredictable
month.

Good fishing, Eric





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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:38PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

January 24, 2021

We enjoyed variable winter time conditions in Southern Baja this past week.
High temperatures averaging 75 degrees, more cloud cover and even had some
measurable rain fall on Wednesday, generally lighter winds, predominately
from the north, though not as persistent as they were in past weeks. Light
crowds of tourists now arriving, looks to be the predicted pattern for the
coming months, until Covid induced regulations are simplified or eased and
vaccinations are made readily available to the general public. In the
meantime all local businesses supported by the tourist industry will be
optimistically waiting for the situation to improve.

In the direction of the Sea of Cortez the ocean currents been green, as the
same East Cape conditions have now swept onto local grounds. Clarity has
fluctuated, but overall water color has been very greenish, though off of
Cabo San Lucas currents have been much cleaner. Over the weekend though
there were reports of slight improvement north of the Gordo Banks to around
San Luis, a couple of wahoo hook ups were reported. On the Gordo Banks
there was a showing of yellowfin tuna and at least one 80 lb. class
yellowfin was landed, other hook ups were lost, not many boats were on the
spot when the tuna did show up, drifting with sardinas was the method they
used to entice the strikes. So maybe something will develop with this,
providing conditions do stabilize some more. Ocean water temperature has
varied on areas, day to day as well, ranging from 67 to 74 degrees.

There has been plenty of bait in the area, charters are reportedly seeing
large concentrations of baitfish on local grounds, though this did not mean
that the gamefish were easy for anglers to find. Bait vendors are offering
sardinas, caballito, mackerel and ballyhoo. Dorado are being found in
limited numbers, mainly around concentrations of baitfish and often on the
same offshore billfish grounds. With a handful of these dorado being bulls
over 20 lb.

We saw a little more variety and size of fish found off of the shallow
rocky structure. Though this action just now seems to be showing signs of
activity, this week we saw amberjack, cabrilla, bonito, red snapper and
triggerfish. We do anticipate that this type of action improves the next
couple of months. Along the shore we saw a little more action for the
sierra, they had become scarce in past seeks, so hopefully this is a
favorable sign that these cold water fish will rebound.

Billfish action was more scattered now, main species is the striped marlin,
sizes averaging 70 to 100 lb. No great concentration in any particular
area, we should see steady improvement with greater numbers of stripers, as
ocean conditions improve with more steady weather patterns.

Good fishing, Eric





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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:37PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

January 17, 2021

Another quiet week as far as numbers of tourists arriving. With Covid
worries and political unrest we expect to see similar patterns of light
crowds until at least spring time. January and February are normally the
coolest months of the year throughout the northern hemisphere and recently
we have felt the chill, highs are reaching about 75 degrees and lows in the
mid-50s, though days have been clear and sunny. Winds this past week were
not as persistent from the north, most days picking up late morning. Colder
water conditions have swept into local waters, we have seen ocean
temperatures ranging from 67 to 72 degrees. Changing from day to day, as
currents swirl in and out, also pushing in green unfavorable water. With
the cleaner and warmer areas now found in the direction of Cabo San Lucas.

For the limited numbers of anglers now in town, they have found supplies of
sardinas, ballyhoo, caballito, mackerel and sardineta. Charters have been
going in different directions in search of better opportunities. Action
around the Gordo Banks has slowed way down from how it had been for the
past month, as these grounds had cold green water contribute to shutting
down the bite. Though as currents shift and north winds reside, things can
change, on Friday there was one quality yellowfin tuna of 85 lb. hauled in
off of a super panga. Through the week we only saw a few of the smaller
sized wahoo landed during the first days of the period, also a couple of
other tuna were accounted for or hooked up and lost. Fewer numbers of
dorado as well, as the turned over conditions has these tropical species
scattering.

Offshore the main action has been for striped marlin, also a few dorado
being found on these same grounds. Still no large concentrations of the
marlin, though lots of schooling mackerel and sardineta are being seen off
of the San Jose del Cabo hotel zone, several miles offshore. The marlin
being found now are scattered, depending where the blue water is found,
recently five to 10 miles offshore. We do expect the billfish action to
improve as these off colored conditions rebound. There were some reports of
yellowfin tuna being found further offshore associated with moving
porpoise, though this has been a very hit or miss deal so far.

It is the time of year when more bottom structure fishing starts up, though
so far we have not seen anything other than a handful of bonito, smaller
snapper or cabrilla. We should start seeing improved bottom action and are
hoping that this colder water brings in the yellowtail. Along the shore
there have been fewer numbers of sierra than we would expect for this time
frame, off colored currents seem to be issue with these species as well. So
as weather does stabilize we do expect the all-around action to improve.
This is a normal transition period we are now going through. This time of
year is never really peak season for any of the more popular glamorous
gamefish, though as ocean changes so can the bite, from week to week. Lot
of whales now on the same fishing grounds, as well as some sea lions,
turtles and manta rays, all adding to the experience.

Good fishing, Eric



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Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:36PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

January 10, 2021

This past week we definitely noticed that the crowds of tourists which had
flooded the region over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season, have
dropped off considerably and it looks like the coming winter months will
continue along such patterns, as the world wide situation with the ongoing
Covid pandemic continues, as vaccines have just started to be administered
and in additional there have been new strains of the same virus breaking
out, we will all hope for the best, that this situation stabilizes and we
can once again begin to return to our normal routines.

Cooler winter season conditions are now prevailing, high temperatures
averaging about 75 degrees and with lows of 55 degrees. Though overall the
climate has been very pleasant, definitely a comfortable winter
environment, with warm clear and sunny skies. The northern winds resided
early in the week and ocean conditions were much more comfortable. The cold
and green currents continue to progressing move in a southern direction
from north of Los Frailes, now these currents have now pushed as far as Red
Hill off of San Jose del Cabo. Ocean temperature locally is now in the 68
to 71 degree range.

The Gordo Banks for the last several weeks has been producing the best
overall fishing action. With lots of juvenile sized wahoo concentrated on
this high spot, anglers were finding excellent action for fish in the 8 to
15 lb., occasionally larger. Casting chrome patterned jigs was probably the
most productive technique, also sardinas, ballyhoo, caballito and trolled
Rapalas. There has been heavy pressure on these grounds, since the word of
the action spreads quickly and then we have the spear fishermen, who for
some unschooled reason believe that it is perfectly okay to move in and get
in the water with their spears directly next to where the already congested
rod and reel angler fleets are concentrated, established, while mainly
drift fishing, strange unprecedented situation has now developed. What
happened to any etiquette or reasonable sense? We thought that there were
regulations in place where this activity was to be keep a certain safe
distance apart to avoid any conflicts or injury.

With cold green current now upon the Gordo Banks the action has slowed and
become far less consistent than in previous weeks, this will be time when
fleets start to concentrate more along the shore for sierra, as well as the
shallow water structure, for a variety of species. Striped marlin action
will be the main option further offshore, as this action will be now more
prevalent in the direction of the Sea of Cortez and not on the Pacific. As
the marlins predominate food source has now migrating in this same
direction.

There are still some dorado being encountered, though in the cooler green
conditions, the numbers are much less. Sizes varied, a few nicer sized
bulls were accounted for, found on the same marlin grounds further from
shore. In the coming weeks the key to offshore success will be to find the
best looking conditions and concentrate on these locations.

Recently we have not seen much off the bottom besides some bonito, smaller
red snapper and triggerfish. Maybe this will be the year that we see a
strong run of yellowtail appear on local grounds. We will optimistically
wait and see what develops this winter season. In the meantime there have
strong numbers of whales being sighted, this is now peak season to view
these mammals in local waters.

Good fishing, Eric



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Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:35PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

Happy New Year’s!

The busy Holiday Season is now winding down, just as quickly as it had
begun. Vacationers are returning to work and schools are resuming classes,
though the majority doing so on line. We will all hope that this New Year
brings greater fortunes and that we can return to more normalcy. Winter
like conditions did arrive in Southern Baja, as mid-week we registered lows
as chilly as 46 degrees and high temperatures struggled to reach the low
70s, visitors need to realize that there actual seasons here in Baja, with
the months of January and February being the coolest time of year. Of
course as compared to most of the U.S. our local climate is moderate and
very pleasant.

Anglers were now concentrating their efforts on the grounds from Red Hill
and the Gordo Banks. Winds have continued to be persistent from out of the
north and has contributed to steadily pushing cooler and greenish colored
water in the direction of San Jose del Cabo. Through the week we saw
conditions on the Gordo Banks change from clean blue 75 degree waters to
off colored 70 degrees over the weekend. Further north towards Iman and
Vinorama conditions are even more off. This is the normal pattern for this
time of year, though this season the north winds have been stronger and
more persistent than usual. Supplies of sardinas are still being netted
close to the marina jetty off of the estuary. Also there are mackerel and
sardineta now being found on local bait grounds.

Through most of the week local fleets concentrated on the Inner Gordo
Banks, this is where schooling wahoo were being found, as well as some
dorado, bonito and a few striped marlin. The wahoo action has been red hot
on these grounds for the past couple of weeks, with most of these fish
being juvenile 5 to 15 lb. size, still quite sporty on light tackle. These
fish were striking best on chrome patterned casting jigs, but also hitting
on sardinas, rapalas and caballito. The action definitely progressively
slowed through the week, as schools were diminishing and conditions turned
over. Also with this area producing the most consistent action there was
greater pressure, from all sizes of carter boats and worst yet were
everyday there were at least several boats full of spear fishermen
concentrating directly on the high spot, this is a very small sea mount and
cannot sustain the traditional rod and reel fishing combined with spear
diving pressure. As everyone just seems to not care, no set regulations or
even proposals of any particular zones, seasons of special permits, this
activity will only increase, as with social media these days all news is
exploited to the masses.

Dorado were declining in numbers with the cooling conditions, though we are
still seeing them in smaller sized schools. Often they were fond closer to
shore where batfish are now concentrated. Sizes averaged up to 15 lb. We
did not have many anglers trying the bottom action or even inshore this
past week, though this will be more of the normal fishery in coming weeks.
Yellowfin tuna action was even scarcer, the tuna were seen at times
surfacing on the Gordo Banks, but were especially spooky and not
interested. We heard of a couple of reports of the yellowfin being found
associated with porpoise a bit further offshore, but with the winds this
was a very hit or miss deal.

Striped marlin are being seen now in greater numbers in the direction off
of San Jose del Cabo, still scattered, but being found three to ten miles
offshore, the Red Hill, Palmilla areas seems to be the more consistent
grounds at this time. With the billfish striking various baits and lures.

Good fishing, Eric



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Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:33PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

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December 27, 2020

Busy times now through the holiday season, as a flood of tourists are
arriving to enjoying their vacation time in the warm sunshine of Los Cabos.
Not sure how long this influx of tourists will last, as advance
reservations for January appear light at this time. With Covid vaccinations
now underway, we hope that by spring time more people will be willing to
travel. We are all enjoying the great weather now, sunny skies with high
temperatures averaging 75 degrees. Variable northern winds, normal patterns
of cycles of a few windy days, followed by calmer conditions. Majority of
the fishing action is now concentrated on the Gordo Banks and North to La
Fortuna.

The most popular spot now has been the Inner Gordo, which creates heavy
pressure, with panga, cruisers, yachts, tank and spear divers all
congregated on this relatively small area, this has made the fish that much
spookier. Wahoo action has been probably the most consistent, these fish
are averaging in the 8 to 15 lb. class, with an occasional 30 lb. fish
mixed in. Best action was found while casting smaller sized chrome
patterned yo-yo style jigs, also some were strikes on rapalas and sardinas.
With the ocean temperature still averaging 75 degrees these pelagic species
are hanging around, as pressure resides some after the New Year we do
expect continued action, at least until the water drops into the low 70s.

Dorado were abundant early in the week, but tapered off some through the
weekend. Still found scattered throughout the region, the majority were
fish under ten pounds, though we did see a few dorado over 20 lb. We expect
continued action to be found as long as ocean conditions remain favorable
as they are now.

More striped marlin are showing up on local grounds, as is the normal
pattern in late December. This is when they follow their food source in the
direction off of San Jose del Cabo. We look for this action to break wide
open in the coming weeks.

Yellowfin tuna were scarce, they are still congregating on the Inner Gordo
Bank, but a few fish in the 60 to 100 lb. class were accounted, they just
are now super weary with all of the added holiday pressure, Hard to
concentrate on drift fishing for these tuna with so many boats and divers,
etc…

Not much bottom action now, a few cabrilla up to 20 lb., as well as a mix
of yellow snapper, triggerfish and bonito, no big numbers though. We also
expect this action to improve after the winds lay down more and water cools.

Whales continue to arrive in greater numbers, as they will now be in the
area into April, when they once again migrate back north.

Good fishing, Eric



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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

 Feb 18, 2021; 11:32PM - GORDO BANKS PANGAS San Jose del Cabo
 Category:  Mexico Cabo San Lucas
 Author Name:  Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS  San Jose del Cabo

GORDO BANKS PANGAS

December 20, 2020

The local International airport has been very busy this past week, hundreds
of travelers are arriving to enjoy the holidays in the warm sunshine of Los
Cabos. Despite all these people arriving, not many of them have been taking
advantage of the fishing, so fleets have not been overly busy at all, even
though the all-around fishing action was very good, especially considering
that we are in the midst of winter season. High temperatures have been
reaching 80 degrees, mostly clear sunny skies, though early morning have
been in the upper 50’s, so remember to bring appropriate clothing. Ocean
water temperatures have been averaging 74 to 77 degrees, a bit warmer than
we expect for this time of year. Lots of whales are now arriving, giving
visitors opportunities to watch these magnificent mammals in their natural
habitat.

Anglers are now using sardinas and ballyhoo for bait, with limited numbers
of caballito and we have yet to see the large schools of mackerel and
sardineta arrive on local bait grounds. Most charters are now concentrated
on the fishing grounds from off of Chileno, Palmilla, Gordo Banks, Punta
Gorda, Cardona, La Fortuna and Iman. Favorable ocean conditions have been
found on these grounds, though further to the north the water has been
greenish and cooler. We have still been dealing with north winds, in the
normal cycles, a few days of gusty conditions, then we have two or three
calm days before the pattern repeats itself. Even on the days it has blown,
often this did not happen until later in the morning and anglers were able
to find good action closer to shore in more protected areas.

Dorado were found in good numbers, mixed sizes, we have seen larger sized
fish this past week, some were in the 20 to 25 lb. range, we have not seen
these big bulls on our local grounds for some time. The dorado were hitting
on various baits and trolled lures. Lots of sierra now encountered
throughout the inshore zone, some of these to over 5 lb., striking readily
on the live sardinas, but also on small hoochies and raplalas.

Tuna action was spottier, though they are being seen and are definitely in
the area, just have not been whiling to bite on a consistent basis. We did
see a handful of nicer yellowfin brought in, weighing in the 60 to 90 lb.
range, also some medium sized 20 to 40 lb. fish accounted for. There were
other reports of larger cow sized tuna breezing the surface around the
Gordo Banks, but we did not hear of any of these big fish hooked into or
landed.

More numbers of striped marlin starting to be found on our local grounds,
as it is now the time that these billfish shift in the direction of the Sea
of Cortez, we also saw at least a coupe of sailfish in recent days. With
the surface action being the main thing now, we did not see many of the
limited numbers of charters even trying to look for bottom species.

Wahoo were abundant on the inshore grounds now, particularly Punta Gorda,
Cardon, La Fortuna, also on the Inner Gordo Banks. This season we have seen
more juvenile sized wahoo than we can ever remember, average sized wahoo
that are being brought in are in the 5 to 15 lb. range, we are only
occasionally seeing any fish in the 30 to 40 lb. class.

On a direr note is the progression of spear fishing we have seen in recent
years, it seems each year we are seeing more and more numbers of these
operators who advertise these world famous grounds and are making a big
business out of this. The major issue is that they do not have any manners
at all, in past years spear fishermen would concentrate on other grounds
and during different hours. Now they concentrate their activities on the
same fragile inshore fisheries where rod and reel angler are. This region
cannot sustain such pressure on these same grounds and it is unrealistic
that they simply are able to exploit this activity using the same type of
fishing license that rod and reel anglers use, this is not the same sport,
these people often target the larger female home guard species, that are
too weary or wise to chase down a trolled lure or baited hook, but will
simply swim towards the pointed spear to investigate and guard their
breeding grounds, only to be shot in the head. We also see that many of
these fish are being sold illegally, as authorities just seem to turn their
heads in other directions. It seems that some control is much needed,
perhaps such as dear, elk, moose tags and other hunting sports do and
certain zones that they can use and others that are off limits.

Good fishing, Eric



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GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson / Operator
619 488-1859
Los Cabos (624) 142-1147
e-mail:gordobanks@yahoo.com
WWW.GORDOBANKS.COM

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