Dark of the Moon #99

A total of 21 cruisers fished over this 4 day event, catching 3 Blue Marlin 10 Stripped Marlin 15 Sailfish and 42 Dorado.

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Dark of the Moon in June

98th Dark of the Moon, Hotel Playa Del Sol

June 2 to 7, 2011

The weather and water were perfect, and the fishing excellent–with regard to both quality and quantity. There were a few sore arms, given that the 13 Yellow-Fin tuna taken the first day totaled 774 pounds of some quality-eating fare. “SUSHI!”

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Reel and Deal 2011

BUENA VISTA BEACH RESORT

EAST CAPE, BAJA SUR

Reel & Deal 2011 trophies

Fish With Me was a mere dream when I first fished the East Cape at this hotel, formerly known as Spa Buena Vista. Nevertheless, this time (May 2011), I did feel the same sense of excitement as I had felt on that very first trip. When the van pulled into the front, and I saw the sculptures of two marlin jumping from the fountain, I felt it. It was like coming home to the site where I caught my very first Marlin thirty-one years ago.

Needless to say, the hotel, which has grown from 9 rooms to the current 60+ rooms, has dramatically changed, as you will see in the photos. Now, it is spectacular in its beauty and comfortable accommodations.

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Baja’s East Cape, Marlin Capital of the World

Check out my new article in Alaska Fishing Magazine, where I write about my history of fishing in the East Cape of Baja all the way up to the present. In this article you’ll learn about the four destinations I recommend in the East Cape area, big game tackle suggestions, surf fishing tackle, what to expect to catch, what to pack, how to get there, non-fishing activities, and much more!

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Another “Sore Arm” Trip

97th Dark of the Moon

October 28-November 2, 2010

We arrived in the East Cape, hoping to equal or even surpass the group’s Tuna count of 136 in last June’s 96th Dark of the Moon event. We were in for some big surprises as we headed out the first morning.

Morning in East Cape, Baja.

Sun up!

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