Hurricane Bud Fizzles, Non Event in PV

Hurricane Bud, the second official Hurricane of the year for the East Pacific was threatening for a while there from a Puerto Vallarta Point of view….. Two days ago Hurricane Bud was a Cat. 2 with winds over 105 mph and gust to 125 mph and heading at Cabo Corrientes in all the computer models.

CNN was broadcasting Doom and Gloom for Puerto Vallarta, again…. Seems their track record sucks, but it fits with everything else they have to say about Mexico.

Chonchas Chinas got pelted with rain…. heard about some damage out that way.

Barra had BUD hit head on, but at a Reduced speed so they´re ok. Still a shot to the gut though…

Fishing in the bay is improving, Footballs (Skip Jack Tuna) moving in nicely now in front of the Marina outlet… Small Dorado in the bay as well. Plenty of rain the last few days insures floating logs and the small fish and a TRASH LINE….. they all love to hang out at.

Four hour trips are what the doctor is ordering….

Here´s a pic for your viewing pleasure….. Sat and Forecast from this  morning….

Hurricane Bud Fizzles, www.masterbaiters.com.mx

Bud Forecast shows slight rain and wind, www.masterbaiters.com.mx

Swirling Currents Create Challenges, Dirty Water in Some Areas, Sailfish at Punta Mita

Swirling Currents Create Challenges, Dirty Water in Some Areas, Sailfish at Punta Mita

Written by Stan Gabruk

Every year about this time we see tourism just come to a grinding halt as we fall into the gap between spring and summer.  I guess it´s for the best as we move into high season for fishing to be slow in May for tourism and fishing as well. May is still early for Dorado, yet they are coming in but on the small side. As is normal at this time of the year swirling currents can bring in fish or it can chase them away. What does this mean, find warm currents if you can, but there are still cold water fish in the area of Cabo Corrientes like Jack Crevalls. With these currents we´re seeing some dirty water swirling in the bay as well. So once more your chances of running into dirty water at the fishing grounds is more likely than not. But fear not, there is still good fishing out there,  you´ll just have to target the location and roll the dice.

Another Bull Dorado

This week inside the bay we´re seeing Skippies or Football Yellowfin Tuna in front of Yelapa out to the point of Cabo Corrientes. Pompano are also schooling in this area as well and will hit a Rapalla, Popper or even a feather. Jack Crevalls are still in the cooler water swirls and running fair size of about 25lbs., but to be frank I am surprised they are still in the bay. For now keep your ears open, bay fishing will gradually improve as the days march on. One indicator is when Needle Fish move in, they don´t like cold water and when we see them move into the bay, you´ll know the water has warmed up and then the possibilities in the bay will increase.

At the Marietta Islands this week is much the same as last week. Dirty water has been in the area all of the week, but each day is different. You will still find baby Dorado, Rooster fish, Snappers,  Skip Jack Tuna, Sailfish and the list goes on. It seems like the points are of the Marietta Islands and Punta Mita are the dividing line where the clean water meets the dirty café colored waters. Keep in the clean and you´ll do fine!

El Banco and Corbeteña are seeing Sailfish, Striped Marlin, Cubera Snappers to 65 lbs, Dorado, Rainbow Runners, smaller Yellowfin Tuna to 60lbs. Blue Marlin Sightings are kinda sparse, but it looks like they are trickling in. June should bring a wave of Black and Blue Marlin if things go according as ¨normal¨ can be when it comes to fishing. All and all not many folks heading out this way since Punta Mita is doing very well and it´s closer. With fuel prices distance becomes an issue for everyone.

Those heading towards the Tres Maria Islands have been disjointed as late with less than favorable conditions and fishing. Straight up those spending the time and heavy fuel expense for now are mostly coming in empty handed. Make sure you hear some news before heading out to this distant location. Let a fanatic on vacation be your guide with his experience or lack of experience.

Punta Mita and the area north are still your best bet for hitting decent sized game fish in decent numbers. Of course there is clean water here so of course this is a logical alternative to the Marietta Islands where it could be ¨iffy¨ at best.  Andelé, our 34 ft Luhrs Convertible came in from this area with 20 boating’s of Dorado (most, especially the females were released). If you can find some natural debris like a log or dead whale for example there are always Dorado around it. Such was the case with Andelé where Capt. Kawie came across a barrel and it was just loaded with Dorado in the 30 to45 lb range. Large for this time of year and very welcome indeed.

Dorado at Punta Mita

In conclusion we have good days and we have bad days. Fishing is fishing and this time of the year is always in flux. Normally around the second week of June have what seems to be an annual ¨Streak¨ of large Marlin then things have stepped back after. So keep an eye open for news or just subscribe to my blog and get it in your inbox!

Master Baiter´s is putting together three and four day packages where lodging and fishing are included for an unbelievable price point. You will get more on this as I put it together.  But the boys at Fishhound.com are putting together some affordable deals for the normal guy who isn´t rolling in money and still has a mortgage to pay.

Master Baiter´s has changed its location to a larger shop located directly in front of Dock D in the shops behind the grassy area in the Puesta Del Sol complex half way between the Oxxo and Las Palomas Restaurant. Come in and get your PV Mirror there and say hello to Stan. Please tell your friends where they can find the Mirror and of course Master Baiter´s.

Our new Location is in front of Dock D between Oxxo and La Terraza Restaurant, come by and say hello!

 

You can come be a ¨Fan¨ on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Master-Baiters-Sportfishing-Tackle/88817121325  looking forward to meeting you online.  Reports, Fish Pic of The Day, Local information, Tournament information  and all that good stuff that keeps you informed and not wasting your time or money on B.S., if  you know what I mean. Also Facebook Fans get special perks you won´t find in my reports.

That´s about it for now from PV… Until next time, don´t forget to kiss your fish!

Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle is located in Marina Vallarta on the Boardwalk in front of Dock D. Facing the water turn to your right and we´re down four doors or so from Las Palomas the Restaurant. Come by and say hello!  Remember, at Master Baiter´s Sportfishing and Tackle, We Won´t Jerk You Around! If you have any questions on any subject regarding fishing or Puerto Vallarta, feel free to ask at my email: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx Web page:  www.MasterBaiters.com.mx

The trade name Master Baiter’s ® Sportfishing and Tackle is protected under trade mark law and is the sole property of Stan Gabruk.

 

Quickie Report: A Map Of Puerto Vallarta´s World Famous Fishing Grounds

Quickie Report: A Map Of Puerto Vallarta´s World Famous Fishing Grounds

Written by Sta Gabruk

 

Hey all… I suddenly realized that most of my readers know we have a bay here in Puerto Vallarta (PV), but they have no clue in comparison to Marina Vallarta, The Marietta Islands in the mouth of the bay…. Corbeteña, El Banco, Punta Mita,  Inside the bay and  of course the Tres Maria Islands. Now the Tres Maria Islands are not to scale since the islands would be off the map they are that far away….

Puerto Vallarta´s World Famous Fishing Grounds

Now you may just ask the Question: Stan, What´s Biting….?? Well we have some slight improvements every day. Last week we saw Football Tuna enter the bay chasing those peanut sized Sardines… With the funny large and close full moon we have been having we find they have not beeen taking bait. I wonder why…. But they will take an offering if you hit it early int he morning and then again around 3:30 in the afternoon….

Sailfish, Dorado, Rooster fish are moving in closer to the Marietta islands Daily and we had a few in the 35 lb size two days ago.  Snappers an some Jacks are still here, but not many.

Humidity is going through the roof, water temperatures are jumping up rapidly…. Corbeteña, El Banco, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin Moving in, Larger Dorado in the 40 lb range, Snappers 45 lbs and with some luck Wahoo…

May brings the fish, just when folks take off and go back home. Weather is warming rapidly, those with ¨thick blood¨ are finding it hot already….. Me, this is light weight stuff if you ask me.

Bait is moving into the area, guess what follows…. Besides you and me…hahahahaa…..

Take care and don´t forget  to kiss your fish amigos…YeHa!

 

On Sale Now $14.00 Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle T-shirts on Ebay

Well I went to the Fred Hall Fishing show in Long Beach and have lots of over stock shirts for sale. They sold for $20.00 Dollars at the show and in my shop everyday for this price like hot cakes. But I have a bunch of these in California and shipping them  to Puerto Vallarta is a night mare. SO THIS DEAL IS A ONE TIME THING AS LONG AS THEY LAST.  Cheap Shipping and Handling. Take Advantage of My Mistake….

Find us on Ebay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COOL-SPORTFISHING-T-SHIRT-MASTER-BAITER-/320892981971

$14.00 Dollars until they´re gone, Normally $20.00 these sell like Hotcakes in my shop in Puerto Vallarta. Shipping Night mares make this a great deal for those looking for my stuff …..

May Tourism Duldrums Means Big Savings on Magnifico, Fishing is great here in PV!

May is the slowest month of the year, worse than September when it comes to tourism in PuertoVallarta. But when it comes to fishing, they don´t go back to school, they hand out here at Puerto Vallarta´s World Famous Fishing Grounds….  Take a fishing trip with us, Master Baiter´s Sportfishing and Tackle and get some Super May Discounts on world class boats…. Best prices of the year are now.. Dorado, Sailfish and Striped Marlin available now….So what are you waiting for..??

May Duldrum Specials…. Magnifico, 31 ft Bertram, Tournament ready, fast boat (we use fuel), Perfect top notch Equipment, Six People Max: 4 hrs @ $485.00 … 6 hrs @ $585.00 …. 8 hrs @ $700.00 …. 10 hrs @ $800.00 usd and Moster Yellowfin Tuna in 12hrs @ $900.00 usd…. You Won´t beat Master Baiter´s Prices….. We Won´t Jerk You Around!

Magnifico Underway… Fast Boat !

Magnifico 31 ft. Bertram Classic

 

 

 

 

Quickie Report: Sailfish, Dorado, Striped Marlin Move In, El Banco Comes To Life

Hey Everyone…Just a quickie here….

Things have changed quickly from just a couple of days ago.

I was hating to publish the same articles every week about the same bad conditions, but things are  finally coming full circle with Sailfish, Dorado and Striped Marlin at El Banco, Corbeteña and the Marietta islands. Sorry, no Dorado at the Marietta Islands, maybe tomorrow….  But those hitting the deep water locations will be assured fish. And that is saying a mouth full after waiting for something positive at the fishing grounds to happen. In a nut shell, this is the report…Good  news,now get your butts out there…..

Live bait is the main reason, bait is moving in along with warmer currents which is all good news for Anglers looking to catch some fish on what is left of High Season.

Three Rooster fish, 1Pargo or Snapper and Two Sailfish… Not bad for a eight hour day…

Remember with all the bad news about Mexico in the press, tourism is down. Now we in PuertoVallarta know that the news services are pressing some wild stories which  should be in the National Enquirer. But you can use this to your advantage by taking advantage of  UNCROWED FISHING GROUNDS LIKE YOU MAY NEVER SEE AGAIN !  Hotel prices are down, air fares are down, the place is empty and the fishing this year promises to be spectacular.  The boats have dropped their prices as much as possible with four dollar a gallon fuel here in Mexico as well.

So for those of you in the area, time to break out some fuel dollars and head out to the Marietta Islands or Corbeteña. I expect that the Dorado will move into Punta Mita and the The Marietta islands this week.  Lets hope this condition continues…

In the mean time I just posted a full report on the web site, www.masterbaiters.com.mx where you can read the full details….

So much for your quickie…. Now where´s a cigarette when you need one…

Buy the way, tell your friends about this blog and subscribe already!

Stay tuned…..

Stan

Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Seasonal Transitions Continue, Snappers and Roosters Still at Marietta Islands, Billfish Move In!

Seasonal Transitions Continue, Snappers and Roosters Still at Marietta Islands, Billfish Move In!

Written by Stan Gabruk

Every year we see the changing of the seasons around this time, we see the fish leave and then we wait. This is pretty much where we are now in Puerto Vallarta´s World famous Fishing grounds. In a nut shell this is your fishing report for this week. The water is still this clear green and the fishing has not improved to any noticeable degree.  With tourism slowing down as it normally does after the Easter Holidays there are few boats at best heading out. Making a call as to where to go, what is biting and  what time the bite is happening is almost impossible to predict. Welcome to spring fishing here in Puerto Vallarta.

I would assume that by now you have figured out that things are less than perfect at our World Famous Fishing grounds as we try to put the best face on what is happening as possible. One positive thing we can talk about these past few days…. There has been some spectacular news from the Socorro Islands fishery in ¨the lower buffer zone¨, what ever that is… a Gigantic Yellowfin Bull Tuna was boated at  427.9 lbs on the boat Journeyman . Mr. Robert Pedigru (I was informed this is the correct spelling of his name)  landed the Monster at the Socorro islands over 250 miles west-ish from Puerto Vallarta. It could have been a world record, but the pole was handed off and the reel was spooled with 130 lb braided line  so it´s sad to say this fish doesn´t qualify for an IGFA certification as a record.

Monster Yellowfin Tuna boated at Soccoro Islands

Once again this week, like the past few weeks if there are any fish to be had this is one of the few areas where you´ll find them. With the Tres Maria Islands being so far away and expensive this option for most people is not reasonable.  The Marietta Islands and points north of San Pancho have Sailfish and Dorado but this is by no means a hot spots for fish. UpDate: Ok, so now there are Sailfish in larger numbers just outside the islands and south near El Morro. Time to hit it. This is why you subscribe to this blog amigo… this is real time stuff….

With the water temperatures lingering just a little above cold this is not helping the fishing conditions. With cool air in the mornings we know that we can expect have cold water for a little longer since weather patterns always follow water temperatures. Still this may be frustrating but it is not unusual. Around this time of the year we all watch the calendar waiting for warm days and with it warm water temperatures. Hopefully as we enter the month of May, we will see the Dorado move back in.  Update: Dorado are moving in, not quite in the bay as yet, but should be close to the Marietta islands if the fish Gods smile on  us.

The Tres Maria Islands right now are still seeing Rooster Fish, but not in big numbers. There are also more Snappers here as well running 25 to35 lbs, but again they are not in abundant numbers. With Jack Crevalls, Bonito, Pompano, and more fish are there to be had, but only if they feel like taking your bait. Don´t be discouraged if you come in with only a few fish, for now it´s a challenge that hopefully you´re up for! Remember the Tres Maria Islands is a protected area (http://masterbaiters.com.mx/2012/03/tres-maria-islands-monster-yellowfin-tuna-and-the-unspoken-risk/)  with a twelve mile restriction is also a prison island so keep your distance.

El Banco and Corbeteña are both the same as last week and for the same reasons I would suggest staying away until there is news of improvements. Jack Cravalls and with some luck you will find Dorado in these area, but don´t hold your breath. For now your fuel dollar would be better spent else where. UPDATE: Like a lightening bolt, Striped Marlin, Sailfish and Dorado have moved into the area. Those who are lucky enough to be in  Marina Vallarta and a few bucks in  his pocket will find fantasy conditions. Stable fishing prices, Stable room prices, Cheap airfares, deals everywhere and you can  have the place when it´s uncrowded. El Banco is seeing some nice mid range Dorado and Striped Marlin. We had seen no striped Marlin at all and this is the time of year we should see them moving out. Not a bad thing, just taking a measurement for days to come. Warmer currents are hopefully moving in, knock on wood. Bait is not exactly plentiful, but enough to get them to the deep water locations…. stay tuned…I am  also hearing rumors of 140lb yellowfin at El Banco. Stand by…

Sailfish off the Marietta islands on Marlin our new 38ft Luhrs Express

North near Guyavitos there are still Sailfish and Dorado. Like last week the number of boats heading out is low at best and very few reports from this area. But the water is normally on the warm side here and this area gives you your best opportunity to catch some arm burning action. Update. Sailfish are moving in as well with possible six packs where six sails at a time will travel like horses pulling charriots, they just like to do this….

Punta Mita is quiet with an outside chance at some small Dorado, but not much of one. Again this area can explode one day and the next it will be dead. Again, wait for signs of life before scheduling a fishing trip, but whatever you do don´t let the wife know you have extra fuel money or you know where it will wind up going! Update: No word on Punta Mita, but a boat found a loose buey the  other day and found forty pound Dorado making camp. 35 hook-ups in one hour! Hopefully this is a sign from the heavens, for a few days anyway until I can  get out!

As we inch towards summer things will be changing where water temperatures will be raising and the warm water species will be moving in again.  This of course is all depends on the water warming up and bait moving in. As evident with all my updates anything can happen in a heart beat and just changed for the positive.

That´s about it for now from PV… Until next time, don´t forget to kiss your fish!

Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle is located in Marina Vallarta on the Boardwalk in front of Dock D. Facing the water turn to your right and we´re down four doors or so from Las Palomas the Restaurant. Come by and say hello!  Remember, at Master Baiter´s Sportfishing and Tackle, We Won´t Jerk You Around! If you have any questions on any subject regarding fishing or Puerto Vallarta, feel free to ask at my email: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx Web page:  www.MasterBaiters.com.mx

The trade name Master Baiter’s ® Sportfishing and Tackle is protected under trade mark law and is the sole property of Stan Gabruk.

Possible World Record at the Tres Maria Islands

Robert Pedigo landed this 427.9 lb Yellowfin Tuna at the Tres Maria Islands  eighty miles out of Marina Vallarta…

He  had an epic 9 day trip and  also landed 3 other fish over 300 lbs and 3 other on the high 200 lbs and he  lost 2 other big fish that were on the highs 300 lbs!!

These were caught at the Tres Maria Islands…. and should be a record ….. We`ll see if it´s IGFA approved…..

Big Yellowfin Tuna (427.9 lbs) off the Tres Maria Islands

Goliath Bloody Decks afraid of Little Ol Master Baiter´s Sportfishing and Tackle??

Goliath Bloody Decks afraid of Little Ol Master Baiter´s Sportfishing and Tackle??

Written by Stan Gabruk (check out my profile)

Long ago in a place called Puerto Vallarta the fishing industry was wide open. Fish like you could only imagine at El Banco and Corbeteña. Puerto Vallarta was a small fishing town that Mexican nationals held close to their hearts. PV was best kept fishing secret in Mexico for a long, long time.  Then came the tourist, the city grew, time share hotels exploded and like the song goes, ¨Jesus¨ people bought them. From the 90´s on to mid 2000 PV was on a roll.  It wasn´t long before those purchasing these  Time Shares sent their friends down and then  even more Time Shares sold. It just snow balled and it brought more and more people to our little corner of paradise. Things were getting better daily for the local economy and especially for the fishing industry.

About this same time Master Baiter´s won the WBS Billfishing Series Championship two times, 2001 and 2002 for best boat, Angler and Captain. Nobody but nobody can come close to any achievement like that in Puerto Vallarta, Especially the biggest and baddest big mouths on Bloody Decks…  We were on a roll for sure, money coming in the door, all of our boats booked daily and the overflow went to the local boats that offered a fair price for a superior service (many of those who are now on Bloody Decks talking crap). Master Baiters was Fishing in Puerto Vallarta and frankly still is even with the challenges I / we have been faced with.

There was this Canadian Guy name Josh Temple who came to town with his 28 ft Grady White and a kite. Every Mexican National, even many he now calls friends, talked about him like he had a tail. Josh´s boat was docked in front of our Shop in Marina Vallarta and in the early days before he got charters we fed Josh some work from out over flow. Josh came in with fish all the while having the Mexican Nationals just flapping their jaws about this Gringo with this kite and who does he think he is bring this ¨New¨ fishing stuff into the picture. They started to stop the chatter when they would find Josh come in with several Yellowfin Tuna over 200lbs when they were coming in with Butkis!  The next thing you knew everyone of these wagging tongues were walking into my tackle shop looking for kites and of course I sold them to these guys. But boy was it fun rubbing salt into the Josh Wounds he left these guys with. Josh went on to become a writer on a Site that was basically a free bulletin board format anyone can still find for free on the web. You could do the same thing if you had a mind to. The site was Bloody Decks and a particular click got together and just generated mindless chatter about fishing and other things that wallowed in the crude and rude as everyone on the site was blowing smoke up each other back sides…. It was basically twelve or so that enjoyed being part of this click. But the click believed they had turned into the Puerto Vallarta Fishing gods. I had no issue with the site, it brought business to Vallarta and as we all know, all boats rise with an incoming tide. The now monstrous site was then just a few guys. This guy named Ali who is the business side and Jason who is the web site half of the equation. These two guys got with Josh Temple and began the site.  Josh wrote for the site and was the ONLY person allowed to post articles and have a library of past articles for people to review. Everyone else was delegated to the bulletin board. But it worked for the click since most of them had no money to advertise let alone put fuel in their boats or afford a private charter. So they all blew smoke up each other getting the generic rankings up to where they had to be for the net….

Master Baiter´s has had it´s share of unfortunate things. In 2004 the founder of Master Baiter´s, My brother John Gabruk had a couple of problems. Being a long standing addict, he got back on the shit and went through a nasty, nasty divorce at the same time that ultimately drew me into the middle of this mess. As I tried to save the company john was sucking money out of the company as fast as it came in. Boats broke down, no  money to fix  them, and then  John in a drug induced haze decides  to close the operation down, and unfortunately there were several people who ultimately came to PV only to find the shop closed and no way to connect with anyone. These were stressful times and the Mexican Legal System as corrupt as it is was abused to the max by my brothers now ex wife. The things that happened during this time are the things books are written about. Bloody Decks in an effort to show how they were the area authority posted everything they could to slander Master Baiter´s. Essentially there had been a self inflicted blow to Master Baiter´s where for all practical purposes the company had self destructed. Eight years later the site is still harping on these unfortunate things we have recovered from. There is nothing they can say along these lines since 2004 no matter how much they flap their gums.

After pouring my money into Master Baiter´s, the company was willingly put in my name, Stan Gabruk for credit issues and the management of the company. Many on the Bloody Decks site will tell you I stole the company, but again this is what they do….Now years later I was able to salvage the name, and rebuild the reputation in a down economy in a country the press is telling would be visitors that they will die if they visit Mexico.

Enter 2012 and Master Baiter´s is still a threat to Bloody Decks, why? You Tell me. I do know this, the site has turned into a monster web site, it has professional writers from publications such as Saltwater Magazine, which by the way Josh Writes for now after being banned by Bloody Decks like I have been… Good for you Josh, keep it up!  But for some reason eight years after the company issues where anyone with proof of a loss of money came forward was returned their money or put on a charter for no cost they persist in their comments. Today Ali, the guy who owns this site STILL is focused in an obsessive way on Master Baiter´s. And in fact seem to only talk about Master Baiter´s and nobody else…again, why?? No kidding, Master Baiter´s while being the only real fishing company in PV is s small operation with the same financial issues every tourist business has in Mexico. Yet Ali and his twelve Bloody Decks Taliban Friends now have 16 (sixteen) pages on their forums about me and my company. For the most part it is mindless dribble on stupid stuff like me being at the Fred Hall Fishing show in Long Beach and how I did not sell as many t-shirts as I would like…like that was some secret. But sixteen pages of dribble by the owner of the site (Ali) about a small company in  Pv … what is the deal here and why is Goliath still obsessed with stepping on a small guy like Master Baiter´s? I mean does any of this make any sense?

So I am constantly surprised of the attention they shower on me for no real reason. I have been attacked by the BD Taliban, people like this Drew guy for embezzling client’s money and other slanderous comments about my company. I informed them of this and their solution was to kill my ability to address the crap they post about me! NOW this guy Drew has had his boat repossessed for lack of payments and I am still in business. Bloody Decks and the Taliban attack my site, attack my character and put everything like the Fred hall show under a microscope and endlessly talk about Master Baiter´s.

This article will create a stir with the BD Taliban and they will send my site ratings up as they continue to tell people how I am the anti-Christ of fishing in PV. I discussed the site with people in the industry, people that have sites, who write articles for Magazines and publications. Almost everyone of them to a man stay away from the site when looking for information on fishing in PV.

So the question remains, why does Bloody Decks have such a stiffie for Master Baiter´s.

Me, I WILL take as much attention for MY company as we can get. The more they talk about me the more you should wonder why I am a threat to them in any way. But of course now this boat Maximus is heading out to fishing grounds that are game reserves in the order of a Biosphere where they are catching huge Yellowfin Tuna in the middle of winter. As these people booking this boat are uninformed of this fact and are having their well being and safety put at risk in the name of profits to this boat. So now Bloody decks is finding many of those in  PV that used them as a promotional tool are losing business to the boat this Ali guy has put together. Sooner or later this will be an issue for Anglers thinking they are in a safe operation. When there is a serious issue and this all makes the news in America how Vacationing Fisherman are being held on a prison island for fishing in this are illegally, I WONDER how they will spin this into a Master Baiter´s issue.

So where is this all heading, me I don´t care, they are not much of a marketing tool for me or anyone who used to use them. Now you have to have a paid ad to be able to post anything even on the forum now. It appears that Bloody Decks has abandoned even those who put them in the position they are in industry wise. You would think that Ali would be focusing on more productive things than trying to squash anyone who may have a different opinion or outlook on things. Master Baiter´s will continue to build it´s base with the challenges put before us. We are still the only company that will stand up for our captains and crews with a guarantee on any charter over 8 hours on our company boats. Even the mighty Maximus won´t step up to that plate. So there you go Bloody Decks, Step up or Shut up!

That´s about it for now from PV… Until next time, don´t forget to kiss your fish!

Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle is located in Marina Vallarta on the Boardwalk in front of Dock D. Facing the water turn to your right and we´re down four doors or so from Las Palomas the Restaurant. Come by and say hello!  Remember, at Master Baiter´s Sportfishing and Tackle, We Won´t Jerk You Around! If you have any questions on any subject regarding fishing or Puerto Vallarta, feel free to ask at my email: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx Web page:  www.MasterBaiters.com.mx

The trade name Master Baiter’s ® Sportfishing and Tackle is protected under trade mark law and is the sole property of Stan Gabruk.

Fish Porn Safe for your 12 yr old 04-10-2012: Fish Species Available to Anglers in Mexico

I was put the question the other day about species that are available in Mexican Waters… I did a little research and found a site that was very comprehensive and had photos!  Now We all like photos, so here are some to check out. These will all  mostly be from the site. They tell me it is bad to link other sites directing people from me, oh well…we´ll let them worry about that….

African Pompano, they are thick in the winter around the Marietta Islands

Below is the long fin Tuna, I have never personally seen one and  I am not sure where they are but you can find out here http://www.mexfish.com/fish/abcore/abcore.htm

Long Fin Tuna in Mexico Waters

Amber Jacks are all  over PV Fishng Grounds and are also great eating as well. The pictured Amber Jack here was boated off San Jose Del Cabo….  http://www.mexfish.com/fish/ambjk/ambjk.htm

Amber Jacks can get large and they taste great!

Parot Fish are good eating, most people ignore these fish and throw them back, but not Mexican nationals who catch them. The eat the reefs, hence the solid anvil type mouth….

Parrot fish can be two feet long and up to ten pounds. Mexican Nationals love this good eating fish.

A close up view of the anvil mouth ... they crush coral and eat it with these teeth... you should see what they can do with a hook....

This is what they call a Balloon fish or Porqupine fish… We just always called them  puffer fish….. Two versions, the daily and not  threatened body and the full protection mode…I have one of these hanging in my shop….

Puffer fish are abundant like this one in Puerto Vallarta....I hear they taste good, but there is a gland if cut into will kill you if you eat this toxin... better safe than sorry... How they get those quills down their gullet i will never know..Jajajajajaja...

Full blown protection mode:

Side View, Full Protection mode...

Front View...A down the pipe shot if there ever was one... Hard to swallow takes on a new meaning here...

This is a Big Eye Jack.. the Mexicans call him ¨Ojo de Pera¨ or Eye of the bitch, I kid you not. Stong fighter, if you´re a fish eater they`re pretty good if done right… http://www.mexfish.com/fish/beyejk/beyejk.htm

Big Eye Jacks are good fighters and taste good to a fish eater. The Mexican Nationals can do miracles with this meat...

A View of them in the wild:

Big Eye Jacks schooling....

Barred Pargo, a member of the Snapper Family and we  have these locally around the rocks and reefs….

Barred Pargo at the Marietta Islands and areas where there is structure or rocks

Black Marlin  can get well over 1,000 lbs amigo…. I have hundreds of Black Marlin Photos, but this is from the site….

Black Marlin are better known for greater abundance and size in Puerto Vallarta fishing grounds.... But this is a Big Black Marlin and it was only 717 lbs... Ever catch a fish bigger than your car??

Blue Marlin  will average in the 500 lb range for large Males, the Females can get double this as in this picture.

Blue Marlin are Abundant in Pv after mid June when it all starts

You always here me talk about live bait and Google Eyes, well this is what we are running for bait most of the time. They are also called Caballitos (Cabayitos)

Google Eye or Caballitos ... we use them for bait and are plentiful... we used to pay five pesos for these at the bait boats in the morning.. Now we pay 15 pesos, just under a buck fifty....

Come Summer time inside the bay is full of these Needle Fish which believe it or not are great fighters and they give a lot of visual  enjoyment since they love to spring from the water like missiles. They are also knows as False Marlin…. They have a bill that is lined with teeth!  From the picture they can get to about six feet in length and taste great.

Needle Fish like this one are very abundant as the waters warm in Puerto Vallarta.

Check the Chompers on this fish....

Grouper can get very large, this one is the largest one I HAVE ever seen in PV…. Caught by clients of course of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle  … check the T*Shirt

Normally the Grouper we see here in PV is small... But this was an unexpected surprise caught off the Marietta Islands at over sixty pounds!

116lb Grouper caught off Cabo ...

Milk Fish are always aroun the reefs and are basically bottom feeders. Bonie fish they are not great  for eating but they have a real following world wide and we occasionally see them coming in for photos….

Milk Fish, kinda small for this species....

Milk fish in Puerto Vallarta, again caught off the reef at the Marietta islands .. www.masterbaiters.com.mx

Jack Crevelle or is it Cravalle.. They take over the bay of Banderas at the beginning of cold water currents and leave as the first of the warm water currents turn up..

While Jack Cravalls are not the best eating fish, they will fight like demonds and will average in the 20 to 40lb range al lover the bay

Rainbow runners are all along locations with any structure at all….Great tasting and strong fighters.

Rainbow runners taste great and fight fiercely...

I am afraid the blog is too full of pictures so I think this is enough for now. I wanted to show some species that exist that are not mostly Sailfish,Marlin, Rooster fish and  Dorado… I hope you enjoyedthis and if you again are interested there is a wonderful gallery of fish at: http://www.mexfish.com/fish/fish.htm

Until next time….

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