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Chet
10-25-2010, 04:02 PM
My wife and I went down to Mexico for a wedding which is not my ideal use of holiday time during hunting season but at least it was Cabo San Lucas which has some pretty good fishing. We got out for some deep sea action one day and caught a bunch of Dorado which were fun. We spotted one seemingly happy Striped Marlin about 50' off the port side of the boat but could not get him to eat anything. Later in the week I got out for a couple days of fly fishing on the Sea of Cortez side and had some fun.

This little Yellowfin Tuna was a blast to catch. He ate a Deceiver with a bit of Peacock on the back:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/OutdoorChet/Tuna1rev1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/OutdoorChet/Tuna2rev1.jpg

This is some type of Pompano I believe. If anyone knows for sure what it is please let me know. The Gummy Minow was his poison:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/OutdoorChet/Pompano1.jpg

A friend and I got into a few small Rooster Fish. I would love to get a big one some day. Not a cooler looking fish in the sea in my opinion:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/OutdoorChet/RoosterWater.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/OutdoorChet/RoosterDave2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/OutdoorChet/RoosterChad.jpg
Ayr
10-25-2010, 04:49 PM
Nice shots of some beautiful fish, Chet.

Love the look of those Roosters.

Thanks for sharing!

Ayr.
seahawkfisher
10-25-2010, 05:02 PM
nice work :)
i love fishing in MX; do it every year. would you say it was more fun that the huntin you missed out on?
Deano85
10-25-2010, 05:03 PM
Nice fish, I bet the tuna put up a good fight.
the local angler
10-25-2010, 06:37 PM
very cool man nice looking exotic fish.
Sundancefisher
10-25-2010, 06:42 PM
very cool man nice looking exotic fish.

Awesome pics!

Love the rooster...
Rockymtnx
10-25-2010, 07:52 PM
Congrats on the fishin Chet.
That second looking fish is pretty neat looking. I have to agree a big Rooster is on my list.
Erik
10-25-2010, 10:55 PM
what weight of rod were you using?
Chet
10-26-2010, 03:35 PM
what weight of rod were you using?

A 10 weight for the most part which was complete overkill but your never know what might eat you bug in the sea.


Posted by seahawkfisher:

would you say it was more fun that the huntin you missed out on?

No. I love fishing but hunting is my my number one recreational priority. I would rather fly fish for Tarpon than hunt for alot of things but if I could only do one I would pick hunting. Thank God that is not the case!
elnino54
10-27-2010, 06:10 AM
Chet..........I believe its a Gofftopsail Pompano.....

Craig
Chet
10-27-2010, 03:42 PM
Thanks Elnino!
italk2u
10-27-2010, 03:45 PM
Going there in January. Is there any shore fishing in that area? Particularly with a fly rod???
goober
10-27-2010, 04:48 PM
Sweet pics Chet!!! Love the Yellow Fin, one of my favorite fighting fish!!