FISHING CABO AND THE EAST CAPE
WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THIS SECTION
Cabo San Lucas has been and continues to be one of the world's greatest sport fishing destinations, and with good reason. Know as the "Marlin Capital of the World", the waters of Cabo benefit from the merging of two oceans, the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. Nutrient rich waters driven by offshore currents lure a variety of game fish species to the area providing year-round action on species like Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Dorado, Tuna and Wahoo, just to name a few. Throw in outstanding surf and fly-fishing and you have the makings of a true sport fishing enthusiast's dream destination.

While world class billfishing is an experience you're sure to enjoy, join us and the rest of the ecologically conscious anglers who practice proper catch-and-release techniques. Help ensure that the thrill of landing a trophy billfish will live on for others to enjoy.

In this section of Cabo's Best, you'll find all types of information that will help make your Cabo fishing adventures a great success. Take the time to check out the best in Cabo sport fishing charters, read the latest Cabo San Lucas and Sea of Cortez fishing reports, get fishing tips … even learn what to do to keep your catch and cook up Dorado, Tuna and Wahoo like a pro! If it relates to sport fishing Cabo San Lucas and the East Cape region of the Baja peninsula, you're sure to find it on cabosbest.com!

CABO'S NEWEST FISHING TOURNAMENT
THE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNORS CUP
The newest tournament in Los Cabos! The International Governors Cup Tournament (IGCT) is a conservation-minded sport fishing tournament. Circle hooks are required whenever using live or dead baits and the tournament also requires the RELEASE OF ALL bill fish. The tournament does include divisions and cash awards for the top three largest tuna, wahoo and dorado but a minimum weight of thirty pounds is required to qualify for weigh-in or prize money. Several Los Cabos charities will benefit from the event including Casa Hogar – homes for orphaned boys and girls in Cabo San Lucas and La Paz – and the construction of a new Senior Care Center.

Oscar Daccarett, State Commissioner of Sport Fishing, sport fishing enthusiast and well-known philanthropist, is the "father" of the tournament. Minerva Saenz Valenzuela of Minerva's Baja Tackle and local tournament expert, Clicerio Mercado will handle most of the tournament specifics. A guaranteed minimum payout of 90% ot the total entry fees makes this one of the highest return tournaments there is. All told, there will be total of 12 cash awards paid to the top 3 teams in each of 4 divisions. With an anticipated field of 80 teams, the payouts will total more than ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!

To find out more and sign up:
INTERNATIONAL GOVERNORS CUP TOURNAMENT
October 28-Nov 1, 2008