FISHING PHOTOS FROM LOS CABOS, BAJA ROYALTY FREE PHOTOS OF SPORT FISHING ACTION
Here's a sampling of some of our sport fishing action photos taken on the waters off Los Cabos. If you're looking for royalty free photos for magazines, newspapers or websites we have a large collection available for purchase. We also offer these photos as desktop photos and high resolution prints. If you're interested in purchasing a photo, send us an email.
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STIRRED, NOT SHAKEN A striped marlin churns the water into a frothy boil.
SEE YA! A Striped Marlin lights up as it explodes from the water.
PERMISSION TO BOARD A Striped Marlin heads right at the transom of this boat.
LEAN AND GREEN Dorado are known for the spectacular colors and acrobatic
leaps when hooked.
OPEN WIDE A female dorado jumps mouth wide open after inhaling
a flylined live cabalito.
EXIT STAGE LEFT A remora holds onto a striped marlin as it gets ready
to go on a line burning run.
HOLD THE LINE A deckhand wires this marlin ready for its release.
WE HAVE LIFT OFF This striped marlin missed the when it shot straight up
looking to snag an easy meal, instead, it bill wrapped and was landed shortly thereafter.
HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU There's no doubt that this striped marlin is looking
right at the boat and angler about to land him.
OFF AND RUNNING This striped marlin is off to the races running
away from the boat and peeling off line.
THINGS ARE LOOKIN UP Lit up and full of energy, a marlin goes on a tear.
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF With pectoral fins flared, a Baja marlin goes airborne.
HEAD'S UP A striped marlin sneaks a peak back at the boat.
ALL LIT UP WITH NO PLACE TO GO A spirited marlin flashes electric-blue pectorals.
ALL STIRRED UP A striped marlin explodes on the water's surface.
SHREDDED A striped marlin shreds a live cabalito.
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WIDE OPEN STRIPED MARLIN FISHING JUST NORTH OF CABO Are you a fishing fanatic that has a few minutes to spare? Then watch this fast-paced video of hot marlin fishing action on the Golden Gate Bank north of Cabo on the Pacific side of the cape. You'll be joining Captain Alex Edwards aboard Angel and the Badman II, a semi-custom built 48 foot sport fishing yacht that has a Bisbee's Black & Blue championship to it's credit.
KILLER UNDERWATER VIDEO OF MARLIN FEEDING ON A BAITBALL This is must-watch video for those who love to fish for marlin and have always wanted to see what happens beneath the surface of the water. Dr. Terry Maas, working along with Captain Mike McGettigan and Sherry Shaffer of the Ambar III, hit the Golden Gate Bank just north of Cabo San Lucas capturing what just might be the most dramatic footage of the feeding habits of striped marlin. Throw in some finback whales, seals, tuna and dorado and you have the ultimate video clip for fishheads.
STRIPED MARLIN AT THE GOLDEN GATE BANK, PART ONE Here's a three-part series of videos from the 2008 International Governor's Cup Tournament. If you watched the video above (underwater footage of a feeding frenzy on the Golden Gate Bank) then this three part series will show you what that action looks like from up top. We shot this footage during the same period of time that Dr. Terry Maas filmed his epic footage and what he shot underwater is what the crew on Angel and the Badman II was hooking up on. Good stuff!
STRIPED MARLIN AT THE GOLDEN GATE BANK, PART TWO The marlin fishing action continues in part two.
STRIPED MARLIN AT THE GOLDEN GATE BANK, PART THREE Part three is the same old thing.... MORE MARLIN FISHING ACTION!!!
FISHING ABOARD POCHOS CHARTERS IN CABO SAN LUCAS Here's a short video from Pochos Charters in Cabo San Lucas. Carlos Vasquez and his crews do a great job of charter fishing in Cabo and they're one of our preferred charter services. In this video, you'll get a little taste of what it's like to go fishing for marlin, dorado and wahoo in Cabo San Lucas plus you'll get to see some of the coastal beauty this area is famous for including Land's End.
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KITE FISHING FOR TUNA IN CABO SAN LUCAS Usually thought of as an East Coast technique for catching sailfish, Pochos Charters is adapting the technique for Cabo San Lucas tuna fishing.
EAST CAPE PROVIDES A MORE RELAXED, OLD FASHIONED MEXICO The Valdez family has been in the East Cape since the 1970's running what may be Southern Baja's best option for an escape to old Mexico. This resort offers beachfront stays with a fleet of sportfishing boats right outside your door!
HOW TO RIG A SKIPPING BALLYHOO - IGFA INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO IGFA Certified Captain Tony DiGiulian gives a nice demonstration on how to rig a skipping ballyhoo in this segment from an IGFA School of Sport Fishing class and it works excellent! If you're looking to learn how to rig your own baits, this one's worth watching.
SAILFISH BALLING BAIT AND FEEDING WITH THE SPANISH FLY Join Jose Wejebe of Spanish Fly TV for a quick peek into the world of the sailfish as they ball bait and feed. Although this was filmed off of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, sailfish do the very same thing off the shores of Cabo San Lucas with the months of July, August and September the best times of the year to target these billfish.
LIVE BAITING FOR MARLIN AND OTHER CABO GAMEFISHPitching live baits to feeding and tailing marlin is without a doubt, one of the most popular and successful methods for hooking a wide variety of gamefish, including billfish. Carlos Vazquez and Captain Andres of Pochos Charters in Cabo San Lucas show us how to rig up live baits like cabalito two different ways. Whichever you use, you'll find these methods work wonders and are fun, too!
HOW TO CAST USING A CONVENTIONAL REEL Here's an informative video that illustrates the proper way to cast using a conventional (baitcasting) reel. Jim Sammons of La Jolla Kayak Fishing Adventures walks you through the steps to successful techniques that will get you the distance and control you want without the dreaded "birds-nest" that improper technique will get you.
HOW TO SKIRT YOUR TROLLING LURES If you know a thing or two about marlin fishing, then you know Black Bart Lures – perhaps the most successful collection of trolling lures ever designed for the serious big-game angler. In this video, you'll get detailed instruction in how to replace worn out skirts on your Black Bart lures, but it works the same for other trolling lures as well.
SURF FISHING FOR ROOSTERFISH ON THE PACIFIC SIDE OF CABO Who says you have to get on a boat to catch fish in Cabo San Lucas? Take a look at this 9 minute plus video that features nothing but surf fishing action on the Pacific side of the Baja just north of Cabo.
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