Has anyone fished in any port?

[rokncow]

We are on the Star April 7th cruise my husband wants to do a fishing excursion. Any recommendations on which port?

[steveweese]

Cabo is world class fishing and the fishing grounds are 10-15 minutes away.

 

Can't speak for the other ports.

[familyplanner]

Any reccomondations of people you have used? Will it work with the cruise ship itinerary? Any info would be greatly appreciated as I have a husband who would like to do this as well on our cruise in December:D

[steveweese]

Yes I have been out with cabo magic http://www.cabomagic.com Good honest people They can't guarantee catching but their crew will work hard. We did hook a large striped marlin last time and lost it at the boat. Have them booked again in september. Tell Lori that Steve Weese sent you

[familyplanner]

Thanks for the link and reccomendation. I will check it out:)

[lougee1043]

We are on the Star April 7th cruise my husband wants to do a fishing excursion. Any recommendations on which port?

 

what are the ports you are stopping at?????

[rokncow]

Thanks Steve I will check them out. Have you ever used a ship excursion for fishing?

 

Lougee1043 we will be inb Acapulco, Cabo, P.V. and Ixtapa.

 

Janet

[steveweese]

Yes I have taken a ship excursion for fishing.

 

If there is 2 or less of you it will be cheaper as you pay per person.

 

If there is 3 or more of you you will save some and have the boat to yourselfif you charter it.

 

Plus the ship will wait for you if something happens

[DesertDogs]

Steveweese

 

Can you elaborate on your experience with booking thru the ship. We want to book thru the ship but we have our own gear and prefer to book the boat for just 2 but the website states requires a minimum of four. Is there a way to pay for 4 but show up with 2?

[Petoonya]

Steve,

 

So have the women in your life all abandoned you to be part of JD's harem?

 

How the h are you?

 

:)

 

Nancy

[steveweese]

DesertDogs.... Don't know why you can't pay for four and have the boat to your self. As far as gear they provise all. I can't imagine that you would want to take heavy Saltwater gear along with you.

 

Nancy.......No my harem is still here and still loving JD

[DesertDogs]

Thanks for your reply Steve.

 

We just bought new reels and of couse want to try them out. We are not flying so the extra baggage is not an issue.

[steveweese]

Maybe you can take a rubber raft and go out your self!

[GarySuzy]

We have looked at the excursions for HAL and they all state "catch and release only"

 

Are there any excursions that let you keep the fish you catch and then charge of fee to package it and send it back home?

 

Thanks for any help you can provide

[DesertDogs]

Gary and Suzy

 

Most boats recommed catch and release for billfish. If you catch Dorado or Tuna, you should be able to keep it. When we fished the Sea of Cortez (not on a cruise) we were able to bring fish back. I think you should be able to make arrangements with the boat to clean your catch and bring it back as long as you have a way to keep it cold or frozen. Bring an ice chest if you have room.

[GarySuzy]

Desertdogs;

 

Thanks for the information, I guess I will figure away to get it processed and sent back to California.

 

Gary

[GarySuzy]

Desertdogs;

 

Sorry dreaded double post

 

Gary

[shoredreamer]

Does anyone know if there will actually be enough time to do any fishing tour in Cabo, our ship is only there from 7am to 2pm, meaning boarding by 1:30 I am sure. I didnt see any available through the ship. Thanks

[DesertDogs]

You need about four hours so that is probably not enough time in port and why the ship is not offering a sportfishing tour. HAL does offer one in Cabo but we are there until 4PM.

[shoredreamer]

Oh, I am sorry to hear that..guess we should look into doing it at another port? How is P.V. for that? We are already planned on for Mazatlan and was thinking about the zip lines in P.V. but I guess we wont be able to fish anywhere else? Thanks again for your reply

[DesertDogs]

We have not yet fished in PV but there is plenty of time, excellent fishing, and there are vendors as you get off the ship - should be no problem. Hope you catch a BIG Marlin!

[shoredreamer]

DesertDogs,

Thank you for the information!

[Aloha_Jackie]

DH and I have fished Cabo (and Loreto, & Kona etc) - but for Mexico, lately the trend seems to be catch and release for Billfish, except Cabo. Most other species can be fileted, smoked and/or sealed and sent home. Normally the ships dont let you take your catch aboard, I have never heard of anyone taking theirs back onboard. my two cents...I'll try to get info on the boat, but when you tender in to the dock in Cabo - they are all over the marina and port area - lots of good deals to be had. Negotiate for drinks, bait, length of time out, what you are going for and be sure to make sure they have adequate equipment, such as a decent gaff, hooks (yes, really) and poles, etc. You can go from vendor to vendor and make a deal or just go with the ships shorex and know that its all taken care of - more dinero but worth it, besides, they'll wait for you! Tight lines! Fish on! Enjoy your cruise!:)

 

Sign me, the Marlin Wrangler

[steveweese]

I have been out of Cabo On a 7 am to 2 pm schedule and it can be done. You can easily get 3.5 hrs of fishing.

 

Steve

 

and we are doing it on 9-28-06 also

[shoredreamer]

Steve,

I would really prefer to fish there, if possible. Could you tell me who you are going with and how I could contact them? Thanks.