Bad Medicine February Fishing Report

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Chris

Winter has set in here in Cabo, and although daily temps in the mid 70′s are absolutely perfect, this season also brings about a big change in the local fishery. The Dorado that were very abundant for the past months are moving on to warmer waters. The Striped Marlin are a bit scarce also, but we are still seeing 1-2 shots per day for those that prefer to target Billfish. There are also schools of Yellowfin Tuna farther outside.

YT fish, yellowtail amberjack, buri

Yellowtail makes an excellent sashimi, but you can also have it grilled, broiled, baked, sautéed, poached, or smoked, all with exceptional results

The real action however is with the Yellowtail! This picture above was taken just the other day right in front of the arch here in Cabo. The main beach is visible in the background. These wonderful fish are plentiful now. They are hard fighters and some of the finest table fare available. We catch them both on live bait and iron jigs. We have also just begun using downriggers and large Rapalas, and this has proven to be deadly on the Yellowtail.

We are also catching lots of Sierra Mackerel along the beaches. These fish are wonderful for the women and children that may not want to tackle a Marlin. We are catching double digit numbers daily. They are great action on light tackle, and are also great eating. Winter season is also Whale season. It is not uncommon to see dozens of Gray and Humpback Whales while out on the water. At times there are so many right near the shore feeding that they are a danger to boaters. If you have not seen this before, you need to get out there!

Cabo San Lucas Whales

Watch humback & Gray whales while fishing on Bad Medicine

The Bad Medicine is still on a roll after all of our tournaments wins last year! It seems like winning the Bisbee Black and Blue Marlin jackpot tourney has really moved the Bad Med to another level. Captain Bernie and crew are looking forward to getting you on board! Check us out at: www.badmedicinesportfishing.com

What are you waiting for? Bernie and Beto are looking forward to get you on the fish!

Share
Posted in Badmedicine Sportfishing News, Fishing Report | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

FISHING SEASONS IN CABO

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Chris

SO WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO FISHING IN CABO SAN LUCAS AND THE EAST CAPE OF BAJA, MEXICO?Los Cabos Fishing Calendar

There really isn’t a bad time to take a fishing trip down to Los Cabos or the East Cape of Baja. Different times of the year offer different types of fishing. When marlin, dorado and tuna are scarce, other species like wahoo, yellowtail, cabrilla and other members of the grouper family make for great fishing days.

As a rule, the peak fishing season in Los Cabos runs from July through November, a time when the most species of sought after game fish are in the area and on the bite. You can expect wide-open action for dorado, marlin, sailfish, roosterfish, wahoo and yellowfin tuna to make up the bulk of the catch but bottom and structure fishing for grouper and snapper can be good this time of year as well.

To dial in on the species that you’re after, use the Peak Fishing Seasons Chart to the right. Not all species of game fish are listed on the chart, just the most common or most targeted fish make the list.

Share
Posted in Badmedicine Sportfishing News, Fishing Report | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Great Times on Bad Medicine!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Chris

Our dear Friend Gary Roach from Minnesota spent a couple of days fishing aboard the Bad Medicine this past January and send us this pictures of his trips.

mahi mahi fishing

Gary has been a loyal Bad Medicine fan, long before we won the Bisbee’s and loves to fish with Bernie and Beto.

billfish Cbao San Lucas

His first 2 days fishing were not the best, just caught a couple of Rooster fish but his last 3 trips made it up by catching plenty of Dorados and a couple of marlins.

Thank you Gary and we will see you next year!

Share
Posted in Badmedicine Sportfishing News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Great Fish Dinner Testimonial

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Chris

By Ron A.

Fishing trip: December 14th, 2011.

Grilled Tuna makes an excellent dinner

Had eleven people over last night for re-cap of Cabo trip and to enjoy the bounty I brought home. We grilled tuna steaks, done with three different preps. (Italian dressing marinade-Cajun-and Cracked pepper) All were a big hit!  Made Dorado tacos which everyone loved as well.

Dorado fish taco are very popular in Cabo San Lucas

I made up six different sushi rolls with tuna (and some fake crab for the less adventurous). Friends who aren’t big on raw fish devoured the tuna rolls like it was their last meal. 

Bring your catch at Baja Cantina, they'll prepare it for you!

Next trip down will probably be guy’s fishing expedition. I don’t think it will be a problem to get a group together after they saw my pictures and sampled the fish meal.

We really enjoyed our stay and perhaps next time you’ll be able to join us for a day of fishing.  Bernie and Martin were a great team and they let me have my run of things on the port side which I appreciated.  I know they deal with lots of non-fishermen types and even though Cabo fishing is different than I’ve done before, they gave me a pretty free rein. 

Thanks again for setting up the fishing and it was great to meet you and know who Mark is always talking about!

Los Cabos fishing charters

Book your fishing charter at www.badmedicinesportfishing.com

Share
Posted in Testimonials | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fish and Hunt during your Cabo Vacation

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Chris

Mexico offers some of the finest duck hunting in the world.

For those of you that are looking to try something different while in Cabo this Winter season, check this out! Los Mochis, Mexico offers some of the finest duck hunting in the world. Endless flocks of most every species of duck awaits in the marshes near Los Mochis at Bobby Balderrama’s Sinalopato duck club: www.sinalopato.net 

This package will give you the opportunity to take a direct flight from the local Cabo San Lucas airport to Los Mochis (approx. 1 hour). This makes it possible to leave Cabo at 2 PM in the afternoon, and be in the duck blind by 4 pm for some incredible hot barrel action. The flight returns the following day at 4 PM in the afternoon, so you enjoy a wonderful morning hunt that next day, and you are back here in Cabo by 5 PM.

Fish in cabo hunt in mexico

Sinalopatos duck and dove hunting season ends in March

Sinalopato offers incredible service that includes all of your transfers, gourmet meals and deluxe accommodations, top notch guides with airboat transportation to blinds, all licenses and shotguns and everything you need for your hunt. We guarantee that you duck enthusiasts will see waterfowl action like you have never imagined upon arrival to Bobby’s endless miles of exclusive hunting areas.

We have put together an exclusive package with pricing and service not available anywhere else. Click “here” for more information!

Share
Posted in Badmedicine Sportfishing News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Southwest Airlines Announces New Flights To Mexico Operated by AirTran Airways

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Chris

Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Receive Route Approval from the US DOT to Operate New International Flights; Fares as Low as $109 one-way

Dec 5, 2011

DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways announced today the carriers received route authority approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for AirTran to operate international flights to new destinations in Mexico beginning as early as May 24, 2012. AirTran’s new international flights will include one daily roundtrip between Orange County, Calif., and Cabo San Lucas/San Jose del Cabo* and one daily roundtrip between Orange County and Mexico City.* AirTran also will initiate four weekly roundtrip flights between San Antonio and Cancun* as well as one daily roundtrip flight between San Antonio and Mexico City.*

“With the DOT’s approval, we are excited to now make these destinations available for sale to both AirTran and Southwest’s Customers,” said Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines’ Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer and AirTran Airways President. “The new service is another direct benefit of Southwest’s acquisition of AirTran as we take low fares farther by expanding our route maps to more places Customers want to go.”     

Examples of these one-way fares include (see Fare Rules below):

AirTran new service beginning May 24, 2012 (open for sale today):

  • $119 one-way between San Antonio and Cancun
  • $119 one-way between San Antonio and Mexico City

AirTran new service beginning June 3, 2012 (open for sale today):

  • $119 one-way between Orange County and Cabo San Lucas/San Jose del Cabo
  • $109 one-way between Orange County and Mexico City

Flights to Cabo

To celebrate the new international service, AirTran launched a fare sale today with fares as low as $109 one-way between the new destinations.  Customers must book by Dec. 19, 2011, in order to take advantage of these low fares. Currently, all reservations for AirTran flights—including international destinations—must be booked on www.airtran.com, by calling AirTran reservations at (800) 247-8726, or through a travel agent. Southwest Customers can now see AirTran’s nonstop international routes on southwest.com through its new web referral tool which links Customers directly to www.airtran.com. When Customers select an international itinerary from a nonstop destination on Southwest’s site, they will then be directed to www.airtran.com where they can complete the booking process.  All flights booked on www.airtran.com will be subject to AirTran’s policies and procedures.     

To support the new international flights out of Orange County’s John Wayne International Airport, a market AirTran does not currently serve, AirTran will add domestic service between San Francisco and Orange County with one daily roundtrip flight, and one daily roundtrip flight between Las Vegas and Orange County, beginning June 3, 2012.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST

Southwest Airlines, which this year celebrated its 40th Anniversary, continues to differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers–offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the nation’s largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded and has acquired AirTran Airways, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. With the addition of Atlanta (which opens on Feb. 12, 2012), Southwest will serve 73 cities in 38 states and remains one of the most honored airlines in the world known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet. To read more about how Southwest is doing its part to be a good citizen, visit southwest.com/cares to read the Southwest Airlines One Report™. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,400 flights a day and has more than 37,000 Employees.

Flights to Los Cabos

ABOUT AIRTRAN

AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., has been ranked the top airline in the Airline Quality Rating study twice in the past four years. AirTran offers Gogo Inflight Internet Connectivity and coast-to-coast service on North America’s newest all-Boeing fleet. The airline’s low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating and Business Class. To book a flight, visit airtran.com.

Introductory Fare Rules

All fares are one-way. Fares do not include segment taxes of $3.70 per segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Fares shown do not include Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 roundtrip. The September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 roundtrip is not included. Fares to/from Bermuda, Mexico and the Caribbean do not include additional government taxes of up to $100. All fares are nonrefundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Fares available for purchase Dec. 5, 2011, through Dec. 19, 2011, 11:59 p.m. PST. Fares are available for travel between San Antonio and Cancun or Mexico City beginning May 24, 2012, through June 26, 2012, with a blackout date of May 28, 2012. Fares are available for travel between Orange County and Cabo San Lucas/San Jose del Cabo or Mexico City beginning June 3, 2012, through June 26, 2012, with blackout dates of June 10, June 17, and June 24, 2012. Sale fares between San Antonio and Cancun or Mexico City are valid for travel every day except Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Sale fares between Orange County and Cabo San Lucas/San Jose del Cabo or Mexico City are valid for travel every day except Fridays and Saturdays. A first bag may be checked for a fee of $20 each way and a second bag may be checked for a fee of $25 each way. Reservations may be made via AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for a fee of $15. Reservations may also be changed via AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for a $15 fee plus any applicable change fees and fare differences. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice.

southwest.com

*These flights and start dates are subject to foreign government approval.

SOURCE Southwest Airlines

For further information: CONTACT: Southwest Airlines Public Relations, +1-214-792-4847

Share
Posted in Cabo News! | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BAD MEDICINE DID IT AGAIN!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Chris

Team Bad Medicine has done it again! We only took 3rd place in the Tuna tournament that was held last Saturday December 3rd here in Cabo, but we caught an amazing Yellowfin Tuna weighing 208 lbs.

The fish hit an artificial flying fish that we pulled under a kite. We are just learning about kite fishing, but we are getting pretty good at it! We caught 5 fish over 85 lbs while fishing a monster school of Tuna out on the Pacific. The largest fish of the tournament was 287 lbs and was caught while fishing right next to us in the same school. Very exciting and if you have never seen a 200 lb Yellowfin fly out of the water and inhale a flying fish skipping over the surface, you need to get that on your list! It will rattle even the most seasoned fisherman…. and about gave me a heart attack!

Tuna Tournament

There are still dates available on the Bad Med this Winter season, and Cabo Villas Beach Resort and Spa offers great packages for those of you that want to fish with the winners and stay here in the “Heart of Cabo”! Book now and tight lines!

Team Bad Medicine

Share
Posted in Badmedicine Sportfishing News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

MILLION DOLLAR MARLIN TAKES SECOND IN BISBEE’S BLACK & BLUE

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Chris

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, MEXICO, October 24, 2011 — Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament is a jackpot tournament with teams entering at different levels up to $10,000 per day. On Saturday evening that format paid off for Team Tiger Spirit, as it earned the biggest payout in the 31st annual event which took place October 18-22. Boat owner Ned Wallace, of Newport Beach, California, and his local captain and crew won an impressive $1,162,842 after weighing a 395-pound blue marlin on the first of three days of fishing. The daily $5,000 and $10,000 jackpots rolled over when no other boat weighed fish eligible at those levels. A total of $2,173,955 was at stake in this year’s tournament.

2011 Black & Blue“We’ve been fishing the Black & Blue since 1993 and we’ve placed in the money three of the last four years,” Wallace said at the awards banquet overlooking the Cabo San Lucas harbor. “But this one has paid off the most. The biggest compliment for us is fishing against some of the great teams from around the world. It really means a lot from a prestige standpoint. My captain, Sergio Cota, is one of the most respected in the area and this win really cements his reputation.” Luis Alberto Liera was the angler who reeled in the profitable fish.

“I’m going to give the money to the crew,” Wallace added. “They deserve it, and I want to help them out. They can use the money for a good purpose.” Wallace also earned an all-expenses paid fishing trip to Panama, compliments of the West Coast Fishing Club, a tournament sponsor, as part of his winnings.

Angler Luis Arballo fishing with Team Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa (www.CaboVillasBeachResort.com) aboard Bad Medicine (www.BadMedicineSportfishing.com), a 35 ft. Cabo, took top honors after landing the biggest fish, a 409-pound blue, after putting out a lucky lure and doing an impromptu “marlin dance” in the cockpit. That catch swept the day one $200, $500, $1,000 and $2,000 jackpots for a total purse of $394,090.

2011 Bisbee Winner

Vicente Rangel of San Luis Potosi, Mexico and his family team aboard Pegasus is taking home a check for $283,752 after boating a 329-pound blue on the second day. Steve Skola, Chuck Mangus and their Hawaiian crew are pocketing $259,745 in prize money as well. They too earned most of the daily jackpots after bringing a 313-pound blue to the scales aboard El Lobo on Friday. 

Black and blue marlin are the tournament’s only eligible species and they must weigh at least 300 pounds to count. Boats can still show off their angling skills by competing in the release category, however. This year, Hammertime was the top team after recording three blues and one striped marlin. That showing earned the team a check totaling $47,791. Big Time II came in second place in the release division after bringing three blues and a sailfish to the transom, while Reel Energy rounded out the standings with two blue marlin scored based on time. Big Time II earned $16,543 and Reel Energy pocketed $9,190.

Blue marling fish in Cabo

One hundred teams from 12 nations competed in this year’s Black & Blue. Among the fleet, 113 billfish were caught during the three days of fishing, including 55 blue marlin, 47 striped marlin, 9 sailfish and two black marlin. The overall release ratio was 94 percent.

After a track record of paying out more than $56 million over the last three decades, the Black & Blue, presented by the Cabo Riviera Marina and Golf Resort, has indeed earned its reputation as the richest event in the sport.

“Despite the economy our overall money is up again this year,” said Tournament Director Wayne Bisbee after the checks were handed out. “Even second place can win a million bucks in the Black & Blue. So thanks to all our anglers and crews, plus our fantastic sponsors, we are the big enchilada of sportfishing. We’re the World Series, Super Bowl, and Triple Crown all rolled into one wet—and wild—ride.”

Share
Posted in Badmedicine Sportfishing News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bad Medicine winner of 2011 Bisbee’s Tournament!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Chris

By Chris E.

After 17 years of fishing the Bisbee, we finally got a good fish for the scales. We raised 7 different Blues in the 3 days and lost one that was substantially larger than the one we caught. Great fishing and team Cabo Villas Beach Resort and Spa wants to thank the many from all over the world that were thinking about us and sending their positive vibes! It truly made all of the difference!!!

 We also caught some monster Wahoo and Dorado each day, as well as landing a GRAND SLAM (Sailfish, Striped Marlin and Blue Marlin) on day one. To say the least, the tourney was action packed and this fishery proves once again that it stands alone worldwide.

As we bask in the glory of this win, I realize that all that really matters is the time spent on the water with great friends and my incredible crew. Between the thoughts and prayers from everyone and the spirit on board the newly purchased Bad Medicine, that Blue Marlin and the competition simply stood no chance!

To fish with the winners on the Bad Medicine, or to book at Cabo Villas Beach Resort and Spa, simply click here! We look forward to getting you on the water and thanks!

Share
Posted in Badmedicine Sportfishing News | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bad Medicine ranked #1 on 2011 Bisbee’s Black and Blue 1st day

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Chris

From: http://www.bisbees.com/2011/10/20/spoonful-of-sugar/

Spoonful of Sugar

Cabo San Lucas, BCS | by Capt. Dave Lear

Chris Erickson and his team aboard Bad Medicine finally found the cure for a constant bellyache. A lucky lure and doing the marlin dance in the cockpit of his 35 Cabo convertible probably helped, too. But when it was all over, their 409-pound blue marlin hanging at the scales represented the largest fish for Day One of the 2011 Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Jackpot Tournament. Cabo Riviera Marina and Golf Resort is the title sponsor for this year’s event.

“I’ve been fishing the Black & Blue for 17 years and I finally made it to the scales,” a happy and emotional Erickson said after the weight was announced. Luis Arballo was on the rod when the big marlin was brought to gaff. “We caught a sailfish, a striped marlin and then the blue for a Grand Slam,” Erickson added. “That fish ate our lure right after we put it out and did our lucky marlin dance. It’s been a great day and now we’re ready to go back out there and get another one.”

The 31st edition of the Black & Blue got off without a hitch this morning after a flare start off the famous Los Arcos rocks at the entrance to the Cabo harbor.

The 100-boat fleet motored east and west, with many venturing into the Pacific Ocean to the spot where a marlin pushing 800 pounds was caught earlier this week by a local boat. Fishing hours are from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m through Friday. Teams have until 9 p.m. each night to return to the scales with their catch.

Luis Alberto Liera and the crew aboard Tiger Spirit, a perennial top contender, recorded the other big marlin for the day. Owner Ned Wallace of Newport Beach, California, said the 395-pounder ate a live skipjack, followed by a spirited fight. Wallace keeps his 72 Donzi in Cabo year-round and fishes with a veteran crew of local experts.

Steel Hookin‘ and Reel Energy also weighed in blue marlin that failed to meet the 300-pound minimum. Blue and black marlin are the only species eligible in the Black & Blue. Smaller fish that are successfully released earn 300 points each. Teams that weigh in undersized fish are penalized by negative 25 points, plus two extra points for every pound under the minimum. At stake is nearly $2.2 million in total cash prizes. Teams can enter the optional daily jackpots at levels up to $10,000 for additional payouts. The release division total pot is $73,525. To follow the daily catch reports and live web feeds from the scales, go to Bisbee’s LIVE Scoring.

The Spirit of 2010, a 120-foot luxury yacht, served as the official start boat for Wednesday. On board were tournament founder Bob Bisbee, the Federal Secretary of Tourism Profesora Gloria Guevara Manzo and the Baja California Sur Governor Marcos Covarrublas. Bob Bisbee was later honored for his three decades of promoting Cabo tourism at a special awards ceremony.

“The Bisbees mean everything to this town,” Erickson explained. Erickson is part-owner of the Cabo Villas Beach Resort overlooking Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. “They’ve always put on a fun, exciting event and we all really appreciate what they do for the town and the sport.”

So will another jinx be broken tomorrow? Only the marlin know for sure.

Share
Posted in Badmedicine Sportfishing News | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment