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Sailfish are fickle, too much bait in the water but this one I guess was hungry...

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Master Baiter’s Tuna T-Shirt Mens fishing t-shirt with the yellowfin tuna from Master Baiter's Sport Fishing Puerto Vallarta

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Corbetena / Banco Explode, Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin & More

Corbetena / Banco Explode, Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin & More

Corbetena / Banco Explode, Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin & More   

Yellowfin Tuna 40 to 150 lbs at Corbetena / El Banco

                 Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Finally after weeks of rollercoaster conditions and fickle fish things have finally changed. With super high visibility blue water and perfect water temperatures conditions are close…

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Puerto Vallarta Fishing, Dying Trying, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Rooster fish

Puerto Vallarta Fishing, Dying Trying, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Rooster fish

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Fishing is never an exact science and it’s never what you think it’s going to be. It’s always challenging and right now is no exception. After weeks of rains, Hurricanes passing, Strong currents and dirty water, conditions have improved greatly. Does that mean the fishing is perfect, of course not. But it does mean we have…

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Picking a Charter Company, What You Don’t know Will Hurt You Part 1/2 I've been writing a series of Articles for VallartaToday.com that are more than Fishing Reports. This article is an updated version of what i wrote years ago.

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Fishing Snaps Back, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Rooster fish

Fishing Snaps Back, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Rooster fish

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Blue and Black Marlin moving in at Corbetena

One thing about living and fishing in Puerto Vallarta is you’re a slave to the weather. Hurricanes passing, high pressure zones, dirty water and strong currents. We have to deal with these situations and more. Sometimes things come up short for fishing. But…

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Less Than Exciting Fishing, Continued Strong Currents, Dirty Water

Less Than Exciting Fishing, Continued Strong Currents, Dirty Water

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Sailfish between Corbetena and Punta Mita

You know it never fails, we start seeing some great fishing which only promises to improve then “WHAM” something happens and machine stops. By…

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Strong Currents, Green Water and Passing Hurricanes

Strong Currents, Green Water and Passing Hurricanes

Strong Currents, Green Water and Passing Hurricanes  

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Black Marlin Moving In!

It’s been a real rollercoaster week at or world famous fishing grounds. We’ve seen no less than three Hurricanes in ten days. We didn’t see much “foul” weather in Puerto Vallarta per se. We did see some swells in the bay and waves on the…

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Things Slow A Bit, Water Temp’s Up, Black Marlin, Rooster Fish Move in

Things Slow A Bit, Water Temp’s Up, Black Marlin, Rooster Fish Move in

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Rooster Fish at Cabo Corrientes, El Faro

So far we’ve had a great fishing season and it’s only going to get better. With some challenges naturally, we’re moving into the High Season for fishing in Puerto Vallarta. With Yellowfin Tuna in and out, there is no guarantee you’ll run into Yellowfin Tuna at Corbetena or El…

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Black Marlin Move in, Stripers leave, Trash Line Dorado and Sailfish

Black Marlin Move in, Stripers leave, Trash Line Dorado and Sailfish

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

It seems every week that there are changes, but not often are these changes drastic. But change is a constant and one change this week is the arrival of Black Marlin and an increase in the number and size of the Blue Marlin. Dorado continue to be abundant but are increasing in size. Sailfish are all over our world…

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Striped Marlin Disappear, Football Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish and Killer Whales

Striped Marlin Disappear, Football Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish and Killer Whales

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Sailfish at Punta Mita

The more things change, the more they stay the same. We’ve seen some small changes this week in our world famous fishing grounds of Puerto Vallarta. Water temperatures are still a steady 85 with bait and water conditions just this side of perfect. Blue water, Sailfish, Marlin and Yellowfin…

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Blue Marlin Moving in, Dorado Numbers Increase, PV is Rockin!

Blue Marlin Moving in, Dorado Numbers Increase, PV is Rockin!

Written by: Stan Gabruk of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Every year the fishing season develops differently. Forest would say “Fishing is like a box of chocolates”! With constantly changing currents and weather conditions we never know what we’re going to get. This year we’re seeing some exciting indicators and frankly I haven’t been this excited for the new fishing season for many…

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Fishing Puerto Vallarta, All Fishing Grounds Productive Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, Right on Time!

Fishing Puerto Vallarta, All Fishing Grounds Productive Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, Right on Time!

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Marlin Return to Corbetena

The Season is developing nicely. Water temperatures are up to a perfect level and after all that Spinner action last week with smaller Tuna, we’re now seeing some sizeable Yellowfin Tuna. Sailfish are increasing in numbers and size, Stripers aka Striped Marlin are still in the area even…

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Great Early Summer Fishing, Spinners, Warm Water & Stripers

Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report: Great Early Summer Fishing, Spinners, Warm Water & Stripers

     Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

This year it seems the seasonal rains are slow in arriving. We’ve seen rain, not the heavy, all night type of pours we’re used to s we’re getting trash lines. This of course means the water in the bay is clean for the most part. What was encouraging last week, has trickled down to finding Spinner Dolphin and hoping…

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Fishing Returns to Puerto Vallarta, Stripers at Corbetena, Warm Water, We have Fish Folks!

Fishing Returns to Puerto Vallarta, Stripers at Corbetena, Warm Water, We have Fish Folks!

Written by: Stan Gabruk owner of Master Baiter´s Sportfishing & Tackle

Striped Marlin are at Corbentena and by Los Arcos

Finally after twelve weeks or more the Port Authority has opened the Bay of Banderas again to fishing and of course tours! You may not find your favorite fishing company open because this Corona Virus has us all jumping through hoops. Master Baiter’s is open as you’d…

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Know your fishing equipment, Fluorocarbon vs Monofilament, The pluses and minuses of each

Know your fishing equipment, Fluorocarbon vs Monofilament, The pluses and minuses of each

Written by Stan Gabruk of Master’s Sportfishing & Tackle

First, let me say as of the 17th of June Fishing is open in Puerto Vallarta, we are booking fishing trips and tours now! It’s been senseless, but it’s all behind us now…  YeHa!

I was talking with Capt. Cesar a few weeks back and I was asking him what Fluorocarbon line was going for, as he replied about two dollars a meter or…

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Fishing Basics, The Trash Line and Fishing High Season

Fishing Basics, The Trash Line and Fishing High Season

By Stan Gabruk of Master Baiter’s Sportfishing & Tackle

As we come into the summer season, for the most part now the ‘breeding season’, you know Spring fishing season when the fishing is not at it’s best. No worries, it passed us by this year, but that means we’re coming into the beginning of High Season for Big Game Fishing! Sailfish will be picking up  in numbers, Striped Marlin may already…