Marlin Fishing Mayaguez “Big Lures equals Big Fish ”
Quoted my Marlin Magazine as one of the Best Blue Marlin Fisheries in the world, Mayaguez and the west coast of Puerto Rico offer world class Blue Marlin fishing almost year around. The full moons during the months of August and September are seen as the peak Blue Marlin fishing season off Rincon, Mayaguez, and Cabo Rojo. During this time is is not unusual to have 3-5 shots a day. Simply Caught is targeting these amazing fish on a daily basis often pulling Marlin lure favorites like Marlin Magic, Coggins, Moyes, and Joe Yee.
Capt. Frank with Simply Caught Charters specializes in Lure fishing for the larger blues that migrate along the Mona and Puerto Rican Trench near the west coast. Growing up on the outer banks and commercial fishing Blue Fin Tuna for over 20 years he has the patience and knowledge to land the tournament winning Blues over 600 pounds. During the high time of the marlin fishing in Puerto Rico he turns to Blue Marlin exclusively. During the rest of the year he still activily targets Marlin but may switch out the heavy gear and focus more on dredges, teasers, and Ballyhoo combinations to catch the smaller ones that are around all year. During Feburary and March of 2024 Simply Caught Charters was seeing a Blue about every trip for two weeks straight !
To the point of Big Lures…. If a large Blue Marlin is on your bucket list then lures are the way to go. A general rule of thumb is…. If you just want to catch a Blue Marlin then fishing teasers, dredges and Horse ballyhoo will outproduce lures everyday. However, the larger fish will more consistently raise on large lures trolled around 10 kts. This is an agressive, power fishing style, that gets even the most experience captains excited. Some of our favirites are: Marlin Magic’s ( Super Dog, Ruckus, Tear Drop and Smokey Joe ) Barts ( 1656 ) Mold Craft ( Bobby Brown SR. ) Koya ( Tube lg. ) Joe Yee ( Super plunger )
If a large Blue Marlin is on your bucket list call Capt. Frank and get his opinion on the best time to come and try this amazing fishery at one of the top Marlin fishing destinations.
Capt. Frank 828-273-0286