The Fishing Expedition

Sun rising as the group heads out from Lo de Marcos

On November 30th, Vic joined 5 other gentlemen with 3 guides for a fishing expedition, leaving about 7:30 am.

We headed out onto the ocean a few miles watching for bird activity, which generally can signal some fish activity. Having little luck, we headed north toward Rincon de Guayobitos area. On the way we encountered dolphins jumping out of the water but never go close enough to get photos.

The first fish to hook onto the lure was a type of tuna called bonito. Vic enjoyed the fight of this fish and landed it with little trouble.

Vic and Mauricio with the first bonito.

The captain, Mauricio, asked if I wanted some ceviche. I was a little dubious but nodded yes. He proceeded to cut the tuna up right on the ocean while we were trolling for more fish. He fileted the fish and then cut the meat up into thin strips. The flesh was very blood red, unlike most fish. Using fresh limes, he squeezed the juice over the meat, adding some salt and little jalapeno. We let it "stew" for about 15 minutes.

Mauricio cuts up the bonito.

Randy marinades the tuna in fresh lime juice.

We arrived at a secluded beach just south of Rincon. Then we all began to each the ceviche. Most of us were a little unsure taking the first bite but after that it was very tasty and tender. It really was a special treat for us but nothing unusual for our Mexican hosts.

See the Gorilla Head?

Same rock but no gorilla from this angle!

Mike Murray lands a bonito.

Island near Rincon.

 We stopped at the tourist beach on an island off of Rincon de Guayobitos to enjoy a couple of cold beers from a little kiosk.

See the pelicans? They blend right in.

 Then we went back to fishing.

Joe caught this dorado and Lenny and Mike look on.

Mauricio proudly holds up the dorado.

Mike and Juan hold up the dorado.

Mike catches another bonito.

Lenny landed this dorado and it is still quite lively.

 We arrived back to the beach about 2:15 PM and the owner of the palapa restaurant fileted the fish and cooked the smaller of the dorado.

Dorado cooking on open-flame wood fire.

A feast fit for royalty!

 We spent the next couple of hours enjoying the savory flavored dorado and copious cervezas.

In all, we caught 2 durado and 3 bonito.  The total cost each was 600 pesos  ($46 CAD) for 5 hours of fishing.