Giant Yellowfin Tuna Wins 2011 Los Cabo Tuna Jackpot, But Is Overshadowed By Big Winnings of Second Place Fish

4 November 2011. Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Fishing report courtesy of picantesportfishing.com

 

Just as was anticipated, today turned out to be a great day in the 2011 Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot. It was declared as the best fishing day in the history of the Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot. The first day was a parade of medium Yellowfin Tuna from about 40 pounds to almost 119 pounds until the giant 198.1 pound giant tuna that was the top fish of day one.

Hopes were high as the second day started and not only were the hopes high, but the catches were up there, too. Day two was a much more exciting day with fish ranging from about 140 pounds up to the three giant Yellowfin Tuna that tipped the scales at over 200 pounds.

As the day headed to the end of weigh station time the anticipation was high for the Cabo Magic team that had already weighed in a monster Yellowfin Tuna of 213 pounds. That was the fish to beat and it was looking good for the Magic Team.

Then just as the clock was ticking down and the last boats were in the harbor for the weighins the fun started. First, Team True weighed a 164 pound big Yellowfin Tuna that knocked the 149.4 pound Yellowfin Tuna weighed in earlier by the Maybe Manana out of the $10,000 jackpot. That really got the crown excited. Then the team from True really got the excitement up by weighing their second fish. It hit the scales at 206 pounds which topped the second place giant Yellowfin Tuna cow of 205 from team Bottom Line. Then the announcement was made that the Team True was entered in all the jackpots.

What that all means is that the team on Cabo Magic won first place, but since they weren’t in the big jackpots they didn’t hit the big money. They did take home a cool $34,800. They fought the fish for 4.5 hours and deserved the win. 

But the big winner was team True, that was entered in all the jackpots. They won $190,200 in the Day Two optional and also won $4,320 for second place. That brought their winnings to $194,520.

Third place was won by team Bottom Line. In all it was a very exciting 2011Tuna Jackpot, one that won’t be forgotten for a long time.

Giant 198.1 Pound Yellowfin Tuna Captures Lead in Day One of the Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot

3 November 2011 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Day one of the Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot tournament had just come to an end. There were 108 boats entered in the tournament, but only a few hit the scales with qualifying fish. The big fish of the day was a 198.1 pound giant Yellowfin Tuna that got lots of ooo’s and ahhhh’s from the crowd. Eleven tuna were weighed and only 4 were over 100 pounds. There is nothing wrong with tuna under 100 pounds, but in the Tuna Jackpot everyone is looking for the giants. And the 198.1 pound Yellowfin Tuna caught on the Angelina fit the bill to a tee.

And a 55.5 pound Wahoo caught by the Checkmate won the day 1 Wahoo/Dorado Jackpot.

Now the big excitement is coming up. With the showing of fish today the fishermen will be energized to go out and work hard for some winners. And with the winds still down the boats will be ready to run the distance out to the tuna grounds.

--  teampicante@picantesportfishing.com Team Picante www.picantesportfishing.com   Learn the secret and do as our returning customers do and book with Picante Sportfishing and see why. Come make some sportfishing memories with Picante Sportfishing. www.picantesportfishing.com  Proud corporate sponsors of the IGFA and The Billfish Foundation  Friendly, helpful staff and crews will make your trip memorable.