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Sealife on steroids, where desert meets sea, plus an off-the-beaten-path location that attracts everyday and celebrity visitors alike are three great ways to describe Cabo San Lucas. Called Cabo for short, this sun-soaked town is located at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gulf of California to the east.
The native Pericú first called Cabo home over 10 millennia ago, as Hernán Cortés arrived in 1535 in search of gold and left empty-handed. Pirates arrived in the 17th century to plunder passing galleons. Later, politicians led the expansionist charge during the Mexican-American War, only to leave Baja California to Mexico. A century later, wealthy Californians began flying or cruising into Cabo where the lack of roads made it possible to party incognito.
Hollywood money built the first hotel in the mid-20th century. Today, Cabo retains a fun, funky laidback vibe sparked with a star-studded excitement that spans from cantinas to casinos.
Sealife on steroids, where the desert meets sea, plus an off-the-beaten-path location that attracts everyday and celebrity visitors alike are three great ways to describe Cabo San Lucas. Call Cabo for short, this sun-soaked town is located at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gulf of California to the east.
The native PericuÌ first called Cabo home over 10 millennia ago, as HernaÌ n CorteÌs arrived in 1535 in search of gold and left empty-handed. Pirates arrived in the 17th century to plunder passing galleons. Later, politicians led the expansionist charge during the Mexican- American War, only to leave Baja California to Mexico. A century later, wealthy Californians began flying or cruising into Cabo where the lack of roads made it possible to party incognito. Hollywood money built the first hotel in the mid-20th century. Today, Cabo retains a fun, funky laidback vibe sparked with a star-studded excitement that spans from cantinas to casinos.On land, strap in behind the wheel of an off-road racer and get a taste of the desert north of Cabo. Guides offer one-third, one-half and one-day long adventures. North in the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, tour companies lead guided treks or pack trips to panoramic views and natural pools ripe for a dip.
On the water, dive the famous Arch, a naturally shaped rock formation. Nearby the Arch is the only place worldwide to witness undersea waterfalls where beach sand continuously cascades into a canyon created by the San Andreas Fault. Whale watching expeditions are a must. Six different species swim here including the world's largest blue whales.
The Bisbee's Black & Blue Marlin Tournament is the world's richest sport-fishing event, awarding nearly $75 million in its 37-year history. Darren Carey, manager of Marina Cabo San Lucas, sums up Cabo's transition from a sleepy fishing village to playground of the rich and famous by referencing this bucket-list tournament. If you have some spare change, enter Bisbee's, held every October, it's a great way to snag a sh and a cool million-plus in prize money.
Shimano Calcutta Conquest -- New for 2015, Shimano's Calcutta Conquest series features four models in two sizes including a left-hand retrieve version. Each features Shimano's S Compact Body Design,' Micro Module Gear technology, SVS Infinity and Shimano Stable Spool Design (S3D). These reels are all about durability, smooth rotation and rigidity and offer a cold-forged frame while the S3D technology reduces spool vibration for better casting performance and overall feel. Shimano's SVS Infinity brake system controls spool speed for precision casting while an external adjustment knob provides quick, precise adjustments. A torque limiting levelwind will stop the levelwind if fingers or debris gets stuck in its path and prevent any gear breakage or even possible angler injury. The small 100 and 101 models weigh 7.5-ounces, have 5.2:1 gear ratios, and can handle 115-yards of 20-pound test PowerPro braid. The larger 200 and 201 models weigh 8.4-ounces, have 4.8:1 gear ratios, and can handle 190-yards of 30-pound test PowerPro braid. All four reels retrieve in more than 23-inches of line per crank. Contact: Shimano at 877-577-0600 or visit fish.shimano.com.