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PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia"

If you happen to spend your next vacation in Puerto Vallarta, fish the Banderas Bay and beyond, PV Hook Up charter company is an excellent choice.

This family-friendly company operates a fleet of fishing machines and a 35’ Cabo ‘Sophia’ is one of them. She is a well-equipped yacht with two 425 HP Caterpillar engines, top-notch navigational electronics, fishfinding gear, and all the comforts of home. The Sophia features a sleeping area, a private restroom, an air-conditioned cabin, and plenty of space for up to 8 anglers.

Once on board, you will find a selection of lures, professional accessories, and rods and reels by Tiburon and Calstar. The Sophia is outfitted with tuna tubes, livewell, outriggers, a fighting chair, and a flybridge to spot top-water feeders. She is operated by Captain Freddy Rodriguez, a well-known angler who has won many international Marlin and Tuna tournaments and competitions.

Spend your day within the waters of Banderas Bay, where you can target Jack Crevalle, Mahi Mahi, Needlefish, Skipjacks, and Roosterfish. Head a bit further out to El Moro or the Marietas for Red Snapper and Sailfish or venture up to 36 miles offshore for Black and Blue Marlin, Tuna, and Cubera Snapper.

Trips include everything you need to make a great catch possible. You will only need to bring your own food and drinks.



FAQs about PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia"

PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia" offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore Small Game (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Inshore Small Game (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Deep Sea (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip - Offshore Deep Sea (10 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group - 12 Hour Trip - Offshore Deep Sea (12 hours)

When you book a trip with PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia", you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment 8 masks on request; BYO fins
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Radar

Trips booked with PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia" include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Tiburon reels, Calstar rods)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures (Wide assortment )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia" offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia" offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (8 lines in the water)

Top targeted fish species with PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia" include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Needlefish
  • Roosterfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

PV Hook Up
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
45 Fishing Reports
137 Customer reviews
Member since January 2014
PV Hook Up is a leading operator of sportfishing charters in Puerto Vallarta. Founded back in 1996 by a group of amigos, its mission is to give everyone who visits Puerto Vallarta a bilingual fishing hook up and the same wonderful experience these friends had when they first arrived in this paradise. With the best gear money can buy and a collection of the best captains in Puerto Vallarta, this is the largest fleet of fishing vessels in the local area and is one that is bound to give you lasting memories.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Cabo (Sportfishing) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2014. Powered by 2 425HP Catapillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
8 lines in the water

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Tiburon reels, Calstar rods
Live Bait
Lures
Wide assortment
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Poor
1.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience
Poor
1.0 / 5
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No show - no answer to phone calls - no expense refund
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Paul M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   January 2, 2021
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Paul M.
Querétaro City, Querétaro
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No show - no answer to phone calls - no expense refund

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore Small Game on January 2, 2021
Never showed up. We wasted 3 hours. Spent $70 round trip for a taxi. Stood in the dark/cold. No answer to calls/texts to both...
Paul M. does not recommend PV Hook Up – 35' Cabo "Sophia"
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