I selected this charter based off the reviews, and boy were they right!
Nelson and his crew were absolutely incredible!
From the moment we
made eye contact on the beach, Nelson provided a happy, positive, and welcoming vibe! As we all know, positive energy is crucial when fishing!
We started the trip by posting up in front of an old ruin and receiving a short history lesson about the mayan/mexican culture. After that, we headed out to land some fish. Within minutes, FISH ON!!! My 12 year old son reeled in a spanish mackeral! Roughly 15 minutes later, we were cruising along a trail of kelp/seaweed to find a school of fish frolicking in the kelp. Then BAM, FISH ON!! My son then reeled in a nice size Silver Jack. We caught three fish the first hour of our six hour trip. Over the course of next few hours we caught roughly 6 or 7 nice size barracuda. Around hour four, of trolling and watching Nelson and crew work incredibly hard, while singing and dancing to local tunes, I mentioned to Nelson fhat this is our 9th time chartering a boat and we have never caught a Mahi! Nelson said to me, “Well then, LETS GO GET EM!’
Thankfully the waters were calm, and we headed further out. Nelson said, “this is where they like to hang out.” Were now on hour five and my son and I watching time tick away. Nelson and crew never gave up, kept the postive energy flowing, working imcredibly hard shaking the lines and changimg the baits. Then…..BOOM!!! FISH ON!! ITS A MAHI!!! I hopped in the chair and battled this fish for 25 minutes! I was overly excited and Nelson calmly told me, relax, we have nothing but time!! I slowed down, pulled the rod up, and watched it bend. It was surreal, being out in the carribean, calm waters, slowly battling this beautiful fish! We won the battle!
We headed back to land, Mahi filleted, and headed to a local restauraunt with Nelson and crew where we all ate some butter garlic mahi and ceviche!
Thank you Nelson and Crew! That was a trip my son and I will never forget!
