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Paco Hinojosa

Nationality: American
Languages: English and Spanish
Experience: 18 years

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Captain
Paco Hinojosa

Member since January 2015 South Padre Island, United States

Background: Capt. Paco is a USCG licensed guide that has been fishing the waters of Laguna Madre for over 30 yeas. He started fishing with father and grandad, and has fished professionally for the past decade. Capt. Paco likes trying out new techniques and styles to hone his skills. He loves having people onboard and enjoys taking them around these waterways to catch some nice fish. He enjoys seeing people get thrilled when they reel in the fish.
Techniques: I offer drift fishing, wade fishing, top water action, structure fishing, or bottom fishing with artificial and/or bait depending on what the day demands, but I prefer to drift fish with artificial. Sight casting for red drum is real fun too.

Hey, I'm Captain Paco Hinojosa

South Padre Island, United States

Background: Capt. Paco is a USCG licensed guide that has been fishing the waters of Laguna Madre for over 30 yeas. He started fishing with father and grandad, and has fished professionally for the past decade. Capt. Paco likes trying out new techniques and styles to hone his skills. He loves having people onboard and enjoys taking them around these waterways to catch some nice fish. He enjoys seeing people get thrilled when they reel in the fish.
Techniques: I offer drift fishing, wade fishing, top water action, structure fishing, or bottom fishing with artificial and/or bait depending on what the day demands, but I prefer to drift fish with artificial. Sight casting for red drum is real fun too.

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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

SPI Fish Killer Charters

4.9 / 5

(32 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(32 reviews)

South Padre Island • 29 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $425

Fishing Reports

Putting in the work

Sep 4, 2018 South Padre Island

These guys had to deal with a slow finicky bite and 20+ winds but managed to get a good box of speckled trout.

Limits and schools

May 6, 2016 South Padre Island

Slow morning bite, had lots of short trout then the wind just died. We found a large school of black drum but only managed to land 3, so we looked for the trout in other areas and caught 2 limits in less than 30 minutes. Result: Happy customers.

Monster Black Drum

Feb 26, 2016 South Padre Island

We had some snook action early, but we couldn't seem to keep them hooked up. Later in the day we went sight casting for the monster black drum. Hooked 2, but only landed 1. 37" and just under 30lbs. Caught on 10lb test. Fish fought for just over 45min.

Getting it done!

Jul 23, 2015 South Padre Island

The day started breezy, and just got windy blown around 10:30am. No big deal, the kids were patient and flowed followed my instructions. SET THE HOOK! And they did. Limited out on trout.

Tough limits

Jul 20, 2015 South Padre Island

The day started like we were going to limit out in a hurry, then the bit just stopped. We had 2 trout 3hrs in. Then the bit was no fire for the last hr, and trout after trout was landing in the ice chest.

Good trout bite!

Jul 12, 2015 South Padre Island

Catching trout on artificial lures. Come get you some. Put in the work and earn your catch.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 32 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

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4 stars		1
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	93%

Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	93%

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John S.

Fate, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Paco

VERIFIED Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on January 2, 2020

John S.

Fate, TX

5.0 / 5

Jan 2, 2020

Morning Trip - Bay Fishing

Fishing with Paco

VERIFIED

Paco is great!!!!

John S. recommends SPI Fish Killer Charters

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Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on January 3, 2020

Thank you John, i appreciate you taking the time to put in a review. Capt. Paco Hinojosa

Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on January 3, 2020

Thank you John, i appreciate you taking the time to put in a review.

Capt. Paco Hinojosa

Captain replied

Lance B.

San Antonio, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day with Captain Paco

VERIFIED Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on July 25, 2018

Lance B.

San Antonio, TX

5.0 / 5

Jul 25, 2018

Morning Trip - Bay Fishing

If you are on the fence about booking with Captain Paco Hinojosa, don’t be. Book with him now. I have been on numerous guided fishing and hunting trips all over Texas and he is one of the good ones. From his patience to his knowledge, I can’t speak highly enough of the overall experience. We will be back and we will book with him.

If you are on the fence about booking with Captain Paco Hinojosa, don’t be. Book with him now. I have been on numerous...

Lance B. recommends SPI Fish Killer Charters

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Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on July 26, 2018

Lance, Thank you for taking the time to put in a review. I am glad you had a good time and looking forward to the next time you make it into town. You guys did great. Thanks again Capt. Paco Hinojosa

Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on July 26, 2018

Lance, Thank you for taking the time to put in a review. I am glad you had a good time and looking forward to the next time you make it into town. You guys did great.

Thanks again
Capt. Paco Hinojosa

Captain replied

Jonathan A.

McAllen, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

5hr Trip with Capt. Paco! (Hit limit in 2 hrs)

VERIFIED Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on June 16, 2018

Jonathan A.

McAllen, TX

5.0 / 5

Jun 16, 2018

Morning Trip - Bay Fishing

5hr Trip with Capt. Paco! (Hit limit in 2 hrs)

VERIFIED

Awesome trip, Capt. Paco knew where the fish were & headed there first thing. We had fish on w/i 30min of leaving dock! We made Speckled Trout limit w/i 2 hrs. Capt. Paco offered to take us Red fishing but, we are a lazy bunch and were ready to quit while ahead. I highly recommend SPI fish killer.

Awesome trip, Capt. Paco knew where the fish were & headed there first thing. We had fish on w/i 30min of leaving dock! We...

Jonathan A. recommends SPI Fish Killer Charters

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Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on June 16, 2018

Jonathan, i appreciate you taking the time to put in a review on your experience. Fishing is not always easy, but what we had today was too easy. I could not sit back and relax cause someone was hooked up. All you guys made it look too easy. You all were naturals on the technique required to catch the trout. I am glad to be of service, and hope to see you guys next time you are in town. Thanks again Capt. Paco Hinojosa

Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on June 16, 2018

Thanks again
Capt. Paco Hinojosa

Captain replied

Jay D.

Houston, Texas

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip bay fishing with Captain Paco

VERIFIED Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on February 9, 2018

Jay D.

Houston, Texas

5.0 / 5

Feb 9, 2018

Morning Trip - Bay Fishing

Half day trip bay fishing with Captain Paco

VERIFIED

Truly unparalleled experience. Paco kept working and searching until he put us on fish. On an iffy weather day, five of us caught 3 fish shy of a limit only because we elected to come in early. Paco hustled, was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend choosing this guide.

Truly unparalleled experience. Paco kept working and searching until he put us on fish. On an iffy weather day, five of...

Jay D. recommends SPI Fish Killer Charters

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Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on February 11, 2018

Thank you Jay for taking the time to put in a review. Capt. Paco Hinojosa

Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on February 11, 2018

Thank you Jay for taking the time to put in a review.

Capt. Paco Hinojosa

Captain replied

Joel V.

Mission, TX

4.3 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Paco Hinojosa was our guide

VERIFIED Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on May 18, 2019

Joel V.

Mission, TX

4.3 / 5

May 18, 2019

Morning Trip - Bay Fishing

Paco Hinojosa was our guide

VERIFIED

Cannot blame the captain just that the fish were not biting that day with the high winds and competing on the same day as a fishing tournament. I would of gone fishing either way but it would be good to be alerted of the fishing tournament and the weather to be prepared with wear and decision on fishing.

Cannot blame the captain just that the fish were not biting that day with the high winds and competing on the same day as a...

Joel V. recommends SPI Fish Killer Charters

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Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on May 24, 2019

Thank you for the review Joel. Weather is unpredictable, unfortunately we had winds gusting 30-40mph at times. We did have a few bites that were missed and a couple that were brought in, as for tournaments, you need to go out on weekdays and not weekends to avoid any tournaments.

Paco Hinojosa (The Captain)

Replied on May 24, 2019

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Hey, I'm Captain Paco Hinojosa

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Fishing with Paco

Half day with Captain Paco

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5hr Trip with Capt. Paco! (Hit limit in 2 hrs)

5hr Trip with Capt. Paco! (Hit limit in 2 hrs)

Half day trip bay fishing with Captain Paco

Half day trip bay fishing with Captain Paco

Paco Hinojosa was our guide

Paco Hinojosa was our guide

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