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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SPI Fish Killer Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(32 reviews)
South Padre Island
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Fishing Reports

Putting in the work
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.
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Limits and schools
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.
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Monster Black Drum
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.
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Getting it done!
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.
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Tough limits
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.
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Good trout bite!
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.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Half Day with Paco Hinojosa
Half Day with Paco Hinojosa
Half Day with Paco Hinojosa
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Doug R.
San Antonio, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip with Capt. Paco

VERIFIED   Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on June 5, 2018
Captain Paco was an experienced, professional, and attentive guide. He was great with kids and got us on plenty of fish. I...
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Kyle G.
Port Isabel, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Paco

VERIFIED   Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on July 5, 2019
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Rom B.
Wausau, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Paco

VERIFIED   Afternoon Trip - Bay Fishing on March 26, 2018
Captain paco was great! Fishing was slow today but paco worked hard to try to get fish. Would strongly recommend fishing with...
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Wade C.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Paco

VERIFIED   Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on April 20, 2018
Capt Paco, Was great had a nice relaxing time and thoroughly enjoyed his company. Tried several different techniques...
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Thomi P.
Austin, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Paco

VERIFIED   Morning Trip - Bay Fishing on July 5, 2017
He put me on the fish and I had a blast! Came in with beautiful fish, and felt like I had spent the day with a great friend....
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