Captain
Jorge Caldelas

Member since July 2018 Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Background
We started running The Rusty Hook in 2012 after returning back to Mexico from England. We are passionate about fishing and providing an honest and fun experience for both novice and experienced fishermen.
Techniques
I love to go troling during the months when we have Blue Marlin here as these fish are incredible to see close up. But I also like deep bottom fishing for red snapper and grouper as these fish are really great on the BBQ.

Hey, I'm Captain Jorge Caldelas

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Background
We started running The Rusty Hook in 2012 after returning back to Mexico from England. We are passionate about fishing and providing an honest and fun experience for both novice and experienced fishermen.
Techniques
I love to go troling during the months when we have Blue Marlin here as these fish are incredible to see close up. But I also like deep bottom fishing for red snapper and grouper as these fish are really great on the BBQ.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(209 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 209 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (225)
Great trip
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Nice day out
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Angler rating
180
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Donald C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  May 20, 2025
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Travis G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 29, 2025
Right from the start, we were impressed with Jose and his crew. We showed up at 7:00 and were leaving shore within 5 min and...
Travis G. recommends The Rusty Hook
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Brian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice day out

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 15, 2025
Caught three mahi mahi.  Decent size boat for a couple of people.  First mate worked his butt off to ensure that the bait...
Brian H. recommends The Rusty Hook
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Christine S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Big fish weren’t biting…..:(

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2024
We booked a 1/2 day and were hoping for a big fish miracle.  Alas it was not to be.  The captain and crewman were great...
Christine S. recommends The Rusty Hook
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Kent T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Jorge and Edwin are awesome

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on May 7, 2025
Both Jorge and Edwin run a great boat and very impressed with Edwin’s line and bait management. Enjoyable outing
Kent T. recommends The Rusty Hook
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