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
(222 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 222 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (234)
great group of guys to go with
great experience
Good time, great crew
+231
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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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...
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Jeffrey K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on February 27, 2026
Captain Jorge and the crew were very attentive and helpful. They put us on fish and worked hard to do so. We...
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Raymond P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great teamwork! A once in a lifetime experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2025
It started slow. But after the first bites we hooked my first Mahi-Mahi. The second took the bait just after the first...
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Rachel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Fishing with Rusty Hook

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 5, 2026
We had a great time fishing from start to finish.ย  Captain and crew were professional and friendly. I highly recommend Rusty...
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James A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time, great crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 9, 2025
The crew did a great job trying to locate fish. My wife caught a King fish and i got a Barracuda and a few snappers.
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