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
(211 reviews)
Playa Del Carmen
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 211 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (228)
Great teamwork!  A once in a lifetime experience!
Great teamwork!  A once in a lifetime experience!
Great teamwork!  A once in a lifetime experience!
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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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Raymond P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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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...
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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   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...
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Jason Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Several mahi

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 20, 2024
Captain and crew were wonderful and knowledgeable. Told them we wanted to try to catch marlin, although we were not successful...
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