Rafael Vega

Rating

Anglers' gallery (332)

What anglers say

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  Amanda Mccready

  

  Puerto Rico

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  The best Father’s Day with Captain Rafa

  Not Sunrise on June 21, 2026 • 2 adults

  I booked a four hour fishing trip for my husband for Father’s Day and he had a blast. Captain Rafa was incredible and very knowledgeable. He really knows his stuff and he knew our surroundings like the back of his hand. With Rafa’s assistance, my husband caught about seven tarpon. He had many fishing lines cast into the water and once a fish was hooked, he’d give the pole to my husband who’d reel it in. Rafa would kneel down and unhook the fish and place it into my husband’s arms for a photo before we tossed it back in. My husband is newly getting into fishing and Rafa had an answer to all of his fishing questions- Rafa knows just about everything when it comes to fishing, so it seems! He was a great captain- friendly, polite, helpful, and all around good company. We’re already tossing the idea around of another fishing adventure with Captain Rafa.

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  Response from Captain

  June 25, 2026

  Thanks guys ! Great morning

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  John Davitt

  

  Connecticut, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

  Verified

  Dedicated and hardworking Captain Rafa!

  Half Day Trip (copy) on December 22, 2025 • 2 adults

  Did the four hour 7am fishing trip with Rafa. He was very personable and is a stand-up guy. Been fishing this lagoon his whole life and knows the waters well. He’s a real pro and expert! He worked tirelessly to catch tarpon — including chumming. We had many many bites but lost a lot of fish. Fortunately, we landed two and had a great time overall. If you’re interested in tarpon fishing near San Juan or Isla Verde, Rafa is the Captain to hire. Would do this trip again in a heartbeat!

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  Response from Captain

  December 24, 2025

  Thanks John Looking forward for the future trip with you guys. Happy Holidays.

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  Ben Q

  

  Maryland, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

  Verified

  Great Captain and Experience

  Half Day Trip on May 16, 2026 • 3 adults

  Captain Rafa does not disappoint. He is very knowledgeable and his lowkey humor added a good vibe on the boat. Fishing started off quickly, hooked up on a few tarpon including a 4 footer. Snook as well. Fun trip highly recommend Captain Rafa. We will be going back out with him in the future.

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  Response from Captain

  May 18, 2026

  Thanks Ben

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  Ian Scribner

  Repeat angler

  

  Michigan, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

  5.0

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  Experience was great

  Half Day Trip on April 3, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

  Rafa was great. He worked hard to get us on fish. His knowledge of the area and fishing was great and he was awesome with the family. I would fish with him anytime.

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  Lorren Jackson

  Repeat angler

  

  Minnesota, US

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  Member since 2026

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  2 trips

  4.7

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  Good day on the water

  3/4 Day Trip on March 18, 2026 • 2 adults

  I picked Capt. Rafa because his video seemed genuine and he seemed experinced. Both turned out to be true. Fishing was a little slow for all the boats, but my son and I caught fish. And the captain took us to a spot passed over by others and had a trick up his sleeve that yielded a big one in the last few minutes of our 6 hour trip. Experience counts! Thaks for a fun day! Plus he had non-diet coke in his cooler.

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  Response from Captain

  March 30, 2026

  Thanks Lorren Yes it was a little slow and tricky but we manage to put a cuple on the boat. Thanks

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