Charter Operator
Gran Jefe Ii

Member since October 2020 Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Background
Zihuatanejo is a small fishing village where Captain Abel and Captain Enrique together with Ivan who's the first mate spent a lot of time on the sea as a kid, playing and learning new fishing skills. Even when he and his friends went to school, they were always related to sea activities. They're happy to end up making a living off what he likes the most.
Techniques
The captain and his crew can deep sea as well as inshore fish. They enjoy both but prefer offshore fishing. On a regular day, they start trolling for Bonito as soon as they leave the port to keep them alive. Their fishing areas usually start at only 12 to 15 miles from the coast. When they see that the conditions are good, they set everything up and start trolling and looking for signals such as birds, currents, debris, or logs. You won't need to go any farther than 40 miles since there is a nearby natural structure of San Andres Fall, which allows for good currents and blue water. It gives you a 90% chance for a successful fishing day.

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Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Background
Zihuatanejo is a small fishing village where Captain Abel and Captain Enrique together with Ivan who's the first mate spent a lot of time on the sea as a kid, playing and learning new fishing skills. Even when he and his friends went to school, they were always related to sea activities. They're happy to end up making a living off what he likes the most.
Techniques
The captain and his crew can deep sea as well as inshore fish. They enjoy both but prefer offshore fishing. On a regular day, they start trolling for Bonito as soon as they leave the port to keep them alive. Their fishing areas usually start at only 12 to 15 miles from the coast. When they see that the conditions are good, they set everything up and start trolling and looking for signals such as birds, currents, debris, or logs. You won't need to go any farther than 40 miles since there is a nearby natural structure of San Andres Fall, which allows for good currents and blue water. It gives you a 90% chance for a successful fishing day.
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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(35 reviews)
Zihuatanejo
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Trips from US $590

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Ixtapa Deep Sea
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Ian O.
Wilson, WY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kids and adults love the Gran Jefe

VERIFIED   7 Hour โ€“ Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on November 23, 2021
Half day trip with Abel on Gran Jefe. Great experience with English speaking guides and plenty of catching.
Ian O. recommends Grand Jefe II Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games
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Nicholas M.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Careful if ixtapa island restaurants and plan on not having the promised rwuipment

VERIFIED   6 Hour Tripโ€“Whales, Snorkel & Fish on January 14, 2024
Crew was very nice and we did see some humpbacks very very close by and caught 4 black tuna. Then ixtapa island was where it...
Nicholas M. does not recommend Grand Jefe II Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games
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Thomas V.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour โ€“ Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on April 4, 2024
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John L.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

7 hours, no bite, no fish

VERIFIED   7 Hour โ€“ Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on July 8, 2024
An expensive 7 hour boat ride. Crew wasnโ€™t on is game, whatsoever. 7 hours, not one fish. We did go through a pod of porpoise...
John L. does not recommend Grand Jefe II Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games
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Anastasia O.
Bad
1.7 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Over $700 to stare at the ocean. Non interactive.

VERIFIED   7 Hour โ€“ Deep Sea for 10 PPL MAX on April 18, 2024
If youโ€™d like to spend over $700 ( with tip ) to just sit on a boat and stare at the ocean,ย  this is for you. No other options...
Anastasia O. does not recommend Grand Jefe II Ixtapa Fishing & Leisure Games
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