Captain Francisco was very knowledgeable.  He knew exactly were to go to find the largest fish I have ever caught in my 30 years of fishing.  He attempted 2 different methods to get a fish on the hook. Set bait and trolling.  He provided plenty of water and power aid for hydration.  AWESOME conversation and he went as far as to help my daughter work on her Spanish speaking skills while we waited for some action.  We ended up catching 3 Tarpon, it would have been 6 but 3 spit the hook before we were able to set it. OH….and he caught a thieving turtle that kept stealing our bait and making us all think we had a fish on.  Captain did relocated the plate sized turtle to a different home. 5/5 stars for sure!!

Had a great time out there .  We had to deal with a little weather but the captain had many spots that he could take us.  We hooked into a monster right off the bat and he got Away from us .  My son pulled in two in one location.  Then as we moved away from the incoming storm , that’s when we hooked into the big one.    The captain went the extra mile to make sure we got this one pulled in.  The fish ripped his pants , his gloves , caught him in the face .  But man was it worth it.  This guy is an expert especially when it comes to tarpon.  If you want to go tarpon fishing and be put in a spot where you have the opportunity to catch 100-200+ lb tarpon.  This is the charter for you

I flew in from Chicago, IL and had a great time! Captain Paco is very informative and attentive. He gave great advise and direction to ensure your best chances of landing fish. We had great conversations and some laughs. I really appreciated his honesty. Catching fish is never a 100% guarantee, but we definitely got lucky. Captain Paco really knows the waters and the behavior of the fish. I caught 4 Tarpons, missed 1 because of a snag and had about 3 or 4 other bites I missed because I got a little too excited. So the fish were definitely ON! I definitely recommend Captain Paco’s Peacock Bass and Tarpon Tours.

I absolutely recommend booking with Captain Mendez for fishing in Puerto Rico. We had an amazing time with him. Considering all the places someone could possibly fish here, Capt. Mendez took us to a specific spot and got us on fish FAST and reliably. The amount of action was unbelievable, there were bites consistently from all sizes of Tarpon. This was my first time targeting tarpon and I have to say it was epic, he got me up to speed with everything I needed to know about them and already had the boat rigged with the exact gear needed, drinks, and everything else you will need. Within 10 minutes of setting up at the spot we already had our first Tarpon ripping drag and jumping out the water like a movie. I really couldn’t believe it. I have never seen someone get on fish so quick, little did I know the rest of the day would be filled with more extreme Tarpon action. I also didn’t know, but these fish are STRONG, the fight I had with the biggest one we had caught was honestly unbelievable and lasted around 10 minutes. I’m used to bass fishing ponds, and I can tell you this right now. You will be FIGHTING these fish and having the time of your life. You need to book with Capt. Mendez if you are looking to catch some of these beautiful, strong, Puerto Rican Tarpon. He will get you on fish and keep you on them all day. At one point during the day approaching midday, I saw about 5 different charter guides ripping through the water ways past Capt. Mendez spot going back and forth from various spots looking for fish. At that moment, I knew I had the best captain in the area. Almost no time was wasted on finding fish, my whole tour time was FIGHTING & CATCHING Tarpon! Capt. Mendez is also just a great guy, very kind, knowledgeable, and a well seasoned fishermen. I would not put my trust, time, or money into any other guide fishing for Tarpon in Puerto Rico. Have fun!

Had a great morning of fishing for tarpon with Captain Paco. Left the dock promptly at 6a to get to the spot. Set the lines and had the first tarpon on within an hour.  Caught several more over the course of the morning. Lots of action with big fish.  Even caught a mangrove snapper as a bonus fish!  Captain Paco knows the area and has perfected his technique over his 27 years of guiding. Knowledgeable captain, good equipment and big active fish are a good recipe for a great fishing outing. This is exactly what Captain Paco delivers. I will be back soon enough to go after peacock bass.