The Mad Marlin is a smaller older boat great for two or maybe 3 people. If you need comfort you may be disappointed but if you want to catch fish and avoid premium prices Andres and his first mate Alexis will find the fish. I recommend a full day as traveling to the fish takes a while. But when we got there we caught fish right away. Mahi grouper and sailfish seem to be the common fair with outside chance at the coveted marlin. Andres and Alexis both speak pretty good English and are very personable. Yes Alexis is a girl but make no mistake she knows exactly what she is doing rigging and baiting. She will work her tail off to hook fish for you.

First of all safty is always first and I aways felt like we were in safe hands with our captain and crew.. The boat is on the smaller side but was well maintained and the 3 of us felt comfortable and secure on the full day excursion. He was very knowledgeable and english is pretty good and he has a great temperamentand sense of humor. We caught 6 Maui Maui and 1 sailfish. His first mate did a great job of Fillet it and sending back.
She was very efficient at getting the rigs reset after bringing in the fish.

We had a great trip on the mad marlin. Andres put us on some mahi to start the day, my brother and I both getting one each. By the end of the day we had both gotten one each of mahi, sailfish and tuna, with some grouper and tilefish thrown in as well. Of the 3 sailfish we hooked into, one was a monster, the other two were large.

Both the captain and mate are hard working, and will do everything they can to make your day on the water successful. I can’t recommend the boat enough for a trip of 2 people.

If you are looking for a pleasure boat … this is not your trip. If you are looking to catch fish … sign up NOW. Great experience for my 13 year old Grandson’s birthday and a bucket list item for my wife.

Captain Andres is a great driver and knows the waters AND he has the most amazing First Mate …. Just watching Arixa work was worth the trip. She tried so hard to help us catch fish (and we did) … she is incredible.

Again … book it now … you won’t regret. The only thing I can’t guarantee is if the fish are bitting (as you anglers know) … BUT if they are … you will catch something.

Andres & Arixa … thanks for the memories.

And Arixa … can’t wait to come back in a few years and see you Captaining your OWN boat.

Mike, Kari, & Micah

First couple of hours quiet. Then starting getting big dolphin (Maui Maui). Captain found birds working areas and got more dolphin. Last one was a big bull.  Tried hard for billfish but no hits. Still a great little boat to fish from but back cockpit area a bit tight. Recommend 2-3 people max. Mate was excellent. Really worked the lines to entice fish.