Captain
Francisco Vela

Member since October 2017 La Romana, Dominican Republic
Background
Captain Paco Vela is a USA-born captain that has built up a reputation as the man to go to if you are serious about catching big fish. From touring the tournament circuit to working with best brands in the business to help test new equipment, he ticks all the boxes of a world-class captain. Captain Paco is also dedicated to sustainable fishing, always releasing billfish to make sure that generations to come can enjoy the Dominican Republic's incredible fishing.
Techniques
Too much to tell!!! For blue marlin we troll but dependung the season we troll lures and pitch bait the teasers.For light tackle season we troll baits. For daytime sworfishing we deep drop with natural baits...

Hey, I'm Captain Francisco Vela

La Romana, Dominican Republic
Background
Captain Paco Vela is a USA-born captain that has built up a reputation as the man to go to if you are serious about catching big fish. From touring the tournament circuit to working with best brands in the business to help test new equipment, he ticks all the boxes of a world-class captain. Captain Paco is also dedicated to sustainable fishing, always releasing billfish to make sure that generations to come can enjoy the Dominican Republic's incredible fishing.
Techniques
Too much to tell!!! For blue marlin we troll but dependung the season we troll lures and pitch bait the teasers.For light tackle season we troll baits. For daytime sworfishing we deep drop with natural baits...

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(3 reviews)
La Romana
trips from US $995

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
A great day of fishing for our family
A great day of fishing for our family
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Pat B.
Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great day of fishing for our family

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 5, 2019
Capt Paco is Xs true professional. The boat was very comfortable and well equipped. 3 for 3 on white marlin in rough seas early...
Pat B. recommends Dulce Coco Fishing - La Romana
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Scott M.
Silver Spring, PA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 3, 2019
Scott M. recommends Dulce Coco Fishing - La Romana
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Robert G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 16, 2021
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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