What an amazing experience with Captain Andres and first mate Danny. I canโt recommend this trip enough, from the boat to the teamโs knowledge to their excitement in being out on the water. Itโs probably the best fishing experience Iโve ever had. I learned so much about how to locate fish, why they might be active in certain areas at certain times, and how to use various indicators out at sea to maximize my chances.
I took my dad on a seven-hour trip and told Captain Iโd like to try a few different fishing techniques to target various species. We combined trolling, kite fishing, and bottom fishing to catch the following:
- sailfish
- blackfin tuna
- amberjack
- king mackerel
- reef shark
Captain did everything possible to put us on the fish. We trolled four lines, put up two kites, used various prized live baits (purchased some and caught some on our own), and even stayed long when I hooked into a monster amberjack just before we were about to head back. Danny had a hunch to drop a pinfish to the bottom, and what ensued was an epic battle with the strongest fish Iโve ever felt. Iโm writing this on Monday and still sore from catching this fish on Friday.
When we finally landed this monster after a 50+ minute battle (watch the video), you can feel the excitement of everyone onboard. The crew genuinely wanted to land this fish; even though we were over the allotted time, they were telling me it was a game of inches and to remain patient. Iโve been on other trips and you can tell who really wants to be there and who is just taking their boat out for you. These guys love to fish and that love is contagious.
Once returning to the marina, Danny prepared our fish and gave me some recipes (including how to prepare tuna tataki, which was incredible). He also immediately sent me the photos and videos he had taken that day.
If you have the opportunity to get out on the water with Captain, I canโt recommend it enough. Iโll be bringing other friends and family in the near future.
A++++ trip
What an amazing experience with Captain Andres and first mate Danny. I canโt recommend this trip enough, from the boat to...