We had an absolutely incredible day aboard the Ursula IV! We've been on more than 15 fishing charters in places like Punta Cana, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Hawaii, Boston, Marco Island, Key West and other destinations, and this was hands down the best fishing trip we've ever experienced.
Captain Manuel and mate Miguel were outstanding. Their knowledge, experience, and work ethic were obvious from the moment we left the marina. Within about 10 minutes we were already catching bonito for bait. Our first tuna spot had a lot of boats, but instead of waiting around, Captain Manuel made the decision to move. It turned out to be the perfect call, we were immediately hooked up to a monster 110 lb yellowfin tuna! Throughout the day, the crew never stopped working. Miguel was constantly preparing bait, ensurng multiple lines were out, and doing everything possible to keep the action going.
The fishing was unbelievable. We landed three yellowfin tuna weighing approximately 110 lbs, 130 lbs, and 50 lb., caught several bonito, a 120 lb striped marlin, and on the ride back to the marina, Captain Manuel said he thought we still had a chance at a wahoo. Sure enough, he was right! We finished the day with an approximately 30 lb wahoo. It was truly one of those fishing trips you'll remember forever.
A couple of tips for future guests: If there's any chance of bad weather, wait until your trip is confirmed before purchasing your fishing licenses, since the Port Captain can close the harbor for safety and trips may need to be rescheduled. Not the Charter's fault! They do not have any control over this. Also, be prepared to pay ~$40 for live bait and ~$21 per persn for fishing licenses. Ask ahead of time about any additional costs so there are no surprises when you arrive.
We can't recommend the Ursula IV enough. We would book with them again without hesitation!
