We had a great day with Captain Manuel and mate Jose, making this one of if not the best offshore charter we’ve ever had!  The boat had everything you need without splurging for a big sportfisher, with a nice shaded open air gally with a table and bench seating, Bluetooth radio and speakers, cooler box with ice, and enclosed head.  The crew was friendly, laid back, and serious about getting us on the fish, and that they did.  On our full day charter we landed one skip jack, one dorado, one big wahoo, three big/bigger/biggest/ striped marlin, and had a forth on the line that shook the hook after an impressive display of acrobatics!  In fact all the marlin were big fighters, the first one taking over 30 minutes to land on the lightest of the tackle, all of which was tournament grade.  Make sure you’re in shape and not planning on a booze cruise if you want to land fish on this boat because they can put you into some heavy action!

Can’t say enough about the great job captain Manuel and mate Jose did during this trip.  About 10 minutes after getting the lines in the water we were greeted with a double stripped Marlin hook up. Strong fish putting up an excellent fight.  I have caught many marlins in Cabo and was really looking for Wahoo or Mahi Mahi.  Jose advised they had not seen many of either recently (fishing not catching, right?).  Next hook up was small Mahi I would guess 12-15 pounds.  Perfect size, just big enough two delicious dinners.  You could see the marlins dorsal fins on the top of the water and Jose did an expert job laying live bait right in from of them.  He finally got one to take the bait and we were on our third marlin for the day.  Another very strong dish putting up a great fight.  All marlins were safely released.  The seas were very calm early morning but picked up quite a bit late morning.  With Manuel at the helm the Black Marlin managed the seas quite well.  There was ample room in the fishing deck area with two fighting chairs.  The boat was very well maintained. Jose and Manuel are very personable and both have great command of the English language. If you want to set out on a great fishing boat with a capable and experienced crew that know how to put fish in the boat don’t hesitate to contact Manuel.  You will not be disappointed.

This was our first fishing trip and first time in Cabo! Miguel and Jose were very patient and VERY helpful and did not give up on the slow start! They got us 2 trophy’s that we were looking for - my cousin landed a 51” Dorado and it was the most beautiful fish and shortly after they spotted a Marlin at the surface feeding and we managed to get it!
After a 30 minute fight, which would have not been possible without Captains maneuvering and Jose’s instructions, we got the 108” Striped Marlin in the boat!
We both got our trophy’s and the story’s to follow! We will be back and I highly recommend the Team of the Black Marlin!!!!
Thanks again gentlemen! Made our trip

Captain Manuel and his son and mate were on time and asked us what we wanted to fish.  My wife and I both wanted to land a few fish, I wanted a Dorado, my wife Jay wanted a Rooster Fish. Then if we caught, maybe a swing outside on way back to the marina for a chance for a marlin. We hooked a bunch is Skip Jacks, but soon the crew got busy over some Roosters.  We had a double going, jays was really fighting, I was so excited for her I let my line loose as we changed sides and lost mine.  Things settled down after she landed her Rooster, she said we need to get you a big one. Manuel turned out to sea and 10 minutes later we were fighting a 8 foot 9 inch striped marlin.  It was simply amazing, our first striped marlin was on board after a 40 minute fight, which seemed much longer. Captain Manuel and crew did an amazing job as the fish ran at the boat and then headed out to sea.  They knew exactly were to keep the boat and my line.  What meant the most to Jay and I was they were almost as excited as we were.

If you are lookin for a great day on the water - this is the crew you want!

Me and my girlfriend (who does not fish) both had a day we will never forget.

Manuel and Jose are absolutely fantastic and they worked tirelessly to put us on the fish. The boat and equipment is top-notch and the boat was exceptionally clean. Communication before the trip was excellent and everything (licenses etc.) was taken care of.

Right after we left dock we already had two beautiful skipjacks on the hook and the day started excellent. Like probably for a lot of us, fishing a marlin has always been top of my bucket list. However, they were just not biting in the morning. But Manuel and Jose literally made the impossible possible and after noon Manuel spotted a group of three marlins and Jose got us one on the hook.

And what a beauty it was, it jumped majestically out of the water and put on a real fight, just like we imagined. We didn’t manage to land it, but that’s how this sport is somedays.

Additionally, we spotted some whales, a bunch of sealions, flying mantas and even sharks jumping out of the water for their prey.

They were the nicest and most hard working crew ever, and even my girlfriend who is not into fishing left the Black Marlin saying that this was an absolutely amazing day.

I can only encourage all of you to go for this crew - they won’t disappoint you.

Thank you very much Manuel and Jose for that absolutely great day - if we ever come back to Cabo, we will definitely see each other again! 

Cheers from Germany,
Lauritz