Captain Fidel originates from the State of Morelos but has been in Loreto for over 30 years. In that time he started commercial fishing then got into the tourism industry as a fishing Captain to suppliment his income. Fidel has been working for us for over seven years and his clients are always satisfied. His English skills are at below 50% fluency but this doesn't seem to bother most clients as he can obviously communicate well enough while fishing. He has the ability to guide fly fishing clients successfully and has many loyal repeat clients.When we instituted our no take billfish policy Fidel was instrumental in helping us convince the captains that it was a good idea. There is a lot of misconception as to when a billfish will be able to survive or not after being hooked. Fidel explained to our captains that he has witnessed several times the "tripa" recessing back into the fish during its revival alongside the boat. Often a billfish will "throw their stomachs" and it is a survival mechanism which is similar to the human's vomiting rection when we swallow something foul to our system. It has been widely thought and for many years that when a billfish does this he will not survive and must be kept. Captain Fidel eloquently described the technique of reviving a billfish alongside the boat prior to release and he described that by waiting enough time the exposed innard of billfish that display this reaction will recess back into it.
Captain Fidel drives the Super Panga "3 Ases" or the Deluxe Super Panga "2 Ases" owered by four stroke Mercury 115 and 150Hp respectively. Ases being Spanish for Aces like in poker, not what you thought. Here he is posing with a Black Marlin that was caught on flygear and released after photographing.
The boats we use are called Pangas. Pangas are the basic boat used to fish Loreto and all over the Baja Peninsula. Loreto is a town whose sport fishing industry is still dominated by the panga. Generally a standard panga is 20-22 feet in length while a super Panga is 22-25 feet. Both types are well equipped for sport fishing. The Standard Panga is best suited for one or two anglers while the Super Panga will handle three anglers comfortably. A recent addition is the Deluxe Super Panga which is a larger boat that four anglers can share.
Captain Francisco is originally from the state of Guerrero and came to Loreto via Cabo San Lucas as a construction worker. He's been in Loreto for over twenty years and has been fishing with our clients for seven years. He caught on to being a Captain very quickly and describes the job as "like being a bartender". Because of his English language skills, and having to listen to my rant, Francisco completely understands the methods of the fly fisher. He's got a great personality and is fun to be around. His skills as a hunter of fish have become impressive. He rarely listens to the radio, rarely follows other boats preferring to break away from the crowd.
Captain Eulogio Davis Sanchez is a native Loretano from a local family with a long history here. Eulogio has become one of the most requested captains because of his love for fishing, patience and willingness to try new techniques. He started taking out fly fishing clients nine years ago at the ripe old age of 17. His knowledge of the English language and open mind has allowed him to understand fully, the methods of fly fishing this area. Eulogio has many loyal regular clients and continues to win over those who are new to Loreto fishing and fortunate enough to be scheduled with him. Although Eulogio occasionally breaks into the VHF conversations, he chooses to lose the crowd and go off in his own direction.
Captain Gabriel fishes a lot. If he's not out with clients then he's in his boat alone of with friends fishing for the hell of it. Needless to say, he really enjoys fishing and is very in tune with the elements, the area's structure and the fishery. If for some reason we haven't fished in a few days and we feel out of the loop, Captain Gabriel is often who we call to get the latest information on the fishing. Gabriel speaks very good English and is very attentive to his clients. He can guide fly fishing clients very competently and his patience for beginners or hard to handle clients is unparalleled.
Captain Antonio or simply "Toño" is one of the more animated characters I've had the pleasure of fishing with. He literally gets more excited about an angler hooking up than the angler themselves. His English skills are good and he's at about 50% fluency. He can accompany fly fishing anglers but does better with conventional anglers. This captain has been with our operation since the beginning and together we have learned a lot about the fishery, our technique and our industry. Toño is a municipal policeman in the evenings and gets special permission to work full time during the summer high season. He is very friendly and attentive with clients and patient with beginners, especially children.
Captain Fidel originates from the State of Morelos but has been in Loreto for over 30 years. In that time he started commercial fishing then got into the tourism industry as a fishing Captain to suppliment his income. Fidel has been working for us for over seven years and his clients are always satisfied. His English skills are at below 50% fluency but this doesn't seem to bother most clients as he can obviously communicate well enough while fishing. He has the ability to guide fly fishing clients successfully and has many loyal repeat clients.
We will add Captain Victor's bio soon!