Got Caught Fishing Charters  -  Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Newer, 1984 built & remodeled in 07, 31' Bertram known as "Got Caught".  One of the nicest Bertrams in the marina, powered by fast & dependable twin Cummins 210's diesels.  Built in large bait tank in transom next to fish hold & 2 tuna tubes.  During the remodel we made the back window removable so it opens up the salon/cabin more to the huge fishing cockpit, which has a bimini top. We also added storage & full length bench seat on bridge for added customer room,  making what was a great boat, even better!  This classic fishing machine's 2 engine covers serve as great seating and even place to nap. There's no other boat like our 31 Bertram, accommodates 4 comfortably and licensed to 6 passengers total, plus crew.  The boat has a nice bathroom on board, as we.  Fully equipped with coast guard approved / required safety & first-aid kits.

There are several reputable charter companies in Los Cabos while also those that are NOT!  The boat brokers roaming the marina are the worst, if you don't know?  You should be aware, the local fishing has slowed over the past few years rather significantly.  I have been fishing Cabo since 1992, so I know the facts and having operated my charters since 2003, it is obvious!  Our honesty will never be questioned as those that know me always count on my information & opinion when considering charter dates.  Pleased don't be mislead by those that care less about you, than the mighty dollar they CHASE! 

We consider our direct competition companies like Picante Sport Fishing, whom sells "Cabo" brand boats, then puts them into their charter program, Pisces Fleet whose been in Cabo for years & owns their smaller 28s-35' boats & has agreements with larger yachts, then of course smaller charter companies like Minervas, Pochos Charters, Baja Raider, Silverados & El Budster, to name a few that own their own boats.  We certainly respect successful, honest companies that do not use brokers.  We have high overhead & maintenance costs in Cabo, whether you know or want to acknowledge this fact, this town is not cheap.  Please consider this when choosing your charter company and then considering nickle & diming us, please.  Many people/tourists are continually hounded by boat brokers known as "Coyotes" and similar people that own nothing and are simply in the BROKER business for your dollars, that day, to survive.  I went fishing with my cousin mid March and when we walked off the dock carrying 4 rods and some other fishing gear I had these "broker" types trying to book me on boats all the while I knew how poor fishing had been lately!  We had a slow day and these guys were saying "Fish with us/our boat(s), that lots of marlin, dorado, & tuna are being caught!"  I played their songs until I asked if they knew who I was and called their lies out on the spot.  There were multiple brokers I passed, them all trying to book me and stating the same nonsense!  The problem is that they can sound so convincing if you do not know who's an owner, the truth, etc...  I used a couple brokers in the 1st few months in Cabo (2003) and got tired of ppl coming to my boat and saying, "That's not what their 'broker' told them, said was included, fishing was... " and so on.  Just know this, deal with reputable people via the phone, internet, or otherwise that you honestly know is the owner or person you need.  You can always ask me about people/boats.

I/we all have had our run ins with people like Tommy/Lori at Cabo Magic, Carlos/Enrique/and some of the other losers along Plaza Bonita's waterfornt restaurants area and others around front of Puerto Paraiso mall & the Golden Zone and some of the other boat brokering people/agencies that honestly can care less about you, the customer, but also how they will weasel & discount the boat owners they are chartering for lower costs to them or they will send charters elsewhere.  Again, our operation costs have never gone down and to the contrary simply continue to increase while everyone "expects" discounts in the land of Mexico, where "negotiating" is a way of life.  Be smart & think about it, when the money you receive goes down you find ways to cut corners! I ask my friends, customers & clients what they do north of the border with their businesses and/or employers in these trying times and have they continually drop prices and always expect to lower their prices?   I ask that they/you consider all the above, that I mention.   

We/our crews try very hard to please everyone & be successful.  We are also competing for customers from hotels & resorts and their concierge & activities personnel that honestly know nothing about fishing & our trips.  They are convincing because that's their jobs and practice(s) to get the "sales" basically acting as brokers.  I promise you that maybe 5 out of 100 have anything to do with the actual boat(s) ownership, management or EXPENSES, if that.  In many cases many of us can not get our foot in these resorts as money talks between bosses for the resort's business.  I pay my crews a 10% commission on their bookings and I always did the same for others working our industry, for a living.  Issue is that those walking the streets/marina still charge similar rates as my boats but use inferior boats while making as much money as they can.  Sad but true.  10% is not enough as they expect 25-40% and more!  They will double the boat price in a heart beat if they can, to those that are unsuspecting.  We only want people to be aware of the "business" & "ways", locally.  I spell it out so that others can hopefully be on the same playing field, knowing what to expect?

We certainly like many of the resorts in Los Cabos area which is Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and the corridor and appreciate the business we get booked in advance of tourist arriving.  Resorts/developments like Villa la Estancia, Villa del Palmar & los Arcos, Pueblo Bonito Blanco, Rose, Sunset Beach & Monte Cristo Estates often are locations of our clients.  Grupo Questro resorts like Grand Marquis, Melia Cabo Real, ME Cabo, Dreams & Casa Dorada always have our good customers/clients staying at them, too.  Resorts like the Westin, Hilton, Solmar & Playa Grande, Finisterra, Cabo Azul, Grand Mayan Palace and even Palmilla & Esperanza Resorts are choices of our customers, guests & friends.  Cabo del Sol's Sheraton Hacienda del Mar, Fiesta Americana, & condos Puerta del Sol are nice!  Misiones del Cabo condos & timeshares has an established clientele that we see yearly while the toughest place I have to deal with is RIU Santa Fe & RIU Palace, which are always so unfriendly to those of us that are locals running businesses in Cabo.  I honestly try hard to steer people away from the RIU resorts as I can never reach my customers there also a result of their rudeness & ignorance.  We know all the resorts, how they treat us and our customers & guests and will gladly advise people when asked. 

We appreciate your business and hope your stay in Los Cabos is everything you expected and better.  We are a very safe tourist destination and vacation home area!! 

Thx   Todd