About Our Puerto Vallarta Fishing Crew

With over 50 years combined experience, our crew is world class and has the tournament hardware to prove it. Recently our crew took 1st Place Sailfish Catch and Release in the 2010, Riviera Nayarit 4th Annual International Marlin and Tuna Tournament on our 32' Luhrs Sport Fisher (The Snapper). Our guys work hard to make your Puerto Vallarta fishing experience the best. Professionalism, experience and personal service are the key reasons that set us apart from the competition... Read more about Vallarta Sportsman Tournament Victories.

When you fish for big game fish you need experienced captains and crews that work together effectively. It is truly a team effort to raise those large fish, hook them, and get them onto the boat. Captain Luis and his team compliment each other well and their combined knowledge of big game fishing and knowledge of Puerto Vallarta and surrounding bay waters makes them one of the most sought after Captain and Crew teams in Puerto Vallarta.

Captain Luis and team keep all of their boats and gear in pristine condition and maintain a strict and regular maintenance schedule for all rods, reels, and engine work that keep their boats always ready to get anglers out on the water and fishing! Captain Luis and the entire Vallarta Sportsman team strive to make sure their Puerto Vallarta fishing outfit is top of the line.

Captain Luis Blanco

Vallarta Sportsman fishing Captain, Luis Blanco, is renowned as one of the most experienced younger captains practicing traditional as well as new and progressive fishing techniques in Puerto Vallarta.

Captain Luis has been fishing for over 20 years (since childhood) and fished the past 4+ years covering the waters of Florida, Costa Rica and Australia. The Pacific (particularly Banderas Bay and its surrounding waters) is his preferred and favorite fishing ground due to the -variety of species available and number of trophy size fish available to anglers.

Captain Rodrigo (Nickname Topo)

A very experience Captain, here in Puerto Vallarta, with more than 25 years fishing the Pacific Coast waters. He is known for his patience and assistance and his great fishing skills, including his skills cooking Ceviche. His great fishing stories and experience with big game fish and many tournaments keep guests entertained and engaged in his sharing of these great tales and his wisdom from the years of travel and experiences.

Salvador (Chavita)

Known as "Chavita" he was born in Mazatlan and spent most of his life in Cabo San Lucas. A great Captain known for his fishing skills and his great talent from his many years of fishing. He is always ready to take other anglers out for the experience of their lives in his boat to enjoy the thrill of fishing Banderas Bay's waters and surrounding Pacific and discover themselves the same passion he shares with the sport and area.