Hello and Welcome To Our Boats! We have great fishing year round here in Puerto Vallarta. Scroll down to see boats and skip the following facts and data which supports your day on the water if you’re already familiar with Master Baiter’s. If not we suggest you take the time to acquaint yourself with our company and at the same time have the following information at your “fingertips”.
We have several charter options to choose from, I’m sure we have one that best fits your needs:
As experienced professional fisherman we know what a fishing trip should be so our motivations are in line with yours. For that reason, we have a deeper commitment to having professional equipment, fresh line and smooth Drags. Our Captains and Crews speak English so the only way you´ll have a communication problem is if you start speaking Espanol!
We put 10 to 15 baits on the boat, depending on the trip duration. You have the option of buying more. If it looks like extra live bait is needed, we´ll let you know this before you go out. Nothing worse than running out of live bait when it’s the only thing working that day.
Even if you´re not a professional, we´ll treat you like you are and look out for the things you would never know you need.
As far as Tackle and Equipment goes, you won’t find any better than my boats are equipped with. No worries there…… Also we don’t waste your time with a low end product that doesn’t use fuel. By that I mean almost all fishing boats and companies are using less fuel, which means heading to the fishing grounds could take more than double the time Master Baiters’s takes to get to the same location. Many boats are going about 10 mph dragging baits as they skip on top of the water. This means the crew is trying to make you think you’re fishing, they may even say that you are “fishing”, but what you’re actually doing is getting screwed if you didn’t know this up front! If you look at what you’re paying for, a full service charter or fishing trip, then you’re losing fishing time. And lets face it, you’re paying for time with your line in the water at the chosen fishing grounds. Looking at cheaper and lower quality boats it looks like a better deal until you find out the hard way that in stead of having six fishing hours on an eight hour charter, you’re getting maybe, maybe four, probably three house fishing where you paid to go! So if the price is the only question you’re asking then you’ll get what you paid for. Remember a Mexican business man is not going to lose money, they’re in business to make money and catch fish. If that means cutting prices and services then they’ll do that. We won’t, we have a higher expectation of ourselves and we know what the Fishing enthusiast is looking for. English speaking crews, Professional level maintained equipment like reels with smooth drags, fresh line and plenty of lures and color to insure you have the best chances of coming in with that “Bucket List” finned fantasy you’ve been dreaming about! Master Baiter’s is one of the very few fishing companies with the federal SECTUR tourism licenses where we’re certified as a reputable company with the full support of the board of Tourism and Consumer Protection Agency or PROFECO. So ask for this license from our competition and if the person you’re talking with has no clue of this license, you’re dealing with the wrong people.
Our Boats:
“Master Baiter’s Panga 1 “
Superior Quality Panga, 150 hp Engines, Ice, Bait, Licenses, Insured boat, Electronics, Waters, English speaking crew, Plenty of shade, Service oriented crew!
- 4 person Max. (6 people touring)
- 2 Person Sun Bathing bed
- Fighting Chair, Electronics, Radio, Safey Equip, Certs
- Live bait well, HEAD
- Fish Box, Shimano, Cal Star, Penn…
- 4 HRS – BAY $420 usd
- 6 HRS – BAY $540 usd
- 8 HRS – EL MORRO $680 usd
- 10 HRS – CORBETEÑA $720 usd
- 12 Hrs – to EL BANCO $920 usd
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“Master Baiter’s Panga 2 “
28FT Super Panga, 4 to Choose from
- 4 person Max. (6 touring)
- 2 Person Sun Bathing bed
- Tuna Tubes, Fighting chairs
- Live bait well
- Fish Box, Shimano, Cal Star, Advet, Penn…
Charter Prices:
- 4 HRS $420 US$ in the bay
- 6 HRS – $480 US$ in the bay
- 8 HRS – $550 US$ el Morro
- 10 HRS – $840 US$ to Corbeteña
- 12 HRS – $895 US$ el Banco
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El Duende
28 ft Bertram with Built-in Head
- 2 Fighting Chairs * Live Well * Fish Box
- Shimano Penn Reels and professional grade tackle and equipment.
- Out Riggers * Large Selection of Lures and Tackle
- Large ice box * Licensed, Insured, Safety Certs, Radio
- English Speaking Crew * Bait included
Charter Pricing:
- 4 HRS – BAY $475 usd
- 6 HRS – BAY $585 usd
- 8 HRS – EL MORRO / Mariettas / Punta Mita $700 usd
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Buddy 26 ft Panga
Beautiful and affordable Panga,
- 2 Fighting Chairs * Live Well* Fish Box
- Shimano Penn Reels* Electronics GPS * Yamaha 90 Hp Motors
- Out Riggers* Large Selection of Lures and Tackle
- Large ice box * Licensed, Insured, Safety Certs, Radio
- English Speaking Crew * Bait included
Charter Pricing:
- 4 HRS – BAY $420 usd
- 6 HRS – BAY $480 usd
- 8 HRS – EL MORRO / Mariettas / Punta Mita $550 usd
- 10 HRS – CORBETEÑA $690 usd
- 12 Hrs – to EL BANCO $860 usd
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“Magnifico”
Master Baiters™ Company Boat
31 FT Bertram Classic,Tourn. Ready
- Up to 6 People Max.
- Wide Cockpit, fast and stable
- All shimano tackle, calstar poles (graphite of course)
- Tuna Tubes, Livewell
- Plenty of shade, bathroom, bedroom
Charter Price:
- 4 HRS – BAY $730 usd
- 6 HRS – BAY $835
- 8 HRS – EL MORRO $1,040 usd
- 10 HRS – CORBETEÑA $1,180 usd
- 12 Hrs – to EL BANCO $1,340 usd
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D.D. 32 ft Sportfisher
- Up to 6 People Max.
- Wide Cockpit, fast and stable
- All Shimano tackle, Calstar poles (graphite of course)
- Plenty of shade, bathroom, bedroom
- except food and drinks. That’s up to you amigo, but we do have coolers and we provide the ice. So just bring it or make arrangements for a box lunch for your day on the water. We can arrange everything
Charter Prices:
- 4 HRS – $620 usd
- 6 HRS – $780 usd
- 8 HRS – El Morro, $1,000 usd
- 10 HRS – Corbeteña, $1,150 usd
- 12 HRS – El Banco, $1, 380 usd
- Over-Night – $2760 usd, Includes Food, Drinks etc. Max. 2 people return following Evening around 6 pm. 50% Deposit Required to reserve over-night charters
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35 Ft Cabo
35 ft. Cabo Convertible Sportfisher Tournament Ready!
- Max. Capacity 8 people
- With all the comforts of home; Air Conditioned, Luxury Salon, Full Kitchen with Refrigerator and Stove, Clean head.
- Huge Cockpit, Ice, Bait, English Speaking Crew, Fuel, Licenses, Top of the line Equipment, Fresh Line, Tight drags, Kites, Live well, Tuna Tubes, Outriggers, Downriggers
- Fighting Chair (this boat uses harnesses as well)
- Everything except food and drinks, Affordable Box Lunches available at local Coffee shop, we can fix you up on this.
Charter Prices:
- 4 Hrs – Bay, $780 usd
- 6 Hrs – Bay / El Morro, $1,080 usd
- 8 Hrs – Marietta Islands, $1,270 usd
- 10 Hrs – Corbetena, $1,550 usd
- 12 Hrs – El Banco, $1,740 usd
- Over-Night – $3,600 usd. Max. 4 people. Does not include food, return following Evening around 6 pm. 50% Deposit required to reserve over-night charters
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M.D., 36 ft Hatteras Sportfisher
38ft. Luhrs Convertible Sportfisher (Max. Capacity 10 people), with all the comforts of home; Air Conditioned, Luxury Salon, Full Kitchen with Refrigerator and Stove, Clean head, Huge Cockpit, Ice, Bait, English Speaking Crew, Fuel, Licenses, Top of the line Equipment, Full electronics package, Fresh Line, Tight drags, Kites, Live well, Tuna Tubes, Outriggers, Downriggers, Fighting Chair (this boat uses harnesses as well). Everything except food and drinks, Affordable Box Lunches available at local Coffee shop, we can fix you up on this.This boat is insured, has safety certificates as required by the Navy, Operating license, fishing licenses for 8 people
- 4hrs (half Day)…..… $660.00 usd
- 6Hrs Inside Bay…..……. $840.00 usd
- 8 Hrs Marietta Island …..$1,050.00 usd
- 10 Hrs Corbeteña …………. $1,230.00 usd
- 12 Hrs El Banco ……… $1,480.00 usd
Yachts Available: 50% Deposits on all Yacht Reservations, no exceptions.
“Moon and Stars” No Fishing On This Boat!
Huge Bow Tanning Bed, Luxury Cabin, English Speaking crew, Large ice chest, Ice, licensed, insured, registered with safety certifications, radio, water, sodas and beer included. Perfect for groups up to ten people. NO FISHING ON THIS BOAT!
- 4 Hrs – Bay, $1,280 usd
- 6 Hrs – Bay / El Morro, $1,620 usd
- 8 Hrs – Marietta Islands, $2.080 usd
- 10 Hrs Call for Quote
Mi Suenos,
60 ft Sea Ray Sedan Bridge, Located in La Cruz Marina
Not a Fishing Yacht, But we can run lures in the bay, no live bait
Included:
Morning fare, Fresh fruit and breakfast burritos in the morning, coffee, tea, pastries
Marina Vallarta Pick Up is $450 usd
- 4 Hrs – Bay Cruise, $2,000 usd
- 6 Hrs – Bay Cruise, $2,600.00 usd
- 8 Hrs – Cruise, $3,100.00 usd
- 10 Hrs – Call for Price
- 12 Hrs – Call for price
- Over-Night – $5,700 usd.
Requires 50% Deposit, 2 people max., Return following day at 5:00 pm. - Extra charge per person over 12 people of $60 usd per person, absolute max is 20 people!
Roar, 70 ft Hatteras Classic
- 4 Hrs – Bay Cruise, $2,500 usd
- 6 Hrs – Bay Cruise, $2,900.00 usd
- 8 Hrs – Cruise, $3,300.00 usd
- 10 Hrs – Call for Price
- 12 Hrs – Call for price
- Over-Night – $9,700 usd.
Over-night Charter includes Food, Drinks etc. Max. 2 people return following Evening around 6 pm. 50% Deposit required to reserve over-night charters.
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Dyln,
Day trips – or – Multi-Day Tuna Experience Trips
44 ft Bay-liner Day Trips, Fishing, Touring locally -or –
Targeting Yellowfin Tuna in Puerto Vallarta World famous fishing grounds 100 miles to the north of Banderas Bay.
44 ft. Bayliner, very comfortable fishing boat (Max. Capacity 10 people day trips), with all the comforts of home; Air Conditioned, Comfortable Salon, Full Kitchen with Refrigerator and Stove, Clean head, Shaded Cockpit, Ice, Bait, English Speaking Crew, Fuel, Licenses, Top of the line Equipment, Full electronics package, Fresh Line, Tight drags, Kites, Live well, Tuna Tubes, Outriggers, Fighting chair (this boat uses harnesses as well). Everything except food and drinks, Affordable Box Lunches available at local Coffee shop, we can fix you up on this.This boat is insured, has safety certificates as required by the Navy, Operating license, fishing licenses for 10 people
Day Trips Pricing:
4 hrs $790 usd
6 hrs $1,070 usd
8 hrs $1,350 usd
10 hrs $1,650 usd
12 hrs $1950 usd
Multi-Day Yellowfin Tuna Experience Targeting Cow / Monster YF Tuna heading to Puerto Vallarta World Famous fishing grounds at affordable prices! Compare our prices to other available products, I’m sure you’ll see our value. This trip is basically all inclusive, food, drinks, sleeping accommodations are comfortable, clean and this boat is Air Conditioned making sleeping comfortable in hot and humid nights! Sleep comfortable up to six people. No drugs or Drunk people. Issue arising from inappropriate behavior will result in termination of trip with no refunds! Decision is made at captains discretion.
Maximum Capacity is Six People
2.5 Day Trip …. $6,300 usd
3.5 Day Trip …. $7,700 usd
Maestro Limpio
60 ft Hatteras Luxury Sportfishing Yacht, Targeting Monster Yellowfin Tuna at our World Famous Tuna Fishing Grounds …..
Maestro Limpio was designed and made for multi-day long distance trips such as this. We have an Eskimo 220 Ice maker that can make pellet ice up to 2,500 lbs per day. So your catch will stay fresh. We also have a Agua Whisper water maker capable of making 1,200 gal. / Day! We never mix dock water in our storage tanks so this is purified water safe to consume! As far as freezer space goes we can freeze over 1,200 lbs of fish filets easily. Live Bait capacity is between 250 and 300 squids and Cabbies.
Capt. Oscar, the original Captain from the Maximus, the bloody decks boat heading to these fishing grounds and he made these trips famous. He is one of the most experienced and consistent “Tuna” Captains in Puerto Vallarta. Capt Oscar has worked with Master Baiter’s for many years and is a true professional! Capt. Jason will also be on-board along with Armando our world famous first mate and Chef! The food is incredible and of course the company is fun and interesting.
We invite you to compare your options, then share this information with your friends. If you compare this option to what is available on the local market you will agree this is your nicest, best and most affordably priced option in Puerto Vallarta, period!
Maximum Capacity is Six People
2.5 Day Trip …. $9,800 usd
3.5 Day Trip …. $12,025 usd
4.5 Day Trips… $14,400 usd.
- This is an all inclusive Fishing Trip. Food, drinks, lodging, fuel, Equipment, Tackle everything for this trip is included in the price. We do need to know how many people will be on the boat so we can provision accordingly.
- People are expected to be on their better behavior. We do not provide unlimited booze. Drunk or in appropriate behavior will result in the cancellation of the trip with no refund. Enough said.
- Captain and Crew all speak English.
- 50 % Deposit required at time of Reservation. There are no rain cancellations. Weather can always be an issue and if there are weather issue we can reschedule or delay trips. This is a seldom occurrence but our clients safety and our own is of paramount importance.
Other interesting Stuff…
BOAT TOURS
We also offer tour options with our boats. If you would like to tour the bay in a private boat
and do some snorkeling, fishing, and eat a beautiful lunch on the beach in Sayulita or Yelpa, we do that also. If you have a special request, we´ll do everything to fulfill it. Just let us know what you have in mind. Private sunset cruises are also available.
TOURNAMENTS
Those interested in any of the Master Baiters™ boats for tournaments along with captains, contact us via email or call for a price quote. You´ll find we´re reasonably priced and my crews live for tournaments. They´ll hit the fishing grounds ready for action.
All boats are Tournament Ready Every Day with world class, personable captains and crews. You´ll never get off a Master Baiters™ boat and say my crews didn´t work hard enough or change color often enough!
YACHTS
I have private Yachts for rent if you have would desire a small get-together out in the bay. Prices vary depending on size of vessel, hours / days needed, level of luxury and seasonal demand. New Year’s Eve on a yacht in the Bay of Banderas is a spectacular evening.
Prices start at $550 usd per hour up to $25,000 per day for a 140 ft private yacht….
TAXIDERMY
For those of you interested in mounting your catch, we also offer Taxidermy service with The World’s largest marine taxidermist: Gray taxidermy! It will be shipped directly to your home or office. If you decide to mount your fish, I can save you money thru my shop from the Charter boat price. So talk to me, not the guys on the boats, I’ll tell you how it works…
LAND TOURS
If you’re interested in experiencing a tour while here in Puerto Vallarta you can swim with the Dolphins, take a Canopy tour, snorkeling, scuba diving, Whale watching, Booze Cruises, Sunset Cruises (group or private), Dune Buggies, Tequila Tours, Adventure tours, Cooking, Eco-Tours, horseback riding, Bass fishing, and any tour available in Puerto Vallarta you can book through us!And we have no time-share affiliations or presentation requirements! So you’ll have to buy your timeshare somewhere else!
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS
To reserve your spot today, we require a 50% deposit. You can do this by E-Mail or call me at my shop phone: 011 52 322 209 11 28 or on my cell phone direct at: 011-52-1-322-779-7571 24 Hrs a day and get me directly! We can’t take a credit card at this time.
We suggest, and it works best to send deposits to my paypal.com account to:
Stanray65@yahoo.com. When we see the deposit we will get you a confirmation letter with meeting instructions etc. Keep this as your receipt for payment! Credit cards can be taken on this boat. Remember there is a 16% tax on all credit cards plus 6% fee credit cards put on us. We love you, but we don’t pay credit card gouges. Cash is your best option and it will keep your expensed down!
You also have Western Union to Puerto Vallarta, in the name of Stanley Gabruk (must be exact). Then send me the ten digit code via e-mail with the name as it appears of the person who physically sends the money. Then I can pick it up 24 hrs after sent….
You can also do wire transfers to me, just ask and I’ll forward you the form for this.
Balances are due on or before departure the morning of any Charter and must be paid in Cash, either in Pesos or Dollars. We use 19.0 pesos to US Dollar as a quick easy conversion. Credit cards can not be taken at this time.
Stanley Gabruk / Master Baiters™
Paseo de la Marina No. 161, L-3
Condominios Las Palmas I
Fracc. Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mx. C.P. 48354
And finally, I write a weekly fishing report located on my web page (www.masterbaiters.com.mx) so you can keep up with the fishing here in Puerto Vallarta. It’s the only comprehensive Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report there is in PV. Also published in PV Mirror you’ll always have fresh “real time” information designed with the good and not so great info so you can make a decision before arriving and feel comfortable about it. I’m finding my reports are fairly well known around the world now. Kinda surprising, but cool. So check it out and don’t be afraid to contact me with any questions you may have.
THANK YOU AGAIN AND WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON!!
Stan
Master Baiters™ Sportfishing & Tackle
www.MasterBaiters.com.mx
Email: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx
Or stanray55@yahoo.com
Contact me from the USA at: 011-52-322-209 1128
Or 24 Hrs/day at: 011 52 1 322 779 7571 on my cell phone
Great content. does anyone know anything about a Collapsible Fishing Rod?
There are some on the market that are pretty fair, but i have no clue where to find a good one….Stan
I had the chance to fish on one of your charter boats last weekend, we ad a blast and got into roosters, red snappers and jacks! fun trip!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thx to Adrian and his crew!!!
contact me at stanray55@yahoo.com
Follow my web page and / or Blog at http://www.masterbaiters.wordpress.com.. My news letter is coming soon… hit me at Catchfish@44.237.204.92 and i´ll put you on the mailing list amigo… Stan
hola
been coming to Puerto V for the last 7 yrs. mainly for the fishing arriving jan 11 mainly fishing around the marriatas considering other options put me on your mailing list will be in town for 4 wks. i know the fishing will not be as good as in oct but what do you suggest . thx Vic
Email me through my web page: http://www.masterbaiters.com.mx or Catchfish@MasterBaiters.com.mx
I just found your message, I´ll put you on my mailing list now, you are on the
mailing list… sorry for the delay.
Stan
David, I sent you an email from My MasterBaitersPV@gmail.com account. If you didn´t find it, please look in your spam file….
Standing by to hear from you…. please use my email address above to contact me, better than my blog pge…. Thx
Stan
Master Baiter´s
Hi Stan, I was in your shop 2 years ago and picked up some fishing goodies. We’ll be back there in Feb 2020, and I’m wondering if any of your associates would take a keen fisherman and his spouse out for a combo fish ,sightsee and snorkelling trip. If so ,you can sign us up for a date between 1- 15 Feb. !
BTW: just procured a new Okuma travel rod, and already have decent rods by Shimano and Remington, although I broke the Remington last year in in Zihua.
I would not call them seriously “heavy action” but they are fine for most fish up to 35 lbs. Obviously folks should match their reels properly as well..
Tight Lines!
Dale Sutton
Ottawa , Canada
Hello Dale, I didn’t see your comment so sorry for the delay! Yes we can fix you up easily! We do this sort of thing all the time amigo.. send your messages to my company email: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx and I’ll communicate with you much easier and more reliably… Stan
Stan
Will be in PV April 26-May 1 for our 30th anniversary. 3-4 of us are looking to fish as you have came highly recommended. Our preference would be Sailfish. Recommendations and availability ?
Thank you in advance,
Bryan
Bryan, sorry for the late response.. I don’t normally see my web page comments.
We can help for sure, please contact me at my corporate email: CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mx
and we’ll get you fixed up amigo… Easily… Stan