Daliken Sportfishing
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 Nick W 
2024-07-24
Verified
Easy experience, abundant Marlin
I had an amazing trip fishing with Daliken. None of my friends wanted to join for a fishing while we were visiting San Jose Del Cabo on a surf trip, so I decided to book the cheapest (and smallest) boat available through Daliken. I was initially skeptical about taking the 26 ft Super Panga out to the open seas, particularly given up there was current swell and big waves, however the boat is so flat and low to the ground it was surprisingly smooth and I stayed dry. The Super Panga had no first mate, just the captain Pancho, but with the small boat we didn’t need any extra deck hand. As expected, there is very little sun cover on the Super Panga, so dress appropriately. We were going for marlin and/or mahi and basically went straight out to see from the port. We briefly stopped on the way out to pick up live bait. Trip left at 6:30 AM. We trolled 3-4 polls on the way out and within one to two hours hooked into a massive blue marlin. After a 45 minute fight the bluey jumped and snapped the line. A few hours later we simultaneously hooked into and landed two good size striped marlin. After we hit our limits, we headed back to the dock. We made our way back in very quickly for how far out we were, probably 15 to 20 miles. We kept a marlin and they filleted it on site at the dock, just paying a tip for the fillet guy. Overall cost was 310 USD for the trip. They take cash (USD or Pesos) or card. Bring cash to tip the captain. There is a cooler with waters, you can bring additional snacks. There’s a separate cooler for fish. I booked this trip very last minute and Daliken was very responsive. Overall, I wouldn’t change a thing. Great service and great experience. I will definitely be fishing with them in the future when I go back to San Jose Del Cabo. They have the right gear and k ow where the fish are!
 
  
 Daniel S 
2024-07-17
Verified
DisneyWorld of Fishing
If you want to spend more money, that's your business. If you want to spend less money and catch more fish, that's Daliken's business. We watched the $2M-$10M boats from Cabo come racing over to our spot after Cpt Pancho put us on a Striped Marlin. I spoke with Jaiman Gutierrez the reservations manager to book the charter. He provided clear communication, and instructions to the dock. I reached him at the number listed above in Google. It was an easy and affordable uber to and from the marina, no problem. Arrived at 05:30, the locals were vending delicious breakfast burritos, as well as some delicious coffee. Felipe is there to collect your payment, cash is certainly best, but he accepted my credit card payment without issue. 05:45 Cpt Pancho filled up on fuel, and got some live bait and Ballyhoo from the bait boats circling the marina. 06:00 Cpt Pancho started heading SouthEast off shore, pretty much a direct line offshore from the Marina. After about 45 minutes of boating, he started a spread of two trolling baits. I got the sense that both trolling baits were as likely to attract a Mahi as well as a Marlin. 07:30 Cpt Pancho spots a good size Striped Marlin swimming at the top of the water, its dorsal fin exposed on the surface. He live lined one of the caballito from the live well, presented the bait about 20 ft from the Striped Marlin, and the rest is history. 10:30 On the troll back to the Marina we hooked another Striped Marlin and released it. The Marlin we kept was cleaned for us, and not one single part of the spectacular animal was wasted. The locals use virtually every single part, and they offer the customer the best steak cuts, and as much as you need for your party back at home in the rental. For clarity, you're welcome to as much or as little of the harvest as you'd like - but there are many locals working at the Marina that get to benefit from anything you don't want to keep. It will be appreciated and will not go to waste. We tipped our Cpt $75 and the guy who cleaned the fish $25 (also with a credit card, easy). Probably somewhat variable based on what you catch. Our experience was incredible. If we're back in San Jose Del Cabo it'll be Daliken Sportfishing that I charter.
 
  
 Sam W 
2024-07-07
Verified
5 stars
We had an excellent trip with Daliken. To plan, they responded quickly. On the day of the trip, we spent a very nice time with excellent guide. Yes or if I recommend Daliken.
 
  
 Fabio S 
2024-07-06
Verified
Champion of the Day
Realized one of my biggest dreams of catching, fighting and bringing a Marlin on board. Speechless, a memory for a lifetime.
 
  
 Sean M 
2024-06-26
Verified
Daliken sport fishing A+
Wife and I booked a 4 hour fishing trip. Jamie was easy to work with and quick to respond. Very happy we went with his charter, captain Ruben was fantastic and put us in fish, when the bite slowed he changed spots and tactics and we were back on fish! I would highly recommend and plan on booking again next time In in the area! A+
 
  
 Matt L 
2024-06-13
Verified
What I've Been Waiting For - Marlin
My son and I had a great day on the water with Pancho on Daliken's 24'. We had a lot of success catching red snapper and brought in grouper and mackerel. Having filled our chest we headed further out for bigger fish and I ended up bringing in my first marlin. Fantastic! Back at the docks, Felipe organized to have our fish filleted and that night we had more than enough for our larger group of nine to enjoy.
 
  
 Roberto L 
2024-05-21
Verified
Great charter for sport fishing!
Great service and fishing tour, I caught a striped marlin! They know what they are doing and they are very good. Captain Rubén and Francisco helped me at all times.
 
  
 Fearless465435 
2024-05-19
Verified
Most awesome fishing
Go fishing with daliken fishing charters, and go out with Pancho he is the best and works super hard to get you the best fish
 
  
 Ryan M 
2024-04-20
Verified
Absolutely amazing, keep on keeping on captain Rueben and shout out to the owner Jaime
My family had so much fun even with the fishing being slow, are Captain Rueben was amazing and very knowledgeable of the area and was keeping us in the loop as in what we were doing and why with us as guests, The owner is awesome (Jaime) and the company is a well established business in San Jose del Cabo, the boat was well maintained and gear as well, as a fisherman I will us Daliken again and again as I frequently travel here with the family, fish on my friends with the people from Daliken Sportsfishing
 
  
 Kelly J 
2024-02-29
Verified
Spectacular experience, friendly people, great Capitains!
Excellent experience! Jaime's communication is top notch, his Captains are local, very professional and seasoned capitans that know the waters exceptionally well. The service after is great as well. They'll clean your catch, cryovac and freeze for a small fee and deliver to your Hotel before you go. Truly above and beyond. I've fished with Daliken 3 years now and exclusively use Jaime when in SJD.