 OCEAN PACIFIC ADVENTURES offers the beginner and experienced angler deep sea
fishing action in the "Sailfish Capital of the World"! Owners Sam and Marilyn
Short have been running fishing charters for 10 years and have placed in many of the
fishing tournaments held annually. Their personalized service and expertise is well known
in Manzanillo. Ocean Pacific Adventures has the only boats that will "catch and
release" if you desire.
 IT TAKES AN EXPERIENCED CAPTAIN to help you catch your trophy fish, and OPA's men are
the best in their field. They live to fish, just like you! All are "old
pros" in Manzanillo's blue waters, and speak excellent English.
OPA's CHARTER BOATS undergo rigid annual inspections and feature the latest in marine
navigation and fish finding equipment.
 40-ft. MOTOR CRUISER, a large twin-diesel powered craft, holds 10
people, and has plenty of comfortable seating, both in and out of the sun. Sheltered
cabin, where you find ice cold beer and soft drinks, head. 5-hour trip includes all
licenses, fees and permits, lines and tackle.
 28-ft. COMPACT CABIN CRUISER, built for up to 5 people. Sheltered cabin, head, cold beer and soft
drinks included, along with all licenses, fees, permits, lines and tackle.
WHAT
TO EXPECT ON OCEAN PACIFIC ADVENTURE'S PROFESSIONAL
SPORTFISHING CHARTERS:
 A
friendly, experienced and licensed captain and crew that work for you! Deep sea fishing is
not just another job to our dedicated young men, so tips are cheerfully accepted when you
haul in the BIG ONE!
If
you're a beginner, you'll receive complete instructions of the proper technique for
fighting deep sea game fish, including sailfish, marlin, dorado, rooster fish, tuna and
amberjacks.
If
you're an experienced angler, we have everything on board to get you lots of fishing
action, and a fighting chair to make it easy to haul in your trophy.
We
cater to women who'd like to learn the sport. Sportfishing is not just a "guy
thing." Owner Marilyn Short holds the Manzanillo record for the largest marlin ever
caught--653 lbs.!
Click
on the photos below to enlarge, and visit our
 photo
gallery.
Other considerations:
As
you might expect, it is often cooler on the ocean than it is on land. Dress in layers,
from a light jacket for early morning, to your bathing suit for mid-day sun. Wear
rubber-soled shoes or sneakers, and remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, camera, extra
film, sunglasses, cool-cup holder, your favorite cassette tapes, and a sack lunch, if
desired.
If
you're prone to seasickness, "sea bands" are available, or take a standard
anti-nausea medication an hour before you board. Avoid heavy drinking the night before.
The pitch and roll of the ocean can make you feed the fish, and we already have a supply
of bait on board!
If
you choose to keep your catch, it will be prepared for you at the famous
Colima Bay Cafe restaurant. Bring your friends!
Our
deep sea fishing charters leave only from the La Perlita dock in downtown Manzanillo. When
you confirm your reservations, you'll be given a map and directions on how to find us.
On
many occasions you'll be rewarded by seeing whales (January through March), or by watching
dolphins play tag with the boat. You'll see lots of sea birds, such as frigates, pelicans,
booby birds, and sea ducks.
Customized
charters are our specialty, so if you have a particular need, let us know and we'll be
happy to accommodate you.
If
you'd like your trophy fish mounted, we work with a Mexican company who ships to the U.S.
and Canada. Once you've caught the BIG ONE, ask us for details.
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