PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
AMANDA II
With the Amanda II, The Fishermen’s Fleet is proud to present a new generation of fishing possibilities from La Paz, Baja California Sur. The Fishermen’s Fleet has been the most successful panga fishing operation in La Paz for the last 15 years, providing day trips to the Cerralvo Island, Punta Arena, Muertos Bay, Espiritu Santo, and El Bajo areas. These are legendary fishing spots, providing some of the best light tackle big game fishing to be had on the planet. These areas continue to provide “once in a lifetime” fishing opportunities to both expert and novice fishermen. With the addition of the Amanda II to our menu of options we are able to provide unequaled levels of service and comfort while and we are also able to access places and times of day that the normal one day panga trips cannot.
The Boat
The Amanda II is a 38 foot Gulf Craft, built in the United Arab Emirates to serve as the launch for a very large custom built yacht used by a local sheik. It is a luxury craft with room to sleep six, equipped with twin Volvo Penta diesel motors complete with both super chargers and turbo chargers making her capable of speeds up to 30 knots. A full galley with microwave and ice maker, large head with hot shower, TV, CD, VHS, satellite radio, 110V generator, fresh water maker, air conditioning, and beautiful leather interior provide comfort for our clients. Full electronics, with radar, sonar, gps, auto pilot, and VHF radio, provides both the safety and security required. These electronics, along with full tackle, bait tank, outriggers, and a down rigger provide the tools required to make the Amanda II a luxury fishing machine.
The Crew
The secret weapon of the Amanda II is the crew. Capt. Dan Hannegan is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed 100 ton Captain who has spent his whole life fishing and on the ocean. After commercially fishing the northeast United States for lobster and swordfish, Dan helped to pioneer the San Diego long range fleet, working for Bill Poole. He has operated boats on the Baja and out of La Paz for the last 12 years.
Dan’s experience and talents ensure the safety and success of our customers on the Amanda II. Alejandro Lucero is the 2nd in command. He is one of our panga captains at Las Arenas, and has worked on yachts and sport fishers out of La Paz
extensively over the last 15 years. With Dan’s global experience and Alejandro’s life spent fishing the local waters, we believe that we are offering a potent team that will optimize your time spent fishing out of La Paz while guaranteeing the safety and convenience the you require.
One Day Trips
We offer one day packages out of La Paz to access Espiritu Santo, Cerralvo, and El Bajo. These trips will leave from La Paz at 5am and return around 5pm. These trips include breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Whether it’s a one day fishing trip, or a sightseeing excursion to the islands with snorkeling, the Amanda II is the best way for up to six persons to spend a day from La Paz.
Land Based Packages
We are proud to partne
r with the Fiesta Inn in offering multi-day land based fishing packages. Including hotel accommodations, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and the cleaning and vacuum packing of your catch, these packages provide the best way for groups of up to 4 fishermen to enjoy a relaxing trip and an exciting fishing experience while enjoying the comfort that the Fiesta Inn Resort provides.
Multi-day Expeditions
The ultimate fishing adventure. Multi day overnight from La Paz can fish our traditional spots at dawn and dusk, times heretofore unavailable when fishing from pangas, or go beyond the range of the day trippers to explore either the islands north of La Paz or venture out into the Sea of Cortez. These spots are not accessible to the day fishermen, and hence provide a glimpse into what the fishing in the Sea of Cortez was like 50 years ago. 3 meals a day, snacks, drinks are all included. We tow a panga with us as well, providing more variety and opportunities. Swimming in deserted coves, gathering shellfish and other local delicacies for meals, and night fishing are just some of the possibilities that this plan can provide for groups of up to 4. Packages of varying duration are available, and custom trips of up to 4 nights can be quoted.
By leveraging the 15 years of successful fishing operations in La Paz, the exceptional physical plant of the Amanda II, and the all star crew, The Fishermen’s Fleet is setting a new standard in the sport fishing paradise that is La Paz. Give us a call and let’s discuss the possibilities for your next fishing vacation to the Baja.