Jose Antonio "Pepe" De la Peña Castillo is from Cabo San Lucas, and has a calm, unassuming manner, until he has a fish on the line! He speaks English well.  Pepe has captained vessels ranging from 28 to 75 feet and is well versed in all fishing techniques and safe boat handling.

Pepe says this about fishing:  “Fishing is in my blood - I have been doing it since I have the ability to think, but professionally, since I was 23 years old... I love finding new and different ways to land exciting catches".

If he had to pick a favorite fish to catch, which he says is a difficult question, he would choose Yellowfin tuna, Black Marlin and Cabrilla (Grouper).

BIGGEST FISH CAUGHT TO DATE:

• WORLD RECORD Yellowfin Tuna 427 lbs - Angler Guy Yocom.
• Blue Marlin released est. 900 lbs
• Black Marlin Released est. 650 lbs
• Wahoo 92 lbs
• Dorado 53 lbs
• Swordfish 245 lbs
• Grouper 201 lbs

TOURNAMENT WINS:

• 2018 Pelagic Summer Slam 2nd Place Wahoo Division
• 2017 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament 1st Place Tuna Division
• 2016 Pelagic Grand Slam - Day 1 & 2 Wahoo Jackpots and Day 2 Tuna Jackpot
• 2015  El Debate Tournament, Topolobampo, 1st Place Tuna Division
• 2015 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament - Day 2 & 3 Tuna Jackpots
• 2007 Tuna Tournament 1st Place Wahoo-dorado Division
• 2007 Tuna Tournament 1st Place  Wahoo-dorado Division