· U.S.C.G Certified Captain License
· Certified Guide by Puerto Rico Tourism Company (GT 2001-018)
· Endorsed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
· Endorsed by Comisión de Servicio Público (Public Service Commission) (S-03-06-Feb-518)
Capt. Francisco “Pochy” Rosario is a passionate fisherman. He born and raised in the West Coast of Puerto Rico, and been fishing tarpon since he was 12 years old. Capt. Rosario has more than 16 years of experience in sport fishing. He began working as mate for Western Tourist Services, a deep sea fishing charter company.
In 1999 after getting his U.S.C.G license, he decides to start his own business as Inshore Fishing Services. He offered Light Tackle and Fly Fishing trips for tarpon, snook, jacks, mangrove snapper and barracudas.
He has a 17’ customized skiff for a spectacular fishing in the West Coast of Puerto Rico. The boat has marine radio, livewell with bait pump, 14 rod holder , deep finder, 19 gal. Gas tank, 2006 85 hp Yamaha endure, 6 life jackets USCG approved, 3 bait net, 4 dry storage, nav. Lights, push pole, flear kit and fire extinguisher.
Fishing Equipment
Spinning: Silstar Pinaccle Power Tip Pro fishing rods, Penn spinning reels
Fly Fishing: Temple Fork and Redington fly rods, Billy Pate and Redington fly fishing reels
Hooks: Mustad circle hooks
Flies: Custom made flies
Line: Mustad Ultra Line Pro Plus (8,12,20 lb.)