It is with great excitement we announce by Government Decree a National Commission has been officially organized for the PROTECTION OF THE SAILFISH IN GUATEMALA within our Pacific coastline. A 16-month long ordeal that included many hours spent in meetings between government officials, the tourism board and the local angling community has resulted in this Commission finally coming to life!
A Season in Review – Winter (Oct 2013 – May 2014)
First of all we want to thank everyone who made it down to Pacific Fins to fish and stay with us. For those of you who gave it strong consideration and were not able to make it – hopefully the below stats will help encourage you to make a visit in the future!
In no particular order:
Total for Entire Season – Sailfish – (Conventional/Light Tackle):
Raised: 6176
Bites: 5020
Released: 3510
The majority of our clients hook up the sails themselves. Our crews enjoy teaching this technique to our beginners.
Clients Visited From The Following Countries:
Russia, Venezuela, Colombia, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Turkey, Germany, South Africa, UK, France, and The USA (Lower 48 + Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii).
OUR BOAT MAVERICK WINS THE XIV INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT!!!
In the 4-Day Tournament “Maverick” raised 133 sailfish, had 118 bites, and released 83 – Nov 2013
1st Place
Best Single Day – Conventional
62 sailfish raises, 52 bites, 46 releases (Alliance One) – April 2014
Best Single Day – FLY
40 raises, 20 bites, 9 releases (Stan Shoemaker) – Feb 2014
Biggest Sailfish
195 lbs! – (Richard Watkins) – Dec 2013
Smallest Sailfish
10 lbs – 4 Juvenile 10 lb sailfish released (Dylan & Garrett Schopper) – April 2014
Best Average Per Day Sailfish Releases:
Averaged 28 releases per day – (Noonie & Lorraine Gilbeau) – Dec 2013
Over 4 days fishing
Most Sailfish Released On FLY During Trip – (Individual)
14 – (Dr. Lee Smith) – Jan 2014
Most Sailfish Released On FLY During Trip – (Group)
17 – (Fehsenfeld Group) – March 2014
Most Marlin Released On FLY During Trip
2 – (Dr. Lee Smith) – 1 Striped, 1 Blue – Jan 2014
Most Marlin Released During Trip – (conventional)
2 – (Patrick Mulligan Family) – 2 Striped – Jan 2014
Oldest Client To Release a Sailfish
89 years old
Youngest Client To Release a Sailfish
8 years old
Most Sailfish Released At ONE Time
6 – (Murat Iyriboz Group) – Jan 2014
Best Month – Average (Conventional)
November 2013 – Averaged 26 sailfish raises, 23 bites, 17 releases per boat per day.
Most Unique Picture Sent By Client
(Rafael Perez Group) – Feb 2014
pic below – This healthy sailfish released back into the bluewater to swim away and fight another day.
Most Prolific Trip Totals: Raises, Bites, Releases
301 sailfish raises, 256 bites, 201 releases – (Tomfohdre Group) – Feb 2014
Most Visits In Same Season – (Tie)
2 – Dr Alberto Ramirez group – Dec 2013 & Feb 2014
2 – Jim Bishop group – Dec 2013 & April 2014
2 – Johnny & Stacey Powers – Dec 2013 & March 2014
For additional information and availability:
Phone: 1-888-700-3467
Mailing Address:
Pacific Fins Resort & Marina
955 Pavilion St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Pacific Fins Resort & Marina is Guatemala Fishing at its best. Our boutique hotel with private villas and suites is located in the world’s most productive billfishing destination. We offer all-inclusive fishing packages with a la carte dining, open bar, and custom, personalized service. Our setting on the water and attention to detail is unmatched in Guatemala.
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