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Live the Pacific Fins Experience

February Fishing Report

We have the guys from HUK down at Pacific Fins right now filming their TV Show  “Money Fish.”

In 3 days fishing on Chechos they raised 106 sailfish, had 98 bites and released 64

Airing on The Sportsman Channel, Money Fish is a documentary-style show about Marolina Outdoor – its people, the brands, its pro staff, performance fishing apparel and Marolina’s passion for the fishery. Money Fish will give you an insider look under the hood of our brands and the roller coaster ride of product meetings, deadlines, trade shows, and following the hottest bites in the world. Money Fish is the story of the passion behind the performance.

SUN 4:30 PM | MON 9:00 AM on The Sportsman Channel

The Hulin Group returned for the 2nd time. Fishing 3 days on Chechos they raised 91 sailfish, had 81 bites and released 52.

The Fox Group fished on Sirena for 3 days and raised 63 sailfish, had 52 bites and released 36. They also raised 3 marlin.

The Martin Group returned for the 9th year in a row. Fishing 2 days on Maverick they raised 34 sailfish, had 25 bites and released 14.

The Morris Group returned for the 2nd time. Fishing on Maverick & La Joya for 2 days they raised 106 sailfish, had 82 bites and released 53.

The Dueck Group returned for the 3rd time. Fishing on Danmark, Piragua and Maverick for 2 days they raised 117 sailfish, had 96 bites and released 69.

The Hamston Group fished 1 day on Maverick and raised 20 sailfish, had 14 bites and released 12.

The Kleer Group fishing 3 days on Stratgos raised 32 sailfish, had 24 bites and released 12. They also caught 5 mackerel, 8 jacks and 1 roosterfish.

The Cope Group fishing 4 days on Aguardiente raised 105 sailfish, had 57 bites, released 24 conventional and 5 on fly. They also caught 3 jacks on fly and 3 conventional.

The Strickler Group fishing 4 days on Maverick raised 119 sailfish, had 59 bites, released 28 conventional and 5 on Fly. They also raised 1 marlin and caught 3 dorado.

The Kost Group returned for the 2nd time. Fishing 3 days on Maverick and Aguardiente and 2 days on La Joya they raised 142 sailfish, had 82 bites, released 36 conventional and 5 on Fly. They also raised 4 marlin, had 3 bites and released 2. They also caught 6 dorado.

The Portilla Group arrived for the 2nd year in a row, fished 2 days on Sirena and Chechos, raised 64 sailfish, had 44 bites, released 30 conventional and 1 on Fly. They also raised 2 marlin, had 1 bite and released 1 500 lb. Blue. Also 3 dorado.

The Sengezer Group returned for the 3rd time, fished on Danmark for 3 days, raised 44 sailfish, had 35 bites and released 23.

The Mena Group fishing on Chechos for 1 day raised 16 sailfish, had 13 bites and released 11.

The Jones Group returned for the 4th year in a row, fished 2 days on Allure and Danmark, raised 31 sailfish, had 23 bites and released 14.

The Perez Group returned for the 8th year in a row, fished 3 days on Maverick, raised 15 sailfish, had 11 bites and released 6. They also raised 4 marlin, had 3 bites and released 1 Blue.

The Ramirez Group returned for the 8th year in a row, fished 3 days on Sirena, raised 24 sailfish, had 19 bites and released 8. They also raised 2 Striped marlin, had 2 bites and released 2.

The Mott Group returned for the 2nd time, fished 1 day on Sirena, raised 13 sailfish, had 8 bites and released 4. They also raised and released 1 Striped marlin.

The Areano Group in a 1/2 day raised 4 sailfish, had 2 bites and released 2.

The Penar Group of 24 in 3 days fishing (still have one day left) have raised 398 sailfish, had 258 bites and released 159. They have also raised 36 marlin, had 33 bites, released 22 Striped marlin and 3 Blue marlin!! Fishing on Chechos, Sirena, Maverick, Danmark, Knotwork and Tranquility.

Maverick fishing 1 day in the local tournament raised 34 sailfish, had 26 bites and released 14. They also raised 3 marlin, had 2 bites and released 2 stripeys.

The Richards Group on Chechos in 2 days fishing raised 26 sailfish, had 15 bites and released 11.

The Botron Group on Maverick in 1 day raised 7 sailfish, had 4 bites and released 2. They also raised 3 marlin, had 2 bites and released 1 stripey.

January Fishing Report

The White Group fishing on Maverick for 3 days raised had 297 sailfish raises, 236 bites and 161 releases.

The Daniels Group fishing 1 day on Chechos had  5 sailfish raises, 5 bites, 5 releases. 3 Blue marlin raises, 2 bites and 2 releases.

The Smith Group  FLY Fishing 4 days on Maverick had 95 sailfish raises, 39 bites and 18 releases on Fly.

The Payne Group fishing 1 day on Chechos had 24 sailfish raises, 20 bites and 15 releases.

The Ralda Group in 3 days fishing on Gypsy had  50 sailfish raises, 30 bites and 22 releases. They also raised 1 marlin.

The Lammens Group fishing 1 day on Chechos had 11 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 6 releases. 2 marlin raises, 1 bite and 1 release. They also caught 3 dorado.

The Clark Group FLY fishing 2 days on Maverick had 33 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 7 releases on Fly.

The McBrayer Group in 3 days fishing on Gypsy had 81 sailfish raises, 75 bites and 51 releases

In the 1 day January Tournament:  Chechos went 18-15-11 on sails, Maverick 33-18-15 and Aguardiente 20-18-6.

The Ockenfels Group fishing 1 day on Maverick had 15 sailfish raises, 13 bites and 10 releases.

The Christie Group in 4 days fishing on Maverick, Sirena, Chechos and Danmark:

Maverick: 116 sailfish raises, 91 bites and 51 releases.

Sirena: 125 sailfish raises, 106 bites and 69 releases. 6 marlin raises, 4 bites and 4 releases.

Danmark: 104 sailfish raises, 89 bites and 46 releases.

Chechos: 104 sailfish raises, 89 bites and 46 releases. 2 marlin raises, 2 bites and 2 releases.

The Powers Group fishing 3 days on Maverick had 47 sailfish raises, 39 bites and 26 releases.

The Libertopolis Group fishing 1 day on Gypsy raised 25 sailfish, had 21 bites and released 14.

Our friends at Grundens did a documentary highlighting the work of Niels Erichsen, owner of Pacific Fins Resort and The Sailfish Commission in Guatemala. This video will include footage of Niels receiving the award in Ft. Lauderdale, interviews with Rob Kramer, president of the IGFA, members of The Sailfish Commission and vice ministers in Guatemala.

Additional footage will include fishing off the coast of Guatemala from Pacific Fins, the preeminent luxury sport fishing lodge in the region. The film will serve as an educational and inspirational piece about how this innovative conservation model can be spread to other countries in Central America to protect fish stocks and boost tourism.

We look forward to sharing the finished product with you in Spring 2017!

In 3 days fishing while filming on Chechos they raised 25 sailfish, 20 bites and released 13. They also went 5-2-2 on Marlin with 1 Blue and 1 Stripe release.

 

2nd Billfish Invitational

JOIN US for The 2nd Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational!

Arrive: April 28, 2017
Fish: 29, 30, May 1 (3 days fishing, 4 nights)
Depart: May 2, 2017

Call 1-888-700-3467 or email [email protected]

Wild Bill (Deadliest Catch) is in again. Capt. Scott Walker (Into The Blue TV) is in again. Peter Miller (Bass2Billfish) is in again.

Everyone is welcome. All skill levels are welcome!

This will be another epic experience where you will tackle the mighty billfish off Guatemala’s Pacific Coast with celebrity anglers and make a difference in the future of Conservation in Guatemala!

This would be a great event for:
-A group of buddies
-Corporate excursion to entertain key executives, staff or clients
-Husband/Wife
-Father/Son, Father/Daughter, The Family, etc!

This is a FUN 3-day tournament where like-minded anglers gather to socialize and fish in a relaxed environment all in support of a worthy cause.

In the last couple of years, major milestones have been accomplished and the momentum The Guatemalan Sailfish Commission is obtaining are yielding immediate results for all anglers in Guatemala.

Comments from last year’s tournament:

“Some trips stick with you, this one will.”Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski, Deadliest Catch, Discovery Channel

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to come down and support such a wonderful cause. I am honored to be able to work with you to make a difference in such a special place.”Rob Kramer, President, IGFA

“Rocked the tournament to 1st place, great job by all involved, looking forward to the 2nd annual!Doug Shenk, Client

“So great to be a part of this movement.”Peter Miller, Host, NBC Sports “Bass2Billfish”

“Thank you for the trip of a lifetime!”Capt Scott Walker, TV Show, “Into The Blue”

“I had a wonderful experience of food, fellowship and fishing!” Dr. Chris Stearns, Client

“What an epic trip at Pacific Fins. It gets better and better each time.”Ozzy Delgado, Grundens, Sponsor

“This is my 3rd trip to Pacific Fins. This place has truly touched my heart.”Terry French, Extreme Chef, Food Network

“The hospitality at Pacific Fins is wonderful.” Cory Lowe, Backbone Media

“The 1st Annual Billfish Invitational at Pacific Fins was fabulous. The best of everything. But the most important part of it all was that it benefits the Guatemalan Sailfish. – Stacey & Johnny Powers, Clients.”

$3500 per person based on 4 anglers per boat

$4250 per person based on 3 anglers per boat

Rates Include: Reception in Guatemala City and round trip ground transfers between Guatemala City and Pacific Fins Resort & Marina; welcome bag, opening party and all tournament festivities, cocktails and snacks after fishing, 3 nights lodging with all meals and open bar at the resort; private charter fishing including captain and crew; use of conventional and fly fishing gear, tackle, lures and flies, last night’s stay at the Resort or the Westin Hotel in Guatemala City; and Pacific Fins Resort & Marina’s pre-trip information containing detailed packing and tackle lists, travel info, and helpful hints.

Rates Do Not Include: International airfare to/from Guatemala City, optional but HIGHLY recommended trip cancellation insurance, meals, bar tabs and personal expenses in Guatemala City; gratuities to captains/mates, staff, drivers and hotel nights in Guatemala City caused by late arriving flights.

Call 1-888-700-3467 or email [email protected]