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]
Penar Group releases 4 marlin – 3 Striped and 1 Blue!
Maverick goes 34-26-14 on sails and 3-2-2 on Marlin in Tourney
LOTS of Striped marlin around!
Grundens gets a Bluewater Slam (Sail, Stripe & Blue marlin)
IGFA Conservation Award
Niels Erichsen, Managing Partner of Pacific Fins Resort wins prestigious Individual Conservation Award at IGFA’s 33rd International Banquet.
“I want to share the joy of this recognition with all my fellow Guatemalan anglers, my friends within our government, my colleagues and my family.
All of our efforts working on the conservation of our precious billfish have gone into planning and executing a very thorough program coordinated through the Guatemalan Sailfish Commission, which comprises government entities and the private segment.
What we have actually achieved through this program could become the blueprint for regional and international conservation efforts.
The United Nations program for biodiversity has endorsed our plans, for they clearly comply with their 2020 goals for Sustainable Tourism.
Catch and release guarantees sustainability and a tourism industry based on this principle is the perfect case study on how economics and conservation can progress side by side.
I pledge to keep on going and expand our Guatemalan Conservation Initiative to incorporate as many of our neighboring sportfishing destinations as possible.
Once again, on behalf of Guatemala…thank you IGFA for this prestigious award.”
-Niels Erichsen
Grundens Documentary
We mentioned a few weeks ago that Niels Erichsen, Managing Partner at Pacific Fins is the recipient of the Prestigious IGFA Conservation Award for outstanding billfish conservation work! Niels will be honored and presented with his award next week at The IGFA International Banquet Jan 28, 2017 in Ft. Lauderdale.
Our friends at Grunden’s will be doing a documentary highlighting the work of Niels 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!
