On Feb 6, our 5 boats out raised 186 sailfish, had 155 bites and released 111 conv and 2 on fly. Also raised 3 marlin.
Press Release: Guatemala Pioneers Protection of Sailfish with New Commission
Guatemala Pioneers Protection of Sailfish with New Commission |
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After two years of collaboration between the Guatemalan government, Guatemalan tourism officials, and the Guatemalan recreational fishing community, The Guatemalan Sailfish Commission has been established. The goals of the Commission are to identify and resolve problems due to illegal fishing, raise awareness of the importance of billfish, develop billfish protection programs, coordinate with local and international authorities to work towards billfish protection, and to promote the practice of sustainable fishing in alignment with Guatemalan tourism. “Sportfishing offers Guatemala the opportunity for economic development by generating income through tourism derived both from national and international anglers enjoying our fishery. Protecting the sailfish guarantees long term sustainability for the sport and for the responsible enjoyment of the resource for many years to come.” said Commission Representative, Niels Erichsen The Guatemalan Sailfish Commission will convene a press conference at the 2015 Miami Boat show. The purpose of the conference is to educate, update and inform all attendees about the tangible results Guatemala has achieved since the creation of the Commission and how upcoming plans and strategies will be the catalyst of change for sailfish conservation within Central America. The conference will be held at the 2015 Miami Boat show on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 2:00PM in room A101-102. ### Founded in 1939, the IGFA is a non-profit organization and is best known for conservation efforts of fisheries, educational programs, rule-making and for maintaining worldwide game fish records in freshwater, saltwater, fly fishing and junior angler categories. IGFA members are located in over 125 countries. For further information, contact the IGFA, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004; phone 954-927-2628, fax: 954-924-4299, website: www.igfa.org. |
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Feb 2015 – Guatemala Fishing Report
The TaxSlayer group returned for the 7th time. This time they rented the entire Lodge for a week (Feb 26 – March 4) to entertain key clients and executives.
16 clients for the first part of the week. 8 new clients for the 2nd part.
TaxSlayer Group #1 consisted of Carl Rhodes, Jimmy Rhodes, Zane Christopher, Jermey Duncan, Brian Wilson, Jay Murray, Mark Thomas, Steve Palmer, Raymond Knotts, Graham Prererira, Dan Robinson, Greg Whisenhunt, Whitaker Dawson, Andrew Whisenhunt and Richard Marshall. They fished 2 days on Gypsy, Maverick, Canaso 2 and Mijo. They raised 162 sailfish, had 130 bites and released 82.
Lin and Jeannie Poor arrived for the second year in a row. Joining them this year was Richard Walden. Fishing 3 days on Sirena they raised 76 sailfish, had 60 bites and released 42. They raised 2 marlin with 2 bites and also caught a few dorado.
Clients from Brazil arrived for 3 days fishing on Aguardiente. They raised 74 sailfish, had 52 bites and released 48.
Sirena – today (Feb 26) – WOW! – With some of our local clients. 65 sailfish raises, 55 bites and released 41!!
Pat and Vaughn Silvernail arrived for the 2nd year in a row. Fishing on Maverick for 3 days they raised 57 sailfish, had 53 bites and released 40.
Serhiy Larin and Nataliya Larina arrived from The Ukraine. They fished with Rapalas! In 3 days on Gypsy they raised 50 sailfish, had 29 bites and released 16 on Rapalas.
Here come the Marlin!
Sheldon Lasky, Dan Doerr, Kim Harter and Jim Wilson arrived. Fishing for 2 days on Sirena and 3 days on Knotwork they raised 89 sailfish, had 77 bites and released 51. Kim Harter also released 1 300 lb. Blue marlin and the group caught several dorado and yellowfin tuna!
Bill Evans and Paul Steigerwald arrived for 3 days fishing. On Knotwork they raised 30 sailfish, had 26 bites and released 17. They also raised 2 marlin, had 1 bite and released a Blue!
Tom Tomfohdre arrived for his 13th trip. Joining Tom were Lynn, Rick and Peter Tomfohdre. Fishing 3 days on Gypsy they raised 38 sailfish, had 30 bites and released 18. They also caught 1 Black marlin, several tuna and dorado!
Howard Kisner arrived for the 3rd time. Joining Howard on this trip was his cousin Charles Graning. Fishing on Gypsy for 3 days they raised 51 sailfish, had 39 bites and released 29. Howard who is 75 years old also caught 1 400 lb Blue marlin! It was a great experience for the 2 cousins to share in Guatemala.
Ray Barker Smith and Marlene White arrived for 7th time. They were fly fishing. On Gypsy, in 5 days they raised 49 sailfish, had 31 bites and released 18 on Fly.
We experienced 3 to 4 day cold front that moved. Several clients went inshore.
Brian Mayer and Doug Mercer arrived for 4 days fly fishing on Sirena. They raised 31 sailfish, had 19 bites and released 6 on Fly.
Tony & Patricia Vicari arrived for 3 days fishing on Canaso 2. They raised 25 sailfish, had 20 bites and released 12. They also caught 2 yellowfin tuna.
Reece Milton and Jim McConnell returned for the 3rd time. Also joining them were Bob Phillips and Wade Lopez. Fishing 2 days on Canaso 2 they raised 25 sailfish, had 19 bites and released 11. They also caught 6 yellowfin and a very large Dorado!
Jack McGeough arrived for 2 days fishing. Joining Jack were Mark, Sarah, Jackson and Ava McGeough. Fishing on Canaso 2 they raised 23 sailfish, had 20 bites and released 11. They also caught mackerel inshore.
Dwight and Peter Jefferson, Richard Kendall and Dick Richards arrived for 3 days fishing on Sirena. They raised 8 sailfish, had 8 bites and released 6.
Dr. Gene Brierre arrived to Pacific Fins again. Joining him were Joseph and William Brierre, Kathy Hebert and Kati Napole. They fished 3 days on Danmark and raised 40 sailfish, had 35 bites and released 18. They also got some Amberjack and Mackerel inshore.
Kirk & Krista Courson arrived for the 10th time. Fishing on Knotwork for 4 days they raised 62 sailfish, had 57 bites and released 39. They also caught 3 Roosterfish and 2 dorado.
Crystal and Ryan Erickson arrived to Pacific Fins for the first time. Fishing on Gypsy for 3 days they raised 72 sailfish, had 62 bites and released 41. They also raised 1 marlin and caught a few dorado.
The Chris Jones group had 4 anglers in Feb 2014. This year in Feb 2015 he was entertaining 10 clients. Joining Chris were Gregg Plunkett, Manny Zavalos, Jaime Cleveland, Ed Harris, Jakob Anthony, Christian Hauge, Thomas Thorson, Cliff Stanch, Greg Smith and KC Caldwell.
In 2 days fishing on Danmark, Piragua and Mijo they raised 232 sailfish, had 183 bites and released 125 conventional and 5 on fly!!
Dr. Ramirez (Dad), Dr. Ramirez (son), Edgar Stokes and Hector Reyes returned for 7th time. Fishing on Gypsy for 3 days they raised 95 sailfish, had 82 bites and released 60.
Rafael Perez, Rafael Perez Jr and Jorge Perez returned for the 6th time. Fishing on Canaso 2 for 3 days they raised 112 sailfish, had 97 bites and released 62!
Brian and David North returned for the 2nd time. They were also joined by Dean Phillips and Phil Hinz. In 3 days fishing on Gypsy they raised 74 sailfish, had 64 bites and released 45!
Haskins Group (continued). On day 3 they raised 9 sailfish, had 6 bites and released 4 on Fly. So for the 3 days total: 38 sailfish raises, 18 bites and released 10 on Fly.
Russell and Thomas Lavery arrived the 2nd time. Fishing on Danmark for 3 days they raised 53 sailfish, had 44 bites and released 30.
William, Bill and Tyler Lahnen arrived. In 3 days fishing on Canaso 2 they raised 54 sailfish, had 48 bites and released 30. They also raised 2 marlin, with 2 bites and released 1 400 lb Blue!
Outdoor Writer Returns To Pacific Fins
We were pleased to welcome back well-regarded outdoor writer, Gary Kramer this week.
Gary is a full-time outdoor writer and photographer based in Willows, California. With 120,000 images in his photo files and nearly 1,000 articles to his credit, Gary is one of the nations’ most active outdoor writer/photographers. His work has been featured in Gray’s Sporting Journal, American Angler, Shooting Sportsman and more. His photo files include the most complete collection of waterfowl images by a single photographer with 119 species from around the world! He has also authored 5 books.
Gary’s focus for this article will be fly fishing for sailfish.
The Turks Slam The Sails Again!
Murat Iyriboz and his crew from Turkey slammed the sailfish again this year. Fishing on Gypsy, Canaso 2 and Sirena they raised 287 sailfish, had 242 bites and released 160. They also raised 2 marlin, had 2 bites and released 1 Black at 300 lbs! They lost count on all the dorado they caught as well.
January 2015 – Guatemala Fishing Report
George Haskins arrived for the 3rd time. Joining George were Al Seavey, Ray and Paul Gagnon. Fly fishing for sails for 3 days on Gypsy. On day 1 and day 2 they raised 29 sailfish, had 12 bites and released 6 on fly.
Edwin Nuscher, Steve Davis, Thomas McBride, Schley Gordy Sr., Schley Gordy Jr., and Daniel Rupert arrived. Fishing on Gypsy and Tranquility for 2 days they raised 31 sailfish, had 23 bites and released 12. They also caught 3 dorado and 8 yellowfin tuna.
Bruno, Walter and Gustavo Orensztajn arrived for the 2nd time. Fishing on Maverick for 3 days they raised 26 sailfish, had 24 bites and released 20. They also caught 5 yellowfin tuna.
Johnny and Stacey Powers arrived for the 12th time. Fishing on Gypsy for 3 days they raised 24 sailfish, had 23 bites and released 16.
Randy Lott returned for the 2nd year in a row and was joined by Michael Castle, Charles Dowling, and Tim Rose. Fishing on Allure for 2 days they raised 32 sailfish had 24 bites and released 20.
David Martin returned for the 8th time and was joined by Ron Woodruff. Fishing on Gypsy for 2 days they raised 33 sailfish, had 27 bites and released 19.
Josh Yellin and Molly Rosenblatt returned for the 2nd time. Fishing on Aguardiente for 2 days they raised 16 sailfish, had 12 bites and released 11. They also caught 2 dorado and 2 yellowin tuna.
Husband/Wife team of Bob and Terry Landis fished 2 days on Maverick and raised 13 sailfish, had 10 bites and released 10. They also caught 4 yellowfin tuna.
Niels Erichsen fishing 2 days in our Local Tournament raised 25 sailfish, had 18 bites and released 10 on Aguardiente.
Murat Iyriboz and his crew arrived from Turkey for the 4th straight year. Joining Murat was Turgut Konukoglu, Gokhan Carmikli, Murat Arslan, Necmi Tufekci, Erkut Soyak, Can Ozer, Mehmet Cirpici and Semih Dinler. They slammed the sails. Fishing on Gypsy, Sirena, and Canaso 2 they raised 287 sailfish, had 242 bites and released 160. They also raised 2 marlin, had 2 bites and released 1 Black at 300 lbs! They lost count on all the dorado they caught as well.
Jim White returned for 5th year in a row with Brad Williams. Fishing on Maverick for 3 days they raised 66 sailfish, had 56 bites and released 49.
Donna, Anthony and Mia Flaim joined us along with Jenny Zheng and Heather Privett. Fishing on Gypsy for 3 days they raised 56 sailfish, had 50 bites and released 44. They also raised 1 marlin, caught 5 dorado and 2 yellowfin tuna.
Outdoor writer Gary Kramer joined us again this year with Carl Rey. While filming and shooting he raised 68 sailfish, had 31 bites and released 10 conventional and 4 on fly.
Congratulations are in order! Dr. Lee Smith and Dan Walden broke our Fly Fishing Record! On Saturday, Jan 3 they raised 49 sailfish, had 25 bites and released 21 on Fly aboard Maverick!!That eclipsed the previous mark set on Feb 7, 2004. All fish were cast to, fought, landed and released.
On Friday they released 12 on fly, Sunday 16 on fly and Monday 17! Good job guys. Wow!
Lee sums it up best:
“After my 7th straight year in Costa Rica fly fishing for sailfish I decided to give Guatemala a try. I booked for Jan 2013. In 6 days fly fishing at your Lodge I caught MORE sailfish on that ONE tripthen in Costa Rica for 7 years! I released 27 on fly.
I rebooked again for Jan 2014. I was thinking no way it could be better then the last trip. I was wrong. On this trip I released 15 sails on fly and a had a GRAND SLAM on Fly of a Blue marlin, Striped Marlin and sailfish on the same day.
I rebooked for Jan 2015. I thought once again – there is no chance it could possibly be better. Dead wrong again. My fishing partner Dan & I broke the Resort Record on Day #2 for most sailfish released on FLY in one day: 21! And the other 3 days were off the charts: Day 1: 12 on fly. Day 3: 16 on fly. Day 4: 17 on fly. All in all we raised 172 sailfish, had 90 bites and released 66 on fly! We also had 6 doubles where we landed 2 sails on fly at the same time.
I rebooked for Jan 2016 before I left the Resort. No way it can be better. Right?”
EPIC Trip – Clients Break Our Fly Fishing Record!
Congratulations are in order! Dr. Lee Smith and Dan Walden broke our Fly Fishing Record! On Saturday, Jan 3 they raised 49 sailfish, had 25 bites and released 21 on Fly aboard Maverick!! That eclipsed the previous mark set on Feb 7, 2004. All fish were cast to, fought, landed and released.
On Friday they released 12 on fly, Sunday 16 on fly and Monday 17! Good job guys. Wow!
Continue reading “EPIC Trip – Clients Break Our Fly Fishing Record!”
Dec 2014 – Guatemala Fishing Report
Father/Son team of Eric & Brett Knellinger returned for 2nd year in a row over Christmas. Also joining them this year are Heidi Roschke and Billy Bennet. Fishing 4 days on Maverick they raised 38 sailfish, had 36 bites and released 31.
Father/Son team of Kris and Kash arrived for 3 days fishing on Gypsy. They raised 20 sailfish, had 16 bites and released 11. They also raised another 2 sailfish on fly, with 2 bites and 1 release on fly. 2 dorado were also nailed on fly as well. Continue reading “Dec 2014 – Guatemala Fishing Report”
November was HOT! Averages – Raises, Bites, Releases
November continues to impress each year.
Averages for the month (Nov 2014):
PER DAY, PER BOAT
Conventional/Light Tackle:
Raises: 23
Bites: 19
Releases: 16 Continue reading “November was HOT! Averages – Raises, Bites, Releases”
NOVEMBER is Big Time
Capt Jim Toabe returned for the 12th time. This trip was to celebrate his 90th Birthday at Pacific Fins with his family. Continue reading “NOVEMBER is Big Time”
