Welcome to Miami! home to white-sand beaches, warm climate, delicious cuisines, Latin-American influences, and the most popular drink all tourist/locals must have… Cafe Cubano! It’s back and it’s back at it’s original location, The Miami Beach Convention Center. We will have a booth (Booth MB6016) upstairs in the retail pavilion. Come by and let’s talk fishing!
MIAMI BOAT SHOW SCHEDULE Address: 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Wednesday, Feb. 16th | 10 AM – 6 PM (Prime Time Preview)Thursday, Feb. 17th | 10 AM – 6 PMFriday, Feb. 18th | 10 AM – 7 PMSaturday, Feb. 19th | 10 AM – 7 PMSunday, Feb. 20th | 10 AM – 5 PM
It’s been non-stop since the start of the new year. Back to back hunting/sportfishing trade shows in Dallas and in Vegas. Now… preparing for the Miami International Boat Show. We are so excited to see and hear from so many that are looking forward to traveling in 2022. Hence why our calendar has been filling up so fast.
The fishing: THANKS TO YOU! our fleet is non-stop as well. Look below and see how busy January was for us. Sails in January were just like the stock market, up and down. Though, the man in the blue suite (aka blue marlin) and striped marlin made up for those slower days. Talk about slow days, where else around the world can you get this many raises/bites per day? only in Guatemala!
Fishing Report :
January 1st: Knotwork – 5 sailfish raises, 5 bites and 5 releases, and 2 dorado.
January 2nd: Chechos – 7 sailfish raises, 6 bites and 6 releases. 2 dorados, 1 yellowfin tuna.
January 3rd: Knotwork – 10 sailfish raises, 8 bites and 7 releases. 1 yellowfin tuna, and 2 dorados.
January 3rd: Maverick – 5 sailfish raises, 4 bites and 3 releases. 4 dorado, and 1 yellowfin tuna.
January 4th: Knotwork – 16 sailfish raises, 16 bites and 12 releases. 7 dorados.
January 5th: Maverick – 9 sailfish raises, 8 bites, and 5 releases.
January 5th: Knotwork – 5 sailfish raises, 5 bites and 3 releases. 1 blue marlin.
January 7th: Maverick – 16 sailfish raises, 13 bites and 10 releases. 4 yellowfin tuna, and 3 dorados.
January 7th: Chechos – 13 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 5 releases. 1 blue marlin.
January 7th: Gypsy – 16 sailfish raises, 12 bites and 5 releases. 3 dorados.
January 8th: Sirena – 12 sailfish raises, 9 bites, and 7 releases.
January 8th: Maverick – 10 sailfish raises, 8 bites and 6 releases. 1 dorado.
January 8th: Chechos – 18 sailfish raises, 14 bites and 9 releases.
January 8th: Gypsy – 14 sailfish raises, 11 bites and 10 releases. 2 dorado.
January 8th: Knotwork (Fly Fishing) – 3 sailfish raises, 3 bites and 2 releases. 1 striped marlin.
January 9th: Maverick – 15 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 9 releases. 1 blue marlin.
January 9th: Chechos – 10 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 3 releases.
January 9th: Gypsy – 13 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 5 releases. 11 dorados, 2 yellowfin tunas.
January 9th: Knotwork – 2 sailfish raises, 2 bites and 2 releases. 1 striped marlin on Fly and 1 striped marlin on spinning gear.
January 10th: Gypsy – 4 sailfish raises, 4 bites and 2 releases. 3 dorados.
January 10th: Maverick – 6 sailfish raises, 6 bites and 5 releases. 3 dorados.
January 11th: Maverick – 12 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 8 releases. 1 blue marlin.
January 13th: Chechos – 10 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 5 releases. 1 dorado.
January 13th: Maverick – 6 sailfish raises, 6 bites and 4 releases. 2 dorados.
January 13th: Gypsy – 10 sailfish raises, 8 bites and 6 releases. 2 dorados.
January 14th: Gypsy – 6 sailfish raises, 5 bites and 4 releases. 4 dorados. 1 striped marlin.
January 14th: Maverick – 17 sailfish raises, 17 bites and 9 releases. 2 dorados.
January 15th: Gypsy – 7 sailfish raises, 2 bites and 1 releases.
January 15th: Maverick – 3 sailfish raises, 3 bites and 2 releases. 1 dorado. 1 blue marlin.
January 16th: Maverick – 3 sailfish raises, 2 bites and 1 releases.
January 17th: Knotwork – 6 sailfish raises, 5 bites and 1 releases.
January 18th: Chechos – 12 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 6 releases. 4 dorados.
January 18th: Knotwork – 5 sailfish raises, 4 bites and 4 releases. 3 dorados.
January 20th: Gypsy – 12 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 8 releases. 1 blue marlin.
January 20th: Chechos – 9 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 5 releases. 2 dorados.
January 21st: Knotwork – 10 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 8 releases. 2 yellowfin tunas and 1 blue marlin.
January 21st: Chechos – 8 sailfish raises, 4 bites and 4 releases. 2 blue marlin.
January 22nd: Chechos – 17 sailfish raises, 13 bites and 8 releases. 1 dorado.
January 22nd: Gypsy – 3 sailfish raises, 1 bites and 1 releases. 2 for 1 onFLY and 1 dorados.
January 22nd: Knotwork – 17 sailfish raises, 14 bites and 6 releases. 1 blue marlin.
January 22nd: Maverick – 3 sailfish raises, 3 bites and 2 releases. 1 for 2 on Fly. 3 dorados.
January 22nd: Sirena – 10 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 7 releases. 2 dorados.
January 23rd: Chechos – 17 sailfish raises, 16 bites and 10 releases. 1 dorado.
January 23rd: Maverick – 8 sailfish raises, 8 bites and 6 releases Conventional. 6 for 8 on Fly. 3 dorados.
January 23rd: Gypsy – 20 sailfish raises, 18 bites and 13 releases. 1 dorado.
January 23rd: Knotwork – 13 sailfish raises, 12 bites and 11 releases. 1 dorado.
January 24th: Maverick – 7 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 4 releases Conventional. 2 for 5 on Fly. 1 blue marlin.
January 24th: Knotwork – 21 sailfish raises, 20 bites and 15 releases.
January 24th: Sirena – 18 sailfish raises, 15 bites and 9 releases. 1 dorado and 1 yellowfin tuna.
January 24th: Gypsy – 9 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 4 releases. 3 dorados and 1 blue marlin.
January 24th: Uno Mas – 10 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 6 releases. 1 dorado.
January 25th: Maverick – 16 sailfish raises, 13 bites and 8 releases.
January 25th: Knotwork – 21 sailfish raises, 18 bites and 14 releases.
January 25th: Chechos (Fly Fishing) – 16 sailfish raises, 6 bites and 2 releases. 1 striped marlin.
January 25th: Gypsy – 15 sailfish raises, 13 bites and 8 releases.
January 25th: Uno Mas – 18 sailfish raises, 14 bites and 10 releases. (GRANDSLAM DAY) 1 blue marlin and 1 striped marlin.
January 26th: Chechos (Fly Fishing) – 14 sailfish raises, 5 bites and 3 releases.
January 26th: Maverick – 24 sailfish raises, 21 bites and 14 releases. 3 for 5 on Fly.
January 26th: Knotwork (Fly Fishing) – 9 sailfish raises, 6 bites and 3 releases. 3 yellowfin tuna and 1 dorado.
January 26th: Uno Mas – 12 sailfish raises, 8 bites and 5 releases.
January 28th: Maverick – 8 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 5 releases. 2 dorados.
January 28th: Chechos – 4 sailfish raises, 3 bites and 3 releases.
January 28th: Gypsy – 6 sailfish raises, 6 bites and 2 releases.
January 28th: Knotwork – 4 sailfish raises, 4 bites and 4 releases. 3 dorados.
January 29th: Maverick – 12 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 7 releases. 1 dorado and 1 for 4 on Fly.
January 29th: Knotwork – 26 sailfish raises, 21 bites and 15 releases. 1 blue marlin.
January 30th: Knotwork – 17 sailfish raises, 15 bites and 10 releases. 4 dorados.
January 30th: Maverick – 9 sailfish raises, 5 bites and 4 releases. 2 for 2 on blue marlin and 1 dorado.
January 30th: Chechos – 21 sailfish raises, 16 bites and 11 releases. 2 for 4 on blue marlin. 1 dorado.
Congratulations to Tom Hughes (pictured above) for a great accomplishment – Billfish Grandslam. A “Grand Slam” is defined by an individual angler catching at least three of the eligible species within a category, per IGFA International Angling Rules. All catches must be made within one calendar day. In our case, it was a sailfish, striped marlin and blue marlin.
We want to give a huge CONGRATS to Zach and Jett Miller for an amazing catch. This father/son trip is one they will never forget. A huge 227.8lb yellowfin tuna on Maverick with Captain Nestor Garcia. Their arms were sore, but it was worth it. It took them an hour and forty five minute fight. “Pacific Fins is “THE” premier fishing resort in Guatemala. I have been coming to this resort for 2 years and will continue to keep coming back. The resort staff, manager, captains, and deck hands are all top notch. I have fished all over the world and by far this is my favorite place to go. I have been fortunate enough to be blessed with 2 trophy fish here. A 50lb Bull Mahi and a 227lb yellowfin tuna. This place does not disappoint! – Zach Miller.”
A HUGE congrats to everyone involved. What an event!
The 6th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational was not only sold out, we had three lodging locations at capacity. It was no surprise with such high anticipation that built throughout the year.
The event week started Thursday night with a Captains meeting at Pacific Fins. It was a nice time for all anglers to get acquainted and teams got to spend sometime with their boat Captains.
Saturday night was a night that all anglers were looking forward to. Celebrity Chef, Serial Griller, Matt Moore cooked up an amazing feast for all to enjoy. Whether you were Pro or an Amateur team, The 6th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational was a nail biter from the start. On the Pro class, the highlight were Rumline and Chechos team. They both entered the tournament not looking for a second place trophy.
Day one; Rumline and Chechos finished the day tied with 1300 points. Rumline managed to win the daily by 11 minutes. Day two; It was a mirror of day one, but at the end of the day, Chechos took the lead by 3 fish and managed to win the daily. Day three; It was a thriller of a final day as claiming the top spot came down to the wire! With minutes left before lines out, team Chechos was in the lead, when second place Rumline, hooked up a double in the final moments…almost inching a comeback to overtake the top spot. What a way to end the 6th annual of competition for team Chechos!
Tournament Results
1st Place Pro Team for a total of 4100 points, team Chechos. Anglers: Ozzy Delgado, Juan Manuel Cobar, Josh Greene, and Peter Miller. Captain Carlos Diaz. Team won day 2 calcutta and overall prize money.2nd Place Pro Team for a total of 4000 points, team Rumline. Anglers: Dell Dembosky, Mary Dembosky, Ken Cofer, Amanda Cofer. Captain Terry Brennan. Team won day 1 calcutta. Congrats to Captain Terry and his crew for putting up a great fight to the end.3rd Place Pro Team for a total of 3700 points, team Makina. Anglers: Ed Secke, Mark Anstine, Austin Collins, and Carey Riel. Captain Luis Wicho Ramirez. Team won day 3 calcutta.1st Place Amateur Team for a total of 3100 points, team Piragua. Anglers: Hugo Mayorga, Alexander Alonso, Nelson Duarte, Jaret Williams.1st Place Marlin with 2 blue marlin releases, team Captain Hook. Anglers: Kris Mohandie, Fran Gough, Kyle Sowell, Fran Gough, and Matt Moore.1st Place Dorado for a total of 127.4 pounds, team Uno Mas. Anglers: George Plihal, Albert Guzman, Mike Russell, and George Gozdz. Captain Justin Royal.Another amazing highlight during the Invitational, to have Rivers Rutherford’s presence at Pacific Fins. With a name like Rivers Rutherford, it’s no surprise this soulful storyteller and recent Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Famer was destined to become one of music’s most talented and accomplished singer-songwriters.Guests at the Invitational had front row seats as David Lee Murphy performed several songs. David is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known for his #1 country hits “Dust on the Bottle” and “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright”, as well as the hit songs “Party Crowd”, “Out with a Bang”, “Every Time I Get Around You”, “The Road You Leave Behind”, and “Loco”. Oh and by the way… Congrats to David for releasing his first blue marlin!
The tournament in 3 days, generated a total of 545 sailfish raises, 480 bites and 348 Sailfish releases. 8 blue marlin and 2 striped marlin. We want to THANK all our participating anglers for making this a special one yet. We were happy to see all having a great time, meeting and making new friends. From the kick-off party and Poolside Celebration to the neighboring resorts (Casa Vieja Lodge, The Hook, Sailfish Oasis, and Aeroclub) who took part in the Invitational, to the awards presentation at the final dinner and all the parties and fishing in between, this is definitely a tournament that any novice or serious angler needs to be a part of. We are pleased to support the Billfish Conservation Project and the week-long festivities that generate much needed funds for a worthy cause – A total of $18,000 was collected. In addition, we are going to be posting on our social pages pictures that were taken during the event. 2022 dates will be: December 8th through the 12th. Trust me… YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!
A Special Award For A Special Person
A lot happens behind the scenes that people don’t see or hear. Much hard work and preparation goes into these events. It can be stressful at times, but in the end, the results are all worth it.
It is with great pleasure that we present Niels Erichsen with a special award. We want to recognize the person whose work has had a truly outstanding impact in conservation and in the lives of many.
We THANK YOU Niels Erichsen!
TO ALL ANGLERS AND SPONSORS, CHEERS TO YOU FOR MAKING IT A SUCCESFUL ONE!
Another sold out Unfathomed hosted trip becomes one for the books! “Our trip to Pacific Fins on the hosted Unfathomed trip with George Gozdz and Ozzy Delgado was an experience that far exceeded all expectations” – Adam Kurtin.
It’s been six long months since the last Unfathomed trip. I can tell you during those months, there was a lot anticipation for this one.
This trip was a little different from the last one. Instead of just making a stop in the town of Antigua, it was a straight shot to Pacific Fins for three days of rod bending action. Blue marlin, striped marlin, sailfish, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and grouper were the main attraction during the three days. Got to see the excitement on everyone’s faces once they returned to Pacific Fins from a day out on the water. Lot’s of guests got thrown into the sailfish pool for earning their stripes by releasing their first billfish.
After three amazing days at Pacific Fins, it was time to move to the next step adventure in our itinerary, Casa Santo Domingo. Breakfast at PF and a short drive to the ancient city. Since, we were early to check in at the hotel, we all left our bags and hit the town. A quick stop at the Casa del Ron (House of Rum) is a must when visiting Antigua.
We all had the opportunity to taste Guatemala’s rum of choice, Zacapa Rum. After our power lunch at the Rum House, we ventured into the streets of Antigua so that everyone can witness first hand old ruins, hotels, restaurants, stores, and a collection of ancient Mayan sculptures and other artifacts.
Say cheese! The second Unfathomed group with volcano Fuego in the background.
Making memories that last forever. Host George Gozdz with his father as dad got to release his first pacific blue marlin.If you are a fan of an old fashioned drink, Casa del Ron (House of Rum) has a smoked cocktail that will blow your taste buds.
“There is no denying that Guatemala is one of my favorite destinations in the world. I have grown to love it so much that I keep on coming back for more. Pacific Fins has become a home away from home. The incredible people; Niels Erichsen, Ozzy Delgado, Joel Lima, Captains, mates, and the entire staff. And let’s not forget the food, the location, and of course… the fishing!” – George Gozdz
We want congratulate our host George Gozdz for a job well done, and by organizing a remarkable trip with amazing people. For him to fish alongside his old man and get to witness his father release his first Pacific blue marlin (picture above) is priceless. From all of us George, CONGRATS!
George’s father was not the only one to make history, a lot of guests made their own history by releasing their first bucket list fish too. It’s no surprise this trip booked in record time and this is why we are announcing the date for the third Unfathomed hosted trip.
This is an all-inclusive adventure with 5 nights and 3 full days of offshore/inshore during prime fishing. April 23rd – April 28th, 2022. In addition to Pacific Fins, we have added a night stay/sightseeing in the old capital city of Antigua on the day we arrive. We will be lodging at one of the best hotels in town, Casa Santo Domingo. Price: $3799 pp (includes night in Casa Santo Domingo) Due to limited space and demand, we highly recommend to book fast! Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on one heck of a time. For more info, you can contact us at: 888-431-5556 / 772-284-5922 or [email protected] / [email protected]
The start of our season has been nothing short of spectacular. Groups have been raising double digit numbers of sails, enough dorado for lunch and dinner, and yellowfin tuna from 60lbs to an impressive 176lb beast. Plus, we are not surprised the main attraction has been the blue marlin presence.
When a guest calls us, one of their question is… “when is the best time to fish Guatemala?”. You can ask many and get different answers. It’s hard to answer because Guatemala’s fishery is phenomenal year round. I’ve always been a firm believer that October is the month to be in Guatemala. It kicks off the season with lots of action and variety.
Fishing Report :
October 8th: Knotwork – 9 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 2 releases. 2 yellowfin tuna, and 1 dorado. October 8th: Chechos – 20 sailfish raises, 16 bites and 12 releases.1 for 2 on blue marlin (est. 200lbs). 2 dorados, 1 wahoo. October 9th: Knotwork – 25 sailfish raises, 20 bites and 11 releases. 1 for 1 on blue marlin, est. 250lbs and 1 dorado. October 10th: Chechos – 43 sailfish raises, 35 bites and 28 releases. 8 dorado, and 1 yellowfin tuna. October 10th: Knotwork – 46 sailfish raises, 39 bites and 21 releases. 4 dorados. October 10th: Sirena – 28 sailfish raises, 26 bites, and 24 releases. October 11th: Knotwork – 43 sailfish raises, 35 bites and 24 releases. 2 dorado. October 12th: Knotwork – 21 sailfish raises, 17 bites and 10 releases. 4 yellowfin tuna, and 3 dorados. October 12th: Chechos – 13 sailfish raises, 12 bites and 5 releases. 1 blue marlin, 2 dorados, and 6 yellowfin tunas. October 12th: Gypsy – 22 sailfish raises, 19 bites and 13 releases. 3 dorados. October 12th: Sirena – 20 sailfish raises, 17 bites, and 14 releases. October 13th: Knotwork – 15 sailfish raises, 13 bites and 10 releases. yellowfin tuna, and 3 dorados. October 13th: Gypsy – 14 sailfish raises, 13 bites and 9 releases. 2 dorados. October 14th: Gypsy – 28 sailfish raises, 25 bites, 18 releases, 1 dorado. October 14th: Chechos – 29 sailfish raises, 26 bites, 20 releases. October 14th: Knotwork – 5 sailfish raises, 4 bites, and 4 releases. 12 yellowfin tunas (1 -176lbs!!!) October 15th: Gypsy – 9 sailfish raises, 8 bites, 5 releases, 2 dorados and 1 blue marlin (est. 250lbs). October 16th: Knotwork – 25 sailfish raises, 22 bites, 11 releases, 2 dorados and 1 blue marlin (est. 200lbs). October 16th: Gypsy – 29 sailfish raises, 19 bites, 11 releases, 3 dorado. October 16th: Chechos – 11 sailfish raises, 9 bites, 6 releases, 1 yellowfin tuna and 2 blue marlin (Est. 250lbs and 400+lbs).October 17th: Gypsy – 22 sailfish raises, 15 bites, 4 releases, 3 dorado.
A personal record! 400+lb Pacific Blue Marlin
Happy 75th birthday Mr. Braslow!Congrats to the Johnson’s on their blue marlinAn impressive 176lb yellowfin tuna for Mr. Mackinnon!All smiles for the Reiter groupDouble the excitement for the Woods
Guy Harvey is the man behind the Guy Harvey world. A man that doesn’t need introduction, known all over the world for his amazing conservation work. Guy is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea.
“Dear Fellow Anglers: I am excited to announce that the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is sponsoring a series of Blue Water Fishing Expeditions at the world famous Pacific Fins Resort in Guatemala. I will be there along with one of our marine research scientists.
Each expedition is limited to 18 anglers and will encompass three days of fishing in Eastern Tropical Pacific waters. Every angler will fish with me on my boat at least one day. As you may know, Pacific Fins Resort has access to some of the world’s most prolific offshore and inshore fishing, which is why it’s one of my favorite fishing holes in the world! We will be fishing for blue marlin, dorados, roosterfish, yellowfin tuna, cubera snapper and other species running during your visit.
After a great day of fishing we’ll all be dining together as well as having two private cocktail parties. I will be painting an original to be auctioned off on our last night together. Please review the attached flyer and consider joining me for this incredible fishing adventure, which will double as a GHOF research mission. Our tagging of billfish, dorados and roosterfish has taught us a great deal about these magnificent fish and is helping us to protect them. Your participation in these conservation efforts will be filmed as part of a documentary we’re producing.
Please know that by investing in what I promise will be a trip of a lifetime, you will further the marine conservation efforts of the GHOF, a 501c-3 nonprofit organization.
On our last newsletter, we started to announce all of the special guests and sponsors that will take part in this year’s event. First, we announced Serial Griller, Matt Moore. And now… for all of you “Cigar Aficionados”, we are happy to welcome Rodriguez Cigars to the 6th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational. “This year for the 2021 Guatemala Billfish Invitational, the Rodriguez Cigar Company, will be providing the anglers with an exclusive rum and cigar tasting experience! We will be pairing exquisite rum with vintage cigars from the Rodriguez family collection. Also, during the event, Rodriguez Cigar will be making an exclusive product release”. – Danny Difabio, Owner Rodriguez Cigar. In 1947, the Rodriguez family began the masterful art of cultivating tobacco on their private plantation in the town of Siguaney. The tobacco plantation was called, La Finca De Carmencita. Located in the villas province of Cuba. La Finca De Carmencita specialized in growing, aging, and curing filler tobacco leaves for numerous manufacturers throughout Cuba. By 1952, La Finca De Carmencita employed over 20 workers and grew over 120,000 pounds of tobacco annually. Eight years later, the Cuban government nationalized the private plantation and the Rodriguez family was forced to immigrate to the Unites States. In 1971, the Rodriguez family found a new beginning on the beautiful island of Key West and established the Rodriguez Cigar Factory.
Let the countdown begin! In the coming weeks/months leading up to the 6th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational, we will be announcing special guests and sponsors that will take part in this years event. The Billfish Invitational is excited to welcome Serial Griller, Matt Moore. Author. Entrepreneur. Cook. Musician. Host. Pilot. Adventurer. Southern Gentleman. These are just some of the words used to describe Nashville, TN based Matt Moore. Moore’s work has garnered critical acclaim as far reaching as the BBC and CBC to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Atlanta Constitution, Chicago Tribune, People, Southern Living, Redbook, Esquire, Men’s Journal, TODAY, CBS, VH1, FOX, Hallmark, The Art of Manliness, and countless others. As a chef, Moore specializes in updated Southern cuisine with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. He’s also a cast-iron and wild game enthusiast with extensive experience working over live fires. His first book, Have Her Over for Dinner, a Gentleman’s Guide to Classic, Simple Meals was named one of the years’ best cookbooks by The New York Times. His follow-up, A Southern Gentleman’s Kitchen (TIME INC Books) was released to wide praise and acclaim in the spring of 2015. His best-selling, The South’s Best Butts (TIME INC BOOKS) was named the #1 cookbook of the year by The National BBQ and Grilling Association in 2018. Moore’s latest work, Serial Griller (HMH 2020), has also enjoyed best selling status with a focus on live-fire grilling throughout America. Moore is currently slated to release his next work in 2023. When he is not cooking, traveling, or writing, Moore is busy running EastWest Bottlers, a boutique fragrance and apothecary company he founded in 2011. To date, Moore maintains a distribution of over 200 retail specialty stores where his fragrances and books are sold. He has negotiated distribution and license agreement in over 30 countries, including big-box stores such as Belk, Dillards, and Bloomingdales – securing license products for Fortune 500 brands, as well as luxury European brands.
For those that love to grill, which I think the majority of us do, Matt will be handing out to all participating anglers a copy of his book, Serial Griller.
Sailfish, marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna are the most common offshore species in Guatemala. But make no mistake, this is the best sailfishing spot in the world! On average you can experience 15 to 20+ bites a day. And during the peak season, from October through May, 40 or more bites a day is not uncommon. So, what about June and July? June is the start of what we call the offseason. That is the transitional period from dry to wet season. But is it really a wet one as some say? I say it’s just like Summer here in the states. Pockets of rain and sunshine. Plus, a great advantage of fishing during June and July that is less crowded and… you can save money with our summer specials – hint, hint. For several years now, we have been seeing some incredible fishing during these months. Is it a fluke? Let the numbers below be the judge of that.
June 6th: Chechos – 11 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 7 releases. 8 dorado and 1 marlin raise.
June 8th: Maverick – 10 rooster raises raises, 7 bites and 5 releases.1 red snapper and 5 mackerel.
June 9th: Chechos – 8 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 5 releases. 3 dorados.
June 11th: Chechos – 9 sailfish raises, 8 bites and 5 releases. 5 dorado.
June 11th: Maverick – 9 sailfish raises, 8 bites and 7 releases. 4 dorados.
June 11th: Knotwork – 3 sailfish raises, 3 bites and 2 releases. 11 dorado.
June 14th: Gypsy – 22 sailfish raises, 17 bites and 15 releases. 1 dorado.
June 19th: Knotwork – 12 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 8 releases.
June 24th: Knotwork – 22 sailfish raises, 22 bites and 13 releases. 3 dorados. 1 blue marlin raise.
June 25th: Knotwork – 30 sailfish raises, 30 bites and 15 releases.
June 27th: Knotwork – 22 rooster raises, 22 bites and 17 releases.1 marlin release, est. 400lbs.
July 4th: Maverick – 34 sailfish raises, 27 bites and 17 releases (conventional). 2 for 3 on Fly and 1 dorado.
July 6th: Maverick – 13 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 7 releases. 2 dorados.
July 6th (Half day Charter): Knotwork – 4 sailfish raises, 4 bites and 3 releases. 2 dorados.
July 7th: Maverick – 22 sailfish raises, 12 bites and 4 releases. 1 blue marlin release, est. 200lbs.
July 8th: Maverick – 9 sailfish raises, 6 bites and 1 releases. 15 yellowfin tunas (conventional) and 1 yellowfin on Fly.
July 8th: Chechos – 9 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 5 releases. 1 striped marlin release, est. 150lbs.
July 9th: Chechos – 7 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 4 releases. 1 ble marlin release, est. 350lbs. 7 yellowfin tunas.
July 10th: Chechos – 5 sailfish raises, 4 bites and 4 releases. 3 yellowfin tuna and 1 blue marlin raise.
July 11th: Gypsy – 9 sailfish raises, 8 bites and 4 releases. 7 dorados.
July 12th: Maverick – 10 sailfish raises, 7 bites and 6 releases. 2 for 3 on blue marlin, est. 250lbs.
July 12th: Gypsy – 12 sailfish raises, 9 bites and 6 releases. 1 dorado.
July 13th: Gypsy – 12 sailfish raises, 10 bites and 9 releases. 1 dorado and 1 roosterfish.
The Billfish Invitational is Back! And with such high anticipation of many anglers, it’s shaping up to be the best one yet. Pacific Fins Ambassadors joining us are; Uncharted Waters – Peter Miller, Unfathomed – George Gozdz, and Into the Blue’s – Scott Walker. We will also name several celebs that will be joining us as in the coming weeks. The 6th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational will take place December 9th – 13th, 2021, at our beautiful Pacific Fins Resort. Well-known anglers from across the globe will compete in this exciting three-day fishing event while raising money to support the Billfish Conservation Project.
This tournament provides a fun twist for participating teams. A daily Calcutta will be on the table for those that want to make things interesting. Teams will have the chance to win daily prizes and battle it out for the ultimate prize (Kingsailfish Mount Trophy). It’s also a unique opportunity to fish the most prolific billfish destination on the planet during prime time, while you network with fellow anglers, celebrity guests, and potentially earn bragging rights for the next 12 months!
The tournament will kick off on December 9th at the resort with the professional chefs creating a full-on feast for the check-in and opening party. Fishing dates are December 10th, 11th and 12th, with an award’s ceremony taking place the night of the 12th. Guests will depart on December 13th.
The tournament package includes three days of fishing, four nights of lodging, double occupancy, daily laundry service, a la carte meals, beverages, transportation to and form the airport and three days of fishing. When fishing with Pacific Fins you can expect all of the tackle and gear to be top-notch and the crews to be on their game. Each day of fishing also includes snacks, fruit, lunch and beverages.
Pacific Fins Ambassador and Unfathomed host, Captain George Gozdz, filmed the 5th annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational in 2020. If you want to see part of the excitement that takes place during this time, check out the YouTube video below.
