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November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

October Fishing – Out of this World!

Sailfish, marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna were the main attraction this month. But, the blue marlin bite was on FIRE!

For me, October has been one of my go-to months when it comes to fishing in Guatemala. It’s the start of the peak season and it’s right after all the rain in September. That’s the perfect blend as the water cools off and the bait fish arrive in big numbers. And what happens when all the bait fish start to show? you guessed it…it’s feeding time.

For years, October has produced some impressive catches. Whether is a 150lb+ yellowfin tuna, 60lb+ dorado, or triple digits sailfish releases, this month should be on your radar. Even around the bright full moon, the fishing has been amazing. For those opposed to fishing on or around the full moon, see the below numbers as another example (Steve Reiter group).

October 10th – 29th: Maverick – 283 sailfish raises, 205 bites and 124 releases. Blue Marlin: 23 raised, 14 bites, and 6 released. Dorados: 9. Yellowfin Tuna: 46 (18 days of fishing).
October 4th – 24th: Knotwork – 350 sailfish raises, 257 bites and 178 releases. Sailfish on Fly: 14 raises, 2 bites and 1 released. Blue Marlin: 10 raises, 6 bites and 5 released. Blue Marlin on Fly: 1. Dorado 12. Yellowfin tuna: 12. (19 days of fishing).
October 4th – 28th: Chechos – 230 sailfish raises, 177 bites and 103 releases. Blue marlin: 26 raises, 21 bites and 8 released. 16 dorados and 59 yellowfin tuna. (14 days of fishing)
October 4th – 27th: Amante – 266 sailfish raises, 223 bites and 130 releases. Blue marlin: 33 raises, 24 bites and released 16. Striped marlin: 1. Dorado: 11. 48 yellowfin tuna. (15 days of fishing)
October 18th – 20th: Libertad – 204 sailfish raises, 178 bites and 112 releases. Blue marlin: 2 for 2. 3 dorados and 1 yellowfin tuna. (3 days of fishing)
October 4th – 24th: Mojo – 59 sailfish raises, 44 bites and 21 releases. Blue marlin: 4 raises, 1 bite, 1 release. 4 dorado. (5 days of fishing).

This month was full of many highlights and one of those were the crew of Amante. Captain Jimmy Fajardo with mates Edgar Hernandez, Edinson Fajardo and anglers Dwight Korenek, Gaylan Rawdon, and Caden Kozik raised 12 blue marlin, had 10 bites, and released 7! All in one day. And that’s not all…the team went out on their second day and raised 7 blue marlin, had 6 bites and released 4 more.

Full Moon Action: Congratulations to Steve Reiter, Dave Gallen, Kevin Naugle, and Greg Duffin for an awesome three days of fishing.

204 Sailfish raises, 178 bites, and 112 releases. 2 for 2 on blue marlin, which Steve and Kevin got to release their first ever. Three dorados, and one yellowfin tuna.

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Pacific Fins Wins Elite Charter 2024

“Nautical Pathfinder is proud to the present our Grandslam trophy to Pacific Fins. This award is only given to the most elite fishing charters around the world. Charters must earn a score of 90 or above to obtain.

Our grading system is based on 6 key elements – service, Safety, Education, Experience, Professionalism, and Communication. Pacific Fins crushed the grading scale (95) and is truly a must visit charter for avid and serious anglers. The management and staff make this place feel like home!

If you are looking for a special fishing experience, look no further, Pacific Fins is the place to be.” – Zak Miller, Owner of Nautical Pathfinder.

What is Nautical Pathfinder? Nautical Pathfinder was created for those seeking adventure, self-growth, and interaction with nature. At Nautical Pathfinder, we produce an Exclusive list for anglers worldwide to experience the best fishing charters this world has to offer. Only the top-graded charters make our list. In doing so, we help charters improve their services as needed and keep the fishing industry thriving. We want to produce a great experience for both the angler and the charters.

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

One HOT May!

Curious about Guatemala’s fishing scene in May? I’ve always been asked if the bite is as good as January through March. My answer is always the same… you can’t go wrong fishing in Guatemala any time of the year. Plus, let the numbers below be the answer.

It was an action-packed May at Pacific Fins. We had groups from the Gale Force Twins, Amanda and Emily Gale, George Gozdz Unfathomed hosted trip, and One More Bite’s Matt George.

Sailfish gave our guests banner days. Some days we raised 20+ fish and some days up to 70. You know when that happens guests become a little more inspired to try out a sail on the fly.

Marlin activity has stayed consistent and it will continue through the summer months. Congratulations to all the anglers who had big smiles on their face, as they released their first-ever blue marlin.

May Fishing Report :

May 1st – 31st: Chechos – 475 sailfish raises, 428 bites and 241 releases (7 on FLY!). Blue Marlin: 7 raises, 5 bites, and 3 released. Dorados: 9 (1 on FLY) and 9 Yellowfin Tuna. (21 days of fishing).
May 2nd – 31st: Knotwork – 539 sailfish raises, 439 bites and 227 releases (2 on FLY). Blue Marlin: 8 raises, 7 bites, and 6 released. Dorado: 17. (19 days of fishing).
May 1st – 31st: Maverick – 463 sailfish raises, 416 bites and 227 releases (6 on FLY!). Blue Marlin: 10 raises, 7 bites, and 3 released. Dorado: 12. Yellowfin Tuna: 3. Roosterfish: 3 and Wahoo: 1 (15 days of fishing).
May 1st – 30th: Gypsy – 146 sailfish raises, 129 bites and 84 releases. Dorado: 5. (7 days of fishing).
May 3rd – 29th: Libertad – 109 sailfish raises, 97 bites and 70 releases. Blue Marlin: 2 raises and 2 bites. Dorado: 4. (5 days of fishing).
May 4th – 5th: Uno Mas – 15 sailfish raises, 11 bites and 10 releases. Dorado: 2. (2 days of fishing).
May 18th: Fishy Business – 22 sailfish raises, 20 bites, and 10 releases. Dorado: 1. (1 day of fishing).

TOTAL MAY NUMBERS: 1688 Sailfish raises, 1496 Bites, 917 Releases. 28 Blue Marlin raises 22 bites, and 12 are released. Sailfish on Fly: 83 raises, 46 bites, 15 released. 50 dorados, 12 yellowfin tuna, 3 Roosterfish, and 1 wahoo.