Guatemala Sailfishing Reports - Sailfish/Bill fish

Sept 28, 2003

The blue water line has been slowly moving in over the past several weeks. This Sunday fishing was between 20 and 25 nautical miles from shore. The early mornings are very calm with winds picking up after 1:00P.M. These are the billfishing results as reported by the sport-fishing boats captains. Overall rating for this weekend was poor to fair.

1.Pica Pleitos 36ft. Cabo 5 releases out of 8 hits.

2.La Sirena 35ft. Viking 5 releases out of 9 hits.

3.La Gipsy 32ft. Blackfin 3 releases out of 6 hits.

4.Gato Felix 30ft. Cat. 2 releases out of 2 hits.

Water Temperature 80º-85º
Air Temperature 85°-90º
Humidity 92%
Wind North at 2-4 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 1,800 ft
Visibility - 8ft.

Our Pacific bill-fish/sailfish fishing charters fleet is docked at the new marina named the Pez Vela Marina. This new marina uses the same outlet as Guatemala's main Pacific port, Puerto Quetzal, and is located next to it. This is the only sport fishing boat marina, on the Pacific coast, that has calm saltwater access without going though the dangerous old outlet near Puerto Iztapa, where boats need to stop and wait for the right set of waves that will allow their "safe passage". When out on a family sport-fishing vacation or with a group of buddies, do not put them at risk by “shooting the outlet”. Use the new marinas outlet with calm waters.

The Boat of the Month - Facts

La Sirena 35ft. Viking Twin 420 hp. marine diesel Caterpillar engines power this boat. It is equipped with a depth finder, 2 GPS, 2 VHF radios, fish finder, compass, CD player, air conditioned cabin, galley, and head. Standard equipment includes: a fighting chair, 4 Penn rods with Shimano reels and 20lb. line, 1 special Marlin rod with reel and 50lb. line, 2 spinning rods and reels with spinning tackle, fly fishing equipment, outriggers. The bait is Ballyhoo and the hooks used are circle hooks. Captain Carlos Díaz, with 10 years experience, runs this boat. This boat won the 2002 Presidential Challenge and also set a record in 2002 for having hauled in a 500lb. Blue Marlin. All boats come with an ice box stocked with snacks, lunch items and drinks including beer. Will supply wine upon request.