Sum, Sum, Summatime
Summertime fishing is upon us, and we can’t wait! While out fishing, we are always on the prowl for blue marlin, and in the summertime, we normally see a lot more. Although we love our sailfish and mahi mahi, an aggressive blue marlin coming into the spread ignites excitement throughout the boat! Marlin, Marlin, left teaser!
If you are looking for a chance at some heart-pumping, free adrenaline, then join us this summer in July and August, when the blue marlin are running, and yellowfin tuna are plentiful! Of course, you’ll still get your classic sailfish numbers and beautifully, delicious mahi mahi! For info on our Seasons and Species, you can read more HERE.
In June, join the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation as they host an Expedition June 23-27. With Jessica Harvey as your guide, this expedition is an ideal prospect for avid anglers who aspire to contribute positively to the environment. Reserve your spot today by contacting Brian Rowland HERE.
We Got Big Boats
Keeping with our 5-Star Angling Experience, we are welcoming a new 48′ Whiticar, Pica Más. Hailing from Jacksonville, FL, and originally called Tobasco, we figured a name upgrade to everyone’s favorite Guatemalan, spicy, green sauce, Pica Más is only fitting. Capt. David Salazar is currently at the helm, driving it from Florida via the Panama Canal to the Pacific coast of Guatemala, as he did with four other boats in our fleet, and back in Fins ‘N Feathers day he brought the Yellowfin, Man ‘o War, and Nany! We’ll have another boat joining the fleet at the end of summer, follow us on Instagram or Facebook for updates. This is not your typical charter boat fleet, this is like fishing with your best friend, where you are at home, and the best part is; you don’t have to clean, cook, or even prepare a drink, as our all-star mates will take care of every detail for you on the boat, while the Captain gets you on the big fish!
This summer will be the last one in Quepos, Costa Rica for The Hooker, 48′ G&S. If you are interested in Blue Marlin overnight FAD Fishing aboard her this summer, click on the remaining dates to reserve them: June 24-27, July 10-14 & August 5-8. The Hooker will return to Guatemala in September where she will continue with her lucky fishing powers for the 2023-2024 Season. If you are interested in upgrading to The Hooker drop us a note HERE.
Hot Topics
- Our Availability calendar is online SEE HERE. Check to see if your dates are available and secure them by calling the Miami Office.
- We will be at ICAST, July 12-14, come talk fish and get on the books!
- 2023 Solo Anglers: For more info on November 16-20, 2023 click HERE (only 2 spots left!). Spring 2024 dates coming soon!
- 2023 No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout Tournament Sign-Up: Interested in finally fishing the tournament? Sign up HERE to register your team. First come, first served!
- Check out our feature in Marlin Magazine, catching a Grand Slam with Capt. David Salazar HERE.
Guatemala Fishing Report
The schools of mahi mahi have been plentiful and have not left anyone hungry! Recently we’ve had on-demand fishing, where you all pick what you want to fish for. Captain, we want tuna, then BAM tuna caught. Captain, we want dorado, then BAM dorado served. Captain, we caught a lot of sails, can we look for a blue, then BAMBLUEEEEEE MARLIN!! Our Captains do aim to please, and have certainly been delivering bucket list trips from both left and right riggers! Hats off to the amazing Captains and Crews we have!
Remember, you can always stay up to date with our daily fishing report on our website here: Guatemala Fishing Report. Below are a few highlights from Guatemala:
- May 1st– 20th, the El Cadejo (39′ Contender)with Capt. Benji Baires, had 119 raises, 104 bites, 84 sailfish releases plus 2 marlin raises, 1 marlin bite, 82 tuna, 17 mahi-mahi, and 4 roosterfish!
- May 1st– 23rd, the Afinity (39′ Billy Knowles)with Capt. Nico Melendrez, had 154 raises, 141 bites, 105 sailfish releases plus 15 marlin raises, 9 marlin bites, 6 marlin releases, 19 tuna, and 25 mahi-mahi!
- May 1st– 24th, the Finest Kind (40′ Whiticar)with Capt. Nicho Alvarenga, had 277 raises, 254 bites, 178 sailfish releases plus 14 marlin raises, 5 marlin bites, 4 marlin releases, 3 roosterfish, 1 mackerel, and 42 mahi-mahi.
- May 1st– 24th, the Makaira (37′ Rybovich) with Capt. Jeffrey Garcia, had 279 raises, 230 bites,141 sailfish releases plus 12 marlin raises, 11 marlin bites, 5 marlin releases, 1 tuna, 16 mahi-mahi, and 2 roosterfish.
- May 1st– 24th, the Hooker (48′ G&S) with Capt. David Salazar, had 96 raises, 88 bites, 63 sailfish releases plus 5 marlin raises, 1 marlin bite, 61 tuna, and 86 mahi-mahi
- May 1st– 24th, the Rum Line (40′ Gamefisherman) with Capt. Terry Brennan, had 270 raises, 213 bites, 149 sailfish releases plus 14 marlin raises, 9 marlin bites, 6 marlin releases, and 36 mahi-mahi.
- May 2nd– 24th, the Release (37′ Merritt) with Capt. Sammy Baires, had 162 raises, 146 bites, 101 sailfish releases, plus 5 marlin raises, 3 marlin bites, 1 marlin release, and 28 mahi-mahi.
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