Makaira: Then & Now Believe it or not, every single one of our vessels here at Casa Vieja Lodge has lived a long and exciting life before they ultimately became a part of our fleet. Welcome to a new newsletter segment, we’re calling the Histories of our Fleet! To start a new series on where all of our boats came from,…
Trophy Husbands Round 2! This past Father’s Day weekend, we packed the lodge full for our second annual Trophy Husbands Invitational! It was a weekend filled with fun, friendly competition, and some great billfish numbers. Our Jefe, Capt. David Salazar was in attendance of course, along with fellow founding Trophy Husband Capt. Jimbo Thomas; as well as a lodge full of anglers, ranging from fathers to…
Ladies Only Marlin Expedition Last month, we were proud to host some of our favorite lady anglers at Casa Vieja for Marlin Expeditions Ladies-Only Expedition! When we asked the director and lead instructor of Marlin Expeditions for her favorite thing about the trip, she told us: “the friendships made during this trip were cemented in unbelievable…
Who’s Who?? Kirsten, Christian, Kristen, try saying that three times fast! Just kidding—but we do understand it can be confusing being in contact with such similar names in our office. That’s why this month we’re here for a friendly breakdown of who’s who around the (Miami) office: The first person you’re most likely to talk to…
Your Ideal Fishing Dates Recently we’ve been getting a lot of questions about when is “the best time” to fish with us, and the honest answer is: it all depends on what you’re looking to catch! Just to keep you updated, so far in 2024, we’ve recorded:9,915 Billfish raises8,784 Billfish bites 5,836 Billfish releases (51 marlin)69 Tuna 1,583 Mahi Mahi And there’s still 284 days left…
The Perfect Valentine’s Gift This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of unforgettable experiences and unparalleled adventures with a Casa Vieja Lodge Gift Card in any denomination. Perfect for the adventure-seeking couple or the avid angler in your life, a gift card to Casa Vieja Lodge shows your love in a unique and meaningful way! With…
12,160 Billfish Released! Thank you to all of our anglers who took part in releasing these billfish in 2023! There’s only one place in the world with these kinds of numbers, and there’s only one place that can deliver them on this high-caliber fleet, with outstanding captains and mates at Casa Vieja Lodge! The waters teemed with…
Guy Harvey Expedition 2024 Join us for an extraordinary Guy Harvey Expedition at Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala, from May 23rd to May 27th, 2024 (Memorial Day Weekend). Experience an exclusive opportunity to engage with Jessica Harvey and a visiting scientist, all while contributing to ocean conservation and education. For an investment of $6,000 based on…
No Sancocho 2023 Another successful No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout is in the books! Just like every year, this Sailfish Shootout was even bigger and better than the last. BIG CONGRATS to Team Palmetto Pescadors on the Finest Kind with Capt Benji, as they took home First Place! Team Pescadors Started off on Day 1 with 15 Sails, plus…
Hook & Harvest 2023 Our inaugural Hook and Harvest event was nothing short of a huge success. With the Ike Jime Florida Team and the culinary expertise of Chef Hiro Terada and Chef Michael Collantes, our guests were treated to an unforgettable experience. Each angler had the unique opportunity to learn about the art of Ike Jime, an ancient…