Stress-Free Holidays at Casa Vieja Lodge

Stepping up to the Helm Capt. Nico Melendrez began his career in the sportfishing industry in 1994. Previously a local artesianal fisherman, he was trained by Tim Choate in a handful of mate schools to launch the sportfishing industry in Guatemala. Nico has been the first mate aboard the Rum Line for close to 10 years. He is one of…

Marlin & Mahi? Muy Bueno!

Costa Holiday Catch   During the holiday season you are always on the hunt for deals. Look no further than the Costa Holiday Catch Sweepstakes where you can enter to win one of two fishing trips. Adventure one, a trip to Casa Vieja Lodge or Adventure 2, the Florida Keys. Two lucky anglers will be guided by Costa Pro Captains and spend…

Thankful for Sancochos & Sailfish!

Happy Turkey Day   Casa Vieja Lodge would like to wish all of our friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving and we wish you were here celebrating with us! We are very grateful for your friendship and time you spend with us in Guatemala. While you are perusing through this newsletter between flying, basting the…

480 Sailfish RELEASES in 8 Days!

Rick Murphy and CCA Team Visit   Captain Rick Murphy of Sportsman’s Adventures hosted a trip October 26-30th of Casa Vieja Lodge Rookies from the likes of CCA Texas, CCA Florida, and Building Conservation Trust (CCA’s National Habitat Program). With Tropical Storm Selma lurking on the pacific, it made for not so ideal conditions, but that didn’t stop these tried and true…

WITCH Boat Are You Fishing On this Season?

The Queen is Back Finally, she has been released from Casa Vieja Lodge Marine Services and had her maiden voyage this past weekend during the 15th Annual Club Nautico de Guatemala Tournament. The Release, a 37’ Merritt, has completed a 2-year overhaul and reclaimed her reign as queen of the Casa Vieja Lodge fleet. Originally built in 1961,…

Ready to Start Fallin’ for Billfish

Support Hurricane Relief Efforts The Southeastern United States has been hit hard with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Thankfully all of our clients survived the storms and are in the rebuilding process but will be back stronger than before! Casa Vieja Lodge donated 100% of proceeds from our online shop sales to the Greater Houston Community Foundation, and personally thanked…

Summertime Sailfish Strong

Look Out! CVL Hits the Road! ICAST 2017 CVL will be putting up its booth at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) July 12-14, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. ICAST is the biggest and best sportfishing trade show in the world. Come and meet two of our famous Captains: Chris Sheeder of the Rum Line, and David…