A Queen amongst Vessels As we continue the exciting Histories of our Fleet segment, this month we’re featuring our “Queen of the Fleet,” the boat that set the record on March 11, 2006 for most sailfish caught on fly in a single day (a whopping 57 total)–it’s the Release! A 37-ft Merritt made in 1961 by Buddy Merritt himself, this vessel was the 8th hull constructed in the…
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…
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…
Winter is Here Our winter is much better than yours! With an average of 89 degrees at Casa Vieja Lodge, the only things that are cold are your tropical drinks, and your rooms to reset and relax in! Striped Marlin have been making appearances, which means more chances at a Grand Slam, three different billfish species in…