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…
Trophy Husbands Invitational Over Father’s Day weekend, we casted our cares away and reeled in some unforgettable memories at the first annual Trophy Husbands Invitational! The whole weekend was filled with laughter, friendly competition, and epic catches. Along with Capt. David Salazar, we were joined by founding trophy husbands: Capt. Jimbo Thomas and Capt. Harry Vernon; plus anglers, ranging…
2022 No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout RESULTS Three days of excellent fishing, calm seas, fabulous friends, and lots of SANCOCHOS made this year’s tournament another success! BIG CONGRATS to the ladies aboard the Finest Kind with Capt Nicho as they took home First Place and it’s such a sweet victory as each year they have become…
2021 No Sancocho Results The final day of No Sancocho had all boats running in different directions trying to find the best bite. All 8 boats had Marlin bites, 4 of them released a single, and The Hooker released 2! Boats totaled 50/74 Sailfish and 6/10 both Striped Marlin and Blue Marlin. This was a battle to the…
2020 No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout Our annual No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout was full of non-stop fun, excellent camaraderie, outfit changes galore and fantastic fishing! We thought everything was going as planned with the ladies aboard the Finest Kind leading the pack daily and even on the last day, they brought home 14 Sailfish and 1…
Our Annual No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout was exciting up until the last minute! There were a few twists and turns, and lots of laughs. Fishing was slightly above average with 15-30 raises per boat per day. Anglers fished per IGFA rules and hooked their own fish, which led to a handful of SANCOCHOS! Normally we…
It’s Drastic, Kick Plastic If you’ve been to the Lodge this past season then you have seen and taken part in our Kick Plastic program, pioneered by Costa Sunglasses, as we eliminated single-use plastic water bottles, nevertheless, in Guatemala! We hope you are continuing to do your part and using your custom Casa Vieja YETI…
Rum Line is Back The distinguished Rum Line completed a 1.5-year overhaul in the Casa Vieja Marine Services Boat Yard and debuted on October 25th. Casa Vieja Lodge selected to repower the Rum Line with twin Cummins QSC 8.3 Engines (500hp), replacing the previous mechanical version. “With these newer electronic engines she won’t blow black smoke while you are backing down on a big one, be much more fuel efficient, have a higher cruising speed of 25…
Tell Only Your BEST Friends We told you to tell ONLY your best friends about Casa Vieja Lodge, but apparently you all have quite a few of those, as the word is out and the Lodge is full! As you know, we try our hardest to accommodate your ideal travel dates and boats, but we are now…
2018 No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout It’s almost that time of the year again! We know you’ve heard about it, dreamed about it, and now it is time to make it a reality! Come join us, November 8-10, for our Annual No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout at Casa Vieja Lodge. The No Sancocho Sailfish Shootout is Guatemala’s most…