A Fine Kind of History The vessel that we’re delving into the history of this month has a very special place in our Casa Vieja Lodge hearts. A boat that lives on in fishing infamy: the Finest Kind, 40′ Whiticar! Our Finest Kind has led a simple, but rich, life so far; she was made in 1982 by Captain Curt Whiticar himself, who was dubbed the “dean of custom boat…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An El Niño-Proof Lodge Are you familiar with the El Niño Effect? The El Niño Effect is a natural weather/climate phenomenon where, during certain seasons, there is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. What does this mean? Well, this event can have significant impacts: influencing weather patterns, ocean…