August is always known as the best time for variety in Guatemala. Most important the blue marlin bite tends to heat up. Most of the region has its seasonal rain which shows up in the early afternoon (4pm on…).
But that washes out rivers and makes nice debris line which hold TONS of mahi. After loading up the coolers this past weekend we headed a few miles off the trash line to set up for sailfish. We ended the day with 15 raises, 12 releases, and one sanchoco (pull the hook) on a Blue. The mahi count was 25 feeders, and 6 good size that were around 15 lbs, and two bulls pushing 25 lbs. All of this was just 15 miles!! Not bad considering we were back at the dock at 3:30pm sharp. Remember anglers, Guatemala is accessible from ATL, Dallas/Houston/Miami by just under 3 hrs, and then just a 2 hr drive to the lodge.
Attached are some picks of our trips, lodge, and of course Antigua in the highlands.
Capt Chris www.thesailfishcapital.com
Blue Bayou Lodge, Guatemala
Actually its just 3 hr flight from most Southern US air ports. Remember our sailfish are averaging 90-100 lbs, and we have the world record of 124 in 8 hrs, 54 on the fly! All 20 lb lite tackle & released folks. 125lb sailfish are not uncommon. Are sailfish are bigger than most of your white marlin on the east coast and the run is 15 miles most days. Last May we did a week in which we were averaging 6 marlin raises a day, with 30 shots a day on the sails. We have big rooster fish, all pacific marlin (blue, black and stripe). If you haven’t been to central america fishing, its alot cheaper than what people think. You are pretty much guaranteed a great bite, great culture, etc. Better option than keys or bahamas. Busy days we have a dozen boats fishing hard. Tight Lines Folks!
Great 1st photo.What I would like some onfo on the lodge and the offerings.I have my sights set for catching a Rooster fish for my 60th year. That will give me 4years to save.
