Guatemala Fishing Report, Saltwater Fishing Report

February 25, 2011, It sounds like Capt. Gerry has had his hands full fishing since his last report. Even though the sailfish numbers haven't been at the historic level there has been a great mixed bag and lots of action. He has even busier than normal since he is jumping form coast to coast to fish the Caribbean quite a bit as well. If you do want the ultimate fishing trip and you have some time the possibility of a full blown two coast safari is always there and Gerry can lead you the whole way.

Hey Capt. David!,
As we wind down this month , the sailfish have been sparse and finicky, but we have managed to release one or two out of a handful raised just about every day! But there have been plenty of dorado and skipjack, and even the marlin are still making daily appearances! The weather has been just fine with only an occasional day or two of choppy conditions. Lots of whale sightings on the trips and as you will see, some large mantarays are in the area. Even an occasional wahoo in the 40lb class. Stuck out a big kona on a 50 conventional day before yesterday, and it yielded a beautiful bull dorado to start us off! Fast trolling at 12 mph , what a slam!
Hope you and yours get a chance to come down this season........the waters fine!!!
Capt. Gerry
Tijereta
Guatemala

Oh! and lest I forget, the fishing on the Puerto Barrios side (Caribbean) has been good for grouper and sizable mutton snapper as this is the time of year when they gather out in the great barrier reef of Belize. Not much action on tarpon yet, but good bonefish and permit on the fly to be had!
Gerry did send me a couple of video files which I haven't been able to open yet. If I do I will get them where you can see them.

About the Author:

Captain's Bio: I have been involved with fishing Guatemala's Pacific Coast since 1990 and actually released the first Sailfish of the First International Light Tackle Association Tournament in 1991, coming in 4th overall for the event. I booked trips for Paco Maza's "Golden Sail Lodge" and we hosted "Mark Sosin's Saltwater Journal" in the mid 1990's. There is no doubt that Guatemala has the worlds best sailfishing and the big name big money boats have arrived, but now with the help of Capt. Dennis Wheeler and Parlama Sportfishing I would like to bring this great fishery to the "Average Guy" and do it in a classy way with the utmost safety and comfort to our customers.