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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 387
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 8:25 am: | |
Hurricane “Stan” caused some heavy flooding to some parts of Puerto San Jose. A few of the private houses in the Villas del Pacifico Compound were flooded with two to three feet of water but most are OK. At the resort, a few large trees were fallen and some flooding to the employee quarters and parking lot but the resort is OK and open for business.
Currently the roads to both the Villas and Marina Sol are closed but should open soon. Because of the poor weather no boats fished this week.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 77- 80
Humidity 94%
Wind: WSW 9 mph
Conditions: Light Drizzle
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 5:53 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:46 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 21
Registered: 4-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 8:16 am: | |
The weather has been very nice with sunny skies and low to mild winds. For those that ventured out last weekend they released between 1 to 3 sails but had good dorado action averaging around 12 dorado's per boat. The blue water was found between 16 to 20 miles which made for a very nice short ride to the fish. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 383
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 9:17 am: | |
With nice weather and blue water less than an hour away, a few boats headed out last weekend. While there were a few sails to be found the dorado fishing was very good. It is not often that the sailfish take a backseat to the dorado.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 77- 84
Humidity 79%
Wind: SSE 7 mph
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:31 p.m. CST |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 379
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 1:02 pm: | |
Most of the annual boat maintenance is complete and the countdown has begun for the season to get underway. By mid-October, the much-awaited season will have begun. If you haven’t made your reservations for the upcoming season yet, you better do so soon before all the best dates and boats are taken.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 77- 82
Humidity 94%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:57 p.m. CST
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 375
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:31 am: | |
Still a month to go before the sailfish action begins to heat up. While the sailfish seem to be here year round, the clients don’t begin to arrive in numbers until mid October at the earliest. Most of the crews are just finishing up their maintenance and clean up and hopping from one foot to the other waiting for the season to get underway.
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Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 73- 86
Humidity 100%
Wind: WNE 7 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:02 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 20
Registered: 4-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 9:59 am: | |
The fishing this week (week ending 09-10) was picking up against the last two weeks. There were no sportfishing boats that ventured out Monday to Thursday;however there was a local turnament on Friday and Saturday. The boats that did venture out in the turnament had to go out between 40 to 50 miles and were rewarded with releasing between 8 to 10 sails on both days.The Friday and Saturday saw sunny days with no wind and calm seas.For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at www.greatsailfishing.com |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 19
Registered: 4-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 8:06 am: | |
The fishing this week (week ending 09-03) was another very slow week. Again a couple of boats went out this past week. The boats that did catch fish had to venture out between 35 to 50 miles. For those that did venture out far
they only released sails in the low digits with a few dorados and a few white tuna.The days have been sunny with fairly calm seas.For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 370
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 10:40 am: | |
September is “make ready” month for what everyone hopes will be another extraordinary year. Don’t miss the September\October issue of Fly Fishing in Salt Waters magazine. Read Scott Leon’s “Swimming with the Fishes” story about Guatemala sailfishing. Our good friend Bill Boyce shot the photos for the article and they are outstanding.
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Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 73- 86
Humidity 100%
Wind: SE 7 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:08 p.m. CST |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 367
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 9:15 am: | |
No Report Received. Be sure to pick the September\October issue of Fly Fishing in Salt Waters magazine and read Scott Leon’s “Swimming with the Fishes” story about Guatemala sailfishing. Our good friend Bill Boyce shot the photos for the article and they are outstanding.
http://www2.worldpub.net/images/FSW/120-October_2005_Cover_BIG.jpg
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 77- 82
Humidity 94%
Wind: N 7 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:51 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:13 p.m. CST
For additional information: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373 or (760) 670 4916 |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 18
Registered: 4-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 8:42 am: | |
The fishing this week (week ending 08-26) has been very slow. A couple of boats went out this past weekend and today. The boats that did catch fish had to venture out between 40 to 50 miles. For those that did venture out far
they only released sails in the low digits with a few dorados. One boat today also caught two white tuna around 40lbs. each. The days have been sunny with fairly calm seas.For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 363
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 8:12 am: | |
This week few Sportfishing boats ventured out. For those that did releasing sails were in the low digits with some Dorado in the 10 to 25lb.class. The local captains are saying that the water is unseasonably warm which accounts for the low sailfish numbers. The last two days of the week saw strong winds and rough seas. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 359
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 10:23 am: | |
According to the locals, the unseasonable hot water contributed to the slow down in the action this week. Factor in strong winds for the past few days and most of the fleet decided to stay in the Marina. Only a few sailfish and dorado were accounted for by the few boats that did decide to venture out.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 80- 84
Humidity 94%
Wind: WNW 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:50 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:22 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 17
Registered: 4-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 5:04 am: | |
This week ending Aug.19th. saw few sportfishing
boats venturing out. For those that did releasing
sails were in the low digits with some Dorados in the 10 to 25lb.class. The local captains are saying that the water is unseasonably warm which accounts for the low sailfish numbers. The last two days of the week saw strong winds and rough seas with some thunderstorms. For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 355
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 9:05 am: | |
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Only a few boats ventured out this week and found only a few sailfish and dorado due to the runoff caused by the rains. One boat out on Friday released a 450lb. marlin, and caught 20
yellow-fin tuna and two wahoo.
Les Kagel and Carlos Morales
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 84
Humidity 62%
Wind: SSE 7 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:49 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:26 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 16
Registered: 4-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2005 - 4:48 pm: | |
This week ending 08/12/05 started out slow with most boats only averaging 1 to 6 sails and a few dorado. However is closed with a bang,our charter on the Stragos released one 450lb.marlin and also caught 20 nice yellow-fin tuna plus two wahoo. Nice going guys!!! For more info. contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 353
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:12 am: | |
The week ending Aug. 5 saw sunny days and mild seas. For the sportfishing boats that ventured out this week, the fishing was so-so with daily averages in the low single digits and a few dorado.
Les Kagel and Carlos Morales
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 86
Humidity 100%
Wind: SSE 4 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:48 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:49 p.m. CST
For additional information: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 7:39 am: | |
The week ending Aug.5th. saw sunny days and mild
seas. For the sportfishing boats that ventured out this week the fishing was so-so with daily averages of 2 to 6 sails and 4 to 12 dorados. There were no reports of tuna nor marlin. For more information or questions please contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 349
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, July 30, 2005 - 8:40 am: | |
The few boats that made it out this week reported good fishing and flat seas late in the week. One boat reported releasing sailfish in the double digits. Most of the action took place 15 to 30 miles out . . . with a bonus of good catches of dorado.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 86
Humidity 100%
Wind: NE 13 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:47 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:32 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 14
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 7:32 am: | |
This week ending 07/23/05 began with rough seas and high winds but by Wednesday everything calmed down. For those few boats that went out on Wednesday and Thursday they were rewarded with releasing 7 to 17 sails and catching lots of dorado and yellow-fin tuna. By Saturday the skies were sunny with light rolling seas. The weekend saw sails in the low digits but lots of yellow-fin tuna,our group on the La Piragua landed around 12 yellow-fin tunas on Saturday. For more info. contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 345
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 8:16 am: | |
No report received
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 80- 84
Humidity 100%
Wind: SSE 4 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:35 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:34 p.m. CST
For additional information: bajafly@bajafly.com
USA toll-free (800) 919-2252 or 760/746-7260; Mexico 011-52-624-14-10373 |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 13
Registered: 4-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 8:19 am: | |
This last weekend saw rough seas,strong winds with some rain. On Saturday the high seas caused most sportfishing boats to return by noon,however,most boats reported releasing between 3 to 6 sails at 15 to 18 miles. On Sunday the winds were increasing and the sportfishing fleet remained at dock. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 341
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 9:04 am: | |
No report this week. |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 12
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2005 - 6:32 pm: | |
Last weekend July 2nd and 3rd,there were six boats out and they were releasing between 8 to 15 sails per day. Seas choppy and skies overcast. A few boats from fin and feathers were out during the week. Today July 8th,saw three boats out,calm seas,sunny with the water temp.78 degrees F. The blue water was out between 45 to 50 miles. The two boats were out 45 to 50 miles and released 7 to 9 sails,lots of tuna and a few dorados.The Bora-Bora fished closer in a released two sails. For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 336
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2005 - 9:18 am: | |
Seas continued to be less than hospitable for the boats that headed out early in the week. Most thought that it was worth the effort with high single digit catches to mid double digits catches reported.
The 78˘Ş blue water was found 45 to 50 miles out and today the seas settled down for the few boats headed out. Not only was the sailfish action decent there were plenty of dorado and tuna as well.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 86
Humidity 66%
Wind: West 13 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:41 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 11
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 04, 2005 - 4:09 pm: | |
This past week ending 06-30-2005 saw seas in the one to 3 feet range with windy to very windy days.There were some sportfishing boats that ventured out on Friday and Saturday day with reported releases of sails in the low single digits along some dorado.On Friday the Bora-Bora had 8 releases out of 13 bites/15 raises and the La Piragua / The Tranquility both had 5 sails released.The boats found bluewater out between 18 to 35 miles.There were several reported sightings of Blue Marlin with some raises. One small panga reported that one Blue Marlin came within two feet of landing in their boat. For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 8:59 am: | |
Less than perfect weather made the 18-23 mile run to the hot spot a bumpy ride. The few that took the challenge were rewarded with fair to good fishing by most standards but poor for Guatemala.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 80- 84
Humidity 94%
Wind: WSW 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:39 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Post Number: 329
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 1:04 pm: | |
Sporadic rain showers persisted most of the week keeping most of the boats at the dock. The few that ventured out found fair to good action for sailfish out 25 miles and beyond. There were a few blue marlin reported along with plenty of dorado and tuna.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 84
Humidity 94%
Wind: SE 6 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:37 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:34 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 10
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 7:57 am: | |
This past week ending 06-25-2005 saw mixed seas in the one to 3 feet range with overcast skies and some rain showers during the week.There were some sportfishing boats that ventured out each day with reported releases of sails in the mid single digits to mid teens and once again with dorado and tuna. There were reported marlin releases during the week and on Friday Fernado Agulier released two Blue marlin plus six sails and 40 dorado.The boats found bluewater out between 35 to 45 miles during the first part of the week and on Friday the blue water was between 25 to 35 miles. For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 9:07 am: | |
Typical weather prevailed throughout the week with mixed thunderstorms and seas to 3 feet. The fleet is now in the off-season routine with few boats fishing mid-week. The boats venturing out over the weekend found good fishing at the 30 mile mark with a few boats reaching double digit scores for sailfish. In addition to the sailfish, there were enough dorado and tuna to fill in the gaps. Two boats, La Piragua and the Full Circle (31-foot Bertrams) reported releasing a blue marlin each, in the 300-pound range.
Reports provided by Brian Barragy, Lissa McFarlin and Les Kagel, Carlos Morales
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 84
Humidity 100%
Wind: SW 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:36 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:32 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Post Number: 9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 8:53 am: | |
This past week ending 06-17-2005 saw seas in the one to 3 feet range with overcast morning skies then clearing skies in the afternoon.There were some sportfishing boats that ventured out each day with reported releases of sails in the low single digits along with dorado and tuna.On Wednesday we hosted the
Noble group(Guatemala Sugar Exports) on the La
Sirena,Tranquility and the Bora-Bora.The boats found bluewater out between 25 to 35 miles with all boats releasing releasing between 2 to 5 sails and lots of dorado or some tuna. For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2005 - 3:12 am: | |
This past week ending 06-11-2005 saw seas in the one meter plus range with overcast to sunny skies and some rain during the nights. Monday to Thursday there were no reported charter boats that went out but on Friday/Saturday there were around eight.The fishing was out between 30 to 35 miles with boats releasing
between 3 to 15 sails. Both the La Piragua and the Full Circle (31ft.Bertrams) released a Blue Marlin,on Friday,in the 300lb. range. Also, most boats were catching dorado and some tuna. There were reports of nice size Rooster-fish being caught for those that went inshore fishing. For more information on Guatemala sportfishing please contact us at 011-502-7832-1991 or visit our web-site at http://www.greatsailfishing.com |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2005 - 9:05 am: | |
This past week saw calm seas with overcast skies and rain during the night. Boats at the start of the week were going out 40 to 50 miles and releasing 1 to 3 sails per day plus dorado and tuna. At the end of the week the fishing came in to 20 to 30 miles with boats releasing 6 to 9 sails. Also,there were small to large schools of dorado 8 to 15 miles out. For more information, contact us a 011-502-7832-1991 or e-mail greatsailfishing@yahoo.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 8:49 am: | |
The weather this past week has been nice during the day with occasional showers in the evenings. The winds have remained light and variable and pick up temporarily during the showers. Since we led this condition report with the weather you have probably figured out no one fished this week.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 84
Humidity 79%
Wind: WSW 4 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:34 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:28 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 10:55 am: | |
This week brought some rain to the Pacific Coast but the days were usually cool. For those that ventured out Dorado's were still in great supply with the Bora-Bora landing 42 dorados and 3 sails in half a day and Fernado Agulliar(who must love dorado)who landed 235 dorado over two days. There were also reports of several marlin bites,but no release reports. This coming month of June is Guatemala's rainest month but is the month that usually brings the anlger lots of Dorado and marlin along with those sails.For a up to date report please contact us directly in Guatemala at 011-502-7832-1991 or e-mail us at
greatsailfishing@yahoo.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 9:41 am: | |
Weather was unsettled after the hurricane that passed well below our area. The lack of clients this week left the fleet tied to the dock while the local pangeros whacked the dorado. Sailfish? Who knows! We bet they are out there waiting for someone to come play.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 86
Humidity 94%
Wind: SSE 4 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:34 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:26 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 11:59 am: | |
This week brought a lot of rain to the Pacific Coast but no real strong winds or seas because topical storm Adrian was to far south. For those that ventured out Dorado's were in great supply with Fernados Aguilar's 35ft.Cabo landing 123. There were also several boats that had several marlin bites. This coming month of June is Guatemala's rainest month but is the month that usually brings the anlger lots of Dorado and marlin along with those sails.For a up to date report please contact us directly in Guatemala at 011-502-7832-1991 or e-mail us at
greatsailfishing@yahoo.com |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 8:59 am: | |
The weather has been great over the last week with light winds and pleasant conditions. The potential bad weather associated with Tropical Depression Adrian never really made much of an impact on the San Jose area of Guatemala. The anglers are few and far between, but those that did come this way experienced some great action. There were three boats out for a couple of days, and all three had double digit days, with twice as many shots as releases. The run to fish was 22-32 miles.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 84
Humidity 94%
Wind: WSW 8 mph
Conditions: Thunder Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:35 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:24 p.m. CST |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 8:22 am: | |
Fishing Report 2004-2005 Season
APRIL 2005
Guatemala’s best sailfish sportfishing vacation
Most of the 2004-2005 bill fishing season is over and below are the results. Compared to other years, this last fishing season saw an increase in families sail fishing with us as well as an increase in anglers from Europe. This year we are adding a new twist to our fishing reports…the numbers is parenthesis (1-2-3) represent the following: (1.released fish, 2.fish that took the bait, 3. raised fish). We wish to thank all our customers that came to Guatemala; thanks to you The Great Sailfishing Company had a great year. Thank you and tight lines.
APRIL
Mr. Michael Dryer and friends.
• 3rd. Bora Bora: (1 released, 3 bites, 3 raised) sails and a 250lb marlin.
Mr. Patrick Moncamp and friends.
Patrick and friends visited us from France.
• 3rd. Stragos: (5 released, 9 bites, 12 raised) sails and two 25lb+ dorado on the fly.
• 4th. Stragos: (4 released, 9 bites, 17 raised) sails and 5 small dorado on the fly.
• 5th. Stragos: (4 released, 8 bites, 14 raised) sails and three 20lb+ dorado on the fly.
• 6th. Stragos: (0 released, 1 bite, 2 raised) sails.
• 7th. Stragos: (1 released, 1 bite, 1 raised) sails and 11 dorado of various sizes on the fly.
Mr. Kevin Styles
• 7th. Piragua: (2 released, 2 bites, 3 raised) sails.
• 8th. Piragua: (10 released, 12 bites, 15 raised) sails.
• 10th. Piragua: (12 released, 15 bites, 20 raised) sails, three 12lb+ dorado and one 450lb marlin. After a couple of bites on the fly, the group decided to fish conventionally.
• 11th. Piragua: (10 released, 14 bites, 18 raised) sails.
Mr. Lindell
• 7th. Bora Bora: (1 released, 2 bites, 3 raised) sails on the fly.
• 8th. Stragos: (11 released, 16 bites, 19 raised) sails and four (two 25lb+, two 40lb+) dorado on the fly.
Mr. Bob Giles
• 7th. Tranquility: (1 released, 2 bites) sails on the fly.
• 8th. Tranquility: (7 released, 12 bites) sails and 7 dorado (2 of them 40lb+) on the fly.
• 9th. Tranquility: (2 released, 6 bites) on the fly.
Mr. Waters, son in-law and friends
• 14th. Stragos: (9 released, 13 bites, 14 raised) sails, 9 tuna of various sizes and two 20lb+ dorado.
Phil
• 16th. Gimena (27 foot Grady-White): (2 released, 4 bites, 6 raised) sails, six 10lb+ dorado and 1 small tuna.
Lic. José Javier Peńa & family.
• 17th. Stragos: (7 released, 14 bites, 18 raised) sails, one 15lb+ dorado and 3 medium sized yellow fin tuna.
Mrs. Kathy Arth
22nd. Bora Bora: (17 released, 25 bites, 32 raised) sails.
Mr. Michael Spencer
23rd. Bora Bora: (18 released, 38 bites, 44 raised) sails.
Mr. Richard Canaday
24th. Bora Bora: (16 released, 35 bites , 45 raised) sails.
Mr. Mike Basquez & son.
26th. Tranquility: (2 released, 10 bites) sails.
27th. Tranquility: (5 released, 6 bites), ten 8 to 10lb dorado and 2 tuna.
28th. Tranquility: (3 released, 5 bites) sails.
29th. Tranquility (4 released, 9 bites) sails |
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Fishing Report 2004-2005 Season
March 2005 fishing results
Guatemala’s best Sportfishing Charter, Fishing trip and Family Sport Fishing Vacation
Most of the 2004-2005 bill fishing season is over and below are the results for Feb. 2005. Compared to other years, this last fishing season saw an increase in families sailfishing with us as well as an increase in anglers from Europe. This year we are adding a new twist to our fishing reports…the numbers is parenthesis (1-2-3) represent the following: (1.released fish, 2.fish that took the bait, 3. raised fish). We wish to thank all our customers that came to Guatemala; thanks to you The Great Sailfishing Company had a great year. Thank you and tight lines!
March 2005
Local Charter
• 1st. Tranquility: (8 released, 12 bites) sails.
Mr. Dubuoix
• 1st. Stragos: (13 released, 16 bites, 17 raised) sails and 1 small dorado.
• 2nd. Stragos: (9 released, 14 bites, 16 raised) sails and two 10lb+ dorado.
• 3rd. Stragos: (16 released, 18 bites, 19 raised) sails.
Pastor Hamilton
• 1st. Piragua: (10 released, 11 bites, 15 raised) sails and 5 tunas.
• 2nd. Piragua: (15 released, 19 bites, 21 raised) and 1 dorado.
• 3rd. Piragua: (15 released, 18 bites, 26 raised) sails.
Mr. Jim Houghton
• 2nd. Tranquility: (9 released, 21 bites) sails and three 6lb+ tunas.
• 3rd. Tranquility: (4 released, 9 bites) sails and two 35lb+ dorado.
• 4th. Tranquility: (15 released, 20 bites) sails.
Mr. Leon Avakian and friend.
• 4th. Stragos: (10 released, 13 bites, 15 raised) sails.
• 5th. Stragos: (4 released, 6 bites, 7 raised) sails, one 20lb+ roosterfish and two 20lb+ dorado.
Mr. Michael Stough and Mr. Terry Carter
• 5th. Tranquility: (2 released, 12 bites, 21 raised) sails on the fly.
• 6th. Tranquility: (2 released, 8 bites) sails on the fly.
• 7th. Tranquility: (3 released, 13 bites) sails on the fly.
• 8th. Tranquility: (4 released, 11 bites) sails on the fly.
• 9th. Piragua: (3 released, 5 bites, 21 raised) on the fly. A 300lb+ marlin was raised but did not bite.
Mr. Schneeberg
• 7th. Stragos: (9 released, 14 bites, 18 raised) sails, and (3 released, 8 bites) 15lb+ dorado.
• 8th. Stragos: (19 released, 33 bites, 38 raised) sails.
• 9th. Stragos: (14 released, 26 bites, 28 raised) sails and (2 released, 4 bites) 15lb+ dorado. One 400lb+ marlin took the bait but quickly spit it out.
• 10th. Stragos: (9 released, 20 bites, 23 raised) sails. Another marlin, smaller though, about 350lb, took the bait but after fighting it for a while the line broke.
Local charter
• 8th. Gadiel: (14 released, 20 bites) sails.
• 9th. Gadiel: (16 released, 20 bites) sails.
• 10th. Gadiel: (20 released, 25 bites) sails.
Mr. John Moore
• 9th. Full Circle: (27 released, 34 bites, 39 raised) sails.
• 10th. Full Circle: (11 released, 17 bites, 25 released) sails and four 25lb+ dorado.
• 11th. Full Circle: (27 released, 37 bites, 41 released) sails and 3 dorado.
Mr. Diego Díaz
• 10th. Piragua: (5 released, 7 bites, 7 raised) sails.
Mr. Dwayne Hoving & fishing club.
Last year Dwayne came with his father, brother and a friend. This year he brought down his fishing club!
• 12th. Stragos: (11 released, 13 bites, 15 raised) sails.
o Tranquility: (2 released, 9 bites) sails and two 8lb+ tunas on the fly.
o Piragua: (11 released, 13 bites, 13 raised) sails.
o Full Circle: (13 released, 18 bites, 19 raised) sails.
• 13th. Stragos: (12 released, 18 bites, 19 raised) sails. A 300lb marlin took the bait but after a while the line broke.
o Tranquility: (3 released, 21 bites) sails on the fly.
o Piragua: (1 released, 14 bites, 27 raised) sail on the fly. A marlin also took the fly but the line broke.
o Full Circle: (26 released, 39 bites, 44 raised) sails.
• 15th. Stragos: (19 released, 32 bites, 36 raised) sails, one 20lb+ dorado and one 10lb+ grey shark. First shark any of our boats caught all season! The baby shark was released safe and sound.
o Tranquility: 1 sail released on the fly and (17 released, 29 bites) sails on conventional equipment.
o Piragua: (3 released, 9 bites, 21 raised) sails and one 40lb+ dorado on the fly.
• 16th. Stragos: (8 released, 10 bites, 12 raised) sails and 1 yellow fin tuna. A marlin was raised but did not take the bait and a dorado bit but the line broke.
o Tranquility: (2 released, 7 bites) sails on the fly.
o Piragua: (12 released, 17 bites, 17 raised) sails.
o Full Circle: (8 released, 8 bites, 8 raised) sails and 3 dorado.
Alex
• 13th. Gadiel: (8 released, 14 bites) sails.
Mr. Michael Spencer
• 18th. Sirena: 9 sails released and 5 dorado.
Dr. Craig Johnson. Last year Dr. Johnson could not fish due to bad weather and high seas. This year the weather and fish cooperated.
• 21st. Stragos: (8 released, 11 bites, 18 raised) sails, 9 small dorado and 4 tuna.
Mr. Robert Deen
• 21st. Piragua: (5 released, 5 bites, 5 raised) sails and two 20lb+ dorado on the fly.
• 22nd. Piragua: (3 released, 5 bites, 9 raised) sails and three 40lb+ dorado. A marlin bit but got away.
Mr. Hugo Morales
• 29th. Piragua: (7 released, 7 bites, 7 raised) sails and 14 dorado of various sizes.
• 30th. Stragos: (3 released, 3 bites, 3 raised) sails and two 15lb+ dorado. |
Les Kagel (Greatsailfishing)
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Fishing Report 2004-2005 Season
Most of the 2004-2005 bill fishing season is over and below are the results for Feb. 2005. Compared to other years, this last fishing season saw an increase in families sailfishing with us as well as an increase in anglers from Europe. This year we are adding a new twist to our fishing reports…the numbers is parenthesis (1-2-3) represent the following: (1.released fish, 2.fish that took the bait, 3. raised fish). We wish to thank all our customers that came to Guatemala; thanks to you The Great Sailfishing Company had a great year. Thank you and tight lines!
FEBRUARY
Mr. Ruslan Ugarod, wife and friend. Ruslan had read about the sail fishing in Guatemala in his native Russia and decided to try it out. Besides sailfishing, they visited Lake Atitlán, Antigua Guatemala and Archeological Park Tikal.
• 1st. Piragua: (9 released, 14 bites, 16 released) sails.
• 2nd. Piragua: (12 released, 18 bites, 22 released) sails and 2 dorado.
• 3rd. Piragua: (17 released, 18 bites, 30 released) sails.
Mr. Ron Smith & friends.
• 4th. Stragos: (7 released, 12 bites, 13 raised) sails and two 30lb+ dorado.
• 5th. Stragos: (21 released, 31 bites, 37 raised) sails.
• 6th. Stragos: (8 released, 9 bites, 10 raised) sails.
Mr. Lars Funderskov. Lars has fished all over the world as he is a Chief Engineer for big cargo ships. After fishing in Guatemala he said fishing other parts of the world would pale in comparison.
• 5th. Piragua: (17 released, 19 bites, 25 raised) sails.
• 6th. Piragua: (18 released, 22 bites, 25 raised) sails.
• 7th. Piragua: (15 released, 18 bites, 20 raised) sails.
• 8th. Piragua: (23 released, 30 bites, 35 raised) sails.
Mr. Paul Fulginiti & friends. This was the third trip to Guatemala that Paul and friends have made, the last two were with our company. On this trip they decided to try one of our villas.
• 7th. Sirena: 19 sails released and 2 dorado.
• 8th. Sirena: 28 sails released.
• 9th. Sirena: 21 sails released.
Mr. Charles LaCouture & friend.
• 10th. Stragos: (9 released, 15 bites, 17 raised) sails.
• 11th. Stragos: (5 released, 10 bites, 11 raised) sails and 3 dorado.
• 12th. Stragos: (2 released, 4 bites, 5 raised) sails.
Mr. John Hildreath
• 13th. Stragos: (5 released, 9 bites, 11 raised) sails
• 14th. Enter Price: (5 released, 8 bites, 10 raised) sails and one 20lb+ dorado.
Mr. George Fraiza & son. George and George had their second trip to Guatemala this year. Like last year, the fishing was great.
• 19th. Gadiel: 36 sails released, 1 tuna and 1 dorado.
• 20th. Gadiel: average of 25 sails per day.
• 21st. Gadiel: average of 25 sails per day.
• 22nd. Gadiel: average of 25 sails per day.
Mr. Scott Sheldon
• 20th. Tranquility: (32 released, 46 bites) sails.
o Piragua: (25 released, 33 bites , 33 released) sails.
• 21st. Tranquility: (27 released, 34 bites) sails.
o Piragua: (27 released, 30 bites, 31 released) sails.
• 23rd. Tranquility: (10 released, 13 bites) sails.
o Piragua: (6 released, 10 bites, 12 released) sails.
Mr. Riley & friends.
• 22nd. Stragos: (14 released, 23 bites, 26 raised) sails.
• 23rd. Stragos: (7 released, 10 bites, 10 raised) sails.
• 25th. Full Circle: (11 released, 17 bites, 18 raised) sails and 20lb+ 2 dorado.
Mr. Doug Sutton
• 24th. Tranquility: (19 released, 35 bites) sails.
• 25th. Tranquility: (17 released, 22 bites) sails and one 20lb+ dorado.
• 26th. Tranquility: (26 released, 36 bites) sails.
Mr. Crosby
• 25th. Piragua: 19 sails released.
o Gadiel: 16 sails released and 2 dorado.
• 26th. Piragua: (13 released, 18 bites) sails.
o Gadiel: 14 sails released.
• 27th. Piragua: 19 sails released.
o Gadiel: 15 sails released.
Local Charter
• 27th. Tranquility: (16 released, 28 bites) sails, 1 dorado and 2 tunas.
• 28th. Tranquility: (2 released, 4 bites) sails on the fly. Only fished for 2 or 3 hours. |
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Fishing Report 2004-2005 Season
Guatemala Fly Fishing and Sport Fishing for Billfish Most of the 2004-2005 billfishing season is over and below are the results for November, December 2004 and January of 2005. Compared to other years, this last fishing season saw an increase in families sail fishing with us as well as an increase in anglers from Europe. This year we are adding a new twist to our fishing reports…the numbers is parenthesis (1-2-3) represent the following: (1.released fish, 2.fish that took the bait, 3. raised fish). We wish to thank all our customers that came to Guatemala; thanks to you The Great Sailfishing Company had a good year. Thank you and tight lines!
NOVEMBER
Mr. Pier Luigi Laurentini & wife. Pier Luigi and his lovely wife visited us from Italy.
• 9th. Tranquility: 1 sail and 2 dorado on the fly.
• 10th. Tranquility: 1 sail and one 400-450lb blue marlin. After fighting the marlin for about 2 hours with a 14 weight fly rod, the reel gave up the ghost! After Pier Luigi stripped line off the reel, the mates of the Tranquility quickly spliced the backing to the 80lb line on a Penn International II 80 reel and the fight continued for another 2 ˝ hours.
• 11th. Tranquility: (3 released, 7 bites) sails on the fly.
• 12th. Tranquility: No roosterfish were found so at around noon the Tranquility stopped inshore fishing and went looking for sails…several raises alas none took the fly.
Mr. Roberto Cohen, daughter and friends.
• 22nd. Piragua: (17 released, 20 bites) sails, one 12-15lb. dorado and 6 black tuna in the 4-6lb. class.
DECEMBER
Mr. Luis de la Cruz and friend.
• 3rd. Piragua: (4 released, 8 bites) sails and 10 dorado. Luis was after dorado not sails, so Captain Manolo Díaz tried to keep the sails at bay while searching for dorado.
Mr. Roberto Lara, family and clients.
• 19th. Stragos: 6 sails and 1 dorado.
Dr. Jack Pearson, family and friend. While the boys were fishing the girls took a day trip to Lake Atitlán and another day trip to the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. After the fishing part of the trip was over, they all flew to Petén to tour and spend the night at Archeological Park Tikal. On their last day in Guatemala we took them on a quick tour of Guatemala City before they departed for the USA.
• 30th. Piragua: 4 sails and 4 tunas.
• 31st. Piragua: 11 sails and 1 tuna
JANUARY
Dr. Jack Pearson, family and friend.
• 1st. Piragua: 4 sails and 1 dorado.
Mrs. Vanesa Mena and family. It was their first time sail fishing and unfortunately the girls and kids got sea sick so they only fished about 1 ˝ hours.
• 5th. Bora Bora: (2 released, 2 bites, 4 rises) sails.
Dr. Collins
• 8th. Piragua: 5 sails and 2 tunas.
o Stragos: (5 released, 9 bites, 14 floated) sails on the fly.
• 9th. Piragua: 4 sails and 3 king dorados on the fly.
o Stragos: (10 released, 16 bites, 28 raised) sails, three 30lb+ king dorados and one 300lb blue marlin.
• 10th. Piragua
o Stragos: (3 released, 9 bites, 18 raised) sails and one 25lb+ dorado on the fly.
• 11th. Piragua
o Stragos: (3 released, 19 bites, 22 raised) sails and one 30lb+ dorado on the fly.
• 12th. Piragua
o Stragos: (1 released, 11 bites, 17 raised) sails and one 25lb+ dorado on the fly.
Sommers Party – Timing is everything and during their stay a storm hit with heavy seas.
• 18th. Piragua - 4 sails released
• 19th. Piragua – 3 sails released
• 20th. Piragua – 0 sails released
Mr. Jodi Van Beselaere, wife, father, father-inlaw and friend.
• 18th. Bora Bora: (10 released, 12 bites, 14 raised) sails and one 30lb dorado.
• 19th. Bora Bora: (1 released, 5 bites, 6 raised) sails and 1 dorado.
• 20th. Bora Bora: (4 released, 6 bites, 9 raised) sails.
• 21st. Bora Bora: (12 released, 14 bites, 19 raised) sails and 2 dorado.
• 22nd. Bora Bora: (14 released, 29 bites, 31 raised) sails.
Mr. Luc Gysel.
• 20th. Stragos: (2 released, 3 bites, 3 raised) sails and 2 small dorado.
• 21st. Stragos: (13 released, 19 bites, 20 raised) sails (0 released, 2 bites, 2 raised) 5lb+ dorado.
• 22nd. Stragos: (12 released, 20 bites, 22 raised) sails and one 30lb+ dorado.
• 25th. Stragos: (30 released, 47 bites, 53 raised) sails and one 35lb+ dorado.
• 26th. Stragos: (22 released, 32 bites, 38 raised) sails and 1 small dorado. A marlin was took the bait but the line broke while it was being fought.
Mr. Kelly
• 21st. Tranquility: (8 released, 12 bites, 13 raised) sails.
• 22nd. Tranquility: (12 released, 25 bites) sails.
• 23rd. Tranquility: (11 released, 17 bites, 22 raised) sails.
Mr. Garret
• 30th. Enter Price: (16 released, 23 bites, 25 raised) sails and two 35lb+ king dorado. |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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The action has picked up, and the weather was great for the first part of the week. We had the pleasure of hosting return client Burt Turner and first-timer Matt Johnson for three days of fly-fishing. Burt is an experienced fly angler who has made at least one trip to Guatemala each year for the past several years, and Matt was there to experience the action for the first time after hearing Burt recount the great action over the years. Over the three days, the fishing action increased each day along with the duo's skills and they quickly built up to double digit releases and even enjoyed some dorado and tuna action. On the final day, Mother Nature kicked the seas up, but at the same time exponentially increased the sailfish action. They enjoyed a morning of non-stop action on the fly that surpassed the prior two days. As they headed out to Antigua, Matt indicated that his time in Guatemala was the best trip he had taken in 15 years, and would definitely be back.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 86
Humidity 94%
Wind: West 8 mph
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 5:45 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:17 p.m. CST |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Sat. night (4/9) brought a tropical thunderstorm leaving a soggy San Jose that greeted Lori-Ann Murphy, Reel-Women Angling and her group of five women flyfishers who had come in search sailfish action on the fly. While long boat rides were the norm, the women weren’t disappointed; flat seas and sunny skies made the traveling easy as they searched for their first opportunity to face a sailfish with only a fly-fishing outfit between them and the fish.
The entire group with the exception of one met their goal during the four exciting days of Guatemala bluewater fishing.
Those who achieved their goal of a sail-on-the-fly for the trip were Lori-Ann Murphy, Victor, Idaho; Bobbie Armor, Fremont, Calif.; Diana Rudolph, Islamorada, Fla.; Nancy Keilty, Cedar Mich.; and Jodie Reece, Florida, releasing their first sailfish on the fly and in some cases more than one. In addition to the sailfish, JoAnn “Bo” Ribaudo, Destin, Fla., found enough tuna and dorado for dinner several days to earn the title “Provider” from the group. As they toasted each other’s accomplishments with 23 year old Guatemalan rum at their awards ceremony on the final night at Villas Pacifico Hotel, they all agreed that it had been as fantastic an adventure as they had hoped for and would continue next year.
Water temperature
78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 89
Humidity 94%
Wind: NE 11 mph
Conditions:
Scattered Clouds
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 5:49 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:16 p.m. CST |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Forty mile runs were the norm for the week. Once the fish were located, the action heated up allowing most of the fleet to maintain a decent 70% hook-to-release rate. To add to the excitement, a few marlin showed up in the pattern along with an occasional dorado. Internationally known fly-fishing guide Lori Ann Murphy and her Reel Women group will be arriving tomorrow (4/10) looking to get into the billfish-on-a-fly action. Hopefully, we will be able to deliver the same kind of trip Lori Ann’s friend Paul Bruun and Terry Shade had a few weeks ago. Sailfish, marlin, dorado and maybe a roosterfish or two inshore should be enough to keep them smiling. We know the women will be ready, so it should be a fun party if the fish cooperate!
And finally, inshore there were several roosterfish released in one afternoon of fishing.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 84
Humidity 74%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 5:53 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:16 p.m. CST
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin |
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Cloudy skies persisted most of the week and took its toll, producing lower averages than normal for this time of year. 30-40 miles were not uncommon as the fleet spread out in search of the hot bite. Plenty of sailfish showed up in the pattern, but less aggressive. The trick was to entice them to take the fly.
Think pink, the usual mantra, wasn’t working so it was a good week to try some other colors. Dorado-colored Billfish Babies along with blue and white produced the best results. Everyone had plenty of shots and hookups and managed to release at least one sail a day on the fly. Dorado were thick and almost a nuisance, but real crowd-pleasers at the dinner table.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 84
Humidity 74%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 5:58 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:15 p.m. CST
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin |
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The overall conditions have been great, the run to the fish has been variable. This past week, due to Easter, there were a lot more boats spending more time focusing on dorado; with many brought to the docks by the local anglers. For sailfish on the conventional side, there was a 65% success rate with an average in the high single digits caught per day. The fly side had a 38% catch rate with a mid-range single digit success rate per boat day.
Terry Shade, Pescadero, Calif., and Paul Bruun, Jackson Hole, Wyo., finished up a successful trip last week. Terry, a long time Baja on the Fly client, couldn’t stop talking about the almost non-stop action, “This is more sailfish than I have seen in my entire life.” Surprisingly, Paul, who has fly-fished all over the world, had never had the opportunity to go mano a mano with the mighty pez vela. “If a person doesn’t get excited doing this, maybe golf would be a better sport for them,” said Bruun.
Terry and I had the opportunity to visit Antigua and Lake Atitlan on travel days and it was a wonderful opportunity to see the tropical country side. Sights included volcanoes and a 16-mile long lake nestled in the mountains at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Colorful costumes, old churches, festivals, shops crammed full of unusual art, jewelry, carvings, etc., convinced both of us that Guatemala was a special treat.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82- 84
Humidity 100%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:03 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:14 p.m. CST
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin |
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The conditions have been nice and consistent, but the run to the fish has varied this week with some fishing in as close as 25 miles and out as far as 40 miles. On the conventional side, there were 967 released sailfish out of 1347 hooked for an average of 21 per boat day. On the fly side there were 45 released sailfish out of 108 hooked for an average of 6 per boat day. Marlin made a strong showing this week with 5 released. Inshore, there was no one out.
Kim Kutsch, Jefferson, Ore., spent several days touring the countryside along with a group of his friends from all across the U.S. before going toe-to-toe with the notorious Guatemala sailfish.
This is what he had to say about the trip: “The fishing was spectacular and everything you made it out to be. I'll be looking at these pictures for a very long time. I think that was the most fun I've ever had with a flyrod. Thank you very much. After seeing the pictures and hearing the stories, Ryan is pretty certain I am bringing him to Guatemala next year in March during his spring break. The rest of the boys will feel the same way I am sure. I will get those dates from him and we will plan a trip.”
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82 - 84
Humidity 94%
Wind: SE 13 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:13 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:13 p.m. CST
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin |
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The weather has been very pleasant with overall calm seas and bright skies. During the past week on the conventional side there were 847 sails released out of 1268 hooked for an overall average of 16 per boat-day with the high boat going 34 of 44. On the fly side, there were 127 released sails out of 306 hooked for an overall average of four per boat-day with the high boat going 12 for 14. There were also several marlin that showed up and a couple were released on light conventional tackle. Dorado were encountered by every boat, and made a nice addition to many dinner tables. Inshore, there were a couple of roosterfish also released.
Jack Balch, from Fremont, Calif., finished up his trip last Sun. and here is his take on the trip:
“Thank you for a fantastic trip. I don't believe you can find a greater concentration of sailfish then I saw in Guatemala. One day we raised fish 22 different times. Often multiple fish were raised at the same time. I actually had two fish fighting to try and get my fly at the same time. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to catch a sailfish on the fly.”
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 82 - 84
Humidity 94%
Wind: SE 13 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:13 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:13 p.m. CST
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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This is an e-mail that we received this week. “What a great trip you all whipped together for me on such short notice. I just don't know how billfishing could get any better than it was! In four days we raised 53, I hooked 39 and landed 14. I can't get back there fast enough.” -- Joseph A. Turano
For the past week I can only report on 4 days of fishing. In those 4 days, there were 454 released sailfish out of 664 hooked with an average of 14 releases per boat with conventional tackle. On the fly side, there were 118 released sails out of 218 hooked for a average of 8 releases per boat. In addition to the sails, there were a couple of marlin hooked up, but released, and quite a few reports of dorado.
Yesterday (3/4) was the first of a three day trip with Joe Balch, Fremont, Calif. Having never caught a sailfish on the fly, he was up at sun-up ready to rock and roll. By the time the boat backed into the slip in the afternoon, he was no longer a wannabe. He had three sailfish on the fly under his belt. Yes, he was grinning from ear-to-ear. He was a great pupil and I can’t wait to see what he does today.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 80 - 84
Humidity 55%
Wind: SE 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:26 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:46 p.m. CST |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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The conditions this past week were really nice with calm seas and fishing action from 5- to 15-miles out. There have been some days with tougher conditions, and others where the sails were just jumping in the boats. There are a lot of anglers down, and most of the boats are venturing out. During the week on the conventional side there were 2,314 hooked sails and 1,542 released sails for an average of 24 releases per boat day. On the fly side there were 691 hooked sails and 340 released sails for an average of 10 releases per boat day. The high boat on the conventional side for the week had 72 releases in a day and on the fly side had 27 releases. Truly spectacular results for a week! In the mix of all the sails were also some monsters with quite a few sails being reported in the 100-140 pound class. One of our clients on our feedback form said, "The thrill of these huge sails is going to be hard to describe.” There were dorado in the mix as well, and inshore there were several roosterfish released in one afternoon of fishing.
We also ventured over to Huatulco, Mexico last week, and will begin offering trips in March. This location looks really fabulous from a fishing standpoint with excellent billfish action from March through August. It also offers great activities for non-anglers in the group including stunning beaches and scenery. During our stay there was great action reported on yellowfin tuna, sailfish, and marlin. Look for our upcoming reports in the next couple of weeks.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 72 - 82
Air temperature 78 - 82
Humidity 94%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 3 miles
Sunrise 6:21 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:11 p.m. CST
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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San Jose, Guatemala
The conditions this past week have been very nice, with the run to the fishing getting longer during the week. Early in the week, the run was 2-5 miles and it grew to 20 miles later in the week. The early part of the week started off with some lower production and tough times for the anglers, but the later parts of the week came on strong, and for the sails the boats hooked 243 sails and released 149 of them on the conventional side, and hooked 46 and released 21 on the fly side. Dorado again made a consistent showing, and a few boats even got in to some grouper action during slow sailfishing times. Roosters were also present with most of the action occurring on live bait on outgoing tides.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 72 - 82
Air temperature 78 - 82
Humidity 100%
Wind: SE 11mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:24 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:09 p.m. CST |
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Conditions in Guatemala have been unusual with the fleet putting the teasers out just a few miles from the marina. I only have stats from Thurs. (2/10), where boats on the conventional side released 156 of 217 hooked sails. On the fly-side, 13 of 31 hooked sails were released. There were also some stellar performances with one boat that had a 90% hookup ratio on 40 raised sails. No marlin to report this week, but the dorado made a strong showing. Inshore, there were several roosters released in one afternoon of fishing.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 72 - 82
Air temperature 77 - 82
Humidity 94%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:27 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:07 p.m. CST |
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The overall conditions have been very nice in the San Jose area this past week. There were more boats out for a women’s light tackle tournament that is going on. For sailfish there were 447 releases on 668 bites. On the fly-fishing side, there were 34 releases for 60 bites. The action has been at 10 miles on quite a few of the days, with still a few boats ranging out as far as 20 miles. There are good reports of dorado being caught by the boats, but no action on tuna. Inshore, once again there were no clients out, but there were several roosters caught by a couple of the captains who were testing the waters.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 72 - 82
Air temperature 78 - 84
Humidity 100%
Wind: ESE 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:25 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:01 p.m. CST |
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The last two weeks began with some hasty weather but by last Wednesday the fishing turned very good. Last week our boats the Bora-Bora had 13 and 17 releases with a couple of nice dorado. Our boat the Stragos had 13 and 14 releases also with a couple of nice dorado's. This week our boat the Stragos had 30 and 22 releases, while our boat the Enter-prise had 17 releases with two very nice dorado's. For more information contact us at greatsailfishing@yahoo.com or visit our web sites at http://www.greatsailfishing.com or http://www.sailfishvillas.com |
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The weather has again been excellent, the fishing has been in as close as 10 miles, and as far as 25 on some boats that ranged out a bit. I only received stats for one day this week, but in that one day, 8 boats were out using conventional gear, and had 197 hooked sailfish and managed to release 148 of those for an average of 19 releases per boat on conventional gear. Two of the 10 boats out were on the fly and got hooks in 22 sails and managed to release 14 of them at the boat. Marlin also made a strong showing with three blues released. It’s not a bad day when 37% of the fleet releases 300-450 pound-class marlin on 30-50 pound gear. Dorado were also around and being brought in with the largest going 40 pounds.
Inshore, there continues to be consistent action on roosters when we have had our crews out practicing their teasing skills on roosters and jacks, their just have not been any clients taking advantage. Water clarity is great, and most of the action is taking place in the blue water.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 72 - 82
Air temperature 78 - 80
Humidity 94%
Wind: NE 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:31 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:01 p.m. CST |
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The weather this past week was downright ugly, with very windy conditions. A few boats ventured out, but the fishing was difficult to put it best. As the week went on, the conditions have improved, and the numbers on sailfish improved. There was a blue marlin also released. Inshore, where the wind slowly sandblasted you, there was some good action on roosterfish, and strangely enough, several dorado and a sail were caught. The water color varied between blue and bluish green in the productive areas.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature
72 - 82
Air temperature
80 - 84
Humidity
94%
Wind:
NE 8 mph
Conditions:
Scattered Clouds
Visibility
6 miles
Sunrise
6:31 a.m. CST
Sunset
5:58 p.m. CST
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Fishing this week still continues to be good with boats reporting in the high single digits to low double digits. On Monday and Tuesday our boats the La Piragua had 32 raises and 24 bites and 24 raises/17 bites. The Stragos had 28 raises/18 bites and on Tuesday had 22 raises/16 bites. The group of doctors said they had a wonderful time and plan to repeat next year. The fishing operators with charters this week where repeats: The Great Sailfishing Company, Fin and Feathers, South Fishing and The Captain Hook. For more information contact us at The Great Sailfishing Company http://www.greatsailfishing.com
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The weather continues to be terrific with calm to moderate seas and the fishing action has been steady all week long. There were no local boats out, but some visiting anglers experienced some excellent action on sails and dorado. One boat averaged 17 releases per day on fly-fishing gear over three days, and one averaged 20 per day on conventional tackle. The boats have mainly been fishing 20-27 miles offshore, but are seeing fish in as close as 10 miles.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarlin
Water temperature 72 - 82
Air temperature 80 - 84
Humidity 55%
Wind: NE 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:20 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:54 p.m. CST
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Carlos (Unregistered Guest)
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Fishing this week has been good with boats reporting in the high single digits to low double digits. On Saturday our boats the La Piragua released six sails and on Sunday released five sails on the fly. Our boat the Stragos on Saturday released 5 sails on the fly and on Sunday released 10 sails, one blue marlin (300lb) and 5 large dorado between 40lb class on conventional tackle. The fishing operators with charters this week where The Great Sailfishing Company, Fin and Feathers, South Fishing and The Captain Hook. For more information contact us at The Great Sailfishing Company www.greatsailfishing.com |
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San Jose, Guatemala
We had some windy weather again during the early part of the week that made fishing tough, but the conditions are great now. The better boats are still averaging double digit numbers on sails, but a few boats are having a really tough time of it. The dorado are also making a good showing to fill in the gaps in the day. We had no inshore report this week, and no marlin were released. We do have some remaining availability for the high portion of this season, but it is going fast! If you are thinking about going, you should contact us now.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 80 - 84
Humidity 55%
Wind: Calm
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:29 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:50 p.m. CST
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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San Jose, Guatemala ***
We had some windy weather again during the early part of the week that made fishing tough, but the conditions are great now. The better boats are still averaging double digit numbers on sails, but a few boats are having a really tough time of it. The dorado are also making a good showing to fill in the gaps in the day. We had no inshore report this week, and no marlin were released. We do have some remaining availability for the high portion of this season, but it is going fast! If you are thinking about going, you should contact us now.
Water temperature 78 - 82
Air temperature 80 - 84
Humidity 55%
Wind: SE 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:26 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:46 p.m. CST
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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IN GENERAL: The anglers who were down Guatemala-way this week experienced some tough conditions, but all went away happy. The overall release numbers were down to what other areas experience, at about 3-7 per day, but dorado action in-close made up for the tough sailfishing. All of the boats were able to experience great action with dorado. Once again we had no one fishing inshore.
Water Temperature 78-82
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 100 %
Wind South 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:23 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:42 p.m. CST
Dec. 26, Full; Jan. 3, Last Quarter; Jan. 10, New; Jan. 16, First Quarter.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarland
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IN GENERAL: We didn’t receive a report this week and have to assume that they are all out whacking ’em.
LAST WEEK: This past week the fishing has blown wide open in Guatemala and is as hot as it gets! Many boats are experiencing more than 50 releases per day, and several are having personal best days. One boat also had 27 releases on the fly. A few marlin have made showings, but have been difficult, and dorado are around. The weather has been great overall, and those guys that have come down fishing are all smiles after they recover from the non-stop action. If the action holds, this should be one incredible season that you won’t want to miss!
Water Temperature 78-82
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 100 %
Wind South 2 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:17 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:36 p.m. CST
Dec. 18, First Quarter; Dec. 26, Full; Jan. 3, Last Quarter; Jan. 10, New.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarland
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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IN GENERAL: This past week the fishing has blown wide open in Guatemala and is as hot as it gets! Many boats are experiencing more than 50 releases per day, and several are having personal best days. One boat also had 27 releases on the fly. A few marlin have made showings, but have been difficult, and dorado are around. The weather has been great overall, and those guys that have come down fishing are all smiles after they recover from the non-stop action. If the action holds, this should be one incredible season that you won’t want to miss!
Water Temperature 78-82
Air Temperature 82-86
Humidity 100 %
Wind NE 8 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:17 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:36 p.m. CST
Dec. 11, New; Dec. 18, First Quarter; Dec. 26, Full; Jan. 3, Last Quarter.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarland
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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IN GENERAL: The action has moved in close to shore this past week with the sails holding at 8- to 14-miles. The weather has been picture perfect with calm seas. The sails have also showed up in force with the high boat for week releasing 40 and the few other boats out able to average high teen to low twenty releases. There are, however, only a few boats out and even fewer anglers around. Dorado are making a showing, but are scarce. No one has made the much longer run out to the tuna, so there are no tuna reports. Inshore, there was one party that fished in the estero and had a lot of fun with small robalo (snook), grouper, snapper and jacks. If you are planning a trip this season to Guatemala, be sure to pick up the Dec. issue of Pacific Coast Sportfishing for an in-depth feature, “Vela! Vela! Vela!” by Ray Rychnovsky on Guatemala fishing that talks about the double digit days in the world’s best sailfish hole. If you want to get up to speed on teasing techniques, check Gary’s column, “How to be a Tease,” in the same issue.
Water Temperature 78-82
Air Temperature 80-82
Humidity 62 %
Wind SSE 8 mph
Conditions: Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:09 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:32 p.m. CST
Dec. 4, Last Quarter; Dec. 11, New; Dec. 18, First Quarter; Dec. 26, Full.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarland
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SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Just when we started to believe that our winter sailfish explosion was right around the corner, Mother Nature stuck her face into it. The weather has been rough this week after a cold front pushed through, making the seas choppy compared to the normal glass-like conditions. The action has also moved further offshore, but double digit numbers on sails are still being produced. There was a report of a blue marlin released this week, and that’s a very good sign of things to come. Dorado have been spotty, but tuna are around. Bottom line: our guys are still getting 10-15 hookups on sails a day, but it’s a long, bumpy ride to where we’re finding them.
Water Temperature 78-82
Air Temperature 82-84
Humidity 62 %
Wind NE 7 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 6:02 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:32 p.m. CST
Nov. 18, First Quarter; Nov. 26, Full; Dec. 4, Last Quarter; Dec. 11, New
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarland
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The weather has been great, but the anglers have all but disappeared! Maybe now that the U.S. election is behind us, our fishing friends will “come on down.” There was very little activity this past week with only two boats going out. They reported slower action than the previous week, but were still able to get double digit action. The dorado and roosters are still around, and in 3 hours of inshore fishing one little girl managed a rooster that was about her size (40-pounds). All of the conditions continue to improve each week and reservations are still available for the 2004/05 campaign.
Water Temperature 78-82
Air Temperature 80-86
Humidity 100 %
Wind NE 17 mph
Conditions: Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:59 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:33 p.m. CST
Nov. 12, New; Nov. 18, First Quarter; Nov. 26, Full; Dec. 4, Last Quarter.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa McFarland
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Weather has been great, very calm and still hot! We're back to double digit releases which are usually the norm. A couple of boats went out this week averaging 18-20 sailfish releases, with at least twice as many raised. These great numbers were during the full moon. Blue water is about 30-32 miles offshore. We had one boat go inshore for a day, our one and only "Chispudo," they caught one big rooster and some other inshore varieties. Fishing is rapidly approaching the peak months of Dec., Jan. and Feb., but if it keeps up this way we’ll have to add Nov. to that hot time-frame. We still have some availability between now and mid-Dec. if anyone wants to take a last minute trip.
Water Temperature 78-82
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 94 %
Wind SW 6 mph
Conditions: T-storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:57 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:36 p.m. CST
Nov. 4, Last Quarter; Nov. 12, New, Nov. 18, First Quarter; Nov. 26, Full.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Baragy and Lissa McFarland
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This past week only two boats ventured out. They had slow action on sails, managing to only average 5 releases. The slowing of the action was due to the blue water moving out. The daily conditions have been good overall, and there is great action on tuna and dorado. Our boat “Chispudo” managed to pick up 15 tuna and a couple of dorado in a half day trip. The possibilities for inshore action look great and we have a party coming in from New Jersey that will be sampling both the inshore and offshore action for the next couple of days, so we will have an inshore report next week. The overall conditions continue to improve as we move into the normal high season. We still have some availability between now and mid-December if anyone wants to take a last minute trip.
Water Temperature 78-82
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 100 %
Wind SW 6 mph
Conditions: T-storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:55 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:39 p.m. CST
Oct. 27, Full; Nov. 4, Last Quarter; Nov. 12, New, Nov. 18, First Quarter.
San Jose, Guatemala report by Brian Baragy and Lissa McFarland
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As the 2004-’05 season begin, a few clients are beginning to trickle in and the sailfish are waiting along with a few marlin here and there. A report of a few roosters with Bozo shoulders cruising the back side of the beach break brings up another intriguing possibility.
Water Temperature 75-82
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 94 %
Wind NNE 6 mph
Conditions: Chance of Rain
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:54 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:42 p.m. CST
Oct. 20, First Quarter; Oct. 27, Full; Nov. 4, Last Quarter; Nov. 12, New |
Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Finally! It’s October, so let the games begin. Sailfish have been gathering for the past two weeks chewing on schools of baitfish outside of 30 miles. All we need now are the big game saltwater fly-fishers who want to play tug-o-war with a 100- to 150-pound screaming billfish to complete the mix.
Water Temperature 75-82
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 84 %
Wind 7 mph from the NNW
Conditions: T-Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:51 p.m. CST
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Calm seas, packs of sailfish charging the teasers, double digit catches, fantasy??? Not hardly; the season is just around the corner and we can’t wait.
Water Temperature 75-82
Air Temperature 78-84
Humidity 94 %
Wind SE 4 mph
Conditions: T-Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:52 a.m. CST
Sunset 5:56 p.m. CST
Sept. 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter; Oct. 14, New; Oct. 20, First Quarter.
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Another couple of weeks and all the scraping, painting, repairing politely referred to as “annual maintenance” should be wrapped up. Then it will be time to do the hokey pokey with all the sailfish that continue to filter into the area. The locals have had it to themselves long enough! Put out the teasers and let’s rock.
Water Temperature 75-84
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 79 %
Wind 12 mph from the SE
Conditions: Thunderstorms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:51 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. CST
Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full; Oct. 6, Last Quarter.
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 7:56 am: | |
While decent action can be found offshore for sails along with a few tuna and dorado, the locals are about the only ones here to take advantage. Back closer to shore, the roosters can be seen cruising the backside of the waves looking for bait.
Water Temperature 75-84
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 100%
Wind Calm
Conditions Clear
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:51 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:12 p.m. CST
Sept. 6, Last Quarter; Sep. 14, New; Sept. 21, First Quarter; Sep 28, Full.
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Gary Graham (Bajafly)
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Username: Bajafly
Post Number: 180
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2004 - 12:06 pm: | |
Unsettled weather conditions kept the locals closer to home this week. There are definitely more sails than clients this time of year. Inshore, the roosters are laying in wait until someone shows up to play.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 94 %
Wind ESE 13 mph
Conditions T-Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:51 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:17 p.m. CST
August 29, Full; Sept. 6 Last Quarter; Sep. 14 New; Sept. 21, First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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