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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 09, 2008
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Jul 17, 2004; 06:11PM - Summer Doldrums
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Typical summer action with few clients venturing out. Plenty of action for smaller tuna and dorado. Sailfish were a bit tougher to find for the few boats heading out.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-82
Humidity 84 %
Wind SE 8 mph
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:43 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jul 10, 2004; 01:07PM - Yellowfin or Dorado Anyone
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Several boats ventured out last week, and they were after the abundant tuna. They ended up with lots of yellowfin tuna and even more dorado. The blue water is back and has moved in close with the run being about 12-15 miles. The weather has been nice with cloudy conditions, but no rain.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 78-82
Humidity 84 %
Wind 5 mph from the East
T-Storms
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:41 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST
July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full, Aug 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jul 9, 2004; 10:23PM - July 6th. Fishing Report
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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Author E-mail: greatsailfishing@yahoo.com
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Report Description:
Guatemala Pacific Fishing Conditions
Pacific Coast sport-fishing report
Week ending July 6th
Boats still need to travel out at least 35+ miles before coming across some patches of green water. These conditions are improving with boats returning with 1 to 3 sails and 10 to 20 dorado and tuna for those who travel out 50 plus miles.. Captains are reporting clear days with mild seas which get a little choppy in the afternoons. We had four charters out yesterday with the best boat getting 9 large dorado, 12 nice yellow-fin tuna with one sail that got away. The group stated that they could have gotten more but their arms got tired. Tropical climate (warm – continued into the evenings).
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-85
Humidity 85-90%
Wind Calm.
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 14 miles
Sunrise 5:34 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:27 p.m. CST
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Jul 3, 2004; 07:22PM - Rainy Season Arrives
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: guatemalafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: For the last couple of weeks there have been very few boats out. The weather the last week has been nice with no rain during the day, and good overall conditions. The water condition close to shore has not been cooperating, so the runs to the fish have been long. The big news for the week is that 4 boats went out 45-50 miles and got into the tuna in a big way, reporting more than 220 hook-ups that were larger than the average the football-size tuna we normally see.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-84
Humidity 89 %
Wind 12 mph from the North
Scattered Clouds
Visibility 7 miles
Sunrise 5:39 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:35 p.m. CST
July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter, July 31, Full
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jul 1, 2004; 01:07PM - Guatemala Current Conditions
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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Author E-mail: greatsailfishing@yahoo.com
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Report Description:
Current Guatemala Fishing Conditions
Pacific Coast sport-fishing report
eek ending June 27th
The start of the rainy season as been severe and has caused green water out to 35+ miles; however, conditions are improving with boats returning with 5
to 7 sails and 15 to 30 dorado. Also, the boats are coming in with 15 to 25, 12lb class yellow-fin tunas.
Captains are reporting clear days with mild seas.Tropical climate (warm – continued into the evenings).
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-85
Humidity 85-90%
Wind Calm.
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 14 miles
Sunrise 5:34 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:27 p.m. CST
June 9 Last Quarter, June 17 New, June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full,
The Boat of the Month
Tranquility, 31' Bertram
Updated: November 27, 2003
Crew:
Captain: José Mauricio Serrano with 6 years
experience.
Mates:
Awards: This boat has been out of the water for the last 2 years. A few months ago it was returned to the
water and its crew has already begun winning dates of local and national championships.
Standard fishing equipment:
For Sail fishing: 4 Shimano rods mated to Shimano two speed TLD # 20 reels with 20 lb line.
For Marlin: 1 Tournament Graphite rod mated to a Penn International II # 80 reel with 80 lb line.
Spinning reels: None.
Fly-fishing equipment: None.
Outriggers: 2 outriggers mated to Penn International # 50TW reel with 200 lb line.
Fighting chair: No
The bait for Sailfish and Marlin is Ballyhoo (sometimes mackerel for marlin) and the hooks used are
# 7 circle hooks.
Engines: Twin 330 hp. Cummings Marine turbo-diesels.
It is equipped with: 1 fish finder, 1 GPS, 2 VHF radios, 1 compass, CD player, and head with freshwater shower.
Food and drinks on board:
Drinks: Beer, soft drinks (assortment) and bottled water (one case each). Will supply wine upon request.
An icebox is included with: fresh fruit (papaya, pineapple, watermelon, melon, etc., depending on the
season), lunch and snack items (for making sandwiches, ceviche and sashimi).
Snacks: An assortment of chips.
Check out our new Sailfish Villa Pacifico offerings with the Tranquility. Guatemala Sportfishing at it's best!
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Jun 30, 2004; 05:26PM - Red Hot for Yellow-fin Tuna
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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Author E-mail: greatsailfishing@yahoo.com
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Report Description:
Flash, today June 30th, Red hot for Yellow-fin Tuna.
Boats coming in early with between 40 to 80 yellow-fin
tuna. The high boat was the boat of marina owner
Fernando Aguilar 35 Cabo with 120 tuna, that's right
120!!!
Current Guatemala Pacific Coast Fishing Conditions
Pacific Coast sport-fishing report
Week ending June 27th
The start of the rainy season as been severe and has
caused green water out to 35+ miles;however,
conditions are improving with boats returning with 3
to 5 sails and 10 to 20 dorado plus about 20
yellow-fin tuna. Captains are reporting clear days
with choppy seas. Tropical climate (warm – continued
into the evenings).
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-85
Humidity 85-90%
Wind Calm.
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 14 miles
Sunrise 5:34 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:27 p.m. CST
June 9 Last Quarter, June 17 New, June 27 First
Quarter July 2, Full,
The Boat of the Month
Tranquility, 31' Bertram
Updated: November 27, 2003
Crew:
Captain: José Mauricio Serrano with 6 years
experience.
Mates:
Awards: This boat has been out of the water for the
last 2 years. A few months ago it was returned to the
water and its crew has already begun winning dates of
local and national championships.
Standard fishing equipment:
For Sail fishing: 4 Shimano rods mated to Shimano two
speed TLD # 20 reels with 20 lb line.
For Marlin: 1 Tournament Graphite rod mated to a Penn
International II # 80 reel with 80 lb line.
Spinning reels: None.
Fly-fishing equipment: None.
Outriggers: 2 outriggers mated to Penn International
# 50TW reel with 200 lb line.
Fighting chair: No
The bait for Sailfish and Marlin is Ballyhoo
(sometimes mackerel for marlin) and the hooks used are
# 7 circle hooks.
Engines: Twin 330 hp. Cummings Marine turbo-diesels.
It is equipped with: 1 fish finder, 1 GPS, 2 VHF
radios, 1 compass, CD player, and head with freshwater
shower.
Food and drinks on board:
Drinks: Beer, soft drinks (assortment) and bottled
water (one case each). Will supply wine upon request.
An icebox is included with: fresh fruit (papaya,
pineapple, watermelon, melon, etc., depending on the
season), lunch and snack items (for making sandwiches,
ceviche and sashimi).
Snacks: An assortment of chips.
Check out our new Sailfish Villas offerings with the
Tranquility. Guatemala Sportfishing at it's best!
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Jun 26, 2004; 02:09PM - Pretty Quiet This Week
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: With few boats venturing out this week because of a lack of clients it is hard to access conditions. The locals reported good action for sails less than an hour from the marina.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-86
Humidity 89 %
Wind Calm
Scattered Clouds
Visibility 6 miles
Sunrise 6:37 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:34 p.m. CST
July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New, July 27 First Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jun 19, 2004; 07:13PM - Sailfish No Clients
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Historically, few clients come down this way this time of year. The locals always enjoy this time of year when they virtually have some great sailfish action all to themselves. Inshore this is a great time of year to explore beaches and esteros and see what turns up.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 82-86
Humidity 66 %
Wind 5 mph from the WSW
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 5 miles
Sunrise 6:36 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:33 p.m. CST
June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter, July 17 New,
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jun 12, 2004; 02:14PM - T-Storms and Sails
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: Gary Graham
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Author E-mail: bajafly@bajafly.com
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Report Description:
SAN JOSE, GUATEMALA
IN GENERAL: Typical summer conditions with thunder showers the norm. Most of the boats remained at the dock with the crews sharing stories of yesterday’s exploits and tomorrow’s hopes. The fishing remained the same with few if any clients to take advantage of the extraordinary sailfishing just a few miles offshore.
Water Temperature 79-85
Air Temperature 80-82
Humidity 94 %
Wind Calm.
Conditions Chance of T-storms
Visibility 14 miles
Sunrise 6:35 a.m. CST
Sunset 6:31 p.m. CST
June 17 New, June 27 First Quarter July 2, Full, July 9 Last Quarter
Baja on the Fly's Guatemala report by Brian Barragy and Lissa M. McFarlin.
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Jun 8, 2004; 11:47AM - Guatemala trips for Jan - Feb. 2004
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Category: Guatemala Sport Fishing
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Author Name: The Great Sailfishing Company
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Author E-mail: greatsailfishing@yahoo.com
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Report Description:
Guatemala Sailfishing Report
Sailfish/Dorado/Marlin
January 2004
Katherine Elkens
2nd On the Blue Light Special - 3 sails, 1 dorado
Ordas
2nd On the Man OìWar - 1 sail, 1 dorado
Joaquim Curvo Party
5 th. On the Bllue Light Special - 29 sails
6th On the Blue Light Special - 7 sails
7th On the Blue Light Special - 1 Roosterfish, 1 tuna,
1 Spanish Mackerel
The Curvo party came all the way from Brazil after having heard how good the sailfishing was in Guatemala. They were not disappointed. After a great first day, they almost had enough. Mr. Curvo at 80+ years of age was expecting to catch 1 or 2 sails and his son and nephews had similar expectations. 29 in one day was plenty...so much so that the last day they
decided to do a little inshore fishing so they could finish fishing early and take the sights of Antigua Guatemala in the afternoon.
Ricardo Safie
11th On the Tranquility - 9 sails, 6 tunas
Gary Hughes and sons
24th On the Tranquility - 4 sails
25th On the Tranquility - 5 sails, 2 tunas, 1 dorado
26th On the Tranquility - 8 sails, 3 tunas
February 2004
Marty Kristo party
2nd On the Blue Light Special - 23 sails
3rd On the Blue Light Special - 17 sails, 3 dorados
4th On the Blue Light Special - 27 sails
Luis de la Cruz
5th On the Full Circle - 28 sails
Jose Baez party
6th On the Full Circle - 21 sails
7th On the Full Circle - 14 sails
8th On the Full Circle - 10 sails
Lee Oversby party
7th On the Gadiel - 22 sails
8th On the Gadiel - 17 sails
9th On the Gadiel - 6 sails
The Oversbys came all the way from England lured by high numbers of Pacific sailfish. Like may others after the first day they were believers.
Bob Meyer party
10th On the Tranquility - 4 sails, 1 tuna, 1 Spanish Mackerel
11th On the Tranquility - 1 sail, 1 dorado
12th On the Tranquility - 1 sail, 2 Spanish
Mackerels, 1 tuna
Mark Seidman party
13th On the Blue Light Special - 6 sails, 1 dorado
14th On the Blue Light Special - 7 sails, 1 dorado
15th On the Blue Light Special - : 28 sails
George Fraiza party
16th On the Blue Light Special - 18 sails, 1 dorado
17th On the Reel Escape - 19 sails
18th On the Reel Escape - 42 sails
19th On the Reel Escape - 23 sails
Darrell LeBlanc commented that the sailfish looked as
if they were at Mardi Grass....lining up to be caught
Alejandro Franco
19th On the Full Circle - 17 sails
David Gilbertson party
18th On the Gadiel - 12 sails on fly
19th On the Gadiel - 8 sails on fly
20th On the Reel Escape several small dorados on fly
21st. On the Chispudo - 6 sails on fly
22nd On the Chispudo - 4 sails on fly
Had such a good time they sent a box of goodies to the boat captain and mate of the Chispudo.
Paul Fulginity party
19th On the La Sirena - 13 sails
20th On the La Sirena - 6 sails, 1 dorado
21th On the La Sirena - 26 sails, 1 dorado
Terry Schraeder party
20th On the Gadiel - 2 sails, 1 dorado on fly
21st. On the Gadiel - 3 sails on fly
22st On the Gadiel - 4 sails on fly
Jorge Porro party
20th On the Blue Light Special - 16 sails
21st. On the Blue Light Special - 9 sails
22nd On the.Reel Escape 8 sails
Spencer Childers party
22nd. On the Miss Lilly - 14 sails
23nd On the Reel Escape - 5 sails
24th On the Reel Escape - 6 sails, 1 dorado
25nd. On the Reel Escape - 13 sails
Charlie Roberts and sons
23rd. On the Blue Light Special - 9 sails
24th On the Blue Light Special - 9 sails, 1 dorado
25th On the Blue Light Special - 7 sails
Henry Burlay and party
28th On the Full Circle - 6 sails, 1 dorado
29th On the Full Circle - 35 dorados, 3 Spanish
Mackerels, 2 sails, 10 tunas
Boat of the week :
Piragua, 31' Bertram
Twin 210 hp marine diesel Caterpillar engines power this boat. It is equipped with a depth finder, GPS, VHF radio, fish finder, compass, CD player, and head. Standard equipment includes: a fighting chair, 4 Penn
rods with Shimano reels and 20lb. line, 1 special Marlin rod with reel and 50 lb. line, 2 spinning rods and reels with spinning tackle, outriggers. The
bait is Ballyhoo and the hooks used are circle hooks. Captain Manolo Díaz, with 10 years experience, runs this boat. This multiple award winner won a record in 2002 for bringing in a 225lb. Marlin on a fly rod and 15lb. tackle. It also placed third in the 2002 Presidential Challenge.
All boats come with an ice box stocked with snacks, lunch items and drinks including beer. Will supply wine upon request.
Tight lines,
The Great Sailfishing Company
For more information contact The Great Sailfishing
Company at http://www.greatsailfishing.com
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