Guatemala lights up with Marlin !

It is a truism that you have to fish where the fish are – and

it is also true that you have to tailor your technique and

tactics to the bite of the day.

While the primary focus of the fleet remains the everpresent

abundant sailfish population – within 2 miles of the blue water

this week,the boats had aggressive Blue Marlin in the spread.

They were interested in the ballyhoo, but there didn’t seem

to be enough meat for them to target – and so the bigger baits

and the large bubble heads came out to create pandemonium

in the wake.

This certainly did it ! A slightly higher trolling speed was enough

to switch on a marlin bite that even for the bait rich waters of

Guatemala is unusual.

The boats returned to dock, with both boats having raised 8

Blue Marlin for the day – one brought 3 to the boat, the other

managed an impressive 5.

Total then was 8 Blues caught (and released) for 16 bites; a

Greatmarlinfishing day !

There has been a consistent marlin bite even through the

normally quiet summer season – which we hope bodes well

for great sportfishing as we build up to the full coming season.

If you are planning on making a trip in 2007/8, we suggest that

you contact us soon, as there is a limited supply of boats and

experienced crews – and the popular dates are filling in fast !

Our Favorite Fishing Quote for the week:

“There he stands, draped in more equipment than

a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism

with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and

getting licked in the process.”

~ Paul O’Neil

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