| 2012 Sailfish School Fly Fishing Reports |
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| MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year from Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala, Captain Jake Jordan |
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Casa Vieja Lodge Fly Fishing Report
December 9, 10, 11, 12, 2012
Good Morning:
I am in the Miami Airport heading back down to Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala, I will be fly fishing for Billfish until December 20 and I'll be home on December 21 and remain there through the holidays.
Below is a summary sent to me by my good friend, client, world class billfish fly angler, and the District 5 Commissioner for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Nat Harris. Nat fished aboard "Intensity" with Captain Mike Sheeder along with mates Flaco, and Ricardo, he caught and released 32 sailfish on fly during his trip. Nat also lost one of his Mako #9700 fly reels on a TFO Blue Water HD Fly Rods over board while catching a double header of 100 pound plus sailfish on fly during his last day. Great Job my friend!
Jake---
As promised, the following is the fishing summary, stated as bites/releases with commentary:
Day 1
- · 7/5 – Typical first day cockpit errors, but 5 fish on a fly rod any day is an awesome day.
Day 2
- · 8/7 – Improved dramatically. Found a few more fish. An awesome day on the smooth waters in Guatemala.
Day 3
- · 18/15 – This was a day to remember. In 10 minutes of putting out our teasers, approximately 30 miles offshore, we were in fish and by 11:00 am we had 11 releases. It slowed some, we took a break and had a great lunch aboard the Intensity, and then we picked up 4 additional fish.
Day 4
- · 14/7 – At noon on the final day we had no releases, but had 4 bites, hooked 1, threw the hook. The fish were a bit tentative and yours truly did not set the hooks properly. It slowed dramatically after 9:30 and picked up at 1:30. Even with all of the angler errors, we still ended with 7 fish. You will find this of interest: toward the end of the day we had a nice double, I had my release on the first fish, accepted the new rod from Flaco, and handed him my rod with the fish still on. Thank goodness I wasn't running with an Olympics relay team; when I handed the rod to him it was not a good hand off, the fish surged and the end of the story is my wonderful rod and Mako reel were overboard. Without one second of hesitation, Flaco was in the water making every effort to retrieve, but no success. 30 seconds later we saw the fish jumping about 50 yards away and we hustled there, but it was too late, the fish sounded and that was that.
Note to Jake: I need a new rod and reel and need the reel set up if you will, please.
Captain Mike Sheeder, Flaco and Ricardo were awesome. My greatest weakness is the hook up and I still don't have your methodology down pat, but I will get there. The rods I purchased from you are terrific and the Mako reels are nothing short of awesome. The reel set up with the gel spun backing to the 80 feet of 50 lbs. Suffix mono to the 15 feet of Rio 550 (80 lb core) to the wonderful butt sections and then to the leader, and Cam Sigler fly. I have never seen a better set up.
Thank you for making these arrangements for me. Do send me a separate email on timing for a new rod and reel.
A terrific initiation to a season in a wonderful country with all of the fabulous people at Casa Vieja; Antonio, Edgar, Julian, Michael, David, et. al.
Sorry for the volume, my friend.
I am very jealous, I have to go back to work and you return to your work, but your work is in Guatemala on the water. No wonder you love your job.
Remember that I have available dates still available on top boats during early January, these may be the best fly fishing dates of the season. I love this job, stay tuned for more reports to follow, wish you were here.
Regards:
Jake
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| Nat Harris, one of thirty two sailfish caught and released on fly, aboard Intensitywith Captain Mike Sheeder and Mates Flaco and Ricardo, at Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala, December 9, 10, 11, 12, 2012, Jake Jordan's Sailfish School client |
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Sailfish School Fly Fishing Report
Casa Vieja Lodge Guatemala
December, 9, 10, 11, 2012
Greetings from Sailfish World:
During the last three days, I have had the pleasure of hosting Paul Engler from Amarillo Texas and his friend Channa Wasserman from Fort Lauderdale Florida at my Sailfish School aboard "Rum Line" with Captain Chris Sheeder and Mates Nico and Saunder. At the same time my friend, great fly angler and client Nat Harris Joined us here at Casa Vieja Lodge to fly fish with Captain Mike Sheeder, mates Ricardo and Flaco, aboard Intensity for four days.
December 9, fishing was slow by Guatemala Standards, we released 3 sailfish aboard Rum Line. This was Chana's first sailfish ever. Over on Intensity Nat caught and released 3 sailfish on fly.
December 10, 2012: Fishing picked up, today my friend Nat Harris caught 8 sailfish on fly from 9 bites, aboard Intensity with Captain Mike Sheeder, with mates Flaco and Ricardo., This team just keeps getting better and better. Meanwhile over on Rum Line with Captain Chris Sheeder, and mates Nico and Saunder Paul and Chana released 7 from 12 bites, this is really good fishing for my sailfish school anglers, fishing is improving.
December 11, 2012: Calm seas, sunny conditions, no wind, lots of Sailfish is how I would describe today. Paul and Chana aboard Rum Line each caught sailfish well over 100 pounds on fly today. we missed a few but ha a wonderful day fly fishing with Captain Chris Sheeder and his mates Nico and Saunder, Paul has assured me that they will be back for more of this awesome fly fishing for sailfish. I can't say enough to complement Antonio and Edgar, (manager and assistant manager at Casa Vieja Lodge) along with their staff for providing the best hospitality that I have experienced at any fishing destination in the world. Also thanks to Jim Turner (Casa Vieja Lodge owner) this place is world class.
Oh, and I almost forgot, my friend and world class fly angler Nat Harris caught and released 15 sailfish on fly today aboard "Intensity" with captain Mike Sheeder. Congratulations to Nat, Mike, Flaco, and Ricardo, great job guys, what's next a Blue Marlin maybe? I love my Job, get down here now to enjoy the worlds best fly fishing for Sailfish. Stay tuned for more fishing reports from paradise, wish you were here.
Jake
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| Chana Wasserman, first Sailfish on Fly, Captain Jake Jordan's Sailfish School vessel Rum Line, Captain Chris Sheeder, mates Nico and Saunder December 11 2012 Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala |
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| Paul Engler, Trophy Sailfish on fly, JAke Jordan's Sailfish School, vessel Rumline with CAptain Chris Sheeder and mates Nico and Saunder, December 11, 2012, Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala |
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Sailfish School Report Casa Vieja Lodge Guatemala
December 8, 2012
Greetings from Casa Vieja Lodge:
Today I boarded the 37 foot Ryvovitch Makaira with clients Danny Cline and Dave Miller at 6:45 AM, after a great nights sleep and breakfast at Casa Vieja Lodge. Mates Jeffery and Wilson along with Captain Jason Brice had the engines running, we were all excited to go fly fishing for Billfish. Just 16 miles off shore we put out the teasers and released 3 Sailfish on fly, during the first 20 minutes. By noon we had released 6 sailfish from 9 bites and it got better as the beautiful calm day went on. At four in the afternoon we headed back to the dock after releasing 12 Sailfish from 18 bites to cap off this 3 day Sailfish School with 29 bites, 21 sailfish and a 250 pound Blue Marlin caught on fly.
Intensity released 31 sailfish on bait, Rum Line Caught 17, while the Finest Kind released 15 Sailfish today. Fishing is good folks, if you have not booked yet for this season, contact me while we still have a few available dates. I love this Job, wish you were here. More Guatemala billfish reports tomorrow.
Regards:
Jake
Sailfish School Report Casa Vieja Lodge Guatemala
December 7, 2012
Greetings from Sailfish World:
Today Danny Cline, Dave Miller and I boarded Makaira at 7:00 AM, left marina Pez Vela with captain Jason Brice at the helm. We ran 38 miles put in the teasers and 15 minutes later Danny had released his first Sailfish on fly of the day. Dave was next 15 minutes later, then Danny and I caught a double on fly, it was good in the morning and then slowed way down in the afternoon. When we quit fishing and headed to the dock we had 6 bites from Sailfish on fly, and caught a total of five, along with half a dozen yellow fin tuna from 12 to 20 pounds. Score for the first two days of this first Sailfish School of the season, 11 billfish bit the fly, we released 9 sailfish and a Blue Marlin, 90 something percent catch ratio, I love this Job.
The other Casa Vieja Boats fishing yesterday landed between 13 and 19 sailfish per boat on conventional tackle, the fishing is getting better. Wish You were here, the fishing is getting real good.
Jake
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| Jake Jordan's Sailfish School, Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala, vessel Makaira, Captain Jason Brice, MAtes Jeffery and Wilson, anglers Dave Miller and Danny Cline |
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| Danny Cline caught four Sailfish on Fly from four bites during the last two days at the Sailfish School abosrd Makaira with Captain Jason Brice. |
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Sailfish School Report Casa Vieja Lodge Guatemala
December 6, 2012
Greetings from Marlin World:
Today December 6 2012 was the first day of my Sailfish School season here at the world class Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala. My clients Dave Wilson, from Texas & Colorado along with Danny Cline on a practice trip for the tournament next month, joined me aboard "Makaira" with Captain Jason Brice and mates Jeffery & Wilson. Dave had never been Sail fishing so I went through all of the system and equipment with him on the way out.
Forty miles from the Marina we slowed down and put the teasers out, 10 minutes later I was showing Dave the system when we raised a 250 pound Blue Marlin. Jeffery teased it in while I changed the drag setting from 6 pounds to one pound, and in slow motion, Jason pulled the vessel out of gear, said "CAST". After a perfect presentation, the marlin ate my pink and white Cam Sigler popper fly, and the Mako #9700 fly reel began to spin as that big fish went crazy. 18 minutes later I wound the leader inside of the rod tip for the technical release and then 40 minutes later after several missed tag attempts we let her go.
During the next 5 hours we raised 7 sailfish, 4 teased in and ate the fly, Dave went 3 for 3, while Danny caught the only fish that he cast to. Fishing is just heating up, what a great way to start my season, a 250# Blue Marlin on fly. Our score was 5 bites with 1 marlin and 4 sailfish released, Great Job by Danny and Dave also Jason, Jeffery and Wallace did an awesome job. I love my Job, wish you were here, Gone Fishing:
Jake
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| Dave Miller First Sailfish on fly aboard Makaira with Captain Jason Brice at The Sailfish School, with Jake Jordan |
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| Jake Jordan, Blue Marlin on Fly, 250 pounds, Aboard Makaira with Captain Jason Brice mates Jeffery and Wilson, December 6, 2012 |
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Fishing Report, from Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala
December 1 through 4, 2012
Greetings from Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala:
Yesterday, I departed from home at 4:30 AM, flew from Newbern to Atlanta at 6:00 AM and arrived in Guatemala City at Noon. Michael and Jose met me as I exited customs and we headed to Casa Vieja Lodge a few minutes later. The lodge is decorated for Christmas, Antonio, Edgar, Julian, and the friendly staff were waiting with a Malibu and pineapple as we arrived inside of the gate at Casa Vieja Lodge, I declined the drink as I no longer drink Rum, it feels like I am back home in my favorite fishing lodge in the world. Below are the recorded catches for Intensity, Rum Line, and Makaira for the first couple days of December, seas are calm, sunny, water temp 83 to 85 yesterday, slow sailfish with some marlin showing.
December 1, Intensity: raised 10, bites 10, released 6, Rum Line: raised 10, 7 bites, released 2 on fly, Makaira: 5 raised, 4 bites, released 2.
December 2, Intensity: raised 14, bites 13, caught 8, Rum Line: raised 2, one bite, released one on fly, Makaira: 12 raised, 12 bites, released 7.
December 3, Makaira: raised 4, 2 bites, 2 released.
December 4, Intensity: raised 6, bites 6, released 3, hooked 2 Blue Marlin lost both. Makaira, raised 2, 1 bite, caught 0.
Today is sunny, calm, and warm, I am working at the Lodge today preparing for the arrival of my client (Friends) Danny Cline and Dave Miller to arrive. We will fish aboard Intensity for the next 3 days, and hopefully the fishing will explode so we can catch lots of Sailfish and Marlin on fly. As usual Antonio and his crew have the Casa Vieja Lodge looking great, the food and service is great just as I remember, this is World Class, thanks to Jim Turner for making this my favorite Fishing location in the world.
For those of you interested in Joining me in this world class location, to attend a Sailfish School, or if you just want to put your own group together to enjoy the worlds best fly fishing for Sailfish and Marlin, contact me now as there are a few Prime time dates available in January, March, April, and December of 2013. I have openings ort one or two fly anglers to join Me as fly anglers to fish aboard intensity between January 4 and 10, These are very prime dates. January 7 through ten has 4 of the best boats in the fleet available so don't miss these dates, during these same dates in 2011, the fleet averaged catching and releasing 9.6 sailfish on fly per boat per day! Don't miss this opportunity, contact me today and join me for the fun. Stay tuned for more fishing reports from Guatemala to follow shortly. I love my Job, wish you were here.
Regards:
Jake
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| Sailfish on Fly, Sailfish School, January 2012 Casa Vieja LodgeGuatemala |
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Tournament final Results, January 12, 2012
Yesterday, January 12 was the final day of fishing in my Sailfish Fly Tournament at the fabulous Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala. Fishing was relatively slow by Guatemalan standards, we had 7 boats (2 anglers per boats entered in the event. After of 3 days of fly fishing for sailfish our 7 teams caught and released 46 sailfish along with a Blue Marlin of 300 pounds, on fly.
The vessel Intensity, with Captain Mike Sheeder, and anglers Lucien LaFond from Normandy France, and Tony Weaver from Anchorage Alaska, won the tournament with 1,300 points, Lucien LaFond won a Mako 9600 fly reel along with a Jake Jordan edition TFO Blue Water HD Marlin Fly Rod as Top point angler.
Second Place Team went to Makaira, with Captain Jason Brice and anglers Jack Callion from Marathon and Paul McGarvie from PA with 1000 points, Paul also won a Mako 9550 fly reel and a TFO Blue Water HD fly rod.
Third place went to Release with Captain Chico Alvarenda, anglers Nat Harris from North Carolina and his partner Nassim Joaguin from Mexico with 950 points.
| Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge 2012 |
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| Boat Name |
Anglers |
Score day 1 |
Score day 2 |
Score day 3 |
Total Score |
| Rum Line |
Don Butler |
100 |
150 |
0 |
250 |
| Chris Sheeder |
Brian Horsley |
250 |
0 |
0 |
250 |
| Total Boat Points |
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350 |
150 |
0 |
500 |
| Intensity |
Lucien LaFond |
150 |
550 |
100 |
800 |
| Mike Sheeder |
Tony Weaver |
0 |
500 |
0 |
500 |
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150 |
1050 |
100 |
1300 |
| Makaira |
Jack Callion |
150 |
150 |
150 |
450 |
| Jason Brice |
Paul McGarvie |
150 |
250 |
150 |
550 |
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300 |
400 |
300 |
1000 |
| Old Reliable |
Nick Smith |
500 |
0 |
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500 |
| Chip Shafer |
Mike Smith |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
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500 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
| Capt. Hook |
Dave Wands |
0 |
300 |
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300 |
| David Salazar |
Roger Harper |
0 |
300 |
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300 |
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0 |
600 |
0 |
600 |
| Release |
Nat Harris |
150 |
100 |
150 |
400 |
| Chico Alvarenga |
Nassim Joaquin |
0 |
300 |
250 |
550 |
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150 |
400 |
400 |
950 |
| Spindrift |
Clayt Pollick |
150 |
150 |
150 |
450 |
| Nicho Alvarenga |
Greg Kluh |
0 |
300 |
150 |
450 |
| Total Boat Points |
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150 |
450 |
300 |
900 |
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Jake Jordan
Jake Jordan's Fishing Adventures
PO Box 309
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-3308 Office
305-872-6060 Cell
www.jakejordan.com
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Tournament Results Jan 11, 2012
Below are the results after the second day of fly fishing for Billfish in my third annual "Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge" here in Guatemala. Day one started slow with 10 Sailfish and a Blue Marlin being caught between the 7 two angler teams entered this third year of this event. Day two produced 24 Sailfish caught and released on fly aboard all 7 teams, with the vessel Intensity, Captain Mike Sheeder and anglers Tony Weaver and Lucien LaFond finishing in first place with 8 sailfish on fly today increasing their score to (1200 total Points). Makaira, with Captain Jason Brice with anglers Jack Callion and Paul McGarvie, caught 3 today to increase their score to 700 total points and second place, Holding third place (on time) is Spindrift with Captain Nicho Alvarenga with anglers Clayt Pollick and Greg Kluh scoring a total of 600 points.
Thursday January is the final day of this event, the teams are fishing now and I plan to post the results tonight after our Banquet. As usual the captains & mates, along with Antonio Valdez's wonderful staff at the World Famous Casa Vieja Lodge has d
one a great job hosting and feeding the crew, we are all having another great event, Thanks to Jim Turner (owner of Casa Vieja Lodge) for supporting this Tournament. More reports to follow shortly, all scores are listed below!
Best Regards:
Jake Jordan
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Fly Fishing for Sailfish Report , January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012 was the first day of the "Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge", Fly Fishing Tournament at the world famous "Casa Vieja Lodge" in Guatemala. 7 boats are in the tournament and the first day results are:
Old Reliable, Captain Chip Shafer, Angler Nick Smith, 1 Blue Marlin 500 points
Angler Mike Smith, 0 Points, (Team Points 500), (First Place)
Rum Line, Captain Chris Sheeder, Angler Don Butler 1 sailfish Release, 100 points
Angler Brian Horsley 2 Sailfish Released, 250 points, (Team Points, 350), (Second place)
Makaira, Captain Jason Brice, Angler Jack Callion, 1 Sailfish Release, 150 points
Angler Paul McGarvie, 1 Sailfish Released, 150 points, (300 Team Points), (Third Place)
Release, Captain Chico Alvarenga, Angler Nassim Joaquin, 0 points,
Angler Nat Harris 1 Sailfish Released, 150 points, (Team Points 150)
Captain Hook, Captain David Salazar, Angler Dave Wands, 0 points,
Angler Roger Harper 0 points. (0 Team Points)
Intensity, Captain Mike Sheeder, Angler Lucien LaFond, 1 Sailfish released, 150 points
Angler Tony Weaver, 0 points, (150 Team Points.)
Spindrift, Captain Nicho Alvarenga, Angler Clayt Pollick, 1 sailfish released, 150 Points Angler Greg Kluh, 0 Points, (150 Team Points)
Sunny and calm sea conditions, Nick Smith's Blue Marlin was estimated to weigh close to 300 pounds. Fishing is slow for Guatemala, hopefully the action will pick up during the next two days. 81 percent of the fish that bit the fly on the first day were caught and released, the fly was recovered from 80 percent of the fish caught on the first day of this tournament. Stay tuned for further reports daily from Casa Vieja Lodge.
Captain Jake Jordan
Tournament Director
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Guatemala Sailfish School Fly Fishing Report
January 6 & 7 2012
Greetings from world Famous Casa Vieja Lodge:
After leaving coastal North Carolina's lovely 18 degrees at 6 AM, arriving at Casa Vieja Lodge at 2:00 PM to 82 degree air temperature with sun shine felt real good. I took a dip in the pool, laid out in the sun for an hour or two and then met with the anglers returning from a good day of sailfishing.
Chris and John Palmari, two brothers from NYC and Arizona had fished for the 3
days with Chris Sheeder aboard Rum Line, they caught 10 on fly from 35 raised on their first day, they went 3 from 11 bites on day two, they took a day off and then on the 5th they caught 8 on fly from 14 bites.
Spindrift caught 22 and 20 on bait for the last two days, while Intensity had several double digit days before we started fishing with them. Yesterday my first day fishing with Jim and Brian Buckler from Colorado and Chicago was rough in the morning, we raised a fish which would not tease in at 8:00 AM. At 1: 30 we raised a double which came in hot, Brian caught the big fish which ate his fly.
Today the water was calm and fishing was slow, we raised one fish, got a bite, and did not hook the only fish of the day. I have not talked to any of the other boats yet so I do not know how the other boats did. Tomorrow we will go where the fish are and catch a lot aboard Intensity with Captain Mike. Yesterday Captain Jason Brice caught 8 sailfish. I am really tired, more reports to follow, wish you were here.
Regards:
Jake
Guatemala Sailfish School Fly Fishing Report
January 8, 2012
Greetings from world Famous Casa Vieja Lodge:
The weather is clear, calm, sunny, and hot, The current changed and clear water was closer, fishing improved today. Jim Buckler, (owner of the great Colorado fly shop "Cutthroat Anglers" in Silverhorne Co. www.fishcolorado.com ) along with his son; Brian Buckler from Chicago fished with me aboard "Intensity" with Captain Mike Sheeder. Today was their last day of a relatively slow Sailfish School, we raised 13 sailfish, they got bites from 8, and these two fly anglers caught 5 sailfish on fly and hooked, fought and broke off a nice striped marlin 10 foot from a release. We had fun and will fish together soon, I love this Job, more reports to follow, wish you were here. Below the pictures from this trip is a report from Captain Chris Sheeder aboard the vessel "Rum Line", hope you enjoy? The practice day for my tournament is January 9, 8 boats will be fishing, stay tuned for fishing report.
Regards:
Jake
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| Sailfish on Fly, Jim and Brian Buckler Sailfish School January 6, 7, 8, 2012, Intensity , Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala, Captain Mike Sheeder |
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Greetings and Happy New Year from sunny Guatemala,
2011 ended and 2012 began with some fantastic fishing action from both sailfish and blue marlin. The year ended with boats raising up to 7 blues a day, and the year began with boats raising up to 40 sails a day!
The McGee / Hughes group tried their luck fishing aboard the Rum Line the last few days of December and raised 25 sails, 6 blue marlin and keep the grill supplied with fresh dorado burgers everyday. The two couples released 13 sails and 2 of the blues. The first days blue was about 250lbs, and day two's blue was over 400lbs...very nice!
The Palmieri brothers fly-fished the first few days of January and saw some awesome action as well. The duo raised 84 sails, more than half of which came blazing in to accept a fly, and we released 22. The blue marlin decided to tease us, with 4 of them showing up, but wouldn't be caught. Chris Palmieri decided to jump in and swim this his last fish to put a cap on a great trip. Check Chris and John out, holding up a nice one!
Tight Lines,
Chris Sheeder
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| Sailfish on Fly, Jake Jordan's Sailfish School at Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala, January 7, 2012, Jim Buckler Angler, Captain Mike Sheeder, Vessel "Intensity" |
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