| First Anual "Jake Jordan's Invitational, Sailfish, Fly Challenge" |
| January, 12, 13, 14, 2010, Full Results and Pictures Below |
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| Jake Jordan, Invitational, Sailfish, Fly, Challeng, Pat Ford Photo |
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Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge
January 12, 13, 14, 2010
Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala
Below are the final results of the "Jake Jordan, Invitational, Sailfish Fly Challenge".
There where eight boats in the tournament, with eight teams of two anglers (16 anglers total), in this three day event. Here are the results: During the three day tournament there were a total of 88 Sailfish caught and released of which 56 had the hooks and fly removed while under control of the mates,for extra points. This is an average of 11 sailfish caught and released per team on fly or 3.6 Sailfish Released per team per day on fly.
The seas were brutally rough for the whole three days which made fishing hard for Guatemalan standards. All
teams caught some sailfish on fly which is a statement as to the awesome fishery and crews at this Casa Vieja Lodge event.
Tournament Champions: Anglers Scott Lund & Joe O'Brien, aboard "Decisive", with Captain Brad Philipps. 3,650 points.
Second Place: Anglers Nick Smith & Jim Gill, aboard "Old Reliable", with Captain Chip Shafer. 1600 Points.
Third Place: Anglers David and Mark Schifrin aboard "Pelagian" with Captain Chico Alvarenga. 1550 Points.
The Top Point Angler: Scott Lund with 2350 points. Mako Reel and TFO Rod!
The first fish of the tournament: by Nick Smith on "Old Reliable"
The last fish of the tournament: by Gerry Coates, on "Intensity"
Fitst Place Captain : Brad Philipps
Second Place Captain: Chip Shafer
Third Place Captain: Chico Alvarenga
“Canaso”, Captain Jason Brice, anglers Tony Weaver and Lenny Moffo
“Captain Hook”, Captain Ron Hamlin, anglers Rick Pope and Bobby Jones
“Decisive”, Captain Brad Philipps, anglers Joe O'Brien and Scott Lund
“Intensity”, Captain Mike Sheeder, anglers Gerry Coates and Chuck Laughridge
“Old Reliable”, Captain Chip Shafer, anglers Nick Smith and Jim Gill
“Pelagian”, Captain Chico Alvarenga, anglers Mark and David Schifrin,
“Release”, Captain Nico Melendrez, anglers Bill Anderson and Andy McKittrick
“Rum Line”, Captain Chris Sheeder, anglers Don Butler and Danny Cline
Team Day One Points Day two points Day three points Total Points
Canaso 0 300 300 600
Captain Hook 100 250 0 350
Decisive 650 1900 1100 3650
Intensity 250 750 500 1500
Old Reliable 500 700 400 1600
Pelagian 500 500 550 1550
Release 0 350 550 900
Rum Line 150 750 550 1450
The Awards Banquet party at Casa Vieja Lodge was an awesome evening, We had live rock music, open bar provided by Casa Vieja Lodge, Awards Banquet with Captains, Mates, and Anglers socializing, and then a wonderful six course dinner provided by Antonio and his staff the Casa Vieja Lodge.
I would again like to thank our sponsors for making this world class event possible: Casa Vieja Lodge, TFO Fly Rods, Mako Fly Reels, Cam Sigler Products , Sea Level Fly Fishing products, Rio Fly Lines, Haber Vision Sun Glasses, Pat Ford Photography, Gamakatsu hooks, Mason leader material, Coastal Carolina Fishing Reports, The Fly Fishing Show, and Jake Jordan’s Fishing Adventures.
A special thank you to Jim Turner our host here at this wonderful Casa Vieja Lodge, Merijo Atong for her help with all of the details in the US, Antonio Valdez, the general manager of Casa Vieja Lodge, all of the staff at the lodge (best service ever) and last but not least all of the captains and mates who insure that the anglers catch lots of sailfish on fly. The fleet of vessels and crews here is the best that I have ever seen anywhere in the world.
Of Course, Thank You to all of the anglers who fished our event, this could not happen without the fly fishing passion and generosity of this group of awesome fly anglers.
Next year the Second Annual, "Jake Jordan, Invitational, Sailfish Fly Challenge" will again be held at the Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala in January 11, 12, 13, 2011. More reports will follow shortly with more pictures.
Thank You:
Jake Jordan:
Tournament Director
Captain Jake Jordan
Jake Jordan's Fishing Adventures
PO Box 309
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-3308 Home/Office
305-872-6060, Cell
www.jakejordan.com
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| Tournament Champions, Joe O'brien & Scott Lund, Decisive with Captain Brad Philipps |
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| Second Place Nick Smith and Jim Gill "Old Reliable" Captain Chip Shafer |
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| Third Place Team, David and Mark Schifrin, "Pelagian" Captain Chico Alvarenga |
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| Top Point Angler, Scott Lund, Decisive |
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| Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge, First fish of Tournament, Nick Smith |
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| Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge, Last fish of Tournament, Gerry Coates |
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| Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge, first place captain, Brad Philipps, Decisive |
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| Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge, Second place captain, Chip Shafer, Old Reliable |
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| Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge, Third place captain, Chico Alvarenga |
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| Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge, First place mates of Tournament, Decisive |
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| Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge, Third place mates of Tournament, Pelagian |
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Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge
January 12, 13, 14, 2010
Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala
Below are the results from the first two days of the Sailfish Fly Challenge.
The seas were rough, (reminded me of Venezuela, Saint Thomas, or North Carolina in the winter) 7 to 10 foot seas at times, with blue sunny skies, and temperatures in the mid 80’s. Now, I have been fishing here for 15 years and never saw it this rough.
There is eight boats in the tournament, with eight teams of two anglers (16 anglers), in this three day event.
“Canaso”, Captain Jason Brice, anglers Tony Weaver and Lenny Moffo
“Captain Hook”, Captain Ron Hamlin, anglers Rick Pope and Bobby Jones
“Decisive”, Captain Brad Philipps, anglers Joe O'Brien and Scott Lund
“Intensity”, Captain Mike Sheeder, anglers Gerry Coates and Chuck Laughridge
“Old Reliable”, Captain Chip Shafer, anglers Nick Smith and Jim Gill
“Pelagian”, Captain Chico Alvarenga, anglers Mark and David Schifrin,
“Release”, Captain Nico Melendrez, anglers Bill Anderson and Andy McKittrick
“Rum Line”, Captain Chris Sheeder, anglers Don Butler and Danny Cline
Day One Points Day two points Two Day Total
Canaso 0 300 300
Captain Hook 100 250 350
Decisive 650 1900 2550
Intensity 250 750 1000
Old Reliable 500 700 1200
Pelagian 500 500 1000
Release 0 350 350
Rum Line 150 750 900
After two days of fly fishing for sailfish in very rough conditions the 16 anglers aboard 8 boats have caught and released a the great captains and total of 58 sailfish on fly. The fly with both hooks and the 20 pound class tippet intact were removed by the mates from 34 of those 58 sailfish for extra points.
Today January 14, 2010 is the final day of the tournament, the wind has dropped and the seas are calmer, I am sitting here at the radio getting ready to begin the announcement of “Begin Fishing Now” Our sign up party at Casa Vieja Lodge was awesome each evening “cocktail and fish tale” party went well. I would like to thank our sponsors for making this world class event possible ( Casa Vieja Lodge, TFO Fly Rods, Mako Fly Reels, Cam Sigler Products , Sea Level Fly Fishing products, Rio Fly Lines, Haber Vision Sun Glasses, Pat Ford Photography, Gamakatsu hooks, Mason leader material, Coastal Carolina Fishing Reports, The Fly Fishing Show, and Jake Jordan’s Fishing Adventures.
A special thank you to Jim Turner our host here at this wonderful Casa Vieja Lodge, Merijo Atong for her help with all of the details in the US, Antonio Valdez, the general manager of Casa Vieja Lodge, all of the staff at the lodge (best service ever) and last but not least all of the captains and mates who insure that the anglers catch lots of sailfish on fly. The fleet of vessels and crews here is the best that I have ever seen anywhere in the world. Also thank you to the anglers who are fishing in our event, this could not happen without the fly fishing passion and generosity of this group of awesome fly anglers.
I will try to get the final results out onto a fishing report tomorrow however I will send a complete report to all on January 16 when I am at home. I will have access to lots of pictures available for publications, feel free to copy this content to website's, please include all of my contact information. I love this job, wish you were here.
Captain Jake Jordan
Tournament Director
Captain Jake Jordan
Jake Jordan's Fishing Adventures
PO Box 309
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-3308 Home/Office
305-872-6060, Cell
www.jakejordan.com
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"You are officially invited to join me at Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala at an event to celebrate the Best Fly Fishing for Sailfish in the World!"
Captain Jake Jordan
"Jake Jordan's Invitational, Sailfish, Fly Challenge"
Please mark your calendar to attend the first annual "Jake Jordan, Invitational, Sailfish Fly Challenge" to be held at the world class "Casa Vieja Lodge" in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala. Fishing will be on January 12, 13, and 14, 2010, with January 11 available for those who want to have a practice day. IGFA rules will apply with 20 pound class tippet supplied by the tournament Committee.
All of the Casa Vieja Lodge fleet vessels and captains are available on a first come basis, there will also be other vessels from the Guatemalan fleet competing for the trophy's in this team competition. This will be a team fly fishing for Billfish tournament, each team will be comprised of 2 anglers. There will be awards for the high point angler, the top three crews, along with the second and third place team and The Overall Team Tournament Champion!
We have 8 teams regestered to fish in the tournament with several vessels still available to choose from. I do hope to have 10 teams participate in this world class fly fishing event. THE COST TO ENTER THE TOURNAMENT IS: $3,750.00 PER PERSON WITH THE TOTAL TEAM COST AT : $ 7,500.00
Tournament Package will include:
All ground transfers between Guatemala City, Casa Vieja Lodge and Marina Pez Vela
4 nights at the Casa Vieja Lodge
3 full days of fishing aboard Casa Vieja fleet boats
All Flies and tackle
Beer, soda and lunches on the boat
Breakfast and dinner daily at the Casa Vieja Lodge
Open bar at Captain and Anglers meeting (kick off) and at awards Banquet(Local liquors and beer)
Hor d’oeuves
Kick-off and Awards Banquet
Lots of great awards with Tournament shirts and Hats!
NOT INCLUDED: Gratuity for Captain and Mates, Gratuity for Lodge staff, or Transportation from your home to and from Guatemala City airport.
Teams already entered:
Anglers Vessel Captain
Nick Smith and Bob Gill "Old Reliable" Chip Shafer
Chuck Laughridge and Jerry Coates "Intensity" Mike Sheeder
Tony Weaver and Lenny Moffo "Twenty" Jason Brice
Scott Lund and Joe Obrien "Decisive" Brad Philipps
Danny Cline and Don Butler "Rum Line" Chris Sheeder
Bill Anderson and Andy Mckittrick "Release" Nico Melendrez
Rick Pope & Bobby Jones "Captain Hook" Ron Hamlin
Mark and David Schifrin "Pelagian" Capt. Chico Alvarenga
Still available for the tournament is: "Afinity " .
Captain Jake Jordan
Jake Jordan's Fishing Adventures
PO Box 309
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-3308 Home/Office
305-872-6060, Cell
www.jakejordan.com
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Jake Jordan Invitational Sailfish Fly Challenge
Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala, January, 12, 13, 14, 2010
OFFICIAL RULES
1. TEAMS: Two person teams, one team per boat.
2. LEADER & LINE: Maximum total leader is 12 feet. All anglers will use Mason line for class tippet material. The class tippet must be at least 15 inches long (measured inside connecting knots). 20 pound test Shock tippet may not exceed 12" in length.
Mandatory use of the sliding hook rig, Kits with tool, crimps, and rubber bands, will be supplied to all teams by the tournament committee, I believe this saves the life of many billfish.
3. SCORING: 100 points for each sailfish released. 50 extra points will be awarded for each sailfish released by the mate removing the fly and hooks from the fish without breaking the tippet!
MARLIN BONUS: 500 bonus points will be given for each marlin release.
4. TIE: In the case of a tie, the team receiving the most points first wins.
5. FISHING HOURS: Leave the dock not before 7:00 AM and return to the Dock before 5:00 PM. Boats not arriving at the dock by 5:00 will score 0 for that days fishing!
6. REPORTING: Releases must be radioed in to tournament headquarters immediately
upon release. Fish hooked up after 3:00 pm must be radioed in to tournament headquarters.
7. LEADER LENGTH: Leaders may not exceed 12' in length. I.G.F.A. rules apply to
Leader, class tippet and shock tippet.
8. TEASING: Teasing may be done by the anglers, the 2 mates and the captain. Boats must be out of gear during the final cast, before hookup, and during fly retrieving. Fly casting may only be done by the anglers. A hooked fish may not be teased to aid release. If a boat goes back in gear for any reason after the cast, then the fly must be recast.
9. BOAT MOTION: Boat must be out of gear when cast is made. The fly must be recast if Boat goes back into gear for any reason.
10. RULES: IGFA: rules for fly fishing will be followed.
11. LEGAL RELEASE: The angler must fight the fish for 10 seconds before a legal release can be counted. A legal release occurs when the leader enters the rod tip.
12. PENALTIES: Any infraction of these rules or I.G.F.A. rules governing fly fishing may result in disqualification of the involved fish. Protests must be put in writing and turned into the tournament committee on the day of the infraction. The decision of the committee is final. Anglers must turn in daily catch sheets upon returning to the dock daily. These sheets must be turned in whether or not a fish is caught. Catch sheets must be signed by both anglers and the captain.
13. BREAKDOWNS: There will be no make up time for breakdowns. The captain of the broken down boat is responsible for providing a substitute boat for his anglers. The radio operator will assist with the arrangements as best possible. Points gained by substitute boat will remain with the substitute boat.
AWARDS:
First Place Team, Second Place Team, Third Place Team ,First, Second, and Third Place Captain, along with, the Top Tournament Angler award.
Good Luck and Good Fishing:
Jake Jordan
Tournament Director
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