Dean and Felix come to Guatemala

This Guatemala fishing report is for the week ending

September 9th 2007 and is prepared by

The Great Sailfishing Company

operating out of the new Pez Vela

Marina.

It’s times like this that we are glad to have a mountain range

and substantial land mass between our boats nestled in the

Pez Vela Marina and the warm currents of the Caribbean.

First Dean decided to make an appearance, but thankfully

stayed on a true ENE track – but then Felix called and said

he wanted to visit. We knew from experience that by the time

the storm made it to the volcanoes guarding the coast, the

winds would have subsided – but several inches of rain over

the highlands can become a torrent as they flow down to the

coast and can easily overwhelm the flood infrastructure and cause

devastation.

The town of Puerto San Jose next to the marina was battered

by heavy rain for 6 hours, and many of the culverts were quickly

overwhelmed – but the multiple inlets cut into the town absorbed

the bulk of the flood and directed it into the floodplain and from there

out to sea.

No serious injuries, minor damage – but tons of debris being

washed miles out to sea. This quickly became a sanctuary for

smaller fish to hide below – and so the food chain took over.

This was apparent as soon as the boats headed out after the

storm. A minimum of two pairs of eyes were needed on the

flybridge to look out for “floaters” (almost a misnomer as they

are large logs that actually float just below the surface) that may

lurk and can rip a hole through even the heaviest of hulls.

Beneath almost every log however, the Dorado schooled – and

so provided sport and dinner for all. In my opinion, casting a

9wt to a 15lb dolphin is at least as much fun as swinging to

a 13wt to a 100lb sailfish. You have the spectacle of the

aerobatic fight, but frequently get to sight cast to a targeted

fish 60ft away and really flyfish.

This is the time of year when almost all species can be found

in the bait rich water. One day fishing brought 10+ sailfish to the

boat as well as a full complement of dorado and tuna – the only

thing missing was a Marlin…..maybe this week !

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day !

Our Favorite Fishing Quote for the week:

“ Scholars have long known that fishing eventually

turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is

almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a

philosopher’s salary”

~ Patrick F. McManus

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