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| Guatemala is recognised as one of the most prolific places to catch sailfish in the worlds. We regularly have over 50 shots per day in peak season, and you can anticipate 15-25 shots on a "regular" day. Nothing is ever guaranteed in fishing - but this is about as close as you can get if you dream about casting to sailfish within 20ft of the stern. The coastline and ecosystem support vast quantities of bait year round and warm eddies hold large pods of sailfish. Guatemala holds many official (and unofficial !) records for Pacific sailfish including 57 on a fly in a day, most on conventional tackle in a day and most in a season. |
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| There is also good action for dorado and tuna if you want to bring something home for the table in the evening. You may also have the opportunity to hook up to blue marlin in considerable numbers during the season. Inshore you may find roosterfish, wahoo, cubera snapper/pargo and amberjacks. Fishing occurs anywhere from 2-50 miles out from the breakwater, although it is more usual to find the fish in what is termed the "pocket" - a deepwater canyon that is 25 miles wide and with drop offs from 1000 ft to 5000 ft. It is here that strong currents from east to west turn back from the coast of El Salvador, and form a giant natural occurring eddy system that holds vast quantities of bait and attracts pelagic fish in huge numbers. The fishing is operated out of the modern port in Iztapa at the Marina Pez Vela. Fly fishing and conventional tackle are both accommodated on a fleet of Bertram sportfishing boats. The crews are full time, experienced and offer both encouragement and tuition if you wish; our only objective is for you to have a trip of a lifetime. Our packages are all-inclusive; we will take care of you from the time that you land in Guatemala until your departure at the airport. |
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| Prime season runs from October until June when the wind is calm and the air is warm - although the fish are resident all year round. Note that all billfishing is catch and release using exclusively circle hooks. | |||||||||||
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  Accommodation is provided at the resort of Del Pacifico where you stay in twin rooms which are fully air conditioned. 2 bedroom bungalows and suites are also available.Resort facilities include swimming pools, several restaurants, bars and games facilities. The packages are all inclusive; meals are usually served buffet style, and all national drinks are included for the length of your stay. If you are a small party the luxury and privacy of a Villa staffed with personal chef, maid and waitress is an ideal choice. The villas have 3 and 4 bedrooms villas sleeping up to 8 people. |
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| DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES | |||||||||||
| Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 4 to 7 nights. | |||||||||||
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| YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES | |||||||||||
| 7 nights' accommodation, all inclusive at the Villas del Pacifico Resort, 6 days' fishing including fly fishing guide and all equipment. | |||||||||||
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| Flights, tips for guides, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature. | |||||||||||
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| Go Fishing Worldwide 2 Oxford House, 24 Oxford Road North, London W4 4DH Phone: +44 (0)208 742 1556 Fax: +44 (0)208 747 4331 |
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