Pacific Coast of Guatemala - August 3rd, 2009
supplied by: Buena Vista Sportfishing Lodge
RECORDED: 
85 °
FISHING: Excellent
8-3-9
Me, mate Chente, my wife Suzy, children Hannah, Daniel, Casey, William and Troy Marine owner Troy We left dock at the blazing early hour of 9:30 am this morning. We found the blue water at about 3 ½ miles from the inlet and after putting 4 gaffer Dorado in the box the Children assured me they had caught enough Dorado and wanted to look for Sails or maybe a Marlin.
As we prepared to troll away from break a small outboard next to us without fishing rods hooked a 40 plus pound Dorado on a hand line. It was a neat show to see three young boys trying to land the beast.
I am sure there were some burned hands before the deal was over but they did manage to land it and with thumbs up from us we trolled off.
About a mile from break we found a small board floating.
It was loaded with big Dorado that would not bite. We soon found out why as Troy spotted multiple sailfish and possible a Marlin cruising underneath. Within minutes we hooked our first sail and as usual Suzy beat everyone to the road. She dropped it back perfectly and 10 minutes later we had our first release.
With lines back in, it was about 20 minutes before mate Chente hooked up our second sail, 10 year old Casey was all over it. She fought the fish from rod holder with lots of help from Hannah & Suzy. The best part was all three of them barking orders to me at the same time as the fish came boat side.
About this time the only other boat fishing Manta Ray radioed that they were catching small yellow fins about 2 miles further out . So away we went in hopes of sushi. We found the fish shortly but only managed to pull a half dozen Bonitos out of the mess. Frustrated we stared back to where we had caught sails. We managed to miss the next four sails bites in a row which further dampened spirits.
At two for six at noon and kids falling asleep or complaining about sun, the day looked almost over. I turned the bow for home and figured we could at least pick up a Dorado or two on way in. Maybe thats what it takes sometimes as we hooked and released 3 sailfish in next 45 minutes. Troy then 10 year old Casey and finally 7 years old William got their releases. Troy did a great job helping them get them in and as we caught our fifth release I hear a teaser reel scream only to turn around and see about a 300 pound marlin all over it. He wanted it so bad he swallowed it at least 4 times. About the second or third time the outrigger came unglued and swung astern. By putting boat into a hard turn I was able to keep teaser in clean water and grab the line. As I tried to get it out of water the Marlin mouthed it again and had it firm enough to burn my hands as he tried to swim away with it. Chente had the marlin bait right there but in classic fashion he turned and ate the naked ballyhoo on the long rigger. luckly the circle hook missed as this rod was a tld 25. As we circled trying to get him back up I saw several sails feeding and one of them was lit up blue like I have never seen. The color was all the way up in his sail and was like a separate living thing as it pulsated and moved back and forth. The water was crystal clear and the sun was just right to see every detail. It was incredible. Sadly we hooked neither marlin nor sail, we finished day 5 for 9 on Sails, 7 Dorados and 0 for1 marlin.
A great action packed day ended with children bee lining for pool and popsicles at 2:30. It is so nice having boats right behind lodge finally. After a quick cool down shower I am able to direct cleaning of boats from shade of new rancho. We will try it again tomorrow in the Jupiter. The big tunas are a 40 to 50 miles and with children all worn out maybe we can get an adults only long range thing going on.
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Typed by: Sergio Mendez
For:
Captain Jody Elswick
Buena Vista Sportfishing
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