Tips And Tricks For Guatemala Sport Fishing

by erin on May 15, 2011

Sport fishermen often seek the excitement and exhilaration of pulling in a big one. One of the most thrilling options is big game fish such as those found in Guatemala sport fishing. Although this area is well known for its sailfish, it is fast becoming the preferred destination for those seeking the real challenge of Marlin fishing. Plus, it is a great place for staying at a Guatemala fishing lodge.

Blue Marlin

One of their main fish is the Blue Marlin which is a tropical specie and is best recognized by their cobalt blue upper half, silvery white underside, and lethal, spear-like upper jaw. They generally weigh between 400-500 lbs. and run between six to ten feet in length. They have also been discovered in deeper waters weighing in at as much as 1000 lbs. and up to twenty feet long. They are also one of the fastest of the larger fish being clocked at 56 mph running second only to the Black.

Black Marlin

The second specie of Marlin found in Guatemala is the Black Marlin. This is the larger of the two, weighing in at around 1600 lbs. but has also been found even larger in these waters. Faster than the blue, reaching speeds from 80 to 128mph, it is highly prized and is considered a delicacy in many countries, especially in Japan.

Blue-Fin Tuna

One thing that sets both of these fish apart is their incredible strength. Only the Blue-Fin Tuna is stronger. As a result, landing one of these incredible marine animals is tantamount to fighting with the terminator often taking hours to land. Once reeled in, however, it will be an experience one will not soon forget.

Live Bait

Catching one of these monsters requires live bait. They often feed on mullet, ballyhoo, dolphin, bonito, cero, flying fish, mackerel, squid, and other ocean creatures. This means that before starting a fishing expedition, catching bait is often necessary. If attempting to fish with artificial bait, they seem to prefer konas and softheads to lures.

Techniques

One option is to catch Bonita and then hook it through the eye sockets. Since this technique does not affect the brain they will still swim and fight for hours, which makes hooking a Marlin much easier. Because of the impending battle, making sure at least half the line is left on the reel is important. This will also allow you to let line out if the Marlin tries to dive. This will help to prevent breakage.

Game Fishing

Judging tension is one of the keys to reeling in a big game fish. If the line goes slack and all of a sudden tightens because of a dive, it is more likely the line will snap. Once reeled near the boat, it’s also important to ensure the hook is properly anchored. These are some of the largest fish in the world and weigh a great deal. Therefore, ensuring that they are properly secured before trying to get them into the boat is important.

Sailfish Capital

Guatemala sport fishing is currently underdeveloped. Therefore, more of these giants are pulled in from this area than almost anywhere else in the world. However, if not catching a Marlin, you should not be discouraged as this area is the sailfish capital of the world and houses an abundant population of both species.

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